This page was lasted updated on 07/26/06

Boy Scout Troop 42 Attendance Guidelines

 The Scout handbook includes the following requirements for Advancement in Rank: 

·        “Be active in your troop and patrol for at least 4 months as a First Class Scout” (Star Rank Requirement No. 1)

·        “Be active in your troop and patrol for at least 6 months as a Star Scout” (Life Rank Requirement No. 1.)

·        “Be active in your troop and patrol for at least 6 months as a Life Scout” (Eagle Rank Requirement No. 1) 

In an attempt to establish a clear understanding of what “Be active” means, our Scoutmaster asked the Troop Committee to develop a definition for “Be active in your troop or patrol.” 

Troop Committee members have established the following guidelines that Star Scouts, and Life Scouts must participate in the following to be considered “active”: 

·        13 Troop Meetings conducted within a six month period (out of a possible 26).

·        4 of the Camping Trips conducted by the troop within the calendar year (out of a possible 11).  Participation in Summer Camp will count as 2 of the 4 camping events.   Participation in the Merit Badge College conducted in March cannot be credited toward this requirement.

·        Six hours of Service Projects such as Scouting for Food, Covenant Church Fall Festival, Eagle Scout Projects, Adopt a Highway, assisting with Cub Scout Day Camp or Webelos Camp. Six hours must be accumulated within the Calendar year. 

Scouts working toward Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class Ranks must fulfill the requirements of the respective rank regarding camping and service hours to be considered “active”. 

These guidelines are intended to serve as a minimum standard. 

Scouts who are members of Troop 42 should strive to participate in as many Troop meetings, Troop Camping Trips, and Service projects as possible.  Leaders in the troop will make every effort to be flexible with the scout when it comes to participation in extracurricular activities such as sports activities, band activities, or work related schedules.  It is the responsibility of the scout to ensure that he complies with these attendance guidelines. 

  • Participation in Troop Meetings is recorded by each Patrol Leader
  • Participation in Troop Camping Trips is recorded by the Adult Leader responsible for organizing the camping trip.
  • Participation in Service Projects is recorded by either Adult Leaders, or Eagle Scouts.

All of the participation records are submitted to Troop Committee member responsible for recording participation in the TroopMaster software.