


TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. PURPOSE AND INTRODUCTION
A. Objectives of Scouting
B. Purpose of this Book
C. Parents Role
D. Boy Scout Handbook
E. Uniform Policy
F. Troop Dress Code
II. TROOP MEETINGS
A. Troop Meetings
B. Who Should Attend
C. Exceptions
D. Bad Weather
E. Campout Planning
F. Patrol Meetings
III. CAMPING AND SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
A. Campouts
B. Equipment
C. Camporees
D. Summer Camp
E. Order of the Arrow
F. Worship Services
G. Duty Roster/Menu Plan
H. Prohibited Items
I. Equipment Damage
IV. TROOP LEADERSHIP
A. Troop Leadership Positions
B. Patrol Leaders
C. Planning - Annual
D. Planning - Monthly
E. Training
F. Leadership Patrol
V. ADVANCEMENT
A. Rank - Scout to First Class
B. Rank - Star to Eagle
C. Scoutmaster’s Conference
D. Board of Review
E. Recognition
F. Courts of Honor
G. Record Keeping
H. Parent Participation
VI. FINANCIAL
A. Dues
B. Fund Raisers
VII. DISCIPLINE
A. General Policy
B. Campouts
VIII. TROOP COMMITTEE
A. Function
B. Meetings
C. Positions
D. Adult Training
E. Patrol - Parent
IX. MEMBERSHIP
A. Guidelines for Recruiting Scouts and Scouters (Adults)
X. TROOP 977 HISTORY
A. History
B. Troop 977 Eagle Scouts
C. God and Country
D. Troop 977 Scoutmasters
E. Troop 977 Committee Chairpersons

