Membership
Membership is open to anyone who meets the guidelines established by the Boy Scouts of America. For information, send an e-mail.
Drugs, Alcohol, Harassment, and Illegal Activity Policy
These behaviors are directly in conflict with the ideals of scouting and have no place at a scout function or in the life of a scout.
Scouts or scouters violating this policy will be placed on immediate probation from troop activities. Should such violations occur while the troop is on an outing, the parent(s) of the scout will be notified to arrange immediate pickup or the violating scouter will be immediately discharged from the activity and sent home.
The Troop Committee will review the incident at its next meeting and determine punishment, penalty, or suspension from the troop. The offending scout, with parent(s) or scouter, may appear before the committee. The decision of the committee will be final. All decisions may be appealed, in writing, to the Penn’s Woods Council Scout Executive.
Uniforming
Troop 11 is a full uniform unit. All scouts and scouters (leaders) are required to have a full Class “A” uniform available for Courts of Honor, Boards of Review, District and Council functions, Summer Camp, or any other activity where a full uniform is appropriate or required.
For troop meetings, a Class “A” uniform shirt with slacks, shorts, or jeans is acceptable. Sweatpants and sweatsuit pants are not acceptable with a Class “A” uniform shirt.
A full Class “A” uniform as defined by BSA consists of a shirt, pants or shorts, belt, and socks as licensed by the BSA. Uniforms are available through the scout catalog, the Scouting Service Center in Tire Hill, and other scout shops in the council. Troop 11 has also established a Uniform Exchange program to make “experienced” uniforms available at a reasonable cost to all registered scouts and scouters.
Only BSA-approved badges and insignia may be worn on a Class “A” uniform. Proper placement of badges and awards can be found inside the front and back covers of the Scout Handbook or in the BSA Uniform Guide, available form the troop librarian.
Class "B" Uniforms and Clothing
Class “B” uniforms are any BSA clothing, other than a Class “A” shirt or clothing with the troop logo, worn with BSA olive slacks or shorts.
Class “B” uniforms are appropriate for any scouting or troop activity where a Class “A” uniform is not required. All scouts are encouraged to have Class “B” and troop clothing available for activities such as Summer Camp, IUP popcorn sales, and participation in community service projects. Troop clothing is also appropriate for any casual activity, whether scouting or not.
Troop 11 has available hats, T-shirts, sweatshirts, and polo shirts with a troop logo. See the troop quartermaster for a clothing order form and prices.
Scout Spirit
In the list of requirements for each rank advancement, there is the question: "Does the candidate exhibit SCOUT SPIRIT?"
SCOUT SPIRIT is the active participation in troop meetings, outings, activities, and leadership.
SCOUT SPIRIT is living and abiding by the Scout Oath, the Scout Law, and the Scout Motto—living the ideals of scouting.
SCOUT SPIRIT is of equal importance to learning to tie a knot or dress a wound, particularly as the scouts advance through the ranks of STAR and LIFE toward EAGLE.
SCOUT SPIRIT is weighed heavily by the Board of Review as each scout is considered for advancement. A scout builds SCOUT SPIRIT by being an active, participating member of the troop.
Troop 11 is active in community service. Community service teaches the scouts about their role in the communities in which they live and about their obligation to serve others over themselves. Troop 11 participates in numerous service projects throughout the year, including PennDot’s “Adopt a Highway” and BSA’s “Scouting for Food,” along with numerous other clean-up, pick-up, straighten-up, and building projects that improve our community and our environment. We do some sort of service or environmental improvement project on most every camping trip.
All rank advancements require varying hours of community service. All scouts are expected to participate in service projects toward these requirements.
