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Joining Troop 589 |
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We Invite You to Join!
 Boy
Scout Troop 589 of Jonathan in Chaska would like to invite you to become a
member of our Troop. As a Boy Scout you will enjoy new experiences with
your fellow Scouts. You will also learn new skills while advancing in rank
and earning Merit Badges, which could lead you to the rank of Eagle, the highest
achievement in Scouting. You have the opportunity to remain active in Boy
Scouts throughout your middle school and high school years.
Parents are a vital part of the Troop, as well. The success of the Troop,
as well as your son's personal success in Scouting, depends on continued, active
adult leadership. What better way to spend "quality time" with your son
than being together on a Boy Scout camping trip? Or helping your son
achieve his next rank of advancement? There are plenty of opportunities
for Moms and Dads to become involved.
This
web site contains a lot of information about the Boy Scouts program in general,
and Troop 589 in particular. The information should give you a solid
grounding about what you can expect as a new Troop member. If you have
questions, you are always welcome to contact our
Scoutmaster, who will be more than
happy to provide the answers! We also invite you to come and see us in
action! You are welcome to learn about first-hand by attending one of our
Troop meetings.
Joining Procedure
To
join the Troop, a new Scout must meet the Boy Scouts of America joining
requirements: a boy who has completed the 5th grade, or who has earned the Cub
Scout Arrow of Light Award, or be 11 years of age but not yet 18. Upon
joining, the new Scout will receive a Welcome Packet, which includes the
following:
•
Boy Scout Application, to be returned along with a $35 registration fee to the
Committee Chairperson as quickly as possible.
• Class I Medical Form, to be returned to the Committee Chairperson as quickly
as possible. This form is located on the back of the Boy Scout Application
form or on the same sheet as the Class II Medical form. This form contains
insurance, physician, and emergency contact information. It must be updated
annually and is required for all Scouts before they can participate in any
campouts.
• Class II Medical Form, to be returned to the Committee Chairperson as
quickly as possible. This form is required of all Scouts who will be attending
any campouts more than 72 hours long. (Parents attending campouts more than 72
hours are also required to complete this form.)
• The Troop 589 Guidebook.
• Troop Roster/Phone List.
• Troop Calendar and/or Newsletter.
• Parent Skills Questionnaire, to be returned to the Committee Chairperson as
quickly as possible.
Soon
after joining, a new Scout will receive a Boy Scout Handbook, neckerchief, and
neckerchief slide from the Troop. It is the Scout’s responsibility to purchase
the Class A uniform shirt along with its associated insignia from a local Scout
Shop. Plan on the uniform costing around $40. Class B T-shirts are optional but
recommended and may be ordered and purchased directly from the Troop.
And
now your adventure in Scouting begins! |
