BOY SCOUT TROOP 151

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Boy Scout Joining Requirements

Joining requirements are set by BSA (National); if there is a change in national policy from what we have provided on this website, the National will rules apply. 
  1. Meet age requirements. Be a boy who is 11 years old, or one who has completed the fifth grade or earned the Arrow of Light Award and is at least 10 years old, but is not yet 18 years old.  NOTE: The oldest age you can stay in WEBELOS is age 11 ½  
  2. Complete a Boy Scout application and health history signed by your parent or guardian.
  3. Find a Scout troop near your home.
  4. Repeat the Pledge of Allegiance.
  5. Demonstrate the Scout sign, salute, and handshake.
  6. Demonstrate tying the square knot (a joining knot).
  7. Understand and agree to live by the Scout Oath or Promise, Law, motto, and slogan, and the Outdoor Code.
  8. Describe the Scout badge.
  9. Complete the pamphlet exercises. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide (insert found in the Boy Scout Handbook) download here
  10. Participate in a Scoutmaster conference. Turn in your Boy Scout application and health history form(medical form) signed by your parent or guardian, then participate in a Scoutmaster conference.

Youth Membership Joining Form

A FINAL NOTE:  Our Troop is committed to a quality program.  We have limit to the maximum number of Boy Scouts that can join our Troop as decided by the Troop Committee and our Charter Organization. 

First Priority is given to WEBELOS of Pack 151 and members of our Charter Organization.

We can give guidance to other packs interested in starting their own Troops by request.

CHECK OUT THE ZONE

Recruitment Videos

WHAT ELSE DO I NEED?

NEW MEMBER FORMS

  1. BSA Youth and Adult Volunteer Application Forms  are available from the Troop.
  2. Medical Form (new as of 2009) Replaces Class 1,2, and Class 3 Medical forms
  3. Troop 151 Notarized Liability release wavier
  4. Parent and Scout Information Form
  5. Web Site and Photo Release Form
  6. Parents: Troop Resource Survey
  7. For Scouts transferring from another Council you can use this transfer Form

BOY SCOUT HANDBOOK

Read the youth protection insert with your son.   The pamphlet How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide is available online for download here.

BOY SCOUT UNIFORM (2008 Uniform Transition Plan)

SPECIAL NOTE: New Boy Scout Uniform availability: Sept 2008.

  • Troop 151 2008 Scout Uniform Transition will be:
  • Green Boy Scout Epilates(shoulder loops) They were red.
  • Green unit Numbers (they were white on red) (use red #'s until you need a new shirt)
  • Shirts: we will continue to use the old shirts until they do not fit.
  • Socks: new solid BSA green Socks. (careful, they run small)
  • Belt: optional,(pants come with a belt), the new belt is very nice
  • New Transition Plan effective date will be no later than when the Webelos II join
  • Troop Hat: "1910 Tradition Meets Tomorrow"

Cub Scout Uniform items can be donated to the "Pack Uniform Closet"

Boy Scout Uniform items can be donated to the "Troop Uniform Closet"

BOY SCOUT UNIFORM (Prior to Dec 2008)

Boy Scout Shirt

Patches: (See handbook for placement)  Uniform Inspection Sheet

World Crest

      

Central N.C. Council shoulder patch/strip

151 Unit Number (single patch available from Troop) green on kaki

Badges are best sewn on, and can be temporarily held in place with a stapler.  The iron on "badge magic" glue sheets sold at Scout shops though convenient can create a mess if you don't follow the instructions exactly.  They usually leave a residue if you remove a badge and especially don't replace it with a similar shaped badge.

Dry cleaning in some cases can mess up the Centennial Quality emblems.

Metal coat hangers work great at summer camp.

Boy Scout Pants (the summer weight pants/shorts combo comes with the belt)

                        (the Winter weight canvas pants will require a BSA Belt)

Troop Hat: "1910 Tradition Meets Tomorrow"
Item: 90588
Boy Scout Neckerchief slide

Troop Neckerchief (00693 Two Color Troop Neckerchief Green/Red Imprint)

Shoulder Loops/Epilates: Forrest Green, (Prior to Sept 2008 they were red)
Centennial Switchback Uniform Pants
Green BSA Socks (some run small)
Uniform and Insignia Regulations

BSA's Insignia Guide, item no. 33066.

Boy Scout Hat selected by the Troop is the 1910-2010 special anniversary hat

Troop Activity T-Shirt (see Committee Chair for orders)

Uniforms are sold at these locations online: www.scoutstuff.org

UNIFORM DETAILS Link

Central NC Council Scout Shop & Council Office

32252 N. C. Hwy. 24/27 Albemarle, NC 28001

Phone: 704-982-0141

Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Cabarrus County Scout Shop

1010 Cloverleaf Plaza Kannapolis, NC 28083

Phone :704-720-9264 Fax: 704-720-9285

Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 7:00 pm

Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

BSA National Store

 

Carolina Scout Shop                          

2121 Westinghouse Blvd.

Charlotte, NC  28273

704-583-2627

Saturday (typical 10am-4pm)

Boy Scout Uniform

DUES: established by the Troop Committee to cover essential costs of the unit. 

2008 - 2009 Dues are $2/week ($8/month)

A Scout is Thrifty and is encouraged to earn his way through doing chores at home.  If a Scout sees he is earning his way, he learns the value of work and the rewards thereof.  Those with a hardship and cannot afford to pay for any part of Scouting are encouraged to discuss the matter confidentially with any of the Leaders who will find a way to share the Scouting experience for all that agree wish to pursue the Scouting program.  The Scout should only know that he is earning his way like everyone else, doing chores.  A few fundraisers may be scheduled through the year to help pay for equipment and activities.

WEBELOS

We welcome WEBELOS from Pack 151.  Webelos is an older Cub Scout program that helps transition a Cub Scout to become a Boy Scout.  You already come with a great foundation to have a successful Boy Scouting career.  Much is expected of a Boy Scout as he develops and becomes self reliant.  He will gain independence and confidence by functioning on activities away from direct contact with his parents while under the supervision of Youth and Adult Leaders.  Several materials are provided below that help with understanding the transition.

Cub Scout Career Arrow

Webelos Uniform

Webelos Transition

Guidelines to improve Webelos transition.

Improved Webelos Transition Video

Abbreviations-Acronyms Used in Scouting

WEBELOS Bridging Ceremony:      

When Webelos II are ready to join the Boy Scout Troop, the following items are to be provided by the Scout during the WEBELOS Bridging ceremony.  The WEBELOS Den Leader may wish to coordinate picking up these items at the Scout Shop. 

WEBELOS should arrive at the ceremony in the WEBELOS Scout uniform specifically wearing the Webelos Neckerchief, Blue Epilates, and WEBELOS colors etc.

WEBELOS BRIDGING PACKAGE (purchase from the Troop Committee)

  1. Troop Neckerchief (00693 Two Color Troop Neckerchief Green/Red Imprint)
  2. Boy Scout Neckerchief slide
  3. Epilates (shoulder loops): Forrest Green
  4. Large Zip lock bag to hold items
  5. Troop Handbook

NOTE TO PARENTS ONLY: During a special part of the ceremony, the WEBELOS Scout Neckerchief & Shoulder Colors will be returned to the parents who will be standing behind their son(s), and the new Boy Scout Items will be placed upon them by the Boy Scouts.  You will be advised as to when flash photography is allowed.

Parents may purchase these items at a later time, but they are not needed as part of this ceremony:

 

MEMBERSHIP PACKAGE (AFTER BRIDGING) Due at First Meeting

  • Troop Hat (1910-2010 special anniversary hat)

  • BSA Transfer Fee $1

  • Troop T-Shirt

  • Boy Scout Handbook

  • Troop 151 Green Unit Number Patch (this is available for purchase for those that did not bridge from Pack 151)

  • First Quarter Troop Dues

  • Parents are responsible to acquire any other missing uniform components at a Scout shop

Cub Scout Uniform items can be donated to the "Pack Uniform Closet"

Boy Scout Uniform items can be donated to the "Troop Uniform Closet"

WEBELOS overnighter checklist

PARENTS

Boy Scouting is about the Boys and for the Boys, learn how you can support our Troop by reviewing each page in our web site and especially Family/Guest and Troop Organization pages.

Ensuring your son has a uniform, a handbook that you can start out reading together, equipment, and transportation to meetings/activities.  Your next goal is to be sure you are an actively informed parent.

Citizenship begins at home.  Please do your part in helping your Scout learn how to help your family by doing chores and being rewarded by earning his dues, outings, and summer camp.

Throughout the year you will attend quarterly Courts of Honor where your son has the opportunity to be recognized in front of his peers and family for his achievements if he works hard.

To ensure you get the most Scouting has to offer it is imperative that you understand the organization of the Troop and the Role of the parents and the volunteers as your next step.  Take a look at the tab Troop Organization

If you do not feel at home with our unit or leadership, please use this form and ask our Professional Scouter to help you find another unit that best meets your son's needs.

Please be aware of our Troop's No Tobacco & No Alcohol policy.  BSA National camping policy does not allow the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other illegal substances on BSA property; likewise, no such articles may be possessed/used while associated with any of our Scouting functions, that includes transportation.