Troop 97 General Policies
1. MONEY:
All troop dues and registration fees must be current or a Scout may not be able to advance—this is a requirement for rank advancement.
2. OUTINGS:
a. To attend any Troop event requiring prepayment for attendance, each Scout desiring to attend must pay in advance—the Troop will not front the money and then seek reimbursement. The one exception to this policy may be for summer camp and it is strongly encouraged that Scouts pay as per the payment schedule established by the Troop Committee/Summer Camp Coordinator.
b. Regarding, expenses for an outing (patrol food, troop supplies, etc.), the Scout responsible must turn in the appropriate paperwork and receipts to the Adult Outdoor Coordinator (AOC) or Troop Treasurer for reimbursement. Each Scout has 30 days from the date of the outing / event to accomplish this. After 30 days the Troop will consider the amount a donation to the Troop fund and will not reimburse the Scout. If there is a problem with the above please see the Troop Treasurer prior to the end of the 30 day period.
c. Reimbursement checks issued by the Troop have a six (6) month life span. Any Troop check not cashed within six (6) months of being issued will not be honored.
3. TROOP PARENT POSITIONS:
a. In order to keep the Troop running smoothly, a variety of jobs need to be done by the parents. One parent from each family needs to sign up to fill a Troop parent position.
4. PARENT MEETINGS:
a. Parent meetings are scheduled on the second Monday of each month commencing at 7:00 PM, at the Church. At least on parent from each family is expected to attend these meetings, as important information is disseminated regarding upcoming events, rank advancement, summer camp, fund raisers, and general Troop information.
