A Little About Troop 50
Troop 50 History:
Troop 50 has been Chartered continuously for 53
years. It was founded by Willard Johnson in 1960.
The Troop is Chartered under the United Methodist
Mens Group at Arborlawn United Methodist Church,
we meet in the SAM Building at Arborlawn United
Methodist Church, 4917 Briarhaven Rd. The troop
has been as large as 122 registered scouts. The
2013 charter includes 35 scouts and 44 adults.
Troop 50 subscribes to the tenants of the Boy
Scouting Program as described by Lord
Baden-Powell. His program emphasizes learning,
advancement, and leadership through outdoor
programs of camping and physical activity which are
planned and implemented by the scout leadership of
the troop with the adults in the role of advisors and
counselors. This program has as its ultimate goal that
of teaching good citizenship and self reliance through
the principles of duty to God and country, others, and
self as stated in the Scout Oath and Laws.
Troop 50 has an active and ambitious schedule
which is published annually at the beginning of the
year. Highlights of the camping schedule may
include: a family camp or family picnic in the early
spring, canoe trip in May, a week of Summer Camp
at Worth Ranch, backpacking at Lake Texoma,
Tower climbing at Sid Richardson, Archery, Shotgun
or Rifle Shooting at Worth Ranch and a fall
backpacking trip. Other annual events of the troop
include 4 Courts of Honor in the months of February,
May, July, and November. A single fund raising
event, the very popular Troop 50 Chili Supper in
November. In addition to these events, Troop 50 has
been fortunate enough to backpack every other year
in the high Rockies at Philmont Scout Ranch in New
Mexico.
During Troop 50's 53 years of tenure, it has had the
privilege of having 136 young men reach the rank of
Eagle Scout.
Troop 50 meets every Tuesday night from 7:00 to
8:30 at the SAM Building, 4917 Briarhaven Rd. We
are a "Boy Led" troop with the "Patrol Method" used
to carry out the Troop program.
Troop elections are held twice a year in the Spring
and Fall. Elected from the Troop at large are the
Senior Patrol Leader, Scribe, and Quartermaster.
Patrol Leaders are elected from their patrols. All
Troop leaders are required to attend Troop 50's LIFE
LONG LEADERSHIP course. A leadership course
that is unique to Troop 50.
Troop 50 has a strong adult leadership, many of our
former Eagle Scouts are now Assistant
Scoutmasters. If you are interested in visiting our
Troop come by any Tuesday night for a visit.
FEE SCHEDULE
1. Joining as a new scout ---
National Registration $15.00
Council Insurance 1.25
Calendar Quarter Dues 4.00
Troop 50 Neckerchief 8.00
Total $28.25
2. Transferring from another Unit -----
Transfer $ 1.00
Calendar Quarter Dues 4.00
Troop 50 Neckerchief 8.00
Total $13.00
3. Transferring from another Council ----
Transfer $ 1.00
Council Insurance 1.25
Calendar Quarter Dues 4.00
Troop 50 Neckerchief 8.00
Total $14.25
Troop 50 History:
Troop 50 has been Chartered continuously for 53
years. It was founded by Willard Johnson in 1960.
The Troop is Chartered under the United Methodist
Mens Group at Arborlawn United Methodist Church,
we meet in the SAM Building at Arborlawn United
Methodist Church, 4917 Briarhaven Rd. The troop
has been as large as 122 registered scouts. The
2013 charter includes 35 scouts and 44 adults.
Troop 50 subscribes to the tenants of the Boy
Scouting Program as described by Lord
Baden-Powell. His program emphasizes learning,
advancement, and leadership through outdoor
programs of camping and physical activity which are
planned and implemented by the scout leadership of
the troop with the adults in the role of advisors and
counselors. This program has as its ultimate goal that
of teaching good citizenship and self reliance through
the principles of duty to God and country, others, and
self as stated in the Scout Oath and Laws.
Troop 50 has an active and ambitious schedule
which is published annually at the beginning of the
year. Highlights of the camping schedule may
include: a family camp or family picnic in the early
spring, canoe trip in May, a week of Summer Camp
at Worth Ranch, backpacking at Lake Texoma,
Tower climbing at Sid Richardson, Archery, Shotgun
or Rifle Shooting at Worth Ranch and a fall
backpacking trip. Other annual events of the troop
include 4 Courts of Honor in the months of February,
May, July, and November. A single fund raising
event, the very popular Troop 50 Chili Supper in
November. In addition to these events, Troop 50 has
been fortunate enough to backpack every other year
in the high Rockies at Philmont Scout Ranch in New
Mexico.
During Troop 50's 53 years of tenure, it has had the
privilege of having 136 young men reach the rank of
Eagle Scout.
Troop 50 meets every Tuesday night from 7:00 to
8:30 at the SAM Building, 4917 Briarhaven Rd. We
are a "Boy Led" troop with the "Patrol Method" used
to carry out the Troop program.
Troop elections are held twice a year in the Spring
and Fall. Elected from the Troop at large are the
Senior Patrol Leader, Scribe, and Quartermaster.
Patrol Leaders are elected from their patrols. All
Troop leaders are required to attend Troop 50's LIFE
LONG LEADERSHIP course. A leadership course
that is unique to Troop 50.
Troop 50 has a strong adult leadership, many of our
former Eagle Scouts are now Assistant
Scoutmasters. If you are interested in visiting our
Troop come by any Tuesday night for a visit.
FEE SCHEDULE
1. Joining as a new scout ---
National Registration $15.00
Council Insurance 1.25
Calendar Quarter Dues 4.00
Troop 50 Neckerchief 8.00
Total $28.25
2. Transferring from another Unit -----
Transfer $ 1.00
Calendar Quarter Dues 4.00
Troop 50 Neckerchief 8.00
Total $13.00
3. Transferring from another Council ----
Transfer $ 1.00
Council Insurance 1.25
Calendar Quarter Dues 4.00
Troop 50 Neckerchief 8.00
Total $14.25
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