Helpful Hints:
"TEMPORARY PATCHES: The right pocket of the uniform shirt is reserved for embroidered emblems earned by taking part in district, council, and national BSA activities including camporees, summer camps, and treks at high-adventure bases. This also includes the First Class in a Year patch. One exception is the patch earned by attending a national or world jamboree. The National Youth Leadership Training Corp patch earned at Philmont is another exception. They are worn on the inform shirt above the right pocket."

"GOOD TASTE: While Scouters may wear the insignia to which they are entitled, a 'total display' may not be in the best taste if the uniform looks over decorated. Unauthorized insignia or incorrect wearing of authorized insignia is always wrong. Scouters must set the example for Scouts in this matter. The Scoutmaster who wears only his Scoutmaster emblem. Council or community strip, troop numeral, and service star on his uniform is never guilty of poor taste."

Adult Training
Quality Unit Standards now require at least 50% of our actively involved registered adults be trained.  Cub Scout Pack Training does not carry over to the Troop.
As you complete any scout training, please provide a copy of your training card with the completion date of the Training to Kara, Connie or Jeff so we can record the dates in our Troop records.

Boy Scout Fast Start Training

All adult leaders are required to complete Fast Start Training.
Online Fast Start training  is a quick orientation to help you get ready for your first Boy Scout meeting. The training is divided into five sections:

  • The Troop Meeting
  • The Troop Committee
  • The Outdoor Program
  • Basic Concepts of Scouting
  • The Scout Uniform
You may review the sections all at once, or one at a time (in any order). There is no time limit, nor do you need to review all sections from the same computer.

Youth Protection Training

All registered adult leaders are required to take this training. You may elect to take this training online which will test your knowledge of the material and record your results and participation with the council. In addition Youth Protection Training is offered during various times of the year by the Council and Troop.
Registered adults who have not had this training and are planning to attend Summer Camp are encouraged to complete Youth Protection prior to camp.
Most accidents in aquatics activities are caused by the lack of adult supervision and discipline. Almost every accidental drowning can be attributed to the violation of one or more safe swim defenses.
Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat are required training courses for our unit to participate in ANY aquatic activity. This training is offered online to any registered adult leader.

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Boy Scouts of America
Troop 774
Lakeland, Florida 33810
Gulf Ridge Council, Thunderbird District