Policies:  In order to amend or revoke these by-laws, a majority vote of the committee must be reached.  

I.

There shall be no alcoholic beverages or at any Scout function or on the grounds of our sponsor or Tall Pine Council, BSA.  Smoking is discouraged, but always must be done out of sight of the youth.

 II.

Troop meetings will be held each Monday.  Special meetings will be held the second Monday each month from September through May.  

III.

The troop will furnish all awards and badges of office while the Scout is a member of the troop.

IV.

The troop requires each Scout to have a complete Scout uniform consisting of the following:  Scout shirt, Scout pants or shorts, Scout socks, Scout belt [brass on brass], troop bolo tie, Troop circle patch, properly positioned patches including rank, patrol, and office patches.  This uniform is to be worn at all troop meetings and during all travel.  This uniform represents the quality of our team and should be taken seriously and worn proudly.

V.

All Scouts are expected to participate in fund raisers.  This is the only source of troop income.

VI.

Each Scout is required to have an up to date medical form on file with the troop.  Scouts not having a medical form on file with the troop cannot participate in any troop function.

VII.

Parents and leaders in Troop 31 will receive a Troop Program Guide from the troop on an annual basis.

VIII.

All parents bringing a Scout to leave on a trip are to remain with the Scout until the troop departs in case any problems develop prior to leaving.

IX.

If a behavior problem occurs with any Scout during a meeting or activity, the parents or guardians of the Scout will be called to come and pick-up their Scout.  If the parents are unavailable the the Scout will be placed away from the rest of the group.

X.

Troop committee meetings shall be held monthly as called by the Committee Chairman.  Summer meetings will be decided by the Troop Committee.

XI.

When a Scoutmaster is appointed and approved by the chartering organization, he must within one year receive the equivalent of basic leader training.  This is a requirement for Quality   Unit.  Within one year, the Scoutmaster must complete Woodbadge Training.  Assistant Scoutmasters, committee members, and parents attending camping trips are strongly encouraged to participate in training on the troop and district level so they fully understand the Aims and Methods of Scouting.

XII.

Parents are required to fill out an emergency contact and Scout release card each fall.  This card is to be turned in at the first meeting.  Scouts will only be released to the individuals on the card unless arrangements are made directly with the Scoutmaster or Committee Chairman in advance of the event by the parent.  Direct contact in person or via phone is   acceptable. 

XIII.

All leaders of the troop must participate in youth protection training.  Anyone spending the night on any troop activity or working directly with youth at meetings must hold a current youth protection training card from the Tall Pine Council.  Leaders coming from other units must present evidence of this training or get recertified in this training prior to spending the night on any activity.  All leaders who have taken youth protection training outside of the unit training must have a copy of their card on file with the troop.

XIV.

All Scouts must arrive no earlier than 15 minutes before the meeting and be picked up no later than 8:50PM from troop meetings 

unless special arrangements have been made with the Scoutmaster.  Scouts must be picked up on time from all events. 

Failure to do so may jeopardize the Scout’s attendance on the next event.  Any leaders making arrangements with 

Scouts to arrive early to troop meetings need to clear this with the Scoutmaster and follow all youth protection guidelines.  

XV.

The treasurer of the troop must include a monthly report of finances including expenses and income.  

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