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Learning About Troop 14 and Scouting

The Troop 14 Parents Guide

The New Parent Presentation.

Troop 14 Committee Positions

This is a fact sheet introducing Boy Scouting.

Some interesting facts about the effect Scouting has on boys' lives.

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Participating in Troup 14

Behind every successful troop is an active group of parents. Here are some ways to help.

The Troop 14 Board of Review Guide provides suggestions for parents participating in this important advancement activity for the Scouts.

All rank and merit badge requirements are here.

The Adult Membership Form is needed if you are going to participate in a formal way.

You can put your job skills or hobby to use helping a great group of Scouts by becoming a Merit Badge Counselor. Merit Badge Counselor Application. Here is an Introductory Guide for Merit Badge Counselors. The merit badge counselor is a key player in the Boy Scout advancement program.

You can also participate by joining the Troop 14 Committee. Coordinating Troop 14 activities, advancement, and funds, it is open to all parents and meets monthly. Please check the calendar for the next meeting.

There are a lot of opportunities to help with camping trips. Of course, we can always use drivers, but if you've never gone camping, or it's been too long since your last trip, come along with Troop 14 on a visit to the Great Outdoors. It's a great way to gain some new memories, learn new skills, and have fun doing it! Talk to the Senior Patrol Leader or an adult leader.

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Getting Supplied for Scouting

The Mesa Scout Shop (Official BSA) is the closest one to Ahwatukee. Supported by a friendly and knowledgable staff, it's the place to go for uniforms, manuals, etc.

              Mesa Scout Shop
       1061 N. Dobson Rd., Suite 109
              Mesa, AZ   85201
               (480) 926-0345
         M-Sat: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
               Closed Sundays

On-line shopping for Scouting equipment from the official BSA site.

See the Tools for Scouts page for map sources, and outdoor equipment ideas.

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Adult Leadership Resources

All Troop 14 Adult Leaders receive training. The training begins with the Fast Start Program (now on-line) for Boy Scouts and for Venturing.

In order to receive your "Trained" patch, you must complete Basic Leader Training.

A lot of out adult training ideas come from the Troop W.I.S.E. training program, found here.

Resources for Adult Leaders from the National Organization.

The calendars for the Salt River District and the Grand Canyon Council.

Outdoor Resources are here.

PATROL METHOD RESOURCES

Parentsʼ and New Leaders Guide to a Boy-Led Troop

Teaching the Patrol Method in the Troop - handout.

Teaching the Patrol Method in the Troop - outline.

Is the troop run by the Patrol Method? Checklist