{"id":63,"date":"2020-02-16T18:12:10","date_gmt":"2020-02-16T18:12:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.troop87.cc\/?page_id=63"},"modified":"2024-04-24T16:27:35","modified_gmt":"2024-04-24T22:27:35","slug":"parent-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.troop87.cc\/index.php\/parent-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Parent Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d0c3ebb7015\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 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<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.troop87.cc\/index.php\/parent-questions\/#HOW_DOES_TROOP_87_FIT_INTO_THE_BOY_SCOUT_ORGANIZATION\" title=\"HOW DOES TROOP 87 FIT INTO THE BOY SCOUT ORGANIZATION?\">HOW DOES TROOP 87 FIT INTO THE BOY SCOUT ORGANIZATION?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.troop87.cc\/index.php\/parent-questions\/#WHAT_DOES_THE_LOCAL_COUNCIL_FOR_TROOP_87_DO\" title=\"WHAT DOES THE LOCAL COUNCIL FOR TROOP 87 DO?\">WHAT DOES THE LOCAL COUNCIL FOR TROOP 87 DO?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.troop87.cc\/index.php\/parent-questions\/#HOW_DOES_THE_COUNCIL_FUND_ITS_OPERATIONS\" title=\"HOW DOES THE COUNCIL FUND ITS OPERATIONS?\">HOW DOES THE COUNCIL FUND ITS OPERATIONS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.troop87.cc\/index.php\/parent-questions\/#HOW_IS_TROOP_87_ORGANIZED\" title=\"HOW IS TROOP 87 ORGANIZED?\">HOW IS TROOP 87 ORGANIZED?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.troop87.cc\/index.php\/parent-questions\/#WHAT_IS_A_CHARTERED_ORGANIZATION\" title=\"WHAT IS A CHARTERED ORGANIZATION?\">WHAT IS A CHARTERED ORGANIZATION?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.troop87.cc\/index.php\/parent-questions\/#WHAT_IS_THE_TROOP_COMMITTEE\" title=\"WHAT IS THE TROOP COMMITTEE?\">WHAT IS THE TROOP COMMITTEE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.troop87.cc\/index.php\/parent-questions\/#WHAT_OTHER_ADULT_VOLUNTEER_OPPORTUNITIES_ARE_THERE_IN_TROOP_87\" title=\"WHAT OTHER ADULT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ARE THERE IN TROOP 87?\">WHAT OTHER ADULT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ARE THERE IN TROOP 87?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.troop87.cc\/index.php\/parent-questions\/#WHAT_ARE_THE_BOY_SCOUT_LEADERSHIP_POSITIONS\" title=\"WHAT ARE THE BOY SCOUT LEADERSHIP POSITIONS?\">WHAT ARE THE BOY SCOUT LEADERSHIP POSITIONS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.troop87.cc\/index.php\/parent-questions\/#HOW_ARE_SCOUT_LEADERSHIP_POSITIONS_FILLED\" title=\"HOW ARE SCOUT LEADERSHIP POSITIONS FILLED?\">HOW ARE SCOUT LEADERSHIP POSITIONS FILLED?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.troop87.cc\/index.php\/parent-questions\/#WHAT_FEES_AND_PAYMENTS_ARE_SCOUTS_REQUIRED_TO_PAY\" title=\"WHAT FEES AND PAYMENTS ARE SCOUTS REQUIRED TO PAY?\">WHAT FEES AND PAYMENTS ARE SCOUTS REQUIRED TO PAY?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.troop87.cc\/index.php\/parent-questions\/#WHAT_FEES_AND_PAYMENTS_ARE_ADULTS_REQUIRED_TO_PAY\" title=\"WHAT FEES AND PAYMENTS ARE ADULTS REQUIRED TO PAY?\">WHAT FEES AND PAYMENTS ARE ADULTS REQUIRED TO PAY?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.troop87.cc\/index.php\/parent-questions\/#WHAT_EXPENSES_ANDOR_FEES_DOES_TROOP_87_PAY\" title=\"WHAT EXPENSES AND\/OR FEES DOES TROOP 87 PAY?\">WHAT EXPENSES AND\/OR FEES DOES TROOP 87 PAY?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.troop87.cc\/index.php\/parent-questions\/#For_Scouts\" title=\" For Scouts:  \"> For Scouts:  <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.troop87.cc\/index.php\/parent-questions\/#For_Adults\" title=\"For Adults:\">For Adults:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.troop87.cc\/index.php\/parent-questions\/#WHAT_ARE_TROOP_87S_FUND_RAISER_ACTIVITIES\" title=\"WHAT ARE TROOP 87\u2019S FUND RAISER ACTIVITIES?\">WHAT ARE TROOP 87\u2019S FUND RAISER ACTIVITIES?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.troop87.cc\/index.php\/parent-questions\/#HOW_OFTEN_DOES_THE_TROOP_GO_ON_CAMPOUTS\" title=\"HOW OFTEN DOES THE TROOP GO ON CAMPOUTS?\">HOW OFTEN DOES THE TROOP GO ON CAMPOUTS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.troop87.cc\/index.php\/parent-questions\/#WHAT_VOLUNTEER_OPPORTUNITIES_DOES_TROOP_87_PROVIDE_FOR_SCOUTS_COMMUNITY_SERVICE\" title=\"WHAT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES DOES TROOP 87 PROVIDE FOR SCOUTS COMMUNITY SERVICE?\">WHAT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES DOES TROOP 87 PROVIDE FOR SCOUTS COMMUNITY SERVICE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.troop87.cc\/index.php\/parent-questions\/#WHAT_CAMPING_EQUIPMENT_IS_PROVIDED_BY_TROOP_87\" title=\"WHAT CAMPING EQUIPMENT IS PROVIDED BY TROOP 87?\">WHAT CAMPING EQUIPMENT IS PROVIDED BY TROOP 87?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.troop87.cc\/index.php\/parent-questions\/#WHAT_TRAINING_IS_AVAILABLE_FOR_SCOUTS_AND_ADULTS\" title=\"WHAT TRAINING IS AVAILABLE FOR SCOUTS AND ADULTS?\">WHAT TRAINING IS AVAILABLE FOR SCOUTS AND ADULTS?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.troop87.cc\/index.php\/parent-questions\/#Scouts\" title=\" Scouts:\"> Scouts:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.troop87.cc\/index.php\/parent-questions\/#Adults\" title=\"Adults:  \">Adults:  <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.troop87.cc\/index.php\/parent-questions\/#WHAT_IS_REQUIRED_FOR_RANK_ADVANCEMENT_IN_TROOP_87\" title=\"WHAT IS REQUIRED FOR RANK ADVANCEMENT IN TROOP 87?\">WHAT IS REQUIRED FOR RANK ADVANCEMENT IN TROOP 87?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.troop87.cc\/index.php\/parent-questions\/#WHAT_IS_A_SCOUTMASTER_CONFERENCE_AND_BOARD_OF_REVIEW\" title=\"WHAT IS A SCOUTMASTER CONFERENCE AND BOARD OF REVIEW?\">WHAT IS A SCOUTMASTER CONFERENCE AND BOARD OF REVIEW?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.troop87.cc\/index.php\/parent-questions\/#HOW_ARE_MERIT_BADGES_EARNED_AND_AWARDED\" title=\"HOW ARE MERIT BADGES EARNED AND AWARDED?\">HOW ARE MERIT BADGES EARNED AND AWARDED?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.troop87.cc\/index.php\/parent-questions\/#Earned\" title=\" Earned:\"> Earned:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.troop87.cc\/index.php\/parent-questions\/#Awarded\" title=\"Awarded:\">Awarded:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.troop87.cc\/index.php\/parent-questions\/#WHAT_IS_A_%E2%80%9CCOURT_OF_HONOR%E2%80%9D_CEREMONY\" title=\"WHAT IS A \u201cCOURT OF HONOR\u201d CEREMONY?\">WHAT IS A \u201cCOURT OF HONOR\u201d CEREMONY?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.troop87.cc\/index.php\/parent-questions\/#WHAT_IS_CLASS_%E2%80%9CA%E2%80%9D_AND_CLASS_%E2%80%9CB%E2%80%9D_UNIFORM\" title=\"WHAT IS CLASS \u201cA\u201d AND CLASS \u201cB\u201d UNIFORM?\">WHAT IS CLASS \u201cA\u201d AND CLASS \u201cB\u201d UNIFORM?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.troop87.cc\/index.php\/parent-questions\/#WHAT_UNIFORM_IS_REQUIRED_AT_TROOP_87_BOY_SCOUT_EVENTS\" title=\"WHAT UNIFORM IS REQUIRED AT TROOP 87 BOY SCOUT EVENTS?\">WHAT UNIFORM IS REQUIRED AT TROOP 87 BOY SCOUT EVENTS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.troop87.cc\/index.php\/parent-questions\/#WHAT_IS_THE_DISCIPLINE_POLICY_AT_TROOP_87\" title=\"WHAT IS THE DISCIPLINE POLICY AT TROOP 87?\">WHAT IS THE DISCIPLINE POLICY AT TROOP 87?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.troop87.cc\/index.php\/parent-questions\/#WHAT_IS_ORDER_OF_THE_ARROW\" title=\"WHAT IS ORDER OF THE ARROW?\">WHAT IS ORDER OF THE ARROW?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_IS_THE_HISTORY_OF_TROOP_87\"><\/span>WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF TROOP 87?<strong><br><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally chartered in 1916, Troop 87 is the oldest continuously chartered Boy Scout troop in Texas. First United Methodist Church (FUMC) has been the chartering organization from the beginning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HOW_DOES_TROOP_87_FIT_INTO_THE_BOY_SCOUT_ORGANIZATION\"><\/span><strong>HOW DOES TROOP 87 FIT INTO THE BOY SCOUT ORGANIZATION?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Within the South Texas Council, there are (8) different Districts. Troop 87 is in the Gulf Breeze District.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_DOES_THE_LOCAL_COUNCIL_FOR_TROOP_87_DO\"><\/span>WHAT DOES THE LOCAL COUNCIL FOR TROOP 87 DO?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p> The Council is responsible for maintaining Council Camps (like Camp Karankawa), activities, administration and advertising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HOW_DOES_THE_COUNCIL_FUND_ITS_OPERATIONS\"><\/span>HOW DOES THE COUNCIL FUND ITS OPERATIONS?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p> The Council is responsible for maintaining Council Camps (like Camp Karankawa), activities, administration and advertising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A portion of popcorn sales proceeds is given to the Council.  Scout annual \u201cre-charter\u201d payments also help fund the Council.  Finally, every year, in the month of March, a \u201cFriends of Scouting\u201d campaign is held to solicit donations from scouting parents.  All donations go straight to the Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HOW_IS_TROOP_87_ORGANIZED\"><\/span>HOW IS TROOP 87 ORGANIZED?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Every Boy Scout troop has a chartered organization, which for Troop 87 is FUMC. The Troop Committee, made up of parents and adult volunteers, oversees the troop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_IS_A_CHARTERED_ORGANIZATION\"><\/span>WHAT IS A CHARTERED ORGANIZATION?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>They are sponsors of the Boy Scout Troop. For Troop 87, FUMC shares our objectives for the boys and provides a place for weekly meetings and equipment storage. A Chartered Organization Representative is the liaison between Troop 87 and FUMC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_IS_THE_TROOP_COMMITTEE\"><\/span>WHAT IS THE TROOP COMMITTEE?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p> The Troop Committee, made up of parents and adult volunteers, functions as the administrative and support organization for the troop.  Essentially, taking care of all details that go into making the scouting experience happen.  It oversees troop funds, special events, outings, leadership training and purchase \/maintenance of troop equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The committee is led by the Chairman, who arranges an agenda and runs the Meetings. Meetings are normally every Monday of the month during weekly troop meetings. Additional meetings may occur as needed, or meetings may be cancelled if not needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All troop committee positions are filled by adult volunteers.  The positions include Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Chaplain, Service Project Coordinator, and Committee Members.  Sub-Committees from within the committee are formed to organize fundraisers, Court of Honors, camp outs, activities and service projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_OTHER_ADULT_VOLUNTEER_OPPORTUNITIES_ARE_THERE_IN_TROOP_87\"><\/span>WHAT OTHER ADULT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ARE THERE IN TROOP 87?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p> Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmasters and Troop Parents.  The Scoutmaster, approved by the Troop Committee, is the adult leader responsible for the program of the Troop.  The Scoutmaster will train and guide boy leaders, work with other adult leaders to bring scouting to the boys, use scouting methods to achieve the aim of scouting and keep track of all advancements.  Troop Parents may be asked dto help with any of these duties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assistant Scoutmasters are recruited by the Scoutmaster and approved by the Troop Committee to assist the Scoutmaster in operating the Troop.  They are assigned program tasks by the Scoutmaster and provide guidance to the boy leadership.  Assistant Scoutmasters also provide the required two (2) deep adult leadership at all Boy Scout activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Troop Parents are asked to support and assist with Troop fund raisers, encourage their scout with achieving rank advancements and participation in Troop activities, attend and help with at least ONE camp out per year, and attend Troop \u201cCourt of Honors\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_ARE_THE_BOY_SCOUT_LEADERSHIP_POSITIONS\"><\/span>WHAT ARE THE BOY SCOUT LEADERSHIP POSITIONS?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p> In addition to the following list of positions, the Scoutmaster may assign scouts leadership positions or projects as needed for rank advancements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) is the top scout leadership position. They are required to attend at least \u00bd of all camp outs and lead weekly scout meetings. The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader(ASPL) will fill in for the SPL at weekly meetings he cannot attend. Quartermaster is responsible for inventory and maintenance of all Troop 87 equipment. Troop Scribe is in charge of attendance records, periodic submittals to the web page for publishing and outgoing correspondence. Troop Historian creates a written record of all activities \/camp outs for periodic submittal to web page post. Troop Librarian catalogues the written troop records and merit badge book collection. Chaplain\u2019s Aid coordinates Sunday worship on camp outs and closing prayers at weekly meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Patrol Leader (PL) is the lead scout of his patrol.  All duties for patrol activities are assigned by the PL.  He reports to the Troop SPL.  The Assistant Patrol Leader (APL) will lead and run patrol activities in the absence of the PL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HOW_ARE_SCOUT_LEADERSHIP_POSITIONS_FILLED\"><\/span>HOW ARE SCOUT LEADERSHIP POSITIONS FILLED?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p> All scouts who have attained Star Rank or higher and have attended National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT), are eligible for SPL or ASPL positions.  The SPL is a scout elected position held twice per year in March and September or the SPL may be elected for an annual term beginning in late June after summer camp.  PL and APL positions are elected by each Patrol.  All other positions , ASPL, Quartermaster, Scribe, Historian, Librarian and Chaplain\u2019s Aid are appointed by the SPL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_FEES_AND_PAYMENTS_ARE_SCOUTS_REQUIRED_TO_PAY\"><\/span>WHAT FEES AND PAYMENTS ARE SCOUTS REQUIRED TO PAY?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p> Annual registration or \u201cRe-Charter\u201d is required for all active scouts.  The re-charter fee is $16 (for registration and $1 BSA insurance) and $12 for the annual subscription to Boy\u2019s Life magazine, for a total of $28.  The monthly magazine is optional but highly recommended.  The annual re-charter occurs every December.  If a scout crosses over from Webelos between January and November, his re-charter fee will not be due until December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fees for activities, camping, food and transportation vary depending on activity.  A typical weekend camping trip usually requires $10 per scout for food plus travel cost.  Transportation cost depends on the distance traveled to the event.  Campsite fees are usually paid by the troop.  Activity fees may be paid by the troop (Note that pre-payments or deposits may be required in advance to reserve special events or trip activities).  If a cancellation is made for the scout\u2019s convenience, any fees paid on behalf of scouts, either by the troop, or by the scout in advance, will not be reimbursed.  Only sickness or related family emergencies will justify not charging the scout for the troop expense or reimbursement of the scout\u2019s advance paid fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_FEES_AND_PAYMENTS_ARE_ADULTS_REQUIRED_TO_PAY\"><\/span>WHAT FEES AND PAYMENTS ARE ADULTS REQUIRED TO PAY?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p> Adults are required to pay fees and or deposits, if needed, for campouts and activities.  As a participant in these events, adults would also pay their share of transportation and food cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_EXPENSES_ANDOR_FEES_DOES_TROOP_87_PAY\"><\/span>WHAT EXPENSES AND\/OR FEES DOES TROOP 87 PAY?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Scouts\"><\/span> For Scouts:  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>(1)Each campout\/activity may have certain campsite or admission fees covered by the troop. (2)Any special expense covered by Troop 87 will be approved by the Troop Committee. (3)Fees for National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT), will be paid for by the troop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Adults\"><\/span>For Adults:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>(1)Active adults will have registration fee and \u201cre-charter\u201d paid for by Troop 87(Boys Life magazine is NOT paid for by Troop). (2) Campsite and activity fees for adults are covered by the troop. (3) All adult training will be paid for or reimbursed by the troop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_ARE_TROOP_87S_FUND_RAISER_ACTIVITIES\"><\/span>WHAT ARE TROOP 87\u2019S FUND RAISER ACTIVITIES?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Every June, Troop 87 has a chicken BBQ, which is our primary main fundraiser. All scouts and scout families should plan to participate. Participation includes pre-sale of BBQ dinner tickets, night before preparation and day of BBQ dinner assembly and distribution to BBQ customers. All profits go toward the Troop 87 general fund that supports campouts and special activity fees, camping equipment purchase and maintenance, and leadership training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Troop 87\u2019s secondary main fundraiser is the annual fall popcorn sale. All scouts are encouraged to participate in selling popcorn. Proceeds from popcorn sales help to fund District expenses and a portion is returned to each Troop. Troop 87\u2019s portion of popcorn money is returned to the scout (approx. 30% of sale amount) and held in a popcorn account that can be used for scouting expenses like camping expenses or scout uniform \/ supplies purchased at the local scout shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional fundraisers may be announced during the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HOW_OFTEN_DOES_THE_TROOP_GO_ON_CAMPOUTS\"><\/span>HOW OFTEN DOES THE TROOP GO ON CAMPOUTS?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p> Typically, a camping event is planned each month.  Most camping is planned around a weekend with departure on Friday evening and return on Sunday afternoon.  Additional camping day(s) may be included due to school holidays.  During March, a longer camping event is usually planned for spring break week.  \u201cSummer\u201d and \u201cWinter\u201d camps occur at Lake Corpus Christi in Camp Karankawa during June and December, the day after Christmas.  An additional \u201cSummer\u201d camp may be planned at another venue .  Other than the Camp Karankawa \u201cSummer\u201d and \u201cWinter\u201d camps, all camping events are chosen with scouts and committee member input, with final camping event approval by the Scoutmaster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>High Adventure events on campouts are normally limited to those scouts 14 years or older and for some camps, Star rank or higher is required for advanced camping and outdoor skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_VOLUNTEER_OPPORTUNITIES_DOES_TROOP_87_PROVIDE_FOR_SCOUTS_COMMUNITY_SERVICE\"><\/span>WHAT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES DOES TROOP 87 PROVIDE FOR SCOUTS COMMUNITY SERVICE?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Troop 87\u2019s charter sponsor, First United Methodist Church, has Angel Food Ministry food distribution one Saturday morning every month. Troop 87 participates in the annual Scout Food Drive for (2) Saturdays in October \/ November. Other community service volunteer events may be planned during the year. Scout assistance to fellow scouts with Eagle project fundraising or labor is also considered service hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_CAMPING_EQUIPMENT_IS_PROVIDED_BY_TROOP_87\"><\/span>WHAT CAMPING EQUIPMENT IS PROVIDED BY TROOP 87?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Basically, most camping equipment is provided by Troop 87. Scouts and adults provide their own personal sleeping gear and eating\/drinking utensils. Troop 87 has tents for standard \u201cdrive in\u201d campouts and also smaller, lightweight tents for backpacking campouts. There are \u201cchuck boxes\u201d equipped with cooking utensils, cooking containers and propane stoves for scouts and adults. Smaller lightweight stoves and cooking containers are also in inventory for backpacking. Both external and internal frame backpacks, small through adult size, are owned by Troop 87.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_TRAINING_IS_AVAILABLE_FOR_SCOUTS_AND_ADULTS\"><\/span>WHAT TRAINING IS AVAILABLE FOR SCOUTS AND ADULTS?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scouts\"><\/span> Scouts:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is available once a year to all interested scouts, age 13 or older, having achieved at least 1st Class rank. (NYLT is required for all scouts seeking to run for SPL or ASPL leadership positions).  NYLT is a six (6) day session at Camp Karankawa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adults\"><\/span>Adults:  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>All registered adult volunteers are required to complete an annual \u201cYouth Protection Training\u201d. The training is available on the BSA website. Other adult leadership training is also available on the BSA Online Learning Center website (olc.scouting.org\/). Other adult leadership training: \u201cOutdoor Leadership Training\u201d: normally offered over a weekend; \u201cWoodbadge\u201d training, which is similar to NYLT, but for adults: normally offered over (2) 3-day weekend events one month apart. NOTE: All scout and adult training is paid by Troop 87.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_IS_REQUIRED_FOR_RANK_ADVANCEMENT_IN_TROOP_87\"><\/span>WHAT IS REQUIRED FOR RANK ADVANCEMENT IN TROOP 87?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Webelos that crossover into Boy Scouts start by earning Scout rank, then in order can earn Tender Foot, 2nd Class, 1st Class, Star, Life and Eagle. All rank requirements are listed in the Boy Scout Handbook. The final requirements are Scoutmaster Conference and Board of Review. Troop 87 also requires scouts to be active and engaged by attending meetings and campout events. Life Scouts working toward Eagle rank, in particular, must remain \u201cactive\u201d and inform the Scoutmaster in advance with a reason for an expected absence from meetings. Eagle rank may be denied by the Scoutmaster if it is determined the scout is \u201cinactive\u201d. Rank advancements are officially awarded at \u201cCourt of Honor\u201d ceremonies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_IS_A_SCOUTMASTER_CONFERENCE_AND_BOARD_OF_REVIEW\"><\/span>WHAT IS A SCOUTMASTER CONFERENCE AND BOARD OF REVIEW?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p> For all scout rank advancements, a Scoutmaster Conference is required.  The scout must put his  name on the \u201cdry erase board\u201d to make an appointment during Monday night meetings, for a Scoutmaster Conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Board of Review is the final review step for a scout to get a rank advancement (not required for Tenderfoot rank).  The Board of Review must also be scheduled by the scout, putting his name on the \u201cdry erase board\u201d.  Three adult leaders (excluding Scoutmaster and the scout\u2019s parents) will interview the scout to determine if he will advance.  The Board of Review is usually done during Monday night meetings.  All rank advancements are recognized at Court of Honors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NOTE:  Full Class \u201cA\u201d uniforms must be worn for all Board of Reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HOW_ARE_MERIT_BADGES_EARNED_AND_AWARDED\"><\/span>HOW ARE MERIT BADGES EARNED AND AWARDED?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Earned\"><\/span> Earned:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p> There are many merit badge classes offered at \u201cSummer\u201d and \u201c Winter\u201d camps.   Scouts can usually earn or begin as many as (5) merit badges at these week-long camps.   Additional opportunities to earn or satisfy some requirements for merit badges may be offered at Troop meetings and\/or weekend camp outs.  The local South Texas Council sometimes plans merit badge classes during the year.  NOTE:  merit badge classes offered may require the scout to finish some requirements on their own time, after the class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Important: All Merit Badges have a book with instruction for completing the requirements. Books are available for purchase at the Scout Shop and some Merit Badge books are available in the Troop 87 library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, a scout may begin and complete merit badge requirements on their own, with the following requirements 1. Notify Scoutmaster of intent to begin merit badge. 2. Complete requirement with a designated Counselor within or outside the Troop, as approved by Scoutmaster. For all Merit Badges, the parent should not be the Counselor, unless designated as counselor. 3. The Counselor or Troop 87 adult leader, will initial and date item known by them to be completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, \u201cblue cards\u201d, available in the Troop 87 scout hut, should be completed for each Merit Badge and placed in the \u201cBlue Book\u201d 3-ring notebook binder. The \u201cblue cards\u201d have a place for counselor to sign off that merit badge is complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Awarded\"><\/span>Awarded:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p> Merit Badges are awarded at Court of Honor ceremonies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_IS_A_%E2%80%9CCOURT_OF_HONOR%E2%80%9D_CEREMONY\"><\/span>WHAT IS A \u201cCOURT OF HONOR\u201d CEREMONY?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Two to three times per year, \u201cCourt of Honor\u201d is held at FUMC. The evening or afternoon ceremony is an opportunity to have fellowship with scouts and their families and recognize scout achievements (merit badges and rank advancements) since the last \u201cCourt of Honor\u201d. Usually food, either potluck meal and\/or dessert, is shared as part of the celebration either before or after the actual ceremony. The entire event is usually 1-1\/2 to 2 hours long. Mothers are also honored with a \u201cMothers\u2019 Neckerchief\u201d (received after their scout achieves Tenderfoot Rank) for each scout, to display rank advancement pins. Scouts should always escort their mother or parent up front, together (this means WALKING OVER TO and walking WITH the parent; Mom holding on to the scouts\u2019 outstretched elbow) when accepting rank advancements. The scout will pin the \u201cMother\u2019s Pin\u201d rank advancement on the \u201cMother\u2019s Neckerchief\u201d. Scouts walk up to receive Merit Badges without their parent. New scouts receive a Troop 87 red and white neckerchief at their first \u201cCourt of Honor\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_IS_CLASS_%E2%80%9CA%E2%80%9D_AND_CLASS_%E2%80%9CB%E2%80%9D_UNIFORM\"><\/span>WHAT IS CLASS \u201cA\u201d AND CLASS \u201cB\u201d UNIFORM?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p> Class \u201cA\u201d:  Full Class \u201cA\u201d has a Scout shirt with appropriate Troop number, insignias and Council patches with neckerchief\/stay and merit badge sash.  Also, scout pants and belt and socks are required.  Scout hats are also appropriate.  The Arrow of Light and Religious Knot are the only Cub Scout awards that can be worn on the Boy Scout uniform.  Appropriate patch or insignia placement information is available in the Boy Scout Handbook or through the Scout Shop on Everhart Road near Alameda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Class \u201cB\u201d: The more informal uniform is Class \u201cB\u201d. Class \u201cB\u201d does not include the scout uniform shirt, pants, hat etc., but does require at least a scout themed \u201cT\u201d shirt. A Troop 87 \u201cT\u201d shirt will be provided at no cost to all scouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_UNIFORM_IS_REQUIRED_AT_TROOP_87_BOY_SCOUT_EVENTS\"><\/span>WHAT UNIFORM IS REQUIRED AT TROOP 87 BOY SCOUT EVENTS?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Uniforms build a spirit of teamwork or \u201cespirit de corps\u201d. The Class \u201cA\u201d uniform is required a weekly Troop 87 meetings, travel to and from all campouts and Troop events, \u201cCourt of Honor\u201d, and all other formal scout events. The neckerchief and merit badge sash are not worn at weekly meetings; however, those uniform items are worn at all \u201cCourt of Honors\u201d, formal scouting events, \u201cScoutmaster Conference\u201d and \u201cBoard of Review\u201d. Also, neckerchief \/ stay and merit badge sash are taken on \u201cSummer\u201d and Winter\u201d camps to be worn during participation in flag ceremonies and end of camp closing ceremonies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_IS_THE_DISCIPLINE_POLICY_AT_TROOP_87\"><\/span>WHAT IS THE DISCIPLINE POLICY AT TROOP 87?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>All members of the Boy Scouts of America are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the principles set forth in the Scout oath and law. Physical violence, hazing, bullying, theft, verbal insults and drugs and alcohol have no place in the scouting program and may result in the revocation of a scouts\u2019 membership in Troop 87 and the Boy Scout of America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On campouts or activity events, scouts are given (1) warning about breaking rules.  After a second violation, parents of the scout will be contacted to pick up their scout.  Following being sent home, the scout will not be able to attend the next scouting campout and\/or event.  If additional problems with the scout occur, a 3 \u2013 6 month suspension from all troop activities (weekly meetings may still be attended) will be enforced with a Troop committee review at the end of the suspension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drug, alcohol or tobacco violations will be cause for immediate contact of scout parents to pick up their scout. Additionally, the scout will be suspended for 3 \u2013 6 months from all troop activities (weekly meetings may still be attended). A second offense will require the scout to leave Troop 87.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If cause is suspected on campouts or Troop activities, the Scoutmaster or Campmaster, may inspect all personal gear.   Another adult and the scout owning said gear, shall be present during the inspection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_IS_ORDER_OF_THE_ARROW\"><\/span>WHAT IS ORDER OF THE ARROW?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p> The Order of the Arrow (OA) is an honorary service organization of Boy Scouts and Adult Leaders.   The qualifications to be considered for OA election are (1) First Class rank or higher (2) participation in 15 days and nights of camping that will include one 5-day long term camp (3) Be recommended by the Scoutmaster.  The election for this group of qualified scouts to be inducted into the OA is held in January with all Troop scouts eligible to vote.  A minimum 50% of the current Troop scout membership must be present for the vote.  The OA eligible scout must receive at least 50% of the scout votes from those present to vote.  Announcement of the scouts voted into the OA will be made at a time after the voting occurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adult qualification for OA consideration is based on the 15 days and nights of camping requirement.  Those adults qualified will be voted for by current adult OA members.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF TROOP 87? Originally chartered in 1916, Troop 87 is the oldest continuously chartered Boy Scout troop in Texas. First United Methodist Church (FUMC) has been the chartering organization from the beginning. HOW DOES TROOP 87 FIT INTO THE BOY SCOUT ORGANIZATION? 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