We're glad you've chosen Boy Scouts of America and TROOP 2! We are confident that your sons scouting career will be both challenging and rewarding.
Getting started. Troop 2 provides:
Neckerchief
90 year patch - you have joined the oldest troop in Southern Colorado! Chartered 1 Oct 1917
Troop notebook w/ dividers and card pockets.
Calendar / Roster of scouts and adult leaders.
Equipment lists and various handouts.
You will need to purchase:
The Boy Scout Handbook
Official Boy Scout shirt
Green Shoulder Loops (used to be red)
A red # 2, council patch
Merit badge sash
Neckerchief slide (or make one!)
Boy Scout supplier:
Hibbard Scout Shop - 985 W. Fillmore
Phone Number - (719) 634-4342
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday
Note: BSA pants, socks, belt & hat are optional.
Most boys save their money for outdoor gear.
Parents: Please read the New Member Package (Supplied by Troop 2).
Complete the Troop 2 forms as indicated therein. Returning the Troop 2 forms, along with a completed BSA "Brown" Form and dues completes the joining process.
Note: Forms can be downloaded in the "Forms" section.
Scouts Earn your first rank! How?
1.) With your parents, read and discuss How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse and Drug Abuse located in the front of your Boy Scout Handbook.
2.) Turn to page 4 of your Handbook. Read the Joining Requirements and study the pages that are referenced for each one.
3.) When you are ready (hopefully, at the next meeting) tell the Scoutmaster you are ready for a Scoutmaster conference. We will review the Joining Requirements. That's it - you've earned your first rank! You are now a Scout! Tenderfoot is next, see page 14 in your Handbook.
Welcome to Troop 2!
