About Us
| Founded: | November 1, 1984 |
| Charter Organization: | Church of the Incarnation |
| Leadership: | Click here to view Troop leaders |
| Troop Size: | 29 scouts |
| Dues: | $30 payable upon joining Troop; $100 each Sept. thereafter |
| Campout Fees: | $25 per campout (covers food, campsite fee, gas for pulling Troop trailer) |
| Troop Meetings: | Mondays, 7:00-8:15 p.m., Church of the Incarnation Fellowship Hall |
| Exceptions: No meetings are generally held the Monday after monthly campouts, summer camp, and holidays | |
| Summer meetings: May be twice a month, or as decided by the Scoutmaster & Troop Committee | |
| Uniform: Class A uniform | |
| Program: | BSA Patrol Method; Troop is run by boy-led patrols |
| Senior Patrol Leader guides Troop & Patrol leaders with Adult mentoring | |
| Advancement: | Scout – Tenderfoot – 2nd Class – 1st Class – Star – Life – Eagle |
| To advance, each scout must: > Meet requirements for each rank > Have a Scoutmaster conference > Have a Board of Review conducted by Troop Committee |
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| * Eagle Scout Board of Review conducted by Conference leadership | |
| Courts of Honor: | Recognition ceremonies for scouts to receive advancements & badges |
| Held three times per year on a Monday night (in lieu of regular meeting) | |
| > Special Court of Honor held for Eagle Scout Ceremony | |
| Merit Badges: | Scouts earn merit badges to learn new skills in things he likes to do and try out new activities |
| Badges are taught by adult Merit Badge Counselors | |
| Camping: | Outdoor camping is an integral part of Scouting |
| Troop camps once per month | |
| Troop provides: Tents, patrol cookware, dining fly, cooking stoves, and lanterns | |
| Scout provides his own camping gear | |
| All Troop campouts and functions have a minimum of BSA-trained 2-deep leadership | |
| Types of activities: rock climbing, caving, canoeing, hiking, etc. | |
| Summer Camp: | Troop 331 scouts attend week-long summer camp |
| Cost: approx. $210 per scout (excl. some merit badge fees) , which may be paid in three installments in Spring | |
| Completed BSA Annual Health form required | |
| High Adventure: | To attend, scouts must: |
| > be age 14 by Jan. 1 of the year attending, or | |
| > have completed the 8th grade by the date of departure | |
| Philmont | |
| Florida Sea Base | |
| Northern Tier Canoe Base | |
| Completed BSA Annual Health form required
Completed Backpacking Merit Badge required |
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| Transportation: | Scout leaders & parents transporting scouts to events must have registered vehicle and provide insurance information to the Troop. |
| Troop reimburses for fuel used to transport scouts or gear to a campout upon presentation of receipts to the troop Treasurer. | |
| Uniform: | Class A uniform |
| > Khaki Scout Shirt with emblems > Scout shorts / pants (no jeans) > Troop neckerchief and slide, belt |
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| Class B Uniform: Troop 331 red knit shirt (purchased from Troop) & jeans | |
| BSA Handbook and 1st neckerchief provided by Troop | |
| Fundraising: | Trail’s End Popcorn sales (October) Fair on the Square (May) Boston Butt BBQ sale (June orders for July 4) |
| Parent Participation: | Strongly encouraged |
| BSA Youth Protection Training required | |
| Parents teach Merit Badges and help with transportation | |
| Troop Resource Survey–identifies hobbies, skills and interests that may benefit Troop |