Troop 1776
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Information for Prospective Members

Thanks for your interest in Troop 1776!

We're glad that you are interested in joining Troop 1776 - the Jamboree and High Adventure Troop of the Great Plains District!

Below is information about membership in our troop.

TROOP LEADERS
Tyler E. - Senior Patrol Leader

Gerry Lington* - Troop Committee Chairperson
John Stone* - Scoutmaster
Patrick Adams* - Assistant Scoutmaster / Scoutmaster Emeritus (1993-1996)
Don Wendell* - Assistant Scoutmaster / Scoutmaster Emeritus (1996-1999)
Matt Flanagan* - Assistant Scoutmaster
Bill Hemenway* - Assistant Scoutmaster
Michael Simon* - Assstant Scoutmaster
Rich Bails* - Assistant Scoutmaster
Jeff Joiner* - Assistant Scoutmaster
Sam Stricklin, Assistant Scoutmaster
Tom Watson , Assistant Scoutmaster
Mikel White, Assistant Scoutmaster
 *Wood Badge Trained

CHARTERED ORGANIZATION
Plano Rotary Club

TROOP MEETING LOCATION
Collin Creek Church, 1905 E. Parker Rd. in Plano

TROOP MEETING DAY AND TIME
Sundays, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

MONTHLY ACTIVITIES
In addition to troop meetings, monthly activities are usually held. These include camping trips, field trips, and service projects.

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Each boy joining Troop 1776 must complete the following:

  • Boy Scout Application
  • Troop 1776 Behavior Contract
  • Troop 1776 Medical Information and Treatment Authorization
  • Troop 1776 Hold Harmless Agreement
  • Personal Health and Medical Record
  • Payment of full registration fee

REGISTRATION FEES
For new members, the fee is $75.00. This covers the following:

Enrollment fee*                   $25.00
Troop T-shirts (2) and cap    $25.00
Equipment fund                   $25.00

*Includes Boy Scout registration fee, insurance, a subscription to BoysÍ Life magazine, a troop uniform numeral, and miscellaneous expenses.

An annual troop registration fee of $50.00 per Scout is due on September 1 of each year.

No boy will be denied admission to the troop due to an inability to pay the registration fee. If such a situation exists, please contact the Scoutmaster.

Enrollment fee for new adult leaders is $10.00. An annual troop registration fee of $10.00 per leader is due on September 1 of each year.

MONTH LY ACTIVITY FEES
A small fee may be charged for each monthly activity to help defray costs for the activity.

UNIFORMS
Boys and adult leaders are expected to wear the full Scout uniform, or an approved alternate, to all troop activities. A full uniform consists of the following:

  • Boy Scout shirt with the following insignia:
    a. Red shoulder loops
    b. Left sleeve „
        (1) Circle Ten Council shoulder patch
        (2) Troop 1776 numeral (provided by the troop)
        (3) Badge of office (provided by the troop)
    c. Right sleeve „
        (1) U.S. flag patch (included with the shirt)
        (2) Patrol emblem
    d. Left pocket „
        (1) Badge of rank (provided by the troop)
        (2) Arrow of Light Award (if earned)
        (3) World Crest
        (4) Service Stars
    (Please refer to the inside front and back covers of the Boy Scout Handbook for the correct placement of all badges and emblems.    )
  • Boy Scout shorts or Scout long pants
    ( For Scouts joining in the spring, purchase shorts first, and wait until the fall to purchase long pants. For Scouts joining in the fall, purchase long pants first and wait until the spring to purchase shorts.    )
  • Boy Scout belt
  • Boy Scout socks
  • Merit badge sash (needed once Scout has earned 6 merit badges)

An approved alternate to the full uniform, worn during camping trips and service projects, is a usually troop T-shirt or other Scout T-shirt.

In all cases, the boys must be neat in appearance. Shirt tails must be tucked in, unless otherwise approved. Non-Scout caps are not to be worn with the uniform.

EQUIPMENT
In addition to a uniform, each new Scout will need to purchase a copy of the Boy Scout Handbook. Prior to going on his first campout, he will also need:

  • Lightweight, synthetic-filled, mummy style sleeping bay, 30º or lower rating
  • Closed-cell foam sleeping pad
  • Poncho or rain jacket/pants

For summer camp, each Scout will need:

  • Cot
  • Mosquito net
  • Footlocker

For first year Scouts, the troop provides tents. After the first year, each Scout is expected to purchase the standard troop tent.

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
There are many ways that parents can be involved with the troop, including serving as Assistant Scoutmasters, Troop Committee Members, and Merit Badge Counselors. Please contact the Scoutmaster or Troop Committee Chairperson for more information.

QUESTIONS
If you have any questions, please contact John Stone, Scoutmaster - 972-578-9885.