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Section 8. Camp/Activity Fee Scholarships
Camp Scholarships maybe provided by Boy Scout Troop 774, if funds are available, up to one half (½) or less of the full camp fee (based on Troop Funds). The Troop recognizes the advantage to youth in participating in camp programs and wants to aid legitimate need cases. It does not, however, want to assume the total responsibility. The Troop does want to assist the family. Full camp fee for purpose of this policy is defined as the total cost that would otherwise be incurred by the scout's family including activity fees and meals. It does not cover additional fees such as merit badge fees, souvenirs, etc. that are not included in the original camp fee.
NO SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE AWARDED FOR 100% OF THE CAMP/ACTIVITY FEE.
· Scholarships are available ONLY to youth members who are registered members of Lake Gibson Boy Scout Troop 774 for at least four (4) months prior to the date the scholarship application is made. (Exceptions are made for new scouts entering the Troop prior to Summer Camp).
· It must be understood that all other sources of financial help have been exhausted including the youth member's own earning power and his family's resources. The scout's agreed upon share of the activity fee must be paid PRIOR TO the date of the campout/activity.
· Scholarships are limited to Troop campouts and activities only OR a district or council sponsored activity the scout as an individual may participate in for the betterment of the troop. Scholarship Applications may be obtained from the Troop Committee Treasurer.
· Applications with ALL information completed and signed by the scout's parent/guardian should be submitted to the Troop Committee Treasurer before the Troop Committee Meeting immediately prior to the deadline for payment of the activity fee for which the scholarship is requested.
· NO SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT THE SIGNATURE OF A PARENT/GUARDIAN.
· Scholarships are based on available Troop funds and will be reviewed by the Troop Scholarship Committee consisting of the Troop Committee Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary, and Advancement Chairman. If the Scholarship is granted, the family will be notified by the Troop Committee Chairman or Troop Treasurer. THE TROOP SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE WILL HANDLE ALL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ON A CONFIDENTIAL BASIS.
· In consideration of awarding a scholarship to a scout, the committee may take into consideration (in addition to the families financial ability to pay) the scout's overall involvement in Troop activities, including meetings, service projects and campouts, participation in Troop fundraisers and prior scholarships awarded. The Troop Committee may elect to finance the entire amount or greed upon portion of the activity/camp fee or may seek assistance from other sources in financing the amount.
· If financial assistance is provided, the scout will be expected to provide future service to the funding source at a later date.
· Once the scholarship application has been approved or rejected by the Scholarship Committee, the application will be either returned to the family or destroyed. A ledger will be kept of all financial assistance provided to scouts by activity and date.
· While there is no requirement or expectation on behalf of the Troop, awarded scholarships may be paid back to the troop's scholarship account. The family's ability or inability to do so, however, will have no impact on the decision by the scholarship committee whether or not to award the scholarship.
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Section 9. Youth Training
The troop recognizes the importance and benefit of qualified youth leaders in the troop. Annually the Council offers National Youth Leader Training (NYLT). To be able to attend this training, scouts must be at least 13 years of age and First Class or above. Candidates must possess strong leadership skills, have a desire to better themselves, and regularly attend and participate in troop meetings and activities. Participation requires approval of the Scoutmaster. Normally the troop will send a maximum of two scouts to training annually, however the troop may elect to send more depending on the size and needs of the troop. To ensure an adequate group of trained scouts the troop will pay 50% of the fee for this training. The remaining portion of the fee is the scout's responsibility.
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Section 10. Service Time
Scouts are expected to earn community service time towards rank advancement and in support of the Boy Scout motto "Do A Good Turn Daily". Service time includes volunteer work to a community, school, church, or other non-profit organization. In order to earn service time towards rank advancement, scouts MUST be working as a Boy Scout during the time the service is provided and not as a part of what would normally be expected or done as a member of the organization the scout may be affiliated with. Either the Scoutmaster or Service Time Coordinator PRIOR must approve all service time TO the service time being completed.
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