Scouts BSA Troop 94

Boy-led troop – Leadership Development
Self-paced advancement
Most of the leaders of Troop 94 are from Packs 94, 8, and 201 which carries on the legacy of being outstanding organizations
We understand that Scouts are very busy with many activities – that’s okay
Troop Offers: Nice size, safe environment, Seasoned Scouters, Strong Parent Involvement, Scouts at All Age Levels, High Adventure Program, and Venturing Crew affiliation
All new patrols are assigned a more senior Scout as a troop guide to show them the ropes of troop life

HISTORY AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Established in October 1994
Quality Unit every year since existence
Received Commissioner’s Honor Unit Award 3 years
71 Eagle Scouts to date – above the national average
Currently have around 35 Scouts & 40 adults Registered – new Scouts joining all the time

Achieve over 30 days/nights camping every year Cumulative camping over 1000 days/nights
Activity Examples: Philmont Scout Ranch NM, National Scouting Museum, TX (twice), Buffalo River AR, Boundary Waters MN, Sea Base (Florida Keys), Pensacola FL, Mobile AL, Mammoth Caves KY, National Scout Jamboree, Appalachian Trail, and many other places
Whitewater rafting on the Ocoee and Hiawassee Rivers in TN every year in Aug/Sept – family outing
Caving most years in Feb/Mar timeframe – family outing

Through our program we execute and support the Aims of Scouting, specifically: Citizenship Training, Character Development, and Personal Fitness
By using the Aims of Scouting, a critical troop goal is to make quality Eagle Scouts!
What does it mean to be an Eagle Scout?
Scoutmaster Master Conference (SMC) is performed prior to the Board of Review
Review progress in Scouting to date
Set goals for next rank advancement
Troop Committee conducts Board of Review (BOR) to actually advance a Scout to the next rank
Committee Chairman or Designated Committee Member chair Boards of Review
Immediate recognition at following troop meeting with patch (ceremony at COH)
Merit Badges (Many opportunities available)
Summer Camp every year provides tremendous merit badge opportunity
Culture Day at A&M, Troop Lock-in in Dec/Jan; several MB Colleges

Field (CLASS “A”) – shirt, neckerchief/slide, hat, belt (Scout trousers/shorts encouraged but not mandatory)
Utility (CLASS “B”) T-SHIRTS – green T-shirt (take Troop order in April)
TROOP HATS – take orders in April
UNIFORM LENDING CLOSET
DUES (ONCE PER YEAR – $90) & GENERAL COSTS OF OUTINGS – Collected in November
We do 100% Boys’ Life
Typical Outing costs – $5 – $10 mainly for food, except for major outings, of course.

Popcorn sales have covered most of the Troop’s routine expenses – equipment/supplies, etc.
Other fundraising opportunities available, earmarked for specific purchases.

2-deep leadership required for all activities (strictly adhered to)
Youth Protection required for all leaders including merit badge counselors – everybody
Troop policy that you must be registered to attend troop outings (youth protection and insurance coverage) except for family outings (whitewater and caving trips)
All vehicles used to transport Scouts must have adequate insurance and be on list with tour permit