The Scoutmasters and the Troop Committee of Troop 925 recognize the need to maintain and improve communication related to behavioral expectations and counseling.

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 courteous and self-disciplined behavior is and the consequences associated with not meeting those expectations must be acknowledged and understood by all members of this Troop.

Without courtesy and self-discipline Scouting cannot be a rewarding experience.

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 should guide a Scout’s behavior and be the foundation of his self-discipline.

Below are some examples of how to put these ideals into practice:

*A Scout shows courtesy to others in word and deed.

*A Scout plays games fairly, by the rules.

*A Scout helps others.

*A Scout respects the property of others.

*A Scout follows the instructions of Youth and Adult leaders.

*A Scout stands tall and proud for the Pledge of Allegiance.

*A Scout wears his uniform proudly.

Actions that Scoutmasters, Troop Committee, Youth leaders and parents can initiate to counsel or discipline a Scout include:

At the discretion of the Scoutmaster, he has the authority to have a parent pick the Scout up from any Troop function. The Scoutmaster must notify the Committee.

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 this Troop. The Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmaster will try to reach an understanding with the Scout as to why his behavior is unacceptable and to receive a commitment from the Scout to change his behavior.

Scouts who are continually in need of counseling by Scoutmasters, who exhibit extreme discourtesy or lack of self-discipline, will sit before a Behavior Board of Review. Depending on the behavioral history of the Scout and his attitude on Review, the Board will make a decision on the Scout’s continued participation in Troop activities.

The Behavioral Board of Review will consist of the Scout, parent(s) of the Scout, Scoutmaster, Committee Chairman and a Committee Member.

Options available to the Board include, but are not limited to:

1. Defining a course of action and a time period in which the Scout must demonstrate good behavior.
2. Requiring a parent to accompany the Scout at Troop activities, meetings, campouts etc.
3. Suspend the Scout from future Troop activities, such as campouts or meetings.
4. Dismissal of the Scout from the Troop.

Accepted as changed 8/15/99

Attach Scout oath and Law

To do my duty to God and my country

and to obey the Scout law;

to help other people at all times;

to keep myself physically strong,

mentally awake and morally straight.

A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent.