TROOP 376 HISTORY & Question & Answers:

 The Troop was founded in July 1976 and is chartered by Milwaukie Presbyterian Church.  The Troop aims to support growth in moral strength and character (personal qualities, values and outlook), citizenship participation (obligations to others, community and government) and development of physical, mental, emotional and leadership skills.  Typically, the scouts success is not only based on him learning new skills, but also on parent and family participation (which we encourage).  We strongly support BSA National policies, regulations and guidelines.

 We believe in having fun while learning.  Generally we teach a large variety of merit badges and those we don’t, can be taken at summer camp.  We encourage rank advancement for all scouts.  Summer camp is probably one of the highlights of the year and we encourage all scouts to go and take 3 age appropriate merit badges.  The other highlight is our Court of Honor held twice annually.  We have a very strong adult leadership team with most all being trained and involved with Order of the Arrow and are Woodbadge participants. (advanced adult training). 

We are a boy led, faith based troop.  We are active in community programs, monthly camps/outings/activities and High Adventure activities (for those scouts typically over 13 years old).  We do require camping equipment and understand the strain on the budget and the purchase can be spread out during the year.  Our Troop promotes the OA (Order of the Arrow) membership by election.  It is an honor to become a member.  Additionally our Troop also promotes National Jamboree and generally has a large contingent of both Scouts and Adults participating.

 Our Troop requires Full “Class A” Uniform (shirt, shorts or pants, green web belt, socks, sash) on all outings that require travel, community service, first meetings of the month and all courts of honor. The hat, troop numbers, neckerchief and slide are provided by the Troop at crossover. Also, it is recommended that you purchase two troop t-shirts that represent a “Class B” uniform.

• Boy Led Troop
• Meetings held on Monday evenings from 7pm to 8.30pm.
• Dues are $100/year ($25 paid quarterly).
• 4 major fundraisers are held during the year (mostly to help scouts build up their camp accounts…100% to the Scout account).
• Typically have an average of 4-6 scouts achieve the Eagle Rank annually
• Patrols are typically 5-8 scouts and have an Asst. Scoutmaster as Patrol Adviser
• Committee meetings are typically held on the 2^nd Tuesday of the month @ 7pm.
• New Scouts should reach 1^st Class Rank from *12 -18 months
• Star Rank from an additional *6 -12 months
• Life Rank from an additional *6 -12 months
• Eagle Rank from an additional *6 -18 months

“*” based on individual abilities

 If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to ask a Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmaster.  They will be happy to answer your questions