1. PURPOSE
This section outlines the methods of communication that are used to keep all Scouts, leaders and adults involved with the troop informed about troop activities and events. The entire Scouting Program is structured for the EXCHANGE OF IDEAS among Scouts, Leaders, Parents, and Community within the Troop, the District, and the Council.

2. SCOPE
This policy applies to all Scouts, leaders and adults actively involved with the troop.

3. REFERENCES
Boy Scout Handbook
Scoutmaster’s Handbook
Scouter Newsletter
Boys Life
Scouting Magazine 

4. DESCRIPTION

4.1 Written Methods of Communication
Troop Guidelines, Troop monthly Troop Leadership Committee Meeting minutes, Troop yearly activity calendar, the Council's Scouter newsletter (TLC), Boys Life magazine for Scouts, Scouting magazine (sent as a benefit of adult registration), Troop monthly newsletter or Activity Permission slip for each troop activity.

4.2 Verbal Methods of Communication
Patrol leaders are responsible for keeping their patrol members informed about troop activities and events. Patrol leaders verbally communicate with their patrols during troop meetings and are expected to keep their patrol informed by calling them if necessary about troop activities and events. At the beginning and end of each troop meeting announcements are made regarding activities, events and issues affecting the troop. Announcements should be coordinated with the Senior Patrol leader and/or any of the adult leaders. Patrol leaders, the senior patrol leader and the adult leaders are available to talk with Scouts and parents at any time. The troop encourages the open communication of issues and concerns in order to further the aims and purpose of Scouting.

4.3 Problems or Grievances
In the event of a problem or grievance by a parent, the Troop Leadership Committee meeting has been designated as the only place to air or resolve their problems or grievances. Parents should refrain from any direct verbal confrontation with the boy involved or any of the volunteer adult leaders. Nothing can be resolved without the discussion and approval of the Committee. The Committee Chairperson should be contacted directly so that the issue can be discussed and brought to resolution.