Welcome to Troop 70!
Below you will find information about joining Troop 70. This, and much more, including our schedule, list of activities, policies and
procedures, and a password-protected roster, can be found here on our troop website.
About Troop 70
Troop 70 is a boy-run troop led by an elected Senior Patrol Leader (SPL). The troop is divided into three patrols, each of which has its
own elected Patrol Leader who reports to the SPL. We rotate which patrol receives new Scouts so that each patrol has a mix of older and
younger members. Our patrols are the Warrior, Cherokee and Brave patrols. You’ll be assigned to a patrol at your first troop meeting.
Parent participation is required for all members of Troop 70, whether in a formal registered capacity or on an informal basis. Parents can
assist the troop in a number of ways, whether as an Assistant Scoutmaster, in a role on the troop committee, by helping to coordinate
activities, driving to or attending camping trips, or even just helping out at troop meetings. There is training available for any potential
troop leader or committee member. Please see our troop committee chairman at the next troop meeting or attend the next committee
meeting. Troop Committee meetings are held monthly to administer to the troop's programs and needs.
Troop Meetings
Troop 70 meets on Thursday nights at 7:00 PM. Meetings are held from September through early June. Meetings are held in Cline Hall at
Silverside Church, which is located at 2800 Silverside Road. Scouts should attend troop meetings in uniform and bring their Handbook, a
notebook and a pen(cil). Meetings end at 8:30 PM. It’s always good to arrive early and expect to stay a few minutes late.
Troop Uniform
Scouts should wear the complete official Boy Scout field uniform to all troop meetings and activities, including travelling to and from
specified camping weekends. Current badges should be worn in the proper place. The official uniform consists of the decorated shirt,
Scout pants or shorts, belt, socks, and troop neckerchief with slide. Parents should discourage the wearing of partial uniforms or non-
Scouting articles. The troop maintains extra donated uniform parts for the boys’ use. If you have gently worn uniform parts please give
them to the troop Quartermaster. Troop 70 also sells a t-shirt which may be worn with Scout pants/shorts as an activity uniform for use at
summer camp and other patrol and troop activities.
Advancement
A Scout is expected to work on advancement requirements as part of the Scouting program, both on his own and at troop meetings and
activities. Scouts are responsible for their own advancement and should be aware of their outstanding requirements. These are tracked in
the Boy Scout Handbook. After learning new skills or fulfilling requirements, a Scout must demonstrate his knowledge to an adult to have
the requirement signed-off, after which he must show signatures to the advancement chairperson so troop records can be updated. A
new Scout’s goal is to earn First Class rank within a year of joining, but this is only possible if the Scout regularly attends troop meetings
and activities. Advancement is awarded soon after being earned, and all Scouts are recognized during a troop Court of Honor, held in
November and June.
Scouts and parents are also given access to Troopmaster Web so that they can view their transcripts and update personal information. If
you need access, are having trouble, or forgot your User ID or Password, or if you have any corrections to your personal information,
please contact the Advancement Chair or the Scoutmaster.
Camping & Activities
Troop 70 holds monthly weekend camping trips from September through June. A week of summer camp is held every summer and a high
adventure trek is held every other year. Patrols are responsible for collecting funds and securing their own food for weekend outings.
Weekend trips generally cost about $15.00 for food. Sometimes weekends will require additional fees to cover special activities such as
canoing, rock-climbing, tours, etc. Sign-ups for camping and activities are generally held three meetings prior. Parents are always
encouraged to camp with the troop.
Troop 70 provides tents and patrol gear for its Scouts, but individuals are responsible for their own personal camping equipment. This
includes clothing appropriate for the season, sleeping bag and pad, mess kit, toiletries, notebook and pen(cil), pocket knife (once Totin’
Chip is earned), personal first aid kit, rain gear, water bottle, flashlight with extra batteries, matches, and compass. Refer to the Scouting
Essentials in the Boy Scout Handbook. Scouts should pack their own gear.
Parent Permission to Participate in Troop Activities / Behavior and Discipline Policy
Please read, sign and return at the first troop meeting attended. Scouts may not participate in troop activities until these signed forms are
on file. This form needs to be resubmitted annually.
Annual Health and Medical Record
At the end of each Scouting year, prior to summer camp, the form is to be completed by all BSA unit members. Parts A & B are required
for all unit members while Part C is required for any members attending summer camp, any event that exceeds 72 consecutive hours,
another resident camp, or when the nature of the activity is strenuous and demanding, such as service projects, work weekends, or high
adventure treks. A copy of your insurance card should also be provided.
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.
Troop Roster
The troop roster is available using the link on the left-hand menu. The roster reflects active membership through the end of the calendar
year and can be found on the troop website. It is password protected. Phone numbers and e-mail addresses of Scouts and leaders are
included. Please inform troop leadership of any changes or corrections.
Driver Sign-Ups
Parents should speak with the unit transportation coordinator three meetings prior to any camping trip to commit to driving to and from
camp, even if not camping with the troop.
You’re sure to have a lot of questions, but we hope you’re excited about becoming a Boy Scout. Take time to look through your Handbook
and at all the information on the troop website. Please contact me with any questions and we look forward to watching you travel the trail
to Eagle!
Matt Bib,
Scoutmaster
Below you will find information about joining Troop 70. This, and much more, including our schedule, list of activities, policies and
procedures, and a password-protected roster, can be found here on our troop website.
About Troop 70
Troop 70 is a boy-run troop led by an elected Senior Patrol Leader (SPL). The troop is divided into three patrols, each of which has its
own elected Patrol Leader who reports to the SPL. We rotate which patrol receives new Scouts so that each patrol has a mix of older and
younger members. Our patrols are the Warrior, Cherokee and Brave patrols. You’ll be assigned to a patrol at your first troop meeting.
Parent participation is required for all members of Troop 70, whether in a formal registered capacity or on an informal basis. Parents can
assist the troop in a number of ways, whether as an Assistant Scoutmaster, in a role on the troop committee, by helping to coordinate
activities, driving to or attending camping trips, or even just helping out at troop meetings. There is training available for any potential
troop leader or committee member. Please see our troop committee chairman at the next troop meeting or attend the next committee
meeting. Troop Committee meetings are held monthly to administer to the troop's programs and needs.
Troop Meetings
Troop 70 meets on Thursday nights at 7:00 PM. Meetings are held from September through early June. Meetings are held in Cline Hall at
Silverside Church, which is located at 2800 Silverside Road. Scouts should attend troop meetings in uniform and bring their Handbook, a
notebook and a pen(cil). Meetings end at 8:30 PM. It’s always good to arrive early and expect to stay a few minutes late.
Troop Uniform
Scouts should wear the complete official Boy Scout field uniform to all troop meetings and activities, including travelling to and from
specified camping weekends. Current badges should be worn in the proper place. The official uniform consists of the decorated shirt,
Scout pants or shorts, belt, socks, and troop neckerchief with slide. Parents should discourage the wearing of partial uniforms or non-
Scouting articles. The troop maintains extra donated uniform parts for the boys’ use. If you have gently worn uniform parts please give
them to the troop Quartermaster. Troop 70 also sells a t-shirt which may be worn with Scout pants/shorts as an activity uniform for use at
summer camp and other patrol and troop activities.
Advancement
A Scout is expected to work on advancement requirements as part of the Scouting program, both on his own and at troop meetings and
activities. Scouts are responsible for their own advancement and should be aware of their outstanding requirements. These are tracked in
the Boy Scout Handbook. After learning new skills or fulfilling requirements, a Scout must demonstrate his knowledge to an adult to have
the requirement signed-off, after which he must show signatures to the advancement chairperson so troop records can be updated. A
new Scout’s goal is to earn First Class rank within a year of joining, but this is only possible if the Scout regularly attends troop meetings
and activities. Advancement is awarded soon after being earned, and all Scouts are recognized during a troop Court of Honor, held in
November and June.
Scouts and parents are also given access to Troopmaster Web so that they can view their transcripts and update personal information. If
you need access, are having trouble, or forgot your User ID or Password, or if you have any corrections to your personal information,
please contact the Advancement Chair or the Scoutmaster.
Camping & Activities
Troop 70 holds monthly weekend camping trips from September through June. A week of summer camp is held every summer and a high
adventure trek is held every other year. Patrols are responsible for collecting funds and securing their own food for weekend outings.
Weekend trips generally cost about $15.00 for food. Sometimes weekends will require additional fees to cover special activities such as
canoing, rock-climbing, tours, etc. Sign-ups for camping and activities are generally held three meetings prior. Parents are always
encouraged to camp with the troop.
Troop 70 provides tents and patrol gear for its Scouts, but individuals are responsible for their own personal camping equipment. This
includes clothing appropriate for the season, sleeping bag and pad, mess kit, toiletries, notebook and pen(cil), pocket knife (once Totin’
Chip is earned), personal first aid kit, rain gear, water bottle, flashlight with extra batteries, matches, and compass. Refer to the Scouting
Essentials in the Boy Scout Handbook. Scouts should pack their own gear.
Parent Permission to Participate in Troop Activities / Behavior and Discipline Policy
Please read, sign and return at the first troop meeting attended. Scouts may not participate in troop activities until these signed forms are
on file. This form needs to be resubmitted annually.
Annual Health and Medical Record
At the end of each Scouting year, prior to summer camp, the form is to be completed by all BSA unit members. Parts A & B are required
for all unit members while Part C is required for any members attending summer camp, any event that exceeds 72 consecutive hours,
another resident camp, or when the nature of the activity is strenuous and demanding, such as service projects, work weekends, or high
adventure treks. A copy of your insurance card should also be provided.
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.
Troop Roster
The troop roster is available using the link on the left-hand menu. The roster reflects active membership through the end of the calendar
year and can be found on the troop website. It is password protected. Phone numbers and e-mail addresses of Scouts and leaders are
included. Please inform troop leadership of any changes or corrections.
Driver Sign-Ups
Parents should speak with the unit transportation coordinator three meetings prior to any camping trip to commit to driving to and from
camp, even if not camping with the troop.
You’re sure to have a lot of questions, but we hope you’re excited about becoming a Boy Scout. Take time to look through your Handbook
and at all the information on the troop website. Please contact me with any questions and we look forward to watching you travel the trail
to Eagle!
Matt Bib,
Scoutmaster
- “Never do for a boy what he can do for himself.” – Lord Baden Powell
