Conduct

Attendance

All Scouts are encouraged to support their Troop and Patrol by active participation in Troop and Patrol activities.

In large part, Scouting is devoted toward developing the leadership qualities of the Scout. These leadership skills will be of benefit to the Scout throughout his life. Guidelines for Leadership requirements are contained in the handbook and the appendix. It is Troop policy that at least 67% attendance at Troop Meetings and on Campouts is maintained to Leadership Credit for Rank Advancement. Simply stated, a Scout cannot provide leadership to others if they is not there themselves.

Initiation, Hazing, Harassment

Initiation, hazing or harassment of a Scout is not allowed and will not be tolerated. Each member of Troop 373 is here to learn, to teach…and to have FUN!

Code of Conduct

A Scout is required to conduct themselves in a proper manner at all functions and at all times. Most discipline issues will be handled by the Junior Leadership of the Troop and will stress a positive tone. Discipline problems will usually be handled in the following manner:

A verbal warning will be issued for behavior that disrupts a Troop activity or is dangerous.

If the problem persists, the Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) and/or Scoutmaster may opt for a Time Out from the activity, request that a parent or guardian immediately pick up the Scout (outings included), or request that parent or guardian accompany the Scout on future outings until further notice.

On the rare occasion when formal discipline becomes necessary, the following actions and definitions are among the options available to the Scoutmaster and the Troop Committee:

• 1st Offense: Scout will receive a warning from the Senior Patrol Leader. An adult leader will be present. 

• 2nd Offense: The scout will have a talk with an adult leader in the Troop. The parents will be notified. 

• 3rd Offense: The scout will be placed on probation.  Probation means that the scout must be  accompanied by a parent to all Scouting activities. This means the scout cannot go to a meeting, go camping, or do anything with the Scouts, unless they are accompanied by a parent for a period of time not to exceed 60 days. Additional learning opportunities may be required at the cost of the scout and parent.

• 4th Offense: Parents will be contacted and a meeting will be scheduled with the scout, their parents, the Scoutmaster and the Committee. At this meeting the scout and their parents will be informed that they will be put on Suspension for a period not to exceed 90 days. Suspension means the scout cannot attend any scout activities.  The scout is also prohibited from wearing any scout gear. According to the offense, additional learning opportunities may be required at the cost of the scout and parent.