Troop History
Which Summer Camp did we go to last year?
Camp Frontier
What basic knot is often used to tie two ropes together?
The Square Knot
What is the tenth point of the scout law?
Brave
What is the third rank in Scouting?
Second Class
What are bear boxes used to protect?
Who was the best SPL?
Daniel Eppler
List three uses for the taut-line knot
Answers will vary but could include tying stakes to tents, adjusting boats to docks, or creating anchor points during climbing.
What does it mean to 'do my duty to God and my country'
Answers may vary slightly, SPL can determine correctness.
How many Board of Reviews are required to reach Eagle?
6
What are the three common poisonous plants in Michigan?
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, and Poison Sumac
Where did Robert Baden-Powell have his first summer camp?
Brownsea Island
What are the two methods to fix a fraying rope?
Fusing and Whipping.
Recite the Outdoor Code
As an American, I will do my best to –
Be clean in my outdoor manners.
Be careful with fire.
Be considerate in the outdoors.
Be conservation minded.
How many Eagle required merit badges are there is total?(Biking, Swimming and Hiking count as 3)
18
What is the only venomous snake in Michigan
The Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake
What was the name of the patrol before the Iron Turtles?
The Warrior Wheats
Wraps and ___ are fundamental techniques used in Lashings
Fraps
What does it mean to be 'conservation minded'?
To participate in active stewardship of the outdoors and keep nature clean.
What is the highest earnable Eagle Palm?
The Silver Palm
Name three invasive species in Michigan
Answers may vary...
Who was the first Eagle Scout from Troop 395?
D. Emery
Which knot, like the square knot, is used to connect two ropes?
The Sheet Bend knot.
How many merit badges are there?
141
What is the State Bird, Tree, and Flower of Michigan?
The American Robin, White Pine, and the Apple Blossom.