Scout Trivia
What is the Scout Motto?
Be prepared.
How would you treat a cut or scrape?
Clean the area/wound and apply a bandage.
What does a quartermaster do?
Stores patrol/troop equipment, prepares meals for their patrol (buys and brings food), maintains equipment (cleaning).
What direction should your blade face when using a knife?
Away/opposite direction from you.
What is the buddy system?
When leaving your patrol or troop (to the bathroom, to the car, etc) always bring one other person with you?
What is the scout slogan?
Do a good turn daily.
How would you treat a first degree burn?
Wash area with cold water and apply cooling ointment (aloe vera).
What does a scribe do?
Takes notes during PLC meetings and sends out emails detailing what meetings will be about for each month. Will also send out emails regarding each troop meeting.
What is a square knot used for?
To tie two separate things together (rope).
What do you need to build a tent (what's in the bag)?
Tent, stakes, poles, rainfly.
The foundation was started by Baden Powell.
How would you help someone with hypothermia?
If they are wet, remove any wet clothing and help them dry off (towel, give them dry clothes). Warm them up slowly (layers of clothing can help).
Who is the current scribe?
Ameer Hasaan.
How would you sharpen your knife?
Use a wetstone.
What is leave no trace, and how would you practice it?
Always leave your campsite or anywhere you visit outside the way you found it (if not better). Pick up trash (even if it isn't yours) and be responsible for anything you leave out in the area.
How many eagle required merit badges are required for eagle scout?
13
How would you help someone with a heat stroke?
Give them lots of fluids and let them rehydrate themselves. Cool them down gradually.
What does the webmaster do?
Keeps our troop website up to date and maintains photos (received by the troop historian) on the website as well.
What knot do you need to use in order to make a teepee/tripod?
A clove hitch (+lashings).
How many liters of water should you bring on a hike?
You should bring around 2 liters (at least one).
What year was troop 815 first started?
1969
What are the proper steps of CPR? (No mouth to mouth).
Check surroundings for hazards, try and get a response from them, call for 911 or ask someone to, get an AED or ask someone to, remove outer clothing around the chest, begin compressions (100 beats per minute), push past ribs (deep enough).
Who is the current chaplain's aid? And what do they do?
Robert Tolmanov. Prepare/give a prayer at the beginning of each meeting.
What is the maximum length of a blade you can use?
Around 3 inches (blade can't be longer than your palm).
What are the ten essentials?
Water, extra food, extra clothing. pocketknife, matches, shelter/rain cover, flashlight/headlamp, first aid kit, map and compass.