Troop 359

 Hockinson, Washington

 
 
 

 

Scoutmaster Greeting

It is our hope, that by being a part of our troop, we will inspire you and help you to be watchful for opportunities to help other people. To be tolerant and respectful of the rights of others, to be courageous and self reliant— in other words, to be a good American.

Welcome to our scouting family.
I look forward to watching and helping you grow.

                    Vince Vierck,  Assistant Scoutmaster

 

Troop 359 History & Charter Organization

Troop 359 has been chartered with the Boy Scouts of America since 1969 Our chartered organization is Elim Lutheran Church .

History of Scoutmasters:

1969-Frank Janulewicz
1971-William Chase
1972-Layton Wallace
1976-Vern White Sr.
1978-Art Baxter
1987-Jim Sherman
1995-Ken Kirkman
1999-Rob Tracey
2002-2005 Vince Vierck
2005- Erik Mattson

General Calendar

Meets at Elim Lutheran Church in Hockinson first three Tuesday’s per month

Patrol Leader Council meets on fourth Tuesday of each month
     The PLC is the Scout and Adult Leaders planning meeting

One weekend outing per month, usually on the third weekend of the month
     Some exceptions apply…….once in a while

Meeting Logistics

Troop meetings are conducted on the first three Tuesdays of the month at Elim Lutheran Church in Hockinson

Troop meetings and PLC meetings begin at 7PM and end at 8:30 PM
     Some exceptions apply

If schools are closed due to weather or other circumstance, the Troop meeting will be cancelled

 

Troop 359 Code of Conduct

1. Scouts will adhere to the Boy Scout Oath at all times (Found in the Boy Scout Handbook)

2. Scouts will wear uniforms to all scout meetings and activities as required.

3. Scouts will bring their handbook, notebook and pencil to every meeting.

4. Meetings will start and end on time. Scouts will arrive on time and stay for the entire meeting. Meetings will begin at 7PM and end at 8: 30 PM. Scouts will be picked up on time at all functions.

5. Scouts will treat the meeting place or campsite with the respect it deserves.

6. No climbing the hill behind the church.

7. Stay in designated areas (stay away from "Off Limits" areas, such as the Sunday School rooms, etc).

8. Scouts will stay at the meetings until dismissed.

9. No ringing the Church bell.

10. Keep campsite as clean and unspoiled as possible. "No Trace" camping will be practiced.

11. Scouts will show respect for a person speaking, at all times.

12. Scouts will talk only when it is their turn.

13. Scouts will not have side activities going on during the meetings.

14. No banging chairs, roughhousing or other distracting activities.

15. Before the start of the meeting, Scouts will place all drinks and food in the kitchen. If time allows during the meeting, Scouts may go to the kitchen to get a drink, but at no time will food and drink be allowed in the meeting room.

Attendance Guidelines

We encourage scouts to attend all meetings. We understand that homework and other activities may preclude this. However, if your Scout holds a position of responsibility, he must attend 75% of the
meetings in order to qualify his position for rank advancement. Also, in order to attend summer camp, boys must have attended at least 50% of the meetings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                      This page was last updated 02/10/06