Prepared. For Life. That’s the Scouting BSA tagline on the homepage of scouting.org. Training is one of the biggest parts of that equation. If we can train our scouts, put them in situations where they can test their skills, and then give them constructive feedback on what they did, we’re doing our part to help […]
Year: 2021
Sample Board of Review Questions
At Troop 455, we ask parents to participate in at least one Board of Review each year. This short (20 minute) meeting between several adults and the Scout who is “ranking up” is an opportunity for the adults to see (and validate, not test) the Scout’s growth and for the Scout to have an opportunity […]
Training Update
The Atlanta Area Council’s website is a wealth of information for all things scouting. It’s especially good at providing information for youth training. Here’s a link https://www.atlantabsa.org/youthtraining that provides info on BSA Youth Leader training. Note that Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) is a required training to attend National Youth Leader Training (NYLT). […]
Boards of Review
Board of Review (BOR) Updates: BOR March: We did not have any scouts request a BOR. BOR April: Sunday, April 11th at 7:00PM – Troop 455 needs 3 volunteers for Sunday April 11th – 7:00pm – fortwo BORs. If you have availability, please email Pierce Pape directly at TakeTheHillPjP@gmail.com. Thankyou! Happy Trails – this is […]
Life to Eagle at Troop 455
As ‘Life to Eagle Coach’ for Troop 455, I work with Life Scouts to encourage them to make regular progress toward achieving the Eagle Scout rank if that’s their goal and desire. If you’re a Life Scout, and we haven’t talked yet, give me a call (with your parents on the line for YPT) and […]
Troop Committee
What is the Troop Committee, you asked? (Or maybe you haven’t asked…) The Troop Committee at 455 is responsible for the “behind the scenes” organization and administration of the troop. Think of us like the agents of SHIELD — normal humans working behind the scenes that are supporting the Scout and Scoutmaster superheroes. The Troop […]