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Active Scout Policy
For a Scout to advance to the next rank, they must fulfill the following requirements:
1. Have a current troop registration
2. All membership dues must be paid in full
3. Actively attend 25% of the Troop meetings and events
a. Attend 2 outings per advancement period
b. One outing must be an overnighter
Outings include: service projects, merit badge seminars, day events, weekend
camping trips, week long camping trips, High Adventure trips.
Troop Uniform Policy
The Boy Scout uniform is an important sign of membership in a world-wide
organization and it contributes to troop identity, spirit and unity. Every member
(Scouts and uniformed leaders) of Troop 965 is expected to wear the Class A
uniform for Troop meetings. For Troop 965 the Class A uniform consists of four
elements - the official BSA khaki shirt, the embroidered Troop 965 neckerchief (or
other, approved Boy Scout neckerchiefs), a neckerchief slide, and a Scout
Handbook. Scouts who have achieved the rank of First Class are not required to
bring their Handbooks to meetings.
Exceptions: After overnight camping trips and on other special occasions, Troop
members may wear a Class B uniform. This is defined as any Scouting related
t-shirt (Owasippe, High Adventure, Hoover, etc.) or the official shirt without a
neckerchief. The Scouts are informed in advance about what uniform to wear.
Reminder about Medications
Just a friendly reminder that every Scout who is taking any medications, prescribed
or over-the-counter, is required to give them to the Scoutmaster or another adult
leader at the beginning of any overnight activity. The medication(s) and instructions
for taking them should be placed in a clear zip lock bag which has the Scout’s name
on it. This is primarily for the boy’s safety, but it also makes the leader aware of the
Scout’s situation in the unlikely event he requires emergency care. The leaders will
make every effort to keep the information confidential. Please respect this rule - it’s
for the good of the boys. Thanks for your cooperation.
Eagle Scout Candidate Policies
Youth Driving Policy
Effective January 1, 2005, the Troop 965 Committee has adopted the following travel
policy:
Youth members (Scouts under 18 years of age) may not drive to any Troop 965
activities or outings, including but not restricted to camp-outs, service projects, or
other outings, unless accompanied by one of their parents or legal guardians at all
times. They are also restricted from driving during the course of an outing or activity
unless accompanied by one of their parents or legal guardians.
Service Project Guidelines
Service to the community is an important component of the Boy Scouts of America
and Troop 965. Service to the community is also required for higher rank
advancement. Troop 965 provides the following parameters for service projects and
the participants:
1. Service projects must be of benefit to any non-profit organization,
religious institution, school or community group.
2. Service hours performed for school or other organization requirements are
generally not allowed, but on request, will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
3. Scouting cannot be a recipient of the service
4. Service should always be performed in a safe manner. The Scouts should
never be put into an unsafe / hazardous environment or position.
5. Service work requiring the use of power tools must always be supervised by
an adult Scout leader.
6. Ad hoc service performed as part of a camp out must be approved by the
primary adult leader on any camping trip.
7. Pre-arranged combination camp out and service project must be approved by
the Troop Committee. Details to be discussed before acceptance include:
a. Dates of the camp out
b. Recipient of the service work
c. Type of work to be performed
d. Tools / materials for the work
e. Time estimate of service work
f. Clear, detailed instructions from the recipient organization
Eagle Scout Project Qualifications
For a service project to qualify as an Eagle Scout service project, the Scout, while a
Life Scout, must plan, develop, organize and give leadership to others in a service
project benefiting any non profit organization, religious institution, school, or
community. These projects, of course, must conform to the wishes and regulations of
those for whom the project is undertaken. The amount of time spent must be
sufficient for the Scout to clearly demonstrate leadership skills.
Service to others is important. Work involving council property or other BSA activities
is not acceptable for an Eagle Scout service project. The service project also may
not be performed for a business, or be of a commercial nature, or be a fund-raiser.
NOTE: Fundraising is permitted only for securing materials or supplies needed to
carry out the project.
The Scout must secure the prior approval of his Scoutmaster, Troop Committee
Chairman, Troop Committee representative and the benefactor of the project. The
project must also be reviewed and approved by the Indian Trails District
Advancement Committee to make sure that it meets the stated standards for Eagle
Scout service projects before the project is started.
Keep in mind that when the Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook, is properly filled
out, it is submitted with the Scout's Eagle application to include the following
information:
1. What was the project?
2. How did it benefit others?
3. Who from the group benefiting from the project gave guidance?
4. Who helped carry out the project?
5. What materials were used and how were they acquired?
Also keep in mind that although the project idea must be approved before work is
begun, the board of review will determine the manner in which the project was
carried out. Questions that must be addressed include:
1. Did the candidate demonstrate leadership of others?
2. Did he indeed direct the project rather than do all the work himself?
3. Was the project of real value to the non profit organization, religious
institution, school, or community group?
4. Who from the group benefiting from the project may be contacted to verify the
value of the project?
5. Did the project follow the approved plan or were modifications needed to
bring it to its completion?
All the work on the project must be done while the candidate is a Life Scout and
before the candidate's 18th birthday.
For a Scout to advance to the next rank, they must fulfill the following requirements:
1. Have a current troop registration
2. All membership dues must be paid in full
3. Actively attend 25% of the Troop meetings and events
a. Attend 2 outings per advancement period
b. One outing must be an overnighter
Outings include: service projects, merit badge seminars, day events, weekend
camping trips, week long camping trips, High Adventure trips.
Troop Uniform Policy
The Boy Scout uniform is an important sign of membership in a world-wide
organization and it contributes to troop identity, spirit and unity. Every member
(Scouts and uniformed leaders) of Troop 965 is expected to wear the Class A
uniform for Troop meetings. For Troop 965 the Class A uniform consists of four
elements - the official BSA khaki shirt, the embroidered Troop 965 neckerchief (or
other, approved Boy Scout neckerchiefs), a neckerchief slide, and a Scout
Handbook. Scouts who have achieved the rank of First Class are not required to
bring their Handbooks to meetings.
Exceptions: After overnight camping trips and on other special occasions, Troop
members may wear a Class B uniform. This is defined as any Scouting related
t-shirt (Owasippe, High Adventure, Hoover, etc.) or the official shirt without a
neckerchief. The Scouts are informed in advance about what uniform to wear.
Reminder about Medications
Just a friendly reminder that every Scout who is taking any medications, prescribed
or over-the-counter, is required to give them to the Scoutmaster or another adult
leader at the beginning of any overnight activity. The medication(s) and instructions
for taking them should be placed in a clear zip lock bag which has the Scout’s name
on it. This is primarily for the boy’s safety, but it also makes the leader aware of the
Scout’s situation in the unlikely event he requires emergency care. The leaders will
make every effort to keep the information confidential. Please respect this rule - it’s
for the good of the boys. Thanks for your cooperation.
Eagle Scout Candidate Policies
- Eagle Scout Candidate Uniform Policy
Eagle Scout candidates are to wear a full Boy Scout uniform for Eagle Scout
advancement activities including Eagle Project Review with the District
Advancement Team, Scoutmaster Conference for the rank of Eagle, Final
Eagle Service Project Conference, Eagle Board of Review and Eagle Court of
Honor. All facets of the uniform must be up to date. The uniform consists of
the Scout shirt, official troop neckerchief, slide, Scout belt, and Scout pants.
Scout pants may be substituted with Dockers’® style, green khaki material
slacks.
Eagle Scout Service Project Final Presentation Policy
Eagle Scout Service Project booklets and supporting materials are to be
presented in a booklet form for review and signatures. The booklet may be in
the form of a binder, clear presentation folder, or other suitable method. The
materials are to be presented in a neat and organized manner in order to
better reflect the hours of hard work.
Eagle Scout Rank Advancement Application Policy
Eagle Scout applications are to be typed or completed using a computer.
Handwritten applications can be used as draft copies for verification purposes,
but signatures from the Troop will only be made on typed or computer
generated applications. The on-line “pdf” version of the Eagle application is
very easy to use and is strongly recommended. It can be found here on our
advancement page.
Youth Driving Policy
Effective January 1, 2005, the Troop 965 Committee has adopted the following travel
policy:
Youth members (Scouts under 18 years of age) may not drive to any Troop 965
activities or outings, including but not restricted to camp-outs, service projects, or
other outings, unless accompanied by one of their parents or legal guardians at all
times. They are also restricted from driving during the course of an outing or activity
unless accompanied by one of their parents or legal guardians.
Service Project Guidelines
Service to the community is an important component of the Boy Scouts of America
and Troop 965. Service to the community is also required for higher rank
advancement. Troop 965 provides the following parameters for service projects and
the participants:
1. Service projects must be of benefit to any non-profit organization,
religious institution, school or community group.
2. Service hours performed for school or other organization requirements are
generally not allowed, but on request, will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
3. Scouting cannot be a recipient of the service
4. Service should always be performed in a safe manner. The Scouts should
never be put into an unsafe / hazardous environment or position.
5. Service work requiring the use of power tools must always be supervised by
an adult Scout leader.
6. Ad hoc service performed as part of a camp out must be approved by the
primary adult leader on any camping trip.
7. Pre-arranged combination camp out and service project must be approved by
the Troop Committee. Details to be discussed before acceptance include:
a. Dates of the camp out
b. Recipient of the service work
c. Type of work to be performed
d. Tools / materials for the work
e. Time estimate of service work
f. Clear, detailed instructions from the recipient organization
Eagle Scout Project Qualifications
For a service project to qualify as an Eagle Scout service project, the Scout, while a
Life Scout, must plan, develop, organize and give leadership to others in a service
project benefiting any non profit organization, religious institution, school, or
community. These projects, of course, must conform to the wishes and regulations of
those for whom the project is undertaken. The amount of time spent must be
sufficient for the Scout to clearly demonstrate leadership skills.
Service to others is important. Work involving council property or other BSA activities
is not acceptable for an Eagle Scout service project. The service project also may
not be performed for a business, or be of a commercial nature, or be a fund-raiser.
NOTE: Fundraising is permitted only for securing materials or supplies needed to
carry out the project.
The Scout must secure the prior approval of his Scoutmaster, Troop Committee
Chairman, Troop Committee representative and the benefactor of the project. The
project must also be reviewed and approved by the Indian Trails District
Advancement Committee to make sure that it meets the stated standards for Eagle
Scout service projects before the project is started.
Keep in mind that when the Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook, is properly filled
out, it is submitted with the Scout's Eagle application to include the following
information:
1. What was the project?
2. How did it benefit others?
3. Who from the group benefiting from the project gave guidance?
4. Who helped carry out the project?
5. What materials were used and how were they acquired?
Also keep in mind that although the project idea must be approved before work is
begun, the board of review will determine the manner in which the project was
carried out. Questions that must be addressed include:
1. Did the candidate demonstrate leadership of others?
2. Did he indeed direct the project rather than do all the work himself?
3. Was the project of real value to the non profit organization, religious
institution, school, or community group?
4. Who from the group benefiting from the project may be contacted to verify the
value of the project?
5. Did the project follow the approved plan or were modifications needed to
bring it to its completion?
All the work on the project must be done while the candidate is a Life Scout and
before the candidate's 18th birthday.
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