Boy Scout Troop 2338 - Georgetown Texas
Journey to Excellence Gold Unit
Charter Org: San Gabriel Presbyterian Church;
5404 Williams Dr, Georgetown, TX 78633
Located west of Georgetown
CONTACT info for Key-3:
Scoutmaster: Sheryl Rennie
P: (512) 423-2035
e: sheryldrennie@gmail.com
e: therennies@verizon.net
Committee Chairman: Stephen Polos
p: (925) 895-6754
e: stephen.polos@gmail.com
Charter Organization Rep: Toni Howell
P: (512) 508-1300
e: Tonisgpc@gmail.com
Unit Commissioner:
P:
5404 Williams Dr, Georgetown, TX 78633
Located west of Georgetown
CONTACT info for Key-3:
Scoutmaster: Sheryl Rennie
P: (512) 423-2035
e: sheryldrennie@gmail.com
e: therennies@verizon.net
Committee Chairman: Stephen Polos
p: (925) 895-6754
e: stephen.polos@gmail.com
Charter Organization Rep: Toni Howell
P: (512) 508-1300
e: Tonisgpc@gmail.com
Unit Commissioner:
P:
Welcome to our site! If you wish to join our Troop, please send a message to troop2338info@gmail.com or request access at https://boyscouttroop2338.shutterfly.com/ where you will find the latest pictures and news about Boy Scout Troop 2338.
Visit us regularly to see what the Scouts are up to!
Visit us regularly to see what the Scouts are up to!
Troop and Patrol meetings are on Monday nights at the San Gabriel Presbyterian Church in Class A or Class B uniform. Please review the Troop Calendar for Scout planning and participation. Typically, we do not meet on Mondays after a campout or on any school holiday.
(Calendar is subject to change and will be updated for uniform, location, and times, as necessary).
(Calendar is subject to change and will be updated for uniform, location, and times, as necessary).
New Members Are Required To:
* Complete BSA Adult or Youth application or Transfer Form (if from another Troop) and mark the correct code for your position
* Pay Initial or Annual dues (Make payment to Boy Scout Troop 2338)
* Everyone must complete the BSA Youth Protection Training (YPT) through MyScouting (https://myscouting.scouting.org) (If you are new to Scouting, you will be asked to create an account)
* Complete and submit the Annual Health and Medical Record (AHMR) for your Scout and adult (if camping) (You will need to include a copy of your medical insurance card)
* Each Scout will need to complete a Code of Conduct, AHMR, Annual Activity Release (Troop will email or provide forms at first meeting)
* Scouts will need to obtain a Boy Scout uniform and Scout Handbook (Troop will provide unit patch)
* Adults, Leaders, or Volunteers - must complete any training requirements specific to your position (http://www.bsacac.org/training/adult_basic):
Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster
- Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training
- Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (to be considered fully trained)
Troop Committee Member
- Troop Committee Challenge (MyScouting https://myscouting.scouting.org)
Merit Badge Counselor
- Go to the Merit Badges page of the Troop site
* Pay Initial or Annual dues (Make payment to Boy Scout Troop 2338)
* Everyone must complete the BSA Youth Protection Training (YPT) through MyScouting (https://myscouting.scouting.org) (If you are new to Scouting, you will be asked to create an account)
* Complete and submit the Annual Health and Medical Record (AHMR) for your Scout and adult (if camping) (You will need to include a copy of your medical insurance card)
* Each Scout will need to complete a Code of Conduct, AHMR, Annual Activity Release (Troop will email or provide forms at first meeting)
* Scouts will need to obtain a Boy Scout uniform and Scout Handbook (Troop will provide unit patch)
* Adults, Leaders, or Volunteers - must complete any training requirements specific to your position (http://www.bsacac.org/training/adult_basic):
Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster
- Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training
- Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (to be considered fully trained)
Troop Committee Member
- Troop Committee Challenge (MyScouting https://myscouting.scouting.org)
Merit Badge Counselor
- Go to the Merit Badges page of the Troop site
The Foundation of Scouting
Scout Oath: On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
Scout Law: A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.
Scout Mission: The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
Scout Law: A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.
Scout Mission: The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
Basic Concepts of Scouting
Character Development
- Encompasses a boy's personal qualities, values, and outlook.
- A Scout learns confidence, honesty, and self-respect.
- A Scout respects other people, regardless of differences.
- A Scout practices his religious beliefs.
- A Scout works among others in a troop with rules based on the common good.
- A Scout learns about and takes pride in his own national heritage.
- A Scout understands social, economic, and governmental systems.
- A Scout learns service, tolerance, and community involvement.
- A Scout improves his physical condition through exercise and outdoor activities.
- A Scout encourages good health habits.
- A Scout discourages drug, alcohol, and tobacco use.
- A Scout learns sound judgment, resourcefulness, and decision-making skills.
