Troop One has a proud history built around the following ideas:

• The Scouts run the troop.  This builds leadership and responsibility in the Scouts.
• Training, encouraging and creating good experiences for the Scouts should be the overall goal of the program.  All decisions should be made to accomplish the best for the Scouts.
• Boy's Life magazine promotes good Scouting.  This is a constant source of new ideas for the Scouts and encourages them to achieve more.
• Adult leaders set an example for the Scouts.  Adult conduct must always be kept in line with this idea.
• Strong parental participation is required for a successful Scout program.
• Two-deep leadership is mandatory at all Scout functions.  This ensures that leaders work in pairs at all times.

We have found that this focus develops the best Scouts, the kind that we have in Troop One.  It has also produced a high ratio of Eagle Scouts.

Outlined below is some basic information for parents to help you get your son started on the trail to Eagle:

• Our meetings are held in the Troop One Scout House on Levitate Street on Thursdays from 7:00 to 8:30.  The section labeled Calendar contains more detailed information on when we meet, as well as, when we will not meet.
• A new Scout has a lot to learn to earn his Scout patch and Tenderfoot rank.  Your interest and encouragement will help him greatly.
• The following items will be needed immediately and may be purchased at one of the local Scout Shops:
  Scout Handbook
  Scout Uniform (the Scouts and adult leaders in Troop One wear full Class A uniforms).
• Do not purchase a lot of camping, hiking, backpacking, etc. equipment.  The Troop provides much of the equipment required for camping.  Additional equipment may be purchased later as needed.
• Support your son's Scouting activities by attending Scout functions and providing transportation for Troop activities. Experience has shown that Scouts get the most from Scouting when their parents are active in the program.