• At Troop 88, we expect each Scout to be active in Troop meetings and campouts, to advance regularly, to wear the full Scout uniform, to practice good manners and behavior, and to do his best by living the ideals of the Scouting as expressed in the Scout Oath and Law.
• The key to successful Scouting is the camping program, and only active Scouts will reap the benefits of the Scouting experience.
• We expect our Scouts to attend overnight campouts year round, and to make every effort to attend summer camp. If a Scout misses one of our weekly Troop meetings, he is expected to contact his Patrol Leader.
• Inappropriate behavior is not tolerated in Scouting. The Troop leadership will counsel the Scout about his behavior which could result in suspension from the Troop if the behavior is not corrected.

Meetings and Participation

• Scouts should make Troop meetings a priority and arrange their schedules accordingly to attend as many meetings as possible during the year.
• If a meeting is missed, the Scout must contact his Patrol Leader.
• Records of attendance are kept by the Troop, and lack of participation will be a factor for rank advancement.
• Positions of Responsibility (Patrol leaders, etc.) have more specific participation requirements to meet the qualification for their office. They should attend Patrol Leader Council meeting held every third Wednesday at 6:30 PM.

Campouts

• Scouts should attend as many campouts during the year as possible.
• Parents should review the Troop calendar and make every effort to plan and encourage their son to attend campouts, as the campouts are the main focus of learning, for implementing outdoor skills, and for advancement in the Troop.

Uniform

• All Scouts should take pride in wearing the appropriate uniform with all of the proper rank and other insignia in place. The Scout Handbook has a section on the placement of insignia on the uniform.

Behavior

• Scouting is meant to be fun and boys are expected to be raucous at time. Nevertheless, the Troop is a structured organization and requires good behavior by its members in order to function. Therefore, a Scout should conduct himself always with respect for the Troop Leadership, other adults, and himself.
• The Scout Oath and Law provide the foundation for how a Scout is to behave during all Troop activities, and a Scout should strive to uphold these principles and set an example by his daily actions. More specifically, a Scout shall observe the following:
  • The Scout will keep his personal tent and other equipment clean, neat and in good order and keep track of his personal gear;
  • The Scout will not use or possess alcohol, illegal drugs, tobacco, or prohibited weapons or firearms;
  • The Scout will not participate in any form of gambling;
  • The Scout will not participate in any form of hazing, physical punishment or "initiation" into the Troop by hazing.
  • The Scout will be personally responsible for any damage, vandalism, or theft of property.
• Violations of this code may result in removal from the activity or further disciplinary action determined by the Scoutmaster and Troop Committee, including expulsion from the Troop.