About Us

BOY SCOUT TROOP 151, Old Hickory District, Central North Carolina Council 416

Faith United Methodist Church

3708 Faith Church Rd Indian Trail, NC 28079  (Lake Park)

Founded by three Eagle Scouts in 2007

WHEN WE MEET:

• Troop Meetings:  Thursdays 7:00PM-8:30PM (White Building)  (see calendar)
• Monthly we will conduct a PLC meeting to plan the next month's activities
• Parent/Troop Committee (monthly)
• Board of Review (monthly)
• Court of Honor (3-4 times a year) for awards recognitions (Families attend)

WHERE WE MEET: Faith United Methodist Church, White Building; The Boy Scout Troop is as an outreach ministry of Faith United Methodist Church.

WHO THE PROGRAM IS FOR:

• Boys (Grades 6-12) / Ages: 11-17 (Arrow of Light Recipients may join at 10)
• Membership is voluntary and dependent upon the rules and regulations of the Boy Scouts of America, see membership forms found at  www.scouting.org
• Scouts/Adults/Volunteers that do not reflect standards consistant with the Charter Organization may be asked to seek membership at other units.
• This is Volunteer organization where everyone is expected to contribute for the good of others.

WHAT DO WE DO?

• In order to develop Leaders, we guide the Boy Scouts to decide what to do, plan, and lead the activities.  Adult leaders provide support... logistics support, training, and supervision.  Adults should only step in for legal/safety matters.  (how else can we expect them to grow?).  Together we go and have fun.  The leadership model we wish to emulate is a Positive Servant Leader.
• Our Boy Scout Outdoor Program includes a broad range of activities as:
• Hiking, Cycling, Mountain Biking, Camping, Canoeing, Backpacking, Zip Lines, COPE, Rappelling, Wilderness Survival and primitive skills, Fishing, Cycling, Electronics, Electricity, Engineering, Citizenship (Community, Nation, & World), and Parades.
• God and Country Programs/Awards (God and Church, God and Life)
• Scout Sunday (we meet once a year to give thanks  and to share with the congregation of Faith UMC what we accomplished)
• Summer Camp: Swimming, Canoeing, Lifesaving, Small boat sailing, Archery, Rifle & Shotgun, First Aid, Safety, Physical Fitness, Crafts: Leatherwork, Metalwork, Sculpture, pottery, Art, Soil and Water Conservation, Nature, Mammal Study, Amphibian and Reptile Study, and much more...
• Council and District events and Camporees
• Leadership Training and Team building
• Community Service Projects
• WEBELOS Campouts & Bridging
• Courts of Honor
• Order of the Arrow (Scouting’s National Honor Society) Recognize those who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and through that recognition cause others to conduct themselves in a way that warrants similar recognition. "An Arrowman's primary responsibility is the troop...those that elected you.. to them you should devote most of your service."
• There is no such thing as Family Camping in Boy Scouting... the purpose of our outings is to develop the Scout to learn and overcome challenges without their Mom or Dad This is how we teach self-reliance.  Adults may be envited to observe outings at a distance and may be envited on some outings after completing Youth Protection Training and having an interview with the Scoutmaster and Committee Chair.
• We teach respect of other beliefs, likewise we expect the same kind of respect from others that do not share our beliefs and standards.

HOW WE ARE ORGANIZED

• The Senior Patrol Leader is in charge of a Boy Scout Troop and is voted upon by the Scouts and approved by the Scoutmaster.
• New Scouts join Patrols of 8 Scouts which are lead by a Troop Guide (Senior Scout). 
• Patrol Leaders lead outings, Scouting skills, training, and teach advancement.  Younger Scouts are mentored and taught by older Scouts under the direction of a Patrol Leader. 
• The Scoutmaster selects Assistant Scoutmasters, works with a Parent Committee, and oversees the well being of the unit side by side with the Senior Patrol Leader and his staff.  The Troop Parent Committee seeks to support the needs of the Scouts and especially the Scoutmaster to fulfill the mission of the Troop.

HOW WE COMMUNICATE

• Troop website (available to Scouts who have a current Cyber Chip)
• Troop Facebook Group Page (available to adults only)
• Troop texts via Remind.com (Scouts and adults)
• Parent/Scout Table during weekly troop meetings
• SignUpGenius for volunteer requests, group rides, etc.
• Google Forms/Surveys for Scoutmaster Conference and Board of Review requests, polling of troop members as needed.
• Event details are planned by the Scouts and discussed at Troop Meetings.
• Parents are responsible to discuss with their Scout and to learn about upcoming events due to absences.
• Patrol Leaders call/communicate with patrol members to review details.
• Inappropriate email will be recorded and may be forwarded to staff and BSA professional legal department for review and you may wish to find a more suitable unit using a membership transfer form. 
• Please use the Troop Inquiry form found on the forms page to explore suggestions or concerns.
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