Troop 132 – 2003-2004 Annual Operating Plan
Completed: Sunday, October 5th
Troop Principles
Scout Oath and Law
Be Respectful of every person – Think about the needs of others around you
Act Responsibly – Understanding how your actions affect others
Work Together as a Team
Speak Up – If something isn’t right
Meeting Everyone’s Needs
Freshman, Sophomore, Juniors, Seniors
Fast Movers
Slow trackers
Mentors
Troop Structure
5 Patrols
4 Key Programs
Leadership
Adventure
Advancement
Equipment
Troop is organized around these programs
Patrols
Basic Operating unit for our troop
Patrol Camping & Adventures
Patrol Equipment
Patrol Competition
Patrol Advancement Tracking
Patrol Leaders are key to the success
SALT Advisor: Mr. Hixon
Leadership
PLC is core leadership team
Troop program leaders drive 4 key programs
Clear Roles and responsibilities
Operating from a plan
Our Leaders are reviewed
Our Leaders are coached
SALT Advisor: Mr. Rapp
PLC
5 Patrol Leaders
SPL & ASPL
Troop Scribe
Troop QuarterMaster
Respected by every troop member
Sets direction for the troop
Plans monthly detailed agendas
Adventure
More adventure means more opportunities to learn
Variety is good – more then just camping
New Adventure program
Troop Adventure Guide
New patrol Adventure Guides
Troop Adventure Guide: Matt Morganelli
SALT Advisor – Mr. Collins
Advancement
Advancement speaks to us about our troop
Troop Scribe
Patrol Scribe
Weekly tracking
Monthly Review
Patrol Leaders need to know
Troop Scribe: Adam Parlin
SALT Advisor: Mr. Tate
Equipment
Second to the boys in our troop, our equipment is our most important asset
Our equipment enables us to explore and have great adventures
Troop/patrol/personal equipment
Safety, Comfort, Fun
Troop QuarterMaster: Chad Olson
SALT Advisor: Mr. McDonald
2003-2004 Advancement Goals
Each scout has an advancement goal for the year.
Leaders show their commitment towards advancement
Start by each leader writing down their goals and sharing them with the rest
Each scout sets specific goals for this year and tells everybody in the troop
Includes at least 1 merit badge
Every Scout that is active 10/03 gets to 1st class by the end of the year
2 Eagle Scouts in 2004
Each scout earns at least (tbd) merit badges (based on the roll-up from individual goals)
New summer camp option for higher ranking scouts
Measuring patrols vs. patrols
2003-2004 Leadership Goals
Leadership advancement opportunities for those who need it
Rotate leaders in support of advancement
Monthly Leadership Training
Greenbar – (6/26 – 7/1) – Send 3 boys
Boy-led troop
2003-2004 Adventure Goals
BigAdventures - 3 (qtrly)
Rafting, Climbing, ??
Day Adventures - lots
Snowshoeing, MtnBiking, WoodsHole, Sc.Msm Observ, Camp Edwards, RopesCourses,
Basic Camping – 3
Fit camping into others
BlueHills, MassJam, TreasureValley, more
Theme Trips – 3+
StateHouse, DC, Fire/Police, MEMA, etc.
New Summer camp options!
Summer Camp Options for advancement goals
New Summer Camp that meet the needs of our older scouts
Multiple Summer Camps
Possibly alternating 2 year summer camps
Special Opportunities for older scouts
Operating Plan
Monthly themes and planned events
Use weekly meetings wisely
Discuss how they should be run
Even/Odd month troop/patrol adventures?
Community Participation
Troop Safety
Buddy System – Always!
Training
Cutting (knives, axes, saws)
Fire Safety
Adventure Safety