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Background |
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The Scoutmasters and the Troop
Committee of Troop 925 recognize the need to maintain and
improve communications related to behavioral expectations and
counseling. |
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Purpose |
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Boy Scouts, worldwide, are
thought of as courteous and self disciplined. When a Scout does
not live up to this standard, he discredits the name of all good
Scouts, as well as his own. Therefore, an understanding of what
is courteous and self disciplined behavior; and the consequences
associated with not meeting these expectations, must be
understood and acknowledged by the members of this Troop.
Without courtesy and self discipline, Scouting can not be a
rewarding experience. |
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Expectations |
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A Scout should be true to the
traditions of Scouting. The three duties of the Scout Oath and
the twelve points of the Scout Law shall guide a Scout's
behavior and the foundation of his self
discipline. Below are examples to show how to put these ideals
into practice. |
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A Scout shows courtesy to others
in word and deed |
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A Scout plays games fairly, by
the rules |
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A Scout helps others |
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A Scout respects the property of
others |
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A Scout follows the instructions
of youth and adult leaders |
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A Scout stands tall and proud
for the Pledge of Allegiance |
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A Scout wears his uniform |
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Consequences |
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that can be brought by Youth Leaders, Scoutmasters, Troop
Committee Member, and parents, can initiate to counsel or
discipline a Scout include: |
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Instruction
- A Youth Leader,
Scoutmaster, Troop Committee Member or Parent may request a
Scout to stop or change his behavior or actions; because, they
are not acceptable for the current activity; or, are unsafe. If
necessary, a Youth Leader, Scoutmaster, Troop Committee Member
or Parent may instruct a Scout to: cease participating in the
current activity and be separated from the Troop, until the
Scout is able to participate in an appropriate manner. |
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Warning
- A Youth
Leader, Scoutmaster, Troop Committee Member, or Parent may warn
the Scout that: disregard of instructions, or a recurrence of
the discourtesy, or lack of self discipline, may result in a
Scoutmaster Conference or a Behavioral Board of Review. |
Removal from
Troop Function
– In addition
to Instruction or Warning, the senior Scoutmaster present at a
troop function has the authority to have the parent remove the
Scout from any troop function, if - in the Scoutmaster’s opinion
- the Scout cannot conform to the behavioral requirements of
that event. The Scoutmaster must notify the committee, and a
Scoutmaster Conference shall be conducted regarding the
inappropriate behavior, as soon as
reasonably possible. |
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Scoutmaster
Conference
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The Scoutmaster, or an Assistant
Scoutmaster, will counsel a Scout who continues to disregard
instructions and warnings that his behavior is unacceptable to
the principles of Scouting and the leaders of his Troop. The
Scoutmaster, or Assistant Scoutmaster, will try to reach an
understanding with the Scout as to why the Scout's behavior is
unacceptable, and receive a commitment from him to change his
behavior. If the Scoutmaster believes it is necessary, he may
offer the Scout, (in lieu of referring the Scout to a Behavior
Board of Review,) a “Behavior Plan.” |
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A “Behavior Plan” may include: |
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Removal from a leadership position. |
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Defining a course of action and a time period in which the Scout
must demonstrate good behavior. |
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Requiring a parent to accompany the Scout at Troop activities;
such as, meetings and camp outs |
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Suspending the Scout from future Troop activities; such as, camp
outs or meetings. |
If a
Scout is to be presented a “Behavior Plan,” his parents must be
invited to the Scoutmaster Conference, and another Scoutmaster,
Troop Committee Member or Charter Organization Representative
must be present for the conference. The Scout may; either,
accept the
Behavior Plan; or, be referred to a Behavior Board of Review. |
Behavior Board
of Review
– Scouts who
are continually in need of counseling by Scoutmasters,
exhibit extreme discourtesy, or lack self discipline, will sit
before a Behavior Board of Review. The Troop Committee
Chairman, in consultation with the Charter
Organization Representative, will appoint the Behavior Board of
Review. Depending on the behavioral history and attitude of the
Scout on review, the Board will make a decision as to the
Scout's continued participation in Troop activities. Options
available to the Board include, but are not limited to, the
following: |
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Defining a course of action and a time period in which the Scout
must demonstrate good behavior. |
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Requiring a parent to accompany the Scout at Troop activities,
meetings, camp outs, etc. |
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Suspend the Scout from future Troop activities such as, camp
outs or meetings. |
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Dismissal of the Scout from the Troop. |
