Basic Intro to Scouting
What are the three types of meetings?
Troop/Patrol/PLC Meeting
Why is a handshake done with the left hand?
Your left hand is closer to your heart
The American flag always stands on ______.
its own right, my left
What is the first thing you should do when you are interested in attending an outing?
Sign up on the Troop Website by choosing "yes"
(When not interested, choose "no")
At what event do we plan out the next years events?
Annual Planning Outing
Name all the members of the PLC in this current term and their positions.
SPL- Risha
ASPL- Aditi
Patrol Leaders - Avani, Rati
Webmaster - Vishnupriya
Scribe - Pranathi
Describe the four steps of Scout Advancement.
1. You learn
2. You are Tested
3. You are reviewed
4. You are recognized
Anytime the flag is being moved by the color guards, scouts should be doing what?
Saluting the flag
Where can you find the template for the outing plan? (Be specific, you may get 1 wrong)
When on the home page, click "menu" -> "resources" -> "forms and documents" -> "for scouts" -> "troop outing plan template"
What does our troop mainly do at recruitment
events?
keychains and woggles
Why is the patrol method important?
patrol members share responsibility for the patrol’s success
You learn together, make plans, and turn your ideas into action
each patrol usually consists of eight scouts
patrol bonding
What does the two stars symbolize in the First Class Scout Badge?
Truth and Knowledge
It is important that the flag does not _____.
touch the ground
Name three responsibilities of a grubmaster.
Works with patrol to create a meal plan
Be mindful of any allergies patrol members might have
Coordinates with OC to include meal plan in OP
Purchases all the ingredients for the meal plan
Distributes costs of the ingredients after the outing with the patrol
What are the two ways to sell popcorn?
storefront sales and wagon sales
Describe the Class A and Class B uniforms.
Class A: Full uniform - shirt, pants, belt, patches, neckerchief socks, sash(optional)
Class B: Troop/Scouting T-shirt(ex. Camporee/summer camp shirt) and pants
more casual, usually for active events
What do the 3 fingers in the Scout sign represent?
duty to god and country, duty to others, duty to yourself
Before starting a flag ceremony, you must make sure that you what?
take off non-scouting apparel
Name the ten essentials
Pocket Knife, First Aid Kit, Clothing and extra clothing, Rain Gear, Water bottle, Flash Light, Trail food, Matches and fire starters, Sun protection, Maps & Compass
What flavors of popcorn do we sell?
salted caramel, kettle corn, smores,
and white cheddar
Repeat the Scout Law, Oath, Motto, and Slogan from memory
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Repeat the Outdoor Code and Pledge of Allegiance from memory.
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You are running late to a troop meeting. You walk into the room during the middle of the flag ceremony. What should you do?
Do not interrupt the flag ceremony. Stay where you are and listen to ceremony leader from there.
Name all the responsibilities of an outing coordinator.
Works with PLC and Adult Leaders to create an outing plan
Communicates and presents outing plan to scouts and parents
During the outing, helps troop stay on schedule
Tracking sign-ups and participant headcounts
Following up with grubmaster for meal plans
Ensures all necessary forms are collected from scouts
Where are Westfair and the Cherry Blossom Festival
hosted?
Cupertino Memorial Park