Last updated on Wed, 04/11/2009 - 5:02pm. Originally submitted by admin on 23/09/2009 - 9:27pm.
This page lists the desirable standards for a Scout Troop to meet. The desired standard is listed in RED.
SCOUTING METHOD
| Troop Council in operation |
Yes |
Weekly |
1 Month |
2 Months |
3 Months |
6 Months |
No |
| Patrol System in operation |
Yes |
No |
AWARD SCHEME
| Scoutcraft Badge within 4 months |
More |
90% |
60% |
Less |
| Pioneer Badge within 12 months |
More |
75% |
50% |
Less |
| Explorer Badge within 24 months |
More |
60% |
40% |
Less |
| Adventurer Badge within 36 months |
More |
20% |
10% |
Less |
| Proficiency Badge – 2 per Scout per year |
More |
60% |
40% |
Less |
| Patrol Activity Badge – 1 per Scout per year |
More |
50% |
40% |
Less |
| Pioneer Cord within 12 months |
More |
50% |
30% |
Less |
| Explorer Cord within 24 months |
More |
40% |
20% |
Less |
| Adventurer Cord within 36 months |
More |
10% |
5% |
Less |
| Australian Scout Medallion |
More |
10% |
5% |
Less |
| Link Badge (to Venturers) |
More |
80% |
60% |
Less |
| Attend & complete Scout Leadership Course |
No |
Yes |
|
Not Applicable |
ACTIVITIES
| Camps per year |
More |
4 |
2 |
Less |
| One day Activities per year |
More |
4 |
2 |
Less |
| Participate in State, Regional & Divisional events |
More |
75% |
50% |
Less |
| Participate in Group Activities |
More |
75% |
50% |
Less |
MEMBERSHIP NUMBERS
| Minium of 18 Scouts per Troop |
More |
18 |
12 |
Less |
| Leaders – 1 per 8 Scouts |
More |
3 |
2 |
Less |
| Male & Female Leaders in Mixed Troops |
No |
Yes |
Not Applicable |
| Numbers leaving during past year. (Don’t count Transfers or advancements) |
Less |
15% |
20% |
More |
| Percentage of Cub Scouts advancing to Troop |
More |
80% |
60% |
Less |
LEADER TRAINING
| Complete Basic Leader Training within (months) |
Less |
12 |
18 |
More |
| Attend Advanced Training Courses within (months) |
Less |
24 |
36 |
More |
LEADER COMMITMENT
(For each Leader):
| Attends All Troop Meetings |
Always |
Usually |
Sometimes |
Seldom |
| Attends All Troop Activities & Camps |
Always |
Usually |
Sometimes |
Seldom |
| Attends All Group Councils |
Always |
Usually |
Sometimes |
Seldom |
| Attends All District Mindaris |
Always |
Usually |
Sometimes |
Seldom |
ADMINISTRATION
| Has a written Troop Night Program |
Always |
Usually |
Sometimes |
Seldom |
| Involves ASLs in Program |
Always |
Usually |
Sometimes |
Seldom |
| Presents Monthly Report to Group Council |
Always |
Usually |
Sometimes |
Seldom |
| Uses Parent Consent Forms |
Always |
Usually |
Sometimes |
Seldom |
| Notifies DC/DSL of Activities |
Always |
Usually |
Sometimes |
Seldom |
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
| Includes Parents in Activites ( 1 per Term) |
Always |
Usually |
Sometimes |
Seldom |
| Involve Parents as Instructors, Badge Examiners |
Always |
Usually |
Sometimes |
Seldom |
| Are Parents kept informed of Activities |
Always |
Usually |
Sometimes |
Seldom |
