We want to congratulate you again for being elected from 743 to the Order of the Arrow, and wish you well for the Ordeal, and that you have a great time as new OA candidates. We know you’ll make us proud this weekend!
If you have not registered or need information, please go to the Kuskitannee Lodge site link here: http://www.kuskitannee.org/springordealonlinereg.html
And make sure you bring a completed health form (download here).
[We will periodically (about once per week) post something which educates and reminds us of the basic concepts and methods in Scouting- Webmaster]
"The patrol method is not a way to operate a Boy Scout troop, it is the only way. Unless the patrol method is in operation, you don't really have a Boy Scout troop."
—Robert Baden-Powell, as quoted in “Scouting” magazine, Mar-Apr, 2004
Patrols are the building blocks of a Boy Scout troop. A patrol is a small group of boys who are similar in age, development, and interests. Working together as a team, patrol members share the responsibility for the patrol's success. They gain confidence by serving in positions of patrol leadership. All patrol members enjoy the friendship, sense of belonging, and achievements of the patrol and of each of its members.
Alice Pack
Stoves and Ovens
Matches and Lighters
Lanterns and Flashlights
Food
Shovels
Tools
Uses for a Camping Axe
Mess Kits
First Aid Kits
Fishing Gear
Insect Repellent
Sunscreen
Waterproof Containers
Electronics
Emergency Blanket
Entertainment and Education
Clothing
Great story via the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Graham Park will feature a monument to the positive impact of Scouting on boys and girls.
The township is partnering with Cranberry Township Community Chest to convert an existing stormwater detention basin into a fully stocked fishing pond, flanked by a flagstone plaza with benches, rimmed by a decorative fence and landscaping. At the center of the plaza will be a triptych -- a three-paneled monument. The first panel will depict a mother holding her young daughter's hand and a father carrying his young son; the second will show the boy and the girl as scouts, saluting the American flag; the third panel will show the scouts in graduation caps and gowns.
"The idea is to show the girl and the boy in the cycle of scouting," said Bruce Mazzoni, treasurer of Community Chest. The timing of the monument is meant to coordinate with the centennial celebrations of scouting: 2010 for Boy Scouts of America and 2012 for Girl Scouts of America. The idea of a three-paneled monument came to him on a recent trip to Australia where he saw a similar design.
"I thought it was a beautiful piece of art that could reflect the way so many of our residents have cycled through scouts as children and into adulthood," Mr. Mazzoni said.
Read more: Post-gazette.com
Thank Mrs. Teodoro for the find.
It’s Tan and Green time again, and we need your door prizes! If you cannot donate from a business, a gift basket could be made instead.
(The Tan and Green is on May 20)
If you have door prizes to donate, please email us at PATroop743@Gmail.com with the information today, or contact event chair Amy Na at (724) 657-0147.
Check our calendar for upcoming events. Consider a volunteer position with the troop! Info here.
Mentioned at tonight's meeting. Check them out...
Our annual dinner to honor our Scouts, celebrate their achievements, and share stories and fun over dinner. Our is coming up soon. All details will be posted and updated here as available.
WHEN:
Friday, May 20, 6-9 PM
Location:
St. Camillus Church, McGuirk Hall
Cost:
$4.00/person (Scouts free)
Uniform:
Class A, include sash.
Per SPL McCracken, wear ONLY BSA pants or blue jeans (no shorts). Look sharp!
Details:
| Troop | Bring |
| Eagle | Appetizers |
| Lighting | Desserts |
| Dragon | Side Dishes |
The Scouts demonstrate that being covered with mud cannot stop coolness!
The event was billed as a battle against invasive species, but it turned out
Then it was time to grab our weapons in the war against the ALIENS!
Sam, CJ, Zach, and Logan worked their butts off attempting to recover territory against the alien hordes, and succeeded in not only removing large sections from the park, but in also learning just how good the aliens taste in two different types of bread during the breaks. The only difficulties were the mud, which made it difficult to move around or get leverage for pulling plants, and the moisture level in the air, which Mr. Teodoro complained with giving him a “bad hair day” (what a whiner!).
When all was said and done, the group was happy with their contribution toward a safe and alien (invasive species)-free environment for our helpless native Pennsylvania plant citizens, and it showed!
After hours of battle, the brave warriors returned to the Jennings Center to feast on a lunch catered by the North Country Brewing Company that made it all worthwhile, and they toasted their efforts toward a safer, happier world in the park. And enjoyed the food.
Great Links!
Confirmed as Attending:
Scouts: CJ, AJ, Zachary, Logan, Sam and John.
Adults: Mr. and Mrs. Matuch, as well as Mr. Teodoro
Via Mrs. Matuch: “I have 4 spots available, the reservation is for 10 (not including Michael and I). If there are more, I need to know ASAP. They make reservations for the caterer for the lunch.”
If you are not listed and plan to attend, please email PATroop743@Gmail.com ASAP so that the catering reservations will be correct. There is NO cost for this service project.
Everyone needs to meet at The Jennings Environmental Center at 8:45 am, and it will end at 1:00 pm.
Bring water, gloves and dress appropriately for the weather (rain or shine).
Date & Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST on Saturday, April 23.
Location:
Jennings Environmental Center, 2951 Prospect Rd., Slippery Rock, PA 16057(click address for directions)
Details:
Help restore native habitats in your state park. Invasive plants are a major factor in the decline of native plant species. Spend a spring day pitching in at the park to help manage invasive plants.
Lunch and tasty samples of some recipes featuring invasives will be provided.
Participants must be age 12 or older and must register. Participants must be prepared to work outdoors.
Need directions to an event? How to get to our most common destinations.
Check our calendar for upcoming events.
Get a current BSA health form (if required).
Consider a volunteer position with the troop! Info here.
A new version of the Guide to Safe Scouting is available online at www.scouting.org. The link is under QuickLinks on the parent and volunteer home pages.
In the past, the Guide to Safe Scouting has been a unit leader’s guide for activities. This new version addresses other activities at the council and district levels. While some of the literature provides guidance for district and council activities, the primary focus is for unit leaders conducting unit activities.
There are two versions of the Guide to Safe Scouting, an online version and a .pdf version 
that is easy to print. The online version is updated each quarter and provides the most current information. The printable version is updated every two years.
This link will also be added to our Resources label, and to the Scouting Links on the sidebar.
When: May 7, 2011
Where: Camp Agawam
Time: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Cost: No charge--Lunch and dinner will be provided.
RSVP to SPL Jonathan by the 4/25 meeting so they can purchase enough food.
Details:
This is a work day at Camp Agawam. Work will be done inside and outside to get Camp Agawam ready for King Beaver (Lawrence County) Cub Day Camp, for Councilwide Cub & Webelos Resident Camps and Boy Scouts NYLT Silver Wolf.
Tools will be provided
Need directions to an event? How to get to our most common destinations.
Check our calendar for upcoming events.
Get a current BSA health form (if required).
Consider a volunteer position with the troop! Info here.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Elected by Troop
Term: 6 months
Reports to: Senior Patrol Leader
Description: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is the second highest ranking patrol leader in the troop. The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader acts as the Senior Patrol Leader in the absence of the SPL or when called upon. He also provides leadership to other junior leaders in the troop.
Comments: The most important part of the ASPL position is his work with the other junior leaders. The ASPL should be familiar with the other positions and stay current with the work being done.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age: none
Rank: 1st Class or higher
Experience: none
Attendance: 50% over the previous 6 months
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.
Attendance: You are expected to attend 80% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office.
Effort: You are expected to given this job your best effort.
GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.
Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.
Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on time for meetings and activities. You must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will assume your responsibilities.
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Helps the Senior Patrol Leader lead meetings and activities.
Runs the troop in the absence of the Senior Patrol Leader.
Helps train and supervise the Troop Scribe, Quartermaster, Instructor, Librarian, Historian, and Chaplain Aide.
Serves as a member of the Patrol Leader's Council.
[This will be a regular, monthly report to be posted the same day as the Committee Meeting minutes]
Updated since last meeting (3/1/11)
1. Posted Minutes from March 1 Committee Meeting – we should continue to do this as it updates the entire troop, and the committee members who did not attend the meeting.
2. Colleen has started to post on her own. Would like both the Scoutmaster and Committee Chair to be able to do this. I will give a document at this meeting with instructions for doing this directly from the site. Easy and clean/professional looking.
3. Continuing to post Scouts in the News every Wednesday. That should be enough to be interesting, but not so much as to be spam – agree? If you have any interesting Scout content, please forward it to PATroop743@Gmail.com to suggest that it be posted, and either Colleen or Doug can post or forward it to me to post.
4. Added the following to the Post Template
5. Added New Link: Unauthorized and Restricted Activities BSA has an official list of "unauthorize and restricted" activities. We need to be aware of these and use them in planning troop activities, so it will be included on the sidebar under "Scouting Links."
6. Doing a series on Youth Leadership Positions. Doug Smith emailed a nice link, and I found some more. Take a look, and we can edit later, so if you have a change, let’s update it and use for our troop as a resource when training new youth leaders. We can do the same for adult leader positions.
7. Let’s keep posting the meeting agendas, too – but I’d suggest we actually include the discussion topics. It’s more work up front, but will generate interest in others participating if they see something that they want to get involved in, or have an opinion on. Agree?
8. Update the Eagle page to include Stephen Wolford 3/2/11.
9. Updated home page and “About our troop” page with:
“Please contact us at PATroop743@Gmail.com or call Mr. Moon (Scoutmaster) at (724) 658-0630 for more information.” Is that the correct number?
10. Need to update the Get Involved! Page. Current status:
As you may have seen, we’re posting our Youth Leadership Position Descriptions here so that we can have an online manual. We have been posting about one per day. There are a few more scheduled to post, and then you will get several in one day.
There may be updates, but the original links will not change.
Also, if you want to see the whole category, you can just use the Position Descriptions label.
New Business: A new tire will be purchased for the trailer prior to the next camping trip.
Logan Teodoro has been awarded a NYLT scholarship based on his application.
The troop has been asked to once again support the Pearson Park Ice Cream Social on August 14 (date to be confirmed).
Spaghetti Dinner is on hold until next year, hopefully in February 2012.
PHILAGANZA trip details are in the works. Cost to each participant will be $100. This will be payable in two installments, $50 on May 2 and the final payment on June 13. Scholarships will be available. The drop-dead date for cancellations is June 6 in order to receive a refund.
Resident camp has 8 scouts registered for regular camping and one scout for high adventure. Scouts will meet at the church and be prepared to leave at 12:15 p.m. on Sunday, June 19. Scouts must me in bathing suits and Class A uniforms.
Hike on May 7 has been changed to May 8.
Financial: Balance in the account is $8,420.30, council store balance is $373.65, and scout balance is $2,000.04. Dues are payable at the first of the month, and Phillip will make the necessary calls to keep everyone current.
Senior Patrol Leader: The SPL offered brief summaries for the agendas for the next four weeks.
Troop Webmaster: Nathan reviewed updates to the website and suggested a scout could soon handle the responsibility with the help of an advisor.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Liberty Hike- (April 16): A 12-mile hike from New Castle to Ellwood City.
Invasive Species Clean-up (April 23): Reservations have been made for some scouts to participate in the Jennings Environmental Center clean-up. It will be held from 9-1 and is a good opportunity for a community service project. Nine scouts/adults are needed for this project.
First Payment (May 2): PHILAGANZA deposit of $50 to reserve a spot.
Hike (May 8): 10-mile hike at a location to be determined.
Woodsy Owl Weekend (May 13-15): Camping and Woodsy Owl clean-up at Clear Creek. Five sites reserved for an estimated 40 attendees. Clearing Hunter Trail will be part of the weekend. We may also be able to rent canoes from the park (cost of $5 per scout), weather permitting. Doug’s work associate and family will join our group at a cost of $20 (as agreed by the committee).
Tan and Green Banquet (May 20): The potluck family dinner will have the scouts provide a talent show for entertainment. This will be held in Mc Guirk Hall.
Flag Placement (May 21): Memorial Day observance. Details to follow.
Relay for Life (May 21-22): Scouts interested in participating in this event are asked to contact Colleen.
NO MEETING (May 30): Holiday!
Blood Drive (Tentative Summer 2011): The First Alliance Church location is under consideration for a blood drive. Additional information will be forthcoming.
Summer Day Events: Anticipate some additional events to be planned for weekdays during the summer.
Bike Ride (June 4): A 10 or 15-mile ride at Stavich Trail in New Castle.
Refund Date (June 6): Drop dead date for a refund for PHILAGANZA trip.
Final Payment (June 13): PHILAGANZA final payment of $50.
Boy Scout Resident Camp (June 19-25): The troop will camp at Camp Bucoco. Scouts will meet at the church and be prepared to leave at 12:15 p.m. on Sunday, June 19. Scouts must me in bathing suits and Class A uniforms.
NYLT-Silver Wolf Training (June 16-19 and June 23-26): Training for any scout (First Class and above).
PHILAGANZA (July 5-9): The dates for travel have been set. This Tuesday through Saturday event is something not to be missed! Service hours, swimming, history, fun and much more! Mark your calendars.
Hike (July 16): A 10-mile hike at a location to be determined.
Bike Ride (July 30): A bike ride on a trail in Ohio from Trumbull to Ashtabula is planned.
Camping, Ohio (August 5-7): Trip to Colleen’s parents for a weekend of fun with army vehicles and memorabilia. A hike will also be planned.
Ice Cream Social (August 14): Serving ice cream in Pearson Park. Date is tentative.
JEEPFEST (August 20): Annual troop fundraising event at Pearson Park. Overnight camping on Friday night (August 19) will be available.
Cuyahoga Bike-Aboard (September 18): The group will board a train at Peninsula, Ohio and ride to the interpretive visitors’ center. After unloading the bikes from the train, the troop will enjoy an 11-mile bike ride. Cost is $5 for the train ride with an additional cost for a dinner stop. The event will run from 9-5:00 pm.
The meeting schedule for the Committee is the 1st Tuesday of the month. All parents and scouts are encouraged to attend. This is a great opportunity to be a part of what is going on in your troop. The next meeting is scheduled for May 3 at 7:00 pm.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Respectfully,
Donna A. Matuch
Committee Secretary
This is not strictly Scouting related, but it could be a big help since so many of us use Gmail.
Here are two tools that really make Gmail a powerful tool, and help you keep your inbox clean and get more done. Both are free.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Elected by Troop
Term: 6 months
Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Description: The Scribe keep the troop records. He records the activities of the Patrol Leaders’ Council and keeps a record of dues, advancement, and Scout attendance at troop meetings.
Comments: To be a good Scribe you need to attend nearly all troop and Patrol Leaders' Council meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age: none
Rank: none
Experience: none
Attendance: 50% over the previous six months
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.
Attendance: You are expected to attend 60% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office.
Effort: You are expected to given this job your best effort.
GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.
Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.
Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on-time for meetings and activities. You must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will assume your responsibilities.
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Attends and keeps a log of Patrol Leaders' Council meetings.
Records individual Scout attendance at different activities.
Records Scout advancement progress
Works with the Troop Committee members responsible for records and finance
743 Scouts will be joining boys from around the King Beaver District on a 12-mile walk from the Statue of Liberty in New Castle to the front of Lincoln High School in Ellwood City. SPL McCracken will be calling Troop Leaders for Attendance or RSVP on the Facebook Group (members only). Details: 12-mile hike, earn a Liberty Hiking Staff Shield Meet: 8:30 at the Statue of Liberty in New Castle Starts: 9 AM Ends: 1:30 PM (Approximately) in front of Lincoln High School in Ellwood City COST: $2 to cover cost of medallion BRING: $2 Fee Water bottle/canteen Bag lunch Walking staff/stick WEAR: Running or tennis shoes (not hiking boots) Uniform is Class A 
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster
Term: 1 year
Reports to: Scoutmaster
Description: The Instructor teaches Scouting skills.
Comments: The Instructor will work closely with both the Troop Guide and with the Assistant Scoutmaster for new Scouts. The Instructor does not have to be an expert but should be able to teach the Scoutcraft skills needed for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks. The troop can have more than one instructor.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age: 14 or older
Rank: 1st Class or higher
Experience: none
Attendance: 50% over previous 6 months
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.
Attendance: You are expected to attend 75% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office.
Effort: You are expected to given this job your best effort.
GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.
Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.
Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on time for meetings and activities. You must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will assume your responsibilities.
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaches basic Scouting skills in troop and patrols.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster
Term: 1 year
Reports to: Scoutmaster and Den Leader
Description: The Den Chief works with the Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, and Den Leaders in the Cub Scout pack.
Comments: The Den Chief provides a knowledge of games and Scout skills that many Den Leaders lack. The Den Chief is also a recruiter for the troop. This function is important because no troop can thrive without new members and most new members will come from Cub Scouting.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age: Usually about 3 years older than the Cubs Scout Den.
Rank: Star or higher
Experience: none
Attendance: 75% over previous 6 months
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past. Den Chief training is recommended.
Attendance: You are expected to attend 75% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office. In terms of attendance with your den, you are expected to attend 90% of den meetings and pack functions. You must inform the Den Leader if you will be absent.
Effort: You are expected to given this job your best effort.
GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.
Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.
Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on time for meetings and activities. You must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will assume your responsibilities.
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Knows the purposes of Cub Scouting
Helps Cub Scouts advance through Cub Scout ranks.
Encourages Cub Scouts to join a Boy Scout troop upon graduation.
Assists with activities in the den meetings.
Is a friend to the boys in the den.
Helps out at weekly den meetings and monthly pack meetings.
Meets with adult members of the den, pack, and troop as necessary.
He has heard firsthand how important smoke detectors are inside a home.
His father, Chris Sukel, is a lieutenant with the Grafton Township Volunteer Fire Department.
Recently, Chris Sukel saved a LaGrange family of three from a house fire in December. The family was able to get out of the home safely after the off-duty firefighter woke them up.
David said his father has returned home from work on several occasions telling him that the homeowner did not have a smoke detector inside the home.
“He comes home and tells me, ‘They didn’t have a smoke detector in the home. They were lucky,’ ” David said.
David said he knows there are some elderly/needy people who simply cannot afford to put a smoke detector in their home, while others cannot install them due to height limitations.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Appointed by the Scoutmaster
Term: 1 year
Reports to: Scoutmaster
Description: The Junior Assistant Scoutmaster serves in the capacity of an Assistant Scoutmaster except where legal age and maturity are required. He must be at least 16 years old and not yet 18. He's appointed by the Scoutmaster because of his leadership ability.
Comments: In many cases the JASM has the same responsibilities as an Assistant Scoutmaster.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age: At least 16 years old
Rank: Star
Experience: Previous leadership positions
Attendance: 75% over the previous 6 months
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.
Attendance: You are expected to attend 80% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office.
Effort: You are expected to given this job your best effort.
GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.
Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.
Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on time for meetings and activities. You must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will assume your responsibilities.
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Functions as an Assistant Scoutmaster.
Performs duties as assigned by the Scoutmaster.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Elected by members of the patrol
Term: 6 months
Reports to: Senior Patrol Leader
Description: The Patrol Leader is the elected leader of his patrol. He represents his patrol on the Patrol Leader's Council.
Comments: The Patrol Leader may easily be the most important job in the troop. He has the closest contact with the patrol members and is in the perfect position to help and guide them. The Patrol Leaders, along with the Senior Patrol Leader and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader are the primary members of the Patrol Leaders' Council.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age: none
Rank: none
Experience: none
Attendance: 75% over previous 6 months
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.
Attendance: You are expected to attend 75% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office. Note that not having a replacement person at an event that is acting on your behalf counts as an unexcused absence.
Effort: You are expected to given this job your best effort.
GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.
Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.
Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on time for meetings and activities. You must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that the Assistant Patrol Leader is ready to assume your responsibilities.
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Appoints the Assistant Patrol Leader.
Represents the patrol on the Patrol Leader's Council
Plans and steers patrol meetings
Helps Scouts advance
Acts as the chief recruiter of new Scouts
Keeps patrol members informed
Knows what his patrol members and other leaders can do.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Elected by the members of the troop
Term: 6 months
Reports to: Scoutmaster
Description: The Senior Patrol Leader is elected by the Scouts to represent them as the top junior leader in the troop.
Comments: The Senior Patrol Leader is the focal point of the troop. He needs to attend as close to all troop functions as possible. One of the major parts of the SPL's job is to appoint other troop leaders. He must choose leaders who are able, not just his friends or other popular Scouts.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age: 13
Rank: Star Scout or higher
Experience: Previous service as SPL, ASPL, PL, or APL
Attendance: 75% over previous 6 months
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.
Attendance: You are expected to attend 75% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office. Note that not having a replacement person at an event that is acting on your behalf counts as an unexcused absence.
Effort: You are expected to given this job your best effort.
GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.
Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.
Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on time for meetings and activities. You must call the Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is ready to assume your responsibilities.
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Run all troop meetings, events, activities, and the annual program planning conference.
Runs the Patrol Leader's Council meeting.
Appoints other troop junior leaders with the advice and counsel of the Scoutmaster.
Assigns duties and responsibilities to junior leaders.
Assists the Scoutmaster with Junior Leader Training.
As you know, we are an all volunteer organization, and without help, things don’t happen, however, not all of our needs are long-term. Some are for one event or outing only, and some are long-term. You can always see the latest needs for your time and services at our Get involved! page.
An example of current short-term needs:
Liberty Hike (4/16)
Adult hiker to accompany Nathan Teodoro on the march. Will be 12 miles.
Drivers to pick up the boys and bring back from Ellwood City at the end of the hike.
Tan & Green (Fri, 5/20)
Banquet Chair – to coordinate needs and volunteers for a successful dinner event
Other volunteer needs for this event to be announced.
Service Project (Sat., 4/23) – Take Back the Woods. See this post.
Woodsy Owl Weekend (5/13-5/15)
Adults to drive and camp with us as we provide service to the park. Fun weekend!
Philaganza (July 5-9)
Drivers and chaperones for the trip. Specifics will be announced and coordinated by Amy Na.
Camp Ottobre (Aug 5-7)
Need to be announced. Will include drivers.
Jeepfest (Aug 20)
Event Chair - to coordinate needs and volunteers for a successful event
All Scout families should participate in our most important annual fundraiser
Please check the Get Involved! regularly.
As mentioned in this post, we have three new troop representatives to the Order of the Arrow: CJ, AJ, and Christian. They must attend and complete the Ordeal on April 29 at Bucoco (see our calendar) to become members of this prestigious group.
Boys, go to the lodge site HERE to register today, and make sure you have the required forms. And some rain gear (just in case)! And, we understand that Logan is in charge of the Ordeal for new members, so be afraid, very afraid (not too afraid to come to the Ordeal, just enough to shake and stuff).
Also, there is new member information at the Kuskitannee Lodge site here. It appears to be very helpful in getting started.
Need directions to event? How to get to our most common destinations.
Check our calendar for upcoming events.
Consider a volunteer position with the troop! Info here.
Date & Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST on Saturday, April 23.
Location:
Jennings Environmental Center, 2951 Prospect Rd., Slippery Rock, PA 16057 (click address for directions)
Details:
Help restore native habitats in your state park. Invasive plants are a major factor in the decline of native plant species. Spend a spring day pitching in at the park to help manage invasive plants.
Lunch and tasty samples of some recipes featuring invasives will be provided.
Participants must be age 12 or older and must register. Participants must be prepared to work outdoors.
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Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists the Troop Chaplain with religious services at troop activities.
Tells Scouts about the religious emblem program for their faith.
Makes sure religious holidays are considered during troop program planning.
Helps plan for religious observance in troop activities, especially campouts and Courts of Honor. Therefore is expected to be at 75% of all campouts and 100% of all campouts that go into Sunday.
GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.
Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.
Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on time for meetings and activities. You must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will assume your responsibilities.
Starting off with a great job by master of ceremonies, John Cardenas, tonight's Court of Honor inspired.
After Jonathan’s SPL remarks, guest speaker Mr. Manuel Cardenas treated us to a recounting of his dreams and achievements in Ecuador, and how an accident transformed his life and the lives of many others.
Cardenas’ dream, from an early age was to become an elite member of his country’s military, a paratrooper. Though he achieved that dream and became a commander, and jump instructor with over 600 jumps, there was something that not only changed his thinking, but his destiny.
Mr. Cardenas beloved friend, a fellow member of the paratroopers, was injured (and crippled) as a result of a jump, and became paralyzed. As Cardenas explained, he felt powerless to help, despite his position and authority, there was nothing he could do to aid he best friend. For over two months he tried to find a wheelchair for his comrade, but was unable to obtain one in Ecuador, so he traveled to the U.S, and found his calling – empowering and transforming lives through mobility, and then changing attitudes through sports.
What began as simply a means to help his friend turned into a mission to help others in the same situation. Mr. and Mrs. Cardenas worked tirelessly, and eventually shipped over 800 wheelchairs back to Ecuador at their own expense. Then, realizing the transformational power of sports in building confidence through physical skills, Manuel Cardenas formed an organization called “Momentum International” and, with the aid of a United Nations grant, began manufacturing and providing wheelchairs for sports to the disabled throughout his country, and internationally.
Momentum was a good name for what Cardenas began in a small way, but has 
Since emigrating to the United States, Mr. Cardenas has continued to serve and contribute with Momentum, and by publishing a weekly paper highlighting immigration issues for Spanish-speaking peoples that has now reached a circulation of over 70,000 in the U.S., Spain, and Ecuador.
We picked up several lessons from Manuel Cardenas:
Stephen is congratulated on his Eagle achievement
As of 3/2/2011, Stephen Wolford is our newest Eagle Scout! Please give him (and his parents) congratulations on a job well done!
New 743 OA Members! Aj, Christian, and CJ are now members, and are schedule for the OA Spring Ordeal at the end of this month.
There are a couple of good resources with information on, and descriptions of the youth leadership positions. Thanks to Doug Smith for the idea of posting resource for the troop.
Troop Positions is a great Word document linked at BSATroop14.com.
Patrol Leadership is a nice overview of each by Troop679.org.
Look for these on the sidebar in Scouting Links.
A good overview from ScoutMaster.org is:
The troop is actually run by its boy leaders. With the guidance of the Scoutmaster and his assistants, they plan the program, conduct troop meetings, and provide leadership among their peers.
