Boy Scout Troop 385 Bristol WI
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About Boy Scouts of America

 The Boy Scouts of America was founded in 1910 as an organization to help build character, good citizenship, instill values and leadership skills for boys.  Since that time, the Scouting program has become the largest youth organization in the world.  The program centers around outdoor adventure, community service and traditional values that help build self-confidence, self-reliance, community awareness and strength of character in young men and women.

 Membership Requirements

 Membership is available to boys who have earned the Arrow of Light in Cub Scouts or have completed the fifth grade, or who are between the ages of 11 and 17.  Boys and girls between the ages of 14 and 21 can become members of a Venture Crew, which is designed for older youth with an emphasis in high adventure and more challenging programs.

 Troop Leaders and Committee Members must be over 21 years of age and subscribe to the Boy Scout Oath and Boy Scout Law.

 The Troop

 Troop 385 is a group made up of several Boy Scout Patrols.  There are currently 6 Patrols, each consist of 5 to 8 Scouts.

 The member Scouts elect the Senior Patrol Leader, SPL, who is the Boy Scout in charge of the Troop.  Each Patrol elects their own Patrol Leader and Assistant Patrol Leader.  Together, the SPL and Patrol Leaders form the Patrol Leaders Council, PLC, which plans Troop activities and runs the Troop meetings.

Charter Organization (Sponsor)

Each B.S.A Troop belongs to a Charter Organization.  The Charter Organization shares in the responsibility of the Troop’s success by insuring there are trained leaders for the Troop.

Troop Committee

 The Troop Committee functions as an administration and support organization for the Troop.  The Troop Committee is made up of parents and adult leaders and take care of non-program issues, such as fund raising, membership drives, Troop finances, and equipment procurement.  Troop Committee meetings are generally held the last Monday of each month.  Parents are invited and encouraged to come.

Troop Parents

 Parents play a very important role in the Troop’s success.  They should encourage their Scout to be an active participant in the Troop and help them progress when they can.  Parents are always invited to ALL Troop meetings, activities and outings, and are strongly encouraged to show their support by attending all Troop Courts of Honor.  The Troop Committee may also ask parents to help with fund-raising events, transportation or help out with a particular activity.