About Troop 700

Troop 700 was established in 1971, and is chartered by First Presbyterian Church in simpsonville. The Troop meets every Tuesday, 7:00-8:30 PM in Fellowship Hall on the church grounds. The Troop Committee meets on the third Tuesday night of each month at 6:30 PM in Fellowship Hall.

The uniform makes the Boy Scout Troop visible as a force for good and creates a positive youth image in the community. Boy Scouting is an action program, and wearing the uniform is an action that shows each Boy Scout's commitment to the aims and purposes of Scouting, and gives the Boy Scout identity in a world brotherhood of youth who believe in the same ideals, and provides a way for Boy Scouts to wear the badges that show what they have accomplished. All Troop 700 members are required to have a full Class-A "dress" uniform. The Class-A uniform includes a khaki BSA shirt complete with necessary and proper patches, epaulets, etc., BSA official green pants or shorts, BSA official socks, BSA official belt, BSA official merit badge sash, and clean shoes of any type other than open toe shoes and sandals. The Class-B uniform is the current annual T-shirt with the Troop logo in the front or any other BSA official T-shirt. Class-B shirts are ordered each year before summer camp. Scouts need to have at least two Class-B shirts. Class-B shirts are worn with the BSA official green pants or shorts, BSA official socks, BSA official belt. Class-A uniforms should be worn to all scout meetings, Troop functions, and when traveling unless designated otherwise by the Scoutmaster. Uniforms may be purchased through the official Boy Scout catalog, or through a Scout Service Center, located at 1 Park Plaza, Greenville, SC 29607, 864-233-8363 or 800-277-2724. There might be a supply of slightly experienced uniforms available in a variety of sizes from the Troop, check with the Scoutmaster. Financial assistance is also available.

At a Troop meeting, fill out an application, attach a check (payable to Troop 700) or cash and give it to one of the adult leaders. Ask about Registration fees.

Yes, we do have fundraisers! Our major fundraising effort is selling Trails End Popcorn. Other fund raisers are held as needed. These include: working the concession stand at the BiLo Center, candy sales, car washes, etc. Copies of the Troop Budget are available from the Troop Treasurer.

The patrol is a small group of scouts (usually 5-8 members) who belong to a Troop and are similar in age, development and interests. Each patrol elects its one of its own to serve as patrol leader (PL) and assistant patrol leader (APL). The Troop determines the requirements for patrol leaders, such as rank and age. Elections are held approximately every six months in order to develop leadership in all Troop members. The patrols meet during a part of each Troop meeting to work on advancement requirements, merit badges, skills, or planning for outings. A Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL) are elected by the Troop members to be in charge of the Troop as a whole. They meet with the Assistant Scoutmasters and Patrol Leaders on the Third Tuesday night of the month (known as the Patrol Leader Council or PLC meeting) to plan Troop meetings/activities. The patrol method gives Boy Scouts an experience in working together as a team, sharing responsibility of making their patrol a success. It places responsibility on young shoulders and teaches boys how to accept it. A patrol takes pride in its identity, and the members strive to make their patrol the best. Patrols will sometimes join with other patrols to learn skills and complete advancement requirements. At other times, they will compete against those same patrols in Scout skills and athletic competitions.

In addition to a uniform, each boy is required to purchase a Scout Handbook. This book is his guide to scouting skills, as well as his record of advancement.

Boy Scouting is designed to take place outdoors. It is in the outdoor setting that Scouts share responsibilities and learn to live with one another. The skills and activities practiced at Troop meetings come alive with purpose. Being close to nature helps Boy Scouts gain an appreciation for the beauty of the world around us. The outdoors is the laboratory in which Boy Scouts learn ecology and practice conservation of nature's resources. Troop 700 is one of the most active Troops in the Southbounder District. There is at least one outing per month. Outings include camping, backpacking, hiking, canoeing, caving, community service, and advancement opportunities. Summer outings include Summer Camp at Camp Old Indian.

Boy Scouting provides a series of surmountable obstacles and steps in overcoming them through the advancement method. The Boy Scout plans his advancement and progresses at his own pace as he meets each challenge. The Boy Scout is rewarded for each achievement, which helps him gain self-confidence. The steps in the advancement system help a Boy Scout grow in self-reliance and in the ability to help others.

Rank Advancement Procedures:

FOR ALL RANKS:

Verify that you have completed all requirements by bringing your book to a meeting and getting it checked off by the Advancement Chairperson

Scoutmaster Conference

Board of Review (held one week prior to the quarterly Court of Honor)

Wear Complete Scout Uniform!!!

You MUST have attended at least 1/2 of the Troop outings in the past 6 months. You must have worn your Scout Uniform to the majority of the Troop meetings to qualify for the Scout Spirit item to be signed off.

ADDITIONAL FOR EAGLE RANK:

Obtain a Life to Eagle Packet

Get Troop approval of Project FIRST

Get Eagle Board approval of Project

Complete Eagle Application