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Frequently Asked Questions
Thanks for your interest in Troop 967! Here are some questions that new Scouts often have along with brief answers to help familiarize you with us.
Q: What is the purpose behind the Boy Scouts of America?
A: Our primary purpose is to help boys become well-rounded young men who are prepared to be good leaders in the home, on the job, and in the community. We do this by using the patrol method and by introducing Scouts to progressively more challenging experiences and responsibilities in the troop. All of this is done through the course of fun and educational activities.
Q: Who are the troop leaders and how do I contact them?
A: The troop is ideally a boy-led organization. The adult leaders are resources that the boy leaders should draw from to plan and perform the troop’s activities. We ask parents and prospective new Scouts to contact the Scoutmaster, Mr. Clark Old, to discuss their interest. We recommend that you visit us during our regular meeting time which is Wednesdays from 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. in the basement of the Havre de Grace United Methodist Church.
Q: Who can join?
A: Boys who have completed fifth grade or had their 11th birthday are eligible until their 18th birthday. Scouts must accept and adhere to the principles of Scout oath and the Scout law.
Q: What must I do to join?
A: Joining requires that new Scouts fill out an application form which can be obtained from the Scoutmaster. Upon joining, Scouts are expected to be reasonably regular in their participation and to keep their dues paid to remain in good standing. We understand and accept a few periodic conflicts.
Q: What does it cost?
A: Dues are $52 per year, but are collected in weekly installments ($1 per week). Our monthly outings will vary in cost from nothing to $200 depending upon the nature, location, and duration of the outing. The troop conducts fund-raisers to help Scouts defray these costs. Additionally, the troop and our church sponsor can offer aid on a case-by-case basis. Cost should never exclude a Scout from joining or participating in activities.
Q: What kind of activities do you conduct?
A: Each year is different. We conduct an annual planning conference in January to map out the coming year’s events. Scouts provide their input to the troop committee for final decisions. Please see our calendar of events for this year’s agenda.
Q: What kind of equipment do I need to participate?
A: Dues are $52 per year, but are collected in weekly installments ($1 per week). The troop owns a lot of the gear routinely needed for our activities. Therefore we minimize the need for individuals to spend a lot on gear. Equipment requirements are always stated on permission slips for each activity to assist Scouts in their planning. Consult an adult leader before making equipment purchases as loaners or rentals from local outfitters are usually available.
Q: How valuable is the Scouting experience?
A: Scouting is unlike any other youth program and the benefits can last a lifetime. From the momentary enjoyment of an activity to the skills that are cultivated in the process, from the values that are instilled to the recognition that is received with achievements, from the friendships that are made to the places that are visited, from the competition at a camporee to the encouragement of an instructor, Scouting is still one of the most rewarding things a boy can do. However, like most things, Scouting’s benefits are linked to the effort that a Scout himself gives. Troop 967's commitment is to help boys achieve goals that they set and to have fun in the process!
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