Chartering Organization
Troop #70 is chartered by and meets at Silverside Church, located at 2800 Silverside Road; Wilmington, DE 19810.
Troop Meetings
Troop #70 meets on Thursday evenings (holidays permitting) from 7:00 - 8:30 PM from September through June. Meetings are held in
Cline Hall at Silverside Church.
Troop Committee Meetings
First Sunday of each month (September through June, holidays allowing), 7:00 - 8:30 PM, at Brandywine Hundred Library. Committee
meetings are open. Troop leaders are expected to attend. Parents are welcome at any time.
Patrol Leader Council Meetings
Final Thursday of August from 6:00 - 8:30 PM and the first Thursday of October through June from 6:00-7:00 PM. All Scouts holding a
Position of Responsibility are expected to attend.
Meeting/Activity Cancellation
In the case of inclement weather or other situations requiring the cancellation or rescheduling of a meeting or other activity, an e-mail will
be sent to the troop or the patrol phone tree will be enacted. If you don't receive an e-mail or a call canceling a meeting or activity, then
the meeting or activity is still on.
Annual Dues
Dues cover registration, Boys' Life, insurance, awards, Courts of Honor and most camping fees. The total sum of $100.00 is due no later
than the last meeting held during September. Checks should be made payable to BSA Troop #70. Scouts who do not pay annual dues
are not rechartered and their unit membership will expire with the current charter. Parents of Scouts who are unable to pay dues due to
financial difficulties should inform the Troop Committee Chairman, as the troop will gladly come up with an alternative payment plan or
fundraising solution.
Scouts joining, transferring into, or aging out of Troop 70 part way through the year will owe prorated dues as follows:
Scouts joining Troop 70 and paying dues for the first time will receive a troop neckerchief, green shoulder loops and troop numerals for
their uniform.
Uniform
Scouts and registered leaders wear the Offical Boy Scout shirt, pants, belt, socks, troop neckerchief and slide. Shirts must have De-Mar-
Va council shoulder patch, forest green 70 numerals, and forest green shoulder loops. Current patrol, rank, and leadership patches must
be worn, including Arrow of Light if applicable. The world crest, anniversary strips, trained patches, service pins, and temporary patches
may be worn as well. Scouts are to wear their complete uniform to all troop meetings and activities. Plan ahead so that uniforms are where
they need it to be. Also, Scouts must consider their Handbook and a dedicated notepad and pen(cil) to be part of their uniform and have
these at all troop meetings and activities.
Troop members should also have an activity uniform: Troop #70 tee-shirt, official Boy Scout pants or shorts, belt, socks, and shoes as
instructed.
Camping
One weekend trip per month from September through June. Leave on Friday at 6PM, return on Sunday between 11AM and Noon.
Scouts are expected to camp regularly.
One week of summer camp per year at a Boy Scout camp chosen by the boys, generally in July or August.
High Adventures are held every other year, alternating high adventure activities each time.
Troop #70 depends on parents to transport boys and gear to camp. Parents are welcome to stay through the weekend, and are
encouraged to join the troop for camping activities.
Courts of Honor
Advancement is recognized at meetings in November and June. Family members are invited to the presentation. June's Court of Honor is
accompanied by a picnic on the church grounds.
An Eagle Court of Honor is held for each member of the troop that attains the rank of Eagle. These ceremonies are held specifically to
honor that Scout and are followed by a reception for family, friends, and troop members.
Advancement
Boy Accounts
Boy Accounts are maintained to help offset the costs of summer camp and high adventure activities. Boys earn portions of various
fundraisers. Accounts may be applied to either of the aforementioned activities. Boy accounts are closed every other year, on August
31 following a high adventure activity. Unused balances remaining in individual Boy Accounts at that time revert to the general troop
treasury. Contact the Treasurer to obtain current account balances. Statements for Boy Account balances are made available at each
troop court of honor.
Troop #70 is chartered by and meets at Silverside Church, located at 2800 Silverside Road; Wilmington, DE 19810.
Troop Meetings
Troop #70 meets on Thursday evenings (holidays permitting) from 7:00 - 8:30 PM from September through June. Meetings are held in
Cline Hall at Silverside Church.
Troop Committee Meetings
First Sunday of each month (September through June, holidays allowing), 7:00 - 8:30 PM, at Brandywine Hundred Library. Committee
meetings are open. Troop leaders are expected to attend. Parents are welcome at any time.
Patrol Leader Council Meetings
Final Thursday of August from 6:00 - 8:30 PM and the first Thursday of October through June from 6:00-7:00 PM. All Scouts holding a
Position of Responsibility are expected to attend.
Meeting/Activity Cancellation
In the case of inclement weather or other situations requiring the cancellation or rescheduling of a meeting or other activity, an e-mail will
be sent to the troop or the patrol phone tree will be enacted. If you don't receive an e-mail or a call canceling a meeting or activity, then
the meeting or activity is still on.
Annual Dues
Dues cover registration, Boys' Life, insurance, awards, Courts of Honor and most camping fees. The total sum of $100.00 is due no later
than the last meeting held during September. Checks should be made payable to BSA Troop #70. Scouts who do not pay annual dues
are not rechartered and their unit membership will expire with the current charter. Parents of Scouts who are unable to pay dues due to
financial difficulties should inform the Troop Committee Chairman, as the troop will gladly come up with an alternative payment plan or
fundraising solution.
Scouts joining, transferring into, or aging out of Troop 70 part way through the year will owe prorated dues as follows:
Scouts joining Troop 70 and paying dues for the first time will receive a troop neckerchief, green shoulder loops and troop numerals for
their uniform.
Uniform
Scouts and registered leaders wear the Offical Boy Scout shirt, pants, belt, socks, troop neckerchief and slide. Shirts must have De-Mar-
Va council shoulder patch, forest green 70 numerals, and forest green shoulder loops. Current patrol, rank, and leadership patches must
be worn, including Arrow of Light if applicable. The world crest, anniversary strips, trained patches, service pins, and temporary patches
may be worn as well. Scouts are to wear their complete uniform to all troop meetings and activities. Plan ahead so that uniforms are where
they need it to be. Also, Scouts must consider their Handbook and a dedicated notepad and pen(cil) to be part of their uniform and have
these at all troop meetings and activities.
Troop members should also have an activity uniform: Troop #70 tee-shirt, official Boy Scout pants or shorts, belt, socks, and shoes as
instructed.
Camping
One weekend trip per month from September through June. Leave on Friday at 6PM, return on Sunday between 11AM and Noon.
Scouts are expected to camp regularly.
One week of summer camp per year at a Boy Scout camp chosen by the boys, generally in July or August.
High Adventures are held every other year, alternating high adventure activities each time.
Troop #70 depends on parents to transport boys and gear to camp. Parents are welcome to stay through the weekend, and are
encouraged to join the troop for camping activities.
Courts of Honor
Advancement is recognized at meetings in November and June. Family members are invited to the presentation. June's Court of Honor is
accompanied by a picnic on the church grounds.
An Eagle Court of Honor is held for each member of the troop that attains the rank of Eagle. These ceremonies are held specifically to
honor that Scout and are followed by a reception for family, friends, and troop members.
Advancement
Boy Accounts
Boy Accounts are maintained to help offset the costs of summer camp and high adventure activities. Boys earn portions of various
fundraisers. Accounts may be applied to either of the aforementioned activities. Boy accounts are closed every other year, on August
31 following a high adventure activity. Unused balances remaining in individual Boy Accounts at that time revert to the general troop
treasury. Contact the Treasurer to obtain current account balances. Statements for Boy Account balances are made available at each
troop court of honor.
