Troop 136 Totem & Beads

The Troop 136 Totem and Bead Program was instituted in 2000 and encompasses Troop Camping and Activities as of 01 January 2000. The Program is intended to encourage and recognize Scout participation in Troop and other Scouting programs. The major emphasis is on overnight camping. Special recognitions for Scouts and Scouters are part of the program to recognize special Scouting or other achievements or acts.

The bead program is based upon the "Scout Honor System" with some adult supervision. "A Scout is Trustworthy" is the rule of the program.

Upon joining Troop 136, Scouts and Scouters receive a leather totem with "Boy Scout Troop 136" embossed on it. Leather thongs are then attached through holes and knotted. The belt slides through this leather totem and is worn to the user's left or right side. Both Scouts and Scouters may wear the beads. Beads may be awarded for Special Achievements, Activities or Events; and are awarded for Major Camping Events and Nights Camped.

*Troop 136 Totem Beads*
*Special Achievements, Activities or Events*
	*Purple Star*	*Scoutmaster Award for Special Acts*
	*Red Star*	*Honor Troop at Summer Camp*
	*Red-White-Blue*	*Eagle Award Ceremony*
	*Red Boot*	*20 Mile Hike (continuous)*
	*White Boot*	*50 Miles Hiking (cumulative)*
	*Bike Wheel*	*Completed 4 of 7 Cycling MB Bike Treks*
	*Mickey Mouse*	*Troop Walt Disney World Trip*
	*Fish*	*Troop Annual Fishing Campout/Trip*
	*Hex-Nut*	*Iron Scout*
*Major Camping Events*
	*Yellow*	*Camporee Participation*
	*Red*	*Summer Camp/Long Term Camping (5+ nights)*
	*Orange*	*OA Pow-Wow, Conclave or Ordeal*
	*Brown*	*Leader Training (Adult & Youth)*
*Nights Camping*
	*Green*	*Clear Weather*
	*Black*	*Rain*
	*Blue*	*Below 32^oF*
	*White*	*Snow*
	*Clear*	*Below 10^oF ... it doesn’t get below 0^oF here...*
	*Yellow Star*	*Above 105^oF*