Troop Meeting
Troop 52 meetings are usually structured according to the following schedule. There are occasions when it differs, such as: Parents night and Eagle Scout Courts of Honor. Meetings are held every Wednesday at 7:00 pm.
6:45 p.m.-7:00
p.m. - Pre-opening - This usually consists
of a short skill presentation
7:00 p.m.-7:10 p.m. -
Opening - Announcements etc.
7:10 p.m.-7:20 p.m. -
First Patrol Corners - Patrols go to their table and take care of patrol
business. (Planning for Campout, hike, next months Program, Attendance)
7:20 p.m.-7:40 p.m. -
Demonstration - A presentation of more advance skills, often with group
participation.
7:40 p.m.-8:00 p.m. -
Game - Scouts will play a game for a bit to have some fun and help break
up the meeting. Sometimes this is a patrol competition.
8:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. -
Advancement - Scouts have a half hour to 45 minutes to work on advancing
to their next rank. Skills are taught and merit badges are offered during
this time.
8:30 p.m.-8:45 p.m. -
2nd Patrol Corners - A few minutes to finish up planning and open patrol
issues. This time is given only if patrols need it, otherwise advancement
is extended.
8:45 p.m.-8:55 p.m. -
Closing - This is to complete the meeting with any further announcements
or reminders before leaving.
8:55 p.m.-9:10 p.m. -
Green Bar - Troop Leadership Council. This is a time when the junior
leadership (Patrol Leaders, Senior Patrol Leader, and his staff) meet to discuss
planning, program, problems, and any responsibilities that need to be handed
out.