1.
PURPOSE
The
purpose of this procedure is to provide information about the rules of conduct
and behaviors expected of all Scouts and the consequences of not following the
rules or engaging in unacceptable behavior.
2.
SCOPE
This policy applies to all
Scouts actively enrolled in the troop.
3.
REFERENCES
4.
DESCRIPTION
4.1
Authority
4.2
Quiet Time
During overnight
activities quiet time is from 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. The Scoutmaster or other adult leaders may
change the quiet time hours as appropriate.
4.3
Appropriate Language
Abusive or foul
language is PROHIBITED at all times.
4.4
Appropriate Behaviors
Smoking, alcohol, and drug usage are totally
PROHIBITED by The Boy Scouts of America.
Lighters are discouraged on campouts.
Matches are permitted to light fires for cooking.
4.5
Knives
Only Scouts who have earned their Totin’ Chip
card are allowed to carry knives. The
Totin’ Chip card is used for verification of safety training with knives, hand
axes, and saws. Sharp implements, other than knives, are to be used only in the
axe yard. For each violation of the
Totin’ Chip requirements (“My Responsibilites” section of the card) a corner of
the card will be torn off (by any Scout leader). Once all four corners are torn off the Scout
loses their Totin’ Chip card and must be recertified in order to carry a knife
or use an axe or saw on troop functions.
Acceptable knife size is a knife with a blade no longer than 3 inches. Sheath knives are discouraged. Pocket knives or multi purpose tool knives
such as a “Leatherman” with a locking blade are recommended for use by the
Scouts.
Any unauthorized knife (knife with a blade longer than three inches) or
implement will be confiscated by an adult troop leader and will be returned to
the Scout after the troop activity is over.
Any knife or implement will be confiscated if a troop adult leader
observes the knife or implement being used in a threatening or otherwise
inappropriate manner. The knife or
implement will not be returned until the Scout has appeared before either the
Troop Leadership Committee or the Patrol Leadership Committee to explain his
actions. The Scoutmaster will determine
which committee the Scout attends. The committee
will determine the appropriate disciplinary action to be taken.
4.1
Discipline
Scouts who create discipline problems will be
counseled by their leadership. Serious infractions will be discussed with the
Scout’s parents and the Scoutmaster after returning from that specific outing
or event. In cases of extreme conduct endangering the Scout or his peers, the
Scoutmaster may require the Scout's parents to pick up the Scout from a camping
event.