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Are You Ready to Lead?

Think you're ready for a leadership role in the Troop? Read what Youth Leadership means, and decide to become one of the next Troop Leaders.

Tips for Troop Photographers

Before taking photos, please ensure that the internal clock on your camera is synchronized to the correct date and time, so that the time stamp on your photos is correct.
Please do not submit out of focus images.
Do not submit photos with scenery only.
Please limit the number of images per event to 20.
Photos should be given to Mr. Peralez for upload to the SmugMug website gallery.
Submit your photos via e-mail, on a thumb drive or CD-ROM and identify the name and date of the event.
Please submit your photos at the next troop meeting or as soon as possible after the event.

Purpose of a Board of Review
Composition of a Board of Review
Mechanics of a Board of Review
Mechanics of a Board of Review for Eagle Rank
The Nature of the Questions
Eagle Board of Review Guidelines

Quick Links

Outing Permission Slip (Troop 486)
Backpacking Equipment Checklist

Beyond The Badge

There is more to merit badges than simply providing opportunities to learn skills. There is more to them than an introduction to lifetime hobbies, or the inspiration to pursue a career—though these invaluable results occur regularly. It all begins with a Scout’s initial interest and effort in a merit badge subject, followed by a discussion with the unit leader or designated assistant, continues through meetings with a counselor, and culminates in advancement and recognition. It is an uncomplicated process that gives a Scout the confidence achieved through overcoming obstacles. Social skills improve. Self-reliance develops. Examples are set and followed. And fields of study and interest are explored beyond the limits of the school classroom.

Commitment and Responsibility

The Scout's Commitment
Rules of Conduct
Discipline
The Parents’ Commitment

Leadership is a process of…

Establishing a vision
Engaging and empowering others
Facilitating change towards the purpose

Got News?

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How-To’s

We are constantly learning something new every day. Take a look at our How-To's and see if there is something new for you.

Share Your Knowledge

Do you have a How-To you would like to share with the Troop? If so, send it to the Webmaster and we'll be sure to post it.

Can’t Find It?

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The Scout Oath

All of scouting is designed to promote physical, mental, and spiritual excellence. Troop 486 lives this. Every one of our Scouts is somebody important. He holds himself to these standards:

Trustworthy
Loyal
Helpful
Friendly
Courteous
Kind
Obedient
Cheerful
Thrifty
Brave
Clean
Reverent