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The troop is
comprised of seven patrols. The Honor Patrol Program is a
monthly competition in which each patrol works to achieve those
things that make a patrol function well. Points are awarded
weekly and at the end of each month the winning patrol is announced.
The standard prize most months is to be the guests of the adult
leaders (Skunk Patrol) for Sunday breakfast. This is a coveted
prize since it means they can clean up all their own cooking
equipment Saturday night and do not have to worry about cooking or
cleaning that morning.
Criteria can vary
for earning points from month to month depending on certain program
emphasis, but some of the basics usually are:
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Uniform & Attendance
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Holding a monthly Patrol Meeting
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Campout attendance
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Advancement
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Recruiting new members
- Patrol
competitions that are usually held one meeting each month.
There is also a
National Honor Patrol which takes three months to achieve. Any
patrol earning this is awarded a star patch that is worn beneath
their patrol medallion on the sleeve of their uniforms.
Details for this award can be found in the BSA Handbook or Patrol
Leader's Handbook. |