Knots
Tie A Square Knot
How many fingers are held up in a Scout Salute?
3
What high adventure is located in the Florida Keys?
Sea Base
What is the Scout Motto?
Be Prepared
Who is the current SPL?
Alex Waller
What is the purpose of a square knot?
The fasten two ends of rope together
What system prevents scouts from getting lost or seperated.
The buddy system
Where is Bechtel Summit located?
West Virginia
What year was the BSA founded?
1910
What year was Troop 869 founded?
1973
This knot is used to securely fasten a rope to a post, ring, spar, or fixed object.
Two Half-Hitches
Name 3 points of the Scout Law
Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, Reverent.
What is the oldest BSA High Adventure base
Northern Tier
Who founded the BSA
Robert Baden-Powell
How many Eagle Scouts has 869 had
130
What knot starts and ends most lashings?
Clove hitch
Name 3 injuries that are considered "Hurry Cases"
Heart attack, sudden cardiac arrest, stopped breathing, serious bleeding, Venomous bites.
What award does a scout recieve for attending all four of the BSA High Adventures?
The Grand Slam
The original Invention merit badge required the scout to obtain what leagal document related to inventions?
A patent
Name the Adult leader who has served Troop 869 the longest.
Mr. Guerci
Tie all three knots needed to earn the Scout rank within 1 minute:
Square, Two Half-Hitches, and Taught Line
Name 3 points of Leave No Trace.
Plan Ahead and Prepare, Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces, Dispose of Waste Properly, Leave What You Find, Minimize Campfire Impacts, Respect Wildlife, Be Considerate of Other Visitors
What are the 4 High Adventure Bases?
Philmont, Bechtel Summit, Sea Base, and Northern Tier.
Name one of the original "Badges of Merit" in the 1910 BSA handbook.
First Aid, Business, Cycling, Electricity, Fire Safety, Gardening, Horsemanship, Marksmanship, Musician, Pioneering, Seamanship, Signaling, Stalking
Who was scoutmaster of 869 before Mr. Murphy and Mr. Waller?
Jim Tuite