Parent Involvement

It takes a lot of adults to run a Troop. There are so many roles that practically anyone, with any ability, or any amount of time, can find a place to help. Some jobs require effort for only a few weeks, and then stop until the following year. Others may be year-round. With enough help, everyone’s load is small and volunteers may expect to invest about an hour a week in Scouting. Here are some ways that you can become more involved.

Serve on the Troop Committee

Providing support for a boy-run Troop is a lot of work, and we while we have a great group of Parents serving on the Troop Committee to help the boys to carry out their planned program, there’s always a need for more help on the Committee. That is why all Parents are invited to be members of the Troop Committee and are encouraged to attend meetings.

Serve on Boards of Review

Registered Adult Members are always needed to serve on Boards of Review (the final step in Advancement of rank for a Scout).

Become a Merit Badge Counselor

BSA offers about 130 merit badges. Each merit badge covers a specialized area of interest. Adults with an expertise or interest in covered merit badge areas are needed to guide interested boys through those requirements.

Help with Fundraising

The Troop portion of the annual dues is not sufficient to cover the yearly cost of the Troop. The money paid for activities goes toward the direct cost of that activity. The Troop also need money for equipment, the badges awarded at Courts of Honor, and other incidental expenses. Each year, the Troop participates in fundraisers involving Popcorn and Wreath sales. You can help out by encouraging your family, friends, neighbors and coworkers to contribute to our Troop by making purchases.

Attend Outings

More dads are always welcome on camping trips and activities, and we always need as much help as we can get during our week at Summer Camp. You’ll be even more helpful as a Leader by taking Basic Leadership Training, as well as Safe Swim and Safety Afloat.

Organize Outings

The Troop always needs help in planning and organizing campouts, to reach our goal of at least ten nights and days of outings each year.

See Also

• Merit Badges
• Board of Review
• Committee Responsibilities
• Fundraising
• Training
• Event Planning
• Parent Orientation
• Parent Responsibilities
• Parents at Meetings
• Parents on Campouts
• Community Rewards Program