About Troop 483

Troop 483 Mission Statement

"Troop 483 Scouts will learn skills necessary to become productive, active, ethical and responsible adults."

As parents and scout leaders, our conduct around the scouts will be held at the highest moral and ethical level. Troop 483 utilizes eight Methods of Scouting to accomplish the scouting goals of character, citizenship and fitness.

Troop Scouting Program

The Troop's mission statement is implemented through the troop's scouting program. To that end Troop 483 incorporates activities into it's scouting program that are directed at three basic objectives; 1) Character Development; 2) Citizenship Development ; and 3) Mental and Physical Fitness.

Membership

Membership in Boy Scouting is open to all boys who have completed the fifth grade, achieved the Arrow of Light award in Cub Scouts or are at least 11 years old, but no older than 18 years old. Scouts who are 18 years or older can become adult leaders in the Troop; with committee approval.

All adult leaders in the Troop must be registered and must have completed Youth Protection Training

Meetings

Troop meetings are held on Monday nights at the Stilwell Baptist Church from 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Patrol Leaders Meetings are usually held on the last Monday night of the month. Scouts should be dressed in Class A uniforms and bring their Boy Scout Handbook to each meeting. For summertime meetings a Class B uniform is acceptable. Meetings are for planning or evaluating campouts, discussing issues, working on rank advancement or a merit badge workshop. Attendance at meetings is not mandatory but highly encouraged. Certain rank advancements will require a high percentage of attendance at meetings, camp-outs and other scout events in order for the scouts to demonstrate leadership skills.

Expenses and Fees

Yearly membership dues are $50.00. This covers BSA registration, rank advancement badges, merit badges maintaining and purchasing equipment and administrative costs.

Monthly camp-outs are based on $4.00 per meal plus the cost of the planned activity. Payment for the monthly camp-out should be paid two weeks in advance. No registration will be accepted the day of the trip.

The Scout Law

Trustworkthy - A Scout tells the truth. He keeps his promises. Honesty is part of his code of conduct. People can depend on him.

Loyal - A Scout is true to his family, Scout leaders, friends, school, and nation.

Helpful - A Scout is concerned about other people. He does things willingly for others without pay or reward.

Friendly - A Scout is a friend to all. He is a brother to other Scouts. He seeks to understand others. He respects those with ideas and customs other than his own.

Courteous - A Scout is polite to everyone regardless of age or position. He knows good manners make it easier for people to get along together.

Kind - A Scout understands there is strength in being gentle. He treats others as he wants to be treated. He does not hurt or kill harmless things without reason.

Obedient - A Scout follows the rules of his family, school, and troop. He obeys the laws of his community and country. If he thinks these rules and laws are unfair, he tries to have them changed in an orderly manner rather than disobey them.

Cheerful - A Scout looks for the bright side of things. He cheerfully does tasks that come his way. He tries to make others happy.

Thrifty - A Scout works to pay his way and to help others. He saves for unforeseen needs. He protects and conserves natural resources. He carefully uses time and property.

Brave - A Scout can face danger even if he is afraid. He has the courage to stand for what he thinks is right even if others laugh at or threaten him.

Clean - A Scout keeps his body and mind fit and clean. He goes around with those who believe in living by these same ideals. He helps keep his home and community clean.

Reverent - A Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others.

Scout Oath

On my honor I will do my best To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.

Scout Motto

Be Prepared

Scout Slogan

Do a Good Turn Daily