About Troop 210 About Troop 210

When was the troop founded?: 1965
Who sponsors the troop?: The White Plains United Methodist Men.
What is Boy Scouts all about?: The national office of the Boy Scouts of America has put together a great site that expains the Boy Scout Program.Click Here!
How many Eagle Scouts have been in Troop 210?: Approximately 100+ as of the Spring of 2008.
What is the troop's philosophy towards rank advancement?: We believe in giving every young man the opportunity to advance at their own pace as far on the trail to Eagle as they desire. Our program of meetings and outdoor activities is structured to insure this goal is met. We are not an "Eagle factory". If a scout has no interest in rank advancement but just loves to camp, that is fine too.
What are the dues?: $52 per year, payable in March, prorated every six months if you join part way through the yaer.
How often do we meet?: Most Monday nights at 7:00pm until 8:00pm (we make every effort to end promptly at 8:00)
Who runs the meetings?: Scouts do!!! Starting with the Senior Patrol Leader and his Assistants, they; plan and carry out the meeting activities.
Where do I go to buy scout supplies?: You can buy most everything at the Occoneechee Council Scout Shop, 3231 Atlantic Avenue, Raleigh 27604 (919) 850-0301 Map It!.; If you are unable to get the Scout Shop, you can mail order through the Boy Scout catalog and ScoutStuff.org.
Is there any type of newsletter and schedule of events?: Yes, this is published monthly and emailed to scouts & parents. (Parents, please make sure you provide your email address when you register your scout.)
What is the uniform policy?: A Boy Scout Uniform is required at all meetings and is to be brought to all campouts.
"Class A uniform consists of the following:: Boy Scout shirt; Boy Scout pants or shorts and belt (nice blue jeans or dark cargo pants can be substituted); Boy Scout neckerchief or bolo tie; Boy Scout hat (optional); Boy Scout socks (only required for monthly inspections); Merit Badge sash (only required for monthly inspections)
"Class B" uniforms consists of the following:: Troop 210 or other scout related T-shirt; Dark pants or shorts; To be worn during summer months and also on all campouts.; The Senior Patrol Leader and Patrol Leader Council in the troop designate which uniform is appropriate for which event.; If you have a question, check with your patrol leader or senior patrol leader.
What does the troop supply?: Your dues and fundraising efforts pay for the following: Your Boy Scout Handbook and neckerchief, use of a troop tent, your patrol supplies, your troop supplies, merit badge pamphlets, etc
What should I focus on my first year?: Attaining First Class should be your primary goal. This requires focusing on the requirements listed in your handbook. You will notice that no merit badges are required. So please focus on the everything else. The troop has Assistant Scoutmasters and Troop Guides who are focused on helping you achieve your First Class rank ------- don't hesitate to get help from them!
What is the troop committee?: Every parent is a member of the troop committee, which typically meets once a month at the church at 7pm, durring the troop meeting. Troop 210 has a very active troop committee and the parents need to be involved for that success to continue.
What can a parent do to assist?: A whole page could be devoted to this!!! Everything from driving scouts to campouts, to helping with merit badge classes, serving on boards of review committee's, planning out of town campouts, driving scouts to campouts, assisting with fundraisers, to being a scout leader yourself!!! Please let the scoutmaster and troop committee chairman know what you interests so we can call upon you when necessary (which could be often!)
What is a board of review and when do they meet?: Each scout goes before a board of review before every rank advancement. The purpose of the Board of Review is to make sure the scout has passed all of the requirements for the rank advancement. He is often asked to repeat the Boy Scout Oath, Motto, Law, and / or Slogan. The board's purpose is not to test the scout on every point of the rank advancement, but to verify that the scout has indeed met the requirements for the rank advancement. Scouts are also asked what they have learned, what they enjoy about scouting and the troop in particular, and what they would suggest for improvements. Members of the Board of Review are typically one Troop Scout Leader plu two parents (not parents of the scout being reviewed). The parents help is crucial! Board of Review Committees meet on the 1st Monday of the month (more often if necessary) during the meeting. A scout is brought out of the regular meeting to go before the board.
What is the "Pedro Patrol"?: This is the patrol for all scouts who are working on their rank advancement towards 1st Class rank. As soon as 1st Class rank is achieved, a scout is assigned to another patrol with more experienced scouts.
How does the troop raise money?: Troop 210 is fortunate to have a healthy bank balance without fundraising being a year round endeavor. Approximately $35 of the annual dues goes to the troop. Since the early 70's, Troop 210 has performed a luminaria service project that has successfully kept dues low. In addition, we occasionally have one time fundraisers, such as pancake sales. This year we are experimenting with a basketball fundraiser booth at Walnut Creek during the summer.
Is there anyone designated to work with first year scouts?