Knife Safety Presentation
Climbing Safety Presentation
Merit Badges
Have you been paying attention?
Miscellaneous
100
In what direction should you cut when you are using a knife?
Away from you
100
At what speed should you descend when you are climbing?
Slowly and carefully
100
What is the newest merit badge?
Citizenship in the Society
100
Is there a PLC meeting tonight?!?!
Of course!
100
Who are the current ASPLs?
Owen Gurtz
Paul Chapman
200
When you are walking with a knife, how should it be held?
Held in one hand, pointing downwards, to one side of your body.
200
Why should you use the buddy system when climbing?
So your buddy can go get help if something goes wrong.
200
Which three eagle-required merit badges do you only need one of to get Eagle
Hiking, Cycling, and Swimming
200
Did everyone from your team bring their scout book? (earn points for yes, lose points for no)
Unlikely (remember to bring them next time)
200
Name all the ranks of scouting in order
Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, Eagle.
300
Why is a dull knife more dangerous than a sharp knife?
A dull knife is more likely to slip and hurt someone, since you are using more pressure to cut.
300
What is the name of this climbing-related gear:
Harness
300
How many merit badges must you earn before you can get your Eagle?
21
300
What were the names of the categories in this jeopardy game (in order, L->R)?
Knife Safety Presentation, Climbing Safety Presentation, Merit Badges, Have you been paying attention, and Miscellaneous.
300
What is the order of the first three Eagle Palms and how many merit badges (total) are required for each?
Bronze Palm, 5; Gold Palm, 10; and Silver Palm, 15.
400
What should you do with a knife when you aren't using it?
Lay it down by the side of the cutting board, in a position where it won't fall or be walked into.
OR
Clean it carefully and put it back where it belongs, ideally in a safe area away from children.
400
When you are descending, why should you wrap the rope around yourself instead of simply holding on with your hands?
The friction from the wrapping will allow you to have a more controlled descent, so you are less likely to slip or loose grip.
400
What is the name of this merit badge?
Geocaching
400
What are the two upcoming trips for Troop 28 that were mentioned in my email and at the beginning of the troop meeting? (must name both)
1. West Point Military Academy Camporee
2. Nantucket Highland Games
400
How many patrols does our troop have? (name each)
Eight:
Chief Patrol, Shark Patrol, Penguin Patrol, Dragon Patrol, Panther Patrol, Trailblazer Patrol, Storm Patrol, and Screaming goat patrol
500
Why should you start off by cutting off one end of what you are cutting, especially if what you are cutting is spherical?
Taking off one end will make it less likely to slide around when you try to cut it further.
500
What is the term for a controlled descent of a steep slope by use of a climbing rope?
Rappelling
OR
Abseiling
500
What is the name of this merit badge?
Landscape Architecture
500
Double Points!
What was the secret number that I included in my weekly email to the troop?
Trick question!
There was no number, I just wanted you to check your email!
500
What was Troop 28's original name?
Troop 1 Cohasset