Parent(s)/Guardian(s) are encouraged to apply for membership with the Troop Committee and the Boy Scouts of America in accordance with Boy Scouts policy. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) who do not join the Troop Committee have no vote in Troop related decisions, but may attend Troop Committee meetings as observers.

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) are encouraged to attend every Court of Honor.

Scouts MUST BE PICKED UP ON TIME AFTER EVERY MEETING OR OUTING BY PARENT(S)/GUARDIAN(S) unless the Troop leadership receives written permission to be picked up by others.

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) are expected to participate in Troop family activities. Family activities shall be understood to include only the immediate family of the Scout.

Class A Uniform will be as described above with the omission of the merit badge sash and official uniform pants.

Class B Uniform will consist of Troop T-shirt or BSA T-shirt, cap and appropriate shorts (or jeans depending on weather)(belt if necessary) and closed toe shoes.

The Scoutmaster shall designate which uniform will be worn at all Troop events.

Class A Uniform will be worn at Board of Review and Court of Honor.

The Scout is expected to have a Uniform within eight meetings after joining the Troop.

Scouts name should be placed on all parts of the uniform with an indelible marker.

If the Scout wears a cap at any time that he is in uniform, it must be a standard Boy Scout of America cap or a BSA event cap.

Each Scout shall have proper respect for his uniform and wear it correctly. Regardless of the type, the uniform shall be buttoned, fastened, tucked in. Uniforms are subject to inspection at any time.

Enforcement of the dress code shall be the direct responsibility of the Scoutmaster. He may use verbal warnings, Parent(s)/Guardian(s) consultations and recommendations to the committee for suspension or expulsion.

Within two meetings of joining Troop 13 each Scout is required to have the current edition of the Boy Scout Handbook.

The Handbook is necessary to pass all advancement requirements in Scouting.

The Scout's Handbook is required at each Board of Review and should be brought to all Troop meetings and campouts.

The Scout's name should be marked on the edge of his Handbook.

Scouts are required to have all advancement requirements signed and dated as requirement is passed.

Troop 13 will not meet during the two weeks after summer camp. Scouts may vote on not having meetings during holidays, training sessions or any other conflicting circumstances. All Troop meeting adjustments shall be approved by the Scoutmaster.

Scouts should not be dropped off more than 15 minutes prior to scheduled meeting time and ONLY THEN IF A TROOP OFFICIAL IS PRESENT.

Scouts shall arrive prior to the established meeting time and attend the entire meeting, except when special organized events conflict.

Scouts MUST be picked up by Parent(s)/Guardian(s), or other person designated by Parent(s)/Guardian(s), within 15 minutes of scheduled ending time.

Scout must wear designated uniform or he will not be allowed to participate in activities. The only exception will be if the Scout comes directly to the meeting from an organized event (i.e. sport practice or game).

A Scout is expected to participate and attend, unless excused by the Scoutmaster, at least two meetings in a given month. A Scout with greater than 50% unexcused absences from regular Troop meetings over a three-month period may be subject to expulsion from the Troop.

Meeting format shall be as follows except as designated by the Scoutmaster and the Senior Patrol Leader:

Each member of the Patrol is expected to participate.

CAMPING FEES ARE REQUIRED FOR EACH SCOUT AND ADULT TO PARTICIPATE AND WILL BE DUE BY MONDAY NIGHT PRIOR TO THE CAMP OUT - PAYABLE IN CASH OR CHECK TO TROOP 13.

The Scoutmaster may amend the camping fees when selected camping or camporee fees are required.

Camping fees are non-refundable unless the Scoutmaster determines that there is a valid reason to refund fees.

Scouts or adults may not bring sodas, candy, gum, etc. on camp out.  Any food item that is brought on a camp out must be reported to Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmaster and put in the dry box.  No food is permitted in the tents. Exceptions can be made by the Scoutmaster.

Summer Camp fees and deadlines for the same will be published and strictly followed.

Completed and signed Permission Slip must be turned in at the Scout meeting prior to the campout.  Otherwise the Scout will not be allowed to participate in the campout.

All outing and camping transportation shall be in accordance to the BSA "Guide to Safe Scouting".

Every effort will be made to have one camping activity per month.

Scout must properly wear designated uniform or he will be not be permitted to participate.

In event Parent(s)/Guardian(s) cannot be reached, the injured person will be treated as deemed necessary by the leadership of the event.

Every Scout must have a physical every three years.  Adults over 40 must have a physical every year.

The completed, signed Permission Slip must be turned in by the established deadline or THE SCOUT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE.

Each registered Scout will be responsible to pay monthly dues established by the Troop Committee, to be collected by his Patrol Scribe at the first meeting of each month.

A letter will be sent to Parent(s)/Guardian(s) if Scouts dues are more than 60 days delinquent.

All checks should be made payable to:  Boy Scout Troop 13.

Any Scout more than 60 days delinquent may not participate in any Troop meetings, activities or outings until dues become current. A Scout who does not become current within 90 days may have his membership in Troop 13 canceled.

If financial consideration for non-payment of dues is needed, contact Scoutmaster or Troop Committee Chairman. All contacts will be confidential.

No two members of the same family may sign on Troop checking account.

All signatories of the Troop checking account will be recommended by the Troop Treasurer and approved by the Troop Committee.

No signatory on the Troop checking account will be permitted to sign a check addressed to herself/himself.

Receipts are required on all purchases and must be turned into Treasurer.

All purchases over $50 must be pre-approved by at least two of the following: 

Treasurer.

Committee Chairman.

The Budget Committee will consist of the Scoutmaster, a Scoutmaster appointed Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop Committee Chairman, Chartered Organization Representative, Troop Treasurer and a Troop Committee person appointed by the Troop Committee Chairman.

The Troop Committee and Scouts must approve all fund raising.

Fund raising pays for the purchase of new Troop equipment, maintenance of Troop equipment and facilities, insurance, licensing of Troop trailer, and Troop activities.

A part of all fund raising goes into the individual Scout's account to be used for summer camp, Eagle projects, or special events as deemed by the Troop Committee.

The individual Scout account shall be forfeited to the Troop general account if the Scout does not re-charter with Troop 13, or has been expelled.

The Troop Committee will be responsible for setting the amount each participating Scout will receive from fund raising efforts.

Individual Scout Patrols may raise funds for special Patrol needs after approval of the Scoutmaster and Troop Committee.

ALL PARENT(S)/GUARDIAN(S) AND SCOUTS ARE EXPECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES.

Each Scout must obtain and read the Merit Badge Pamphlet for the Merit Badge he is currently seeking, as well as meeting ALL requirements described in the Pamphlet.

The fulfillment of the requirements for all Merit Badges shall the reviewed and approved by the Advancement Committee in addition to the Merit Badge Counselor.

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) and other family members shall not be in the approval, review and endorsement of awards and rank requirements.

A Scout must participate overall in approximately 75% of the activities of the Troop in order to advance in rank.  The areas of participation shall be service projects, fundraisers, campouts, and outings.  Boys not meeting the 75% level will not be advanced.

So that a Scout has the opportunity to experience and mature as a Scout in all available Boy Scout ranks, a Scout shall not be allowed to progress at a rate exceeding one rank advancement per 3 months. This does not supersede any time requirement for rank advancement specified by the Boy Scouts of America.

All Rank Advancements shall be reviewed by a member of the Advancement Committee prior to the Scoutmaster Conference.

It is expected that, at a minimum, a Scout progress at least one rank per year of membership up to and including the rank of Life. Performance below this minimum level shall require a Scoutmaster’s conference, and possible Board of Review, with the Scout, to develop a written performance goal for the next calendar year. Failure to meet the written goal shall require a second Scoutmaster conference with the Scout and Parent(s)/Guardian(s) to discuss advancement progress and goals.

A Court of Honor shall be held quarterly for all awards and recognition of Scouts and adults.

The Board of Review shall follow the procedures outlined in the Troop Committee Handbook.

Board of Reviews may only be scheduled after a Scouts Scoutmaster Conference.  

Any Parent(s)/Guardian(s) of a Scout appearing before a Board of Review is disqualified from that Board.

A Scout appearing before a Board of Review will wear Class A Uniform and have his Boy Scout Handbook with him.

A newly registered Scout may have the uniform requirements waived, if necessary during the eight meeting grace period.

When misbehavior and disrespect by Scouts continue to occur, it will be addressed in the following sequence:

The Troop Committee will handle grievances of Parent(s)/Guardian(s) of the Scouts.

Disapproved

Disapproved