Troop 14
Troop 14 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Shreveport, LA
Charter Organization: St. Paul's Episcopal Church (Church membership is NOT required)
Come Join Troop 14!!! Location: Scout Hut behind church 275 Southfield Rd
Meeting: Monday from 6:00pm-7:30pm with school holiday breaks and informal summer meetings
History
Troop 14 was originally chartered in 1929 to Highland Baptist Church but was disbanded during the 1940’s. The existing Troop 14 was chartered in 1955 to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church as Troop 14 under the guidance of Barney Gibbs, a former member of the original Troop 14, and Willard Elston. Troop 14 has continuously operated for the past 57 years serving over a thousand boys of whom 109 have achieved Eagle. We have a vibrant and active advancement and outdoor program. Since its inception the troop has had 109 scouts earn the rank of Eagle Scout.
Troop Meetings
Typical troop meetings involve working on advancement, preparing for our next activity and play a fun, active game. The boys are expected to attend as many of these meetings as possible. We understand that school, sports and other activities sometimes create schedule conflicts but each boy is an important member of his patrol, whether it is making decisions or activities; the patrol isn’t complete without him. Three or four times a year the Troop will conduct a COURT OF HONOR instead of a typical meeting, where the boys are recognized by receiving awards and advancement. Families are invited and encouraged to attend Courts of Honor, they are special nights for our Scouts and should be shared with the entire family.
Campouts & Activities
One of the methods of Boy Scouting is “Outdoor Program.” Boy Scouting is designed to take place outdoors. It is in the outdoor setting that Scouts share responsibilities and learn to live with one another. In the outdoors the skills and activities practiced at troop meetings come alive with purpose. Troop 14 has an exciting outdoors program. During the school months, we camp or schedule another activity one weekend every month (even in the winter months). During the summer months we spend a week at Scout camp.
The cost of a tradition campout at Garland Scout Ranch is $15 for food. The cost of non-traditional campouts such as hiking the National Vicksburg Battleground will vary depending on destination and/or planned activities. Any deviation from the traditional monthly campout fee will be announced. A flyer outlining all fees and activities including a permission slip will be provided prior to each campout or activity.
All campouts & activities may be paid by cash, check or Scout Account.
Fundraising: Fundraising is an important part of operating the Troop and every scout is expected to participate in and will benefit from fundraisers. Though some of the money earned from these events may go toward Troop equipment, awards and registration, a significant portion is typically credited to each individual Scout Account based on their individual participation in the events, to be utilized to cover a portion of the cost of his scouting experience. All fund raising is controlled by the Troop Committee, who will set the splitting of proceeds and minimum sales requirement for each Scout. The current fundraisers are a Spaghetti Lunch at St. Paul’s on Scout Sunday and selling Boy Scout popcorn during September.
Scout Account:
An individual Scout Account is maintained as part of the troop’s general funds. The Scout Account is funded by each Scout’s portion of proceeds from fundraisers. Individual Scout's Accounts are troop moneys designated for use by an individual Scout for summer camp, campout fees, monthly dues payments or any item deemed to be required to participate in the scouting program. These accounts are not intended to be personal savings accounts. Money cannot be withdrawn for personal purchases. Money earned by any Scout and not used by the time that Scout leaves the Troop shall be returned to the Troop’s General Fund.
Participation:
Our troop understands that school, sports and other activities sometimes create schedule conflicts but each boy is an important member of his patrol, whether it is making decisions or activities; the patrol is not complete without him.
Troop meetings involve working on advancement and preparing for our next activity. The boys are expected to attend as many of these meetings as possible.
Each parent is encourage but not required to actively participate in the Scout Program as a Committee Member or Troop Leader. If you chose not to actively participate, please remember your son’s success in Scouting depends, to a great extent, on the support he receives from home. He needs encouragement from you if he is to succeed. Your interest and support can do much to help him get the most out of scouting. Your presence at each Court of Honor, or your occasional involvement in a Troop project, meeting and outing will help reinforce his belief in the Scouting program.
The Joining Process:
The logistics are fairly easy.
1. Your son must have an interest and desire to become a Boy Scout.
2. Select a troop in your area from the troops visited that offers the program that he is most interested in.
3. Complete the Arrow of Light Requirement #6, which is “After you have completed all five of the above requirements, and after a talk with your Webelos den leader, arrange to visit, with your parent or guardian, a meeting of a Boy Scout troop you think you might like to join. Have a conference with the Scoutmaster.
4. Setup a conference with the Scoutmaster.
5. At the Scoutmaster conference
Ask question not previously addressed or obtain more details
Discuss the troop’s program to confirm your son’s choice
Confirm decision with Scoutmaster
Complete a New Scout Application, which the Scoutmaster will provide, to transfer membership from the pack to the troop.
Return the completed application to the Scoutmaster at the conference with dues and fees.
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The scoutmaster will submit the application to the Council Office even if its prior to bridging.
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