- When are uniforms required?
- Troop 57 members, both scouts and adults,
wear a complete class A uniform at all troop meetings, when
travelling, at all flag ceremonies, at all courts of honor, and at the
morning and evening meal when attending long-term camps. As a
general rule, complete uniforms are required whenever Troop 57 is in the
public eye as a troop. The SPL, Scoutmaster, or person in charge
may designate events that required uniforms.
- What are the parts of a Class A
uniform?
- The Class A uniform consists of:
- Official Scout shirt (khaki) with appropriate insignia.
- Official Scout shorts or long pants (green).
- Official Scout belt, or belt from a scout camp or high adventure
base.
- Troop 57 neckerchief
- Official Scout socks (required with shorts, optional with long
pants)
- At troop meetings and outings, members of Venture Crew 57 may
opt to wear the dark green Venture shirt, however all remaining
items must be the same as described above.
- What about bolo ties?
- At troop meetings, scouts and adults can opt to
wear a scouting themed bolo tie such as those available at Philmont and
other scout camps. However, whenever Troop 57 is out in public,
such as when travelling or at summer camp, the Troop 57 neckerchief is
required.
- What about hats?
- At troop meetings, scouts and adults may wear
hats and caps as desired. When out in public such as when
travelling or at summer camp, hats and caps if worn must be scouting
related. At all times the SPL or Scoutmaster in charge has the
option of not permitting any hat or cap that is in their opinion
inappropriate.
- What happens if I don't wear a complete
uniform?
- Scouts must be in full and complete uniform in
order to receive any rank advancement, merit badge, or to run for a
troop office. Not being in uniform may, at the discretion of the
person in charge, result in a scout not being allowed to participate in
an activity where uniforms are normally required.
- What if I don't have time, forgot, or
just don't have a uniform?
- Remember that the scout motto is "Be
Prepared". We understand that things happen, but if you know you
have an after-school activity that might prevent you from going home to
change, you might want to consider making arrangements to have someone
bring it to you or to take it with you. Troop 57 also maintains an
inventory of "experienced" uniform pieces that are available to members
at no charge. All we ask is that when you have an item that you
outgrow or no longer need, donate it to the inventory so that someone
else may benefit.
- What if I really cannot get a
uniform?
- If this is the case, please contact the
Scoutmaster. He has resources that can help you obtain one.
We really don't want anyone to feel left out of Troop 57 for this reason
and will do everything we can to help.
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