Board of Review Master Question List

Doc Wahl – Troop 457

Equipment to bring: All Scout handbooks Scout Notebook – Includes merit badges, rank cards, youth leadership patches, photos, merit badge worksheets & anything

collected. Everything you have collected in your Scouting career is in here, except what is in your Eagle Notebook! Eagle Notebook – Eagle Application, Essay of goals and aspirations (2 pages – single spaced) and Eagle Project Book with lots and

lots of photos. Rope Plastic rope with frayed end

o String and lighter to repair it Pedestal for knot tying 2 sticks to lash together First aid kit and cravat bandage Map Compass Flag (for folding)

General: Relax – don’t be nervous Be firm and confident with answers (Don’t be a wimp!) It is OK to take a few seconds to compose your answer before giving it Don’t answer with a question If you don’t know the answer – say so, confidently! You can’t know all of this stuff! – But, it would be nice! Scout Handbook must be thoroughly completed (No blank spaces) and signed off. It may be the toughest interview you will ever have. It commonly lasts around 3 hours.

Notebook Have a current BSA membership card in notebook Current First aid and CPR cards Current OA card if applicable – Pay your dues or you will not be allowed to wear your O.A. flap during your Council BOR. All rank and merit badge cards must be completed and signed Tote ‘n Chip card (Signed on back) Firem’n Chit card (Signed on back) Have all Leadership scorecard sheets Have a sheet with all leadership positions listed by:

o Position Dates held Rank Patrol Have a sheet of all attended Activities/Outings - including description and date. Have a sheet of all attended Service Projects including description and date. Have a separate sheet of all Camping Have fully-completed and organized Eagle Scout paperwork:

o Applicationo Eagle Project notebook + all before & after photoso Question # 6: single-spaced & at least 2 pages in length

Fundamentals How was Scouting founded?

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o Lord Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell in 1907 as “Scouting for Boys”o Lieutenant-General in the British Army. Fought in the Second Boer War (1899) and against the Zulu’s in what is now

South Africa. He was Garrison Commander during the Siege of Mafeking. He defended it against insurmountable odds by the use of deception – fake mine fields, barbed wire and wooden canons. During the 3rd World Jamboree, the Prince of Wales announced he had been created a “peer.” Hence – Lord Baden-Powell of Gilwell. Gilwell Park being the international training center for Scout Leaders.

Boy Scouts brought to America in 1910 by William D. Boyce (Feb 8, 1910)o Known thereafter as the “Birthday of Scouting”o William D. Boyce was a wealthy Newspaper owner – employed an army of news paper boys.o When was troop 457 founded = 1940 Pack 457 = 1948o Chartering (Sponsoring) Institution – English Evangelical Lutheran Church

Pastor Robert Keplinger – charter chief executive Scout oath (also known as the Scout Promise)

o Scout signo On my honor I will do my best

To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.

o What do the different points of the Scout Oath mean to him?o The 3 parts of the Scout Oath: Duty to God & Country (middle finger), Duty to Others (finger farther away) and Duty to

Self (nearest finger). Scout law

o Scout signo A Scout is: Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty , Brave, Clean, and Reverent o What does it mean?o What is the hardest point of the Scout Law for to live by - why?o What point of the Scout Law is the most important to him - why?o What do the various points of the Scout Law mean to you – why?o How do you live by the Scout Law and Oath?o How does he "help others at all times"?o If you were to add a “point” what would it be and why? o Which “point” would you delete and why?

Scout Mottoo Be Preparedo What does it mean?o How did you prepare for this today?

Scout Slogano Do a Good Turn Dailyo What is a good deed?o What Good Deed did you do today?

Outdoor Codeo As an American, I promise to

Be clean in my outdoor manners. Be careful with fire.Be considerate in the outdoors. and Be conservation minded

o What does it mean?o Define “Leave No Trace.”

What does "Scouting Spirit" mean to you - why? What values has Scouting taught you that you think others see in you - at home, in his unit, at school and/or in the community? Left hand shake – why: 2 reasons:

o Closest to hearto Lord Baden Powell was fighting in the Second Boar Wars and noted that the African Natives, who carried a spear & a

shield, had to lower their shield to shake an opponent’s hand and thereby lowered their guard and had to place their trust in such an opponent. William D. Boyce extrapolated this into our American Indian Heritage and used the American Indian carrying a spear and a shield instead of the African counterpart.

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Patrol name Patrol yell / patch Patrol officers (PL, APL, ASM) Troop officers - Who are your SPL, ASPLs, Bugler, Chaplain Aides, Den Chief’s, Historian, Librarian, Order of the Arrow

Representative, Quartermasters, Scribe and Web Master? How many troop meetings have you attended in the last 3 months How many troop activities have you attended in the last 3 months Tell us about your last three service projects What is your most memorable scouting experience? What things have you seen happen in scouting that has bothered you the most? How would you improve the troop?

Uniform Make sure that all rank and patches are the current ones (Especially Rank and Quality Unit ones!) Be sure all patches are sewn on – not glued, pinned, Velcro wed or stapled. You must be wearing a full Class “A” for the Eagle BOR – that includes:

o Shirto Pantso Sockso Belto Neckerchief & slideo Hat optional but a good idea

If you have both an OA and merit badge sash – which do you wear?o Answer – Merit Badge sasho OA sash can draped over the belt – right hand side

Detail describe all patcheso Quality Unit Patch – Requirements (now called the Journey to Excellence Award)o Comprised of 3 levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold – each level is assigned different point accumulations.o 14 categories of which

A certain % Advance A certain % retention of youth A certain % join % of Adults trained (SM, ASM & committee members) Conduct outdoor camping (Short term camping:4 to 10) % of youth attending long term camping (Summer Camp, etc.) Participate in 1 to 6 service projects Recruit 1 to 5 Webelos Create a Troop Budget by May 31st of that year that follows BSA guidelines On time charter renewal (Each December) Hold 1 to 4 COH, with parents in attendance Use of the Patrol Method

Monthly PLC’s + Annual Meeting + one youth attends NYL Complete the application for the Journey in Excellence Award

o Patrol Patch - Name + description - Who is your PL & APL - Describe the flag

- Perform your patrol yello Baden-Powell Patrol Award (If earned)

o Have a Patrol Flag, name & yell – Place it on all appropriate Patrol equipment o Hold 2 patrol meetings every month.o Take part in at least one hike, outdoors activity or other scouting event.o Complete 2 good turns or service projects approved by the PLC.o Help 2 Patrol members advance one rank.o Have 75% of Patrol members wear the uniform correctly (pass uniform inspection).o Have representatives attend & participate in 3 PLC meetings.o Have 8 active members within your Patrol or increase in Patrol size within a 3 month time

period.

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o Flag – why in that direction When displayed flat, stars are shown up and to the left How do you display a sign of distress? (Upside-down) When is it not the highest flag?

Answer: Where a religious flag is used with the U.S. flag within a religious ceremony.Where is the flag when presented with a speaker on stage? Answer: the right of the speaker Where is the flag when presented without a speaker? Answer: the right of the audience

Blue represents: 1.) truth & justice 2.) the blue of the heavens in which the flag flies freely Red represents: the blood shed by the soldiers who lost their lives defending our freedom White represents: 1.) Purity 2.) the color of the tears shed by the mothers who lost their sons defending our

freedom. Fifty stars for each of our fifty states located in the UNION (the blue square within the flag) The stars with their points up are called a pentangle, derived from our Christian heritage (stars with their points in

the downward direction are called pentagrams and denote evil.) Thirteen stripes representing the 13 original colonies located within the FIELD (the rest of the flag)Loops - Not called Epaulets – those are part of the shirt! Orange – Tiger Scouts Red – Boy Scouts Blue – Cub Scouts Green – Explorer or Venture Scouts Silver – Local Executive Council (Ray Tenant – Chief Exec. Of MTC + Russ Cawthorn – GR Exec.) Gold – National Executive Council (Wayne Brock – Chief Scout Exec. of BSA)

o OA Patch Fish is a Brook Trout (OA Lodge Mascot + Pennsylvania’s state fish) Meaning of WWW - (Wimachtendienk, Wingolauchsik, Witahemui) Lodge number - 168 What does OA stand for

Brotherhood of cheerful service Service to scout camps and promotes the outdoors programWhat goes on the left pocket? Answer: Temporary activity patches (T.A.P.) – each scouts choice of patch

(Only one patch worn at a time) o ID all merit badges on your sash

Why do some have a green border and some have a silver border? How many totals and how many required do you need for Star, Life & Eagle? What is the purpose of the merit badge program?

o Details of current rank badge Tenderfoot

Tre Foil (or Fleur De Lis)

o 3 parts of Scout oatho Duty to God & Country, Duty to Others & Duty to Self

What does "duty to God" mean to you? What does "duty to Country" mean to you? What does "duty to self" mean to you? What does “duty to others” mean to you?

Shape – A scout can point the right way in life as a compass points the right way in a field. Derived from the old mariner’s compass heading - meaning true north.

Two stars – Truth & Knowledge Eagle and shield stand for freedom and Scout’s willingness to defend that freedom of the U.S.

Second Class

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Scroll – Bearing the Scout motto turned up at the ends to resemble a smile, as a scout is cheerful while he does a good turn daily

Overhand knot (Forget-me-not) on bottom of scroll represents the Scout slogan – Do a Good Turn Daily

First Class

Combination of Tenderfoot and Second Class badges

Star

The star, a symbol on our flag, was a fitting symbol for recognizing a boy who had achieved a higher

level of recognition Star requires six merit badges (with 4 required) to obtain the rank

Life

Prior to 1927, Life came before Star, all of the then-required five merit badges for Life Scout centered on

health and fitness (First Aid, Athletics, Life-saving, Personal Health, and Public Health).  The heart of the Life Scout badge was the symbol for these badges.

Life requires eleven total (7 required) merit badges. o Leadership Knots

Purple knot

White rope stands for purity & heart Purple is leadership and willingness to help others Religious award issued by a religious organization – not a scout issued award. Worn by those whom have earned a religious emblem or award as a youth member of the BSA An Atheist cannot become an Eagle scout A knot emblem does have left and right sides. The rope loop over the rope ends always is to the

wearer's right.o Knot is the symbol of scouting

o World Crest / Fleur de lis

Also known as Trefoil Three leafs of Scout Oath or Promise: Duty to God & Country, Duty to Self and Duty to Others French for “Flower of the lily” The shape is the Boy Scout sign of world brotherhood and unity with other members of the international scouting Two stars symbolizing "truth" and "knowledge" and alluding to the outdoor nature of Scouting, Surrounded by a rope symbolic of unity and one-ness Square knot at the bottom is a symbol of service. Square Knot or “Joining Knot” – two meanings = 1.) To join

two ropes of equal diameter. 2.) A Scout must first be able to tie a square knot to join Scouting. A small amount from the sale of each emblem is sent to the World Scout Foundation to help extend Scouting in

developing nations throughout the world. This adds an opportunity for each Scout to personally share indirectly in the activities of brother Scouts in other lands.

White represents – purity Purple represents – Leadership & the willingness to teach others.

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o Arrow of Light

The highest award in Cub Scouting The only Cub Scout badge worn on the Boy Scout uniform The arrow points to the Scouts “right” way in life, so that nothing is “left” behind. Blue: The color of the sky + Loyalty, Spirituality & Truth Yellow: Cheerfulness, Happiness & Warm Sunshine The RISING sun depicts – The beginning of the Scouting experience. The rays in the Arrow of Light stand for the seven great virtues of life

Courage Faith Hope Justice Love Self-control Wisdom

The rays also depict the rising sun with each ray representing: each day of the week that a Cub Scout can “do his best.” (The Cub Scout Motto)

Requirements: (Very similar to the Scouter requirements.) Be active in your Webelos den for at least 6 months Show your knowledge of the Boy Scout Oath, law, Promise, Motto, Slogan, handshake Earn five more activity badges in addition to the three you already earned for the Webelos badge Visit at least one Boy Scout troop meeting and go on one Boy Scout-oriented outdoor activity. Participate in a Webelos overnight campout or day hike Visit a Boy Scout troop meeting and have a conference with the Scoutmaster.

o Moraine Trails Council Strip The only one with Tri-colored (red, white, and blue) border [Represents the U.S.A.] Boarder is not raised (due to prohibitive costs). Background – Moraine State Park or Scouting’s emphasis on the outdoor program. Pennsylvania – our state Moraine Trails Council – our council Paw Print, Canoe and Eagle – Journey from Tiger Cubs to Eagle Scout White paw print – Represents Tiger cubs (used to be the youngest Cub Scout Rank – Now Lion Cubs) 500 – Council number Eagle – The Highest Rank in Scouting Fish (Brook Trout) – mascot of our order of the Arrow lodge (Kuskitannee) + Pennsylvania’s state fish Rising sun – The beginning of the Scouting experience. The trefoil within the rising sun – Logo representative of the Scouting movement. Rock – Turn it sideways and it looks like an Indian Face – Representing our Native American Heritage

o What else can be worn on the Scout uniform International & National Jamboree patches (worn above the left pocket) Name tag (worn above Interpreter strip) Interpreter strip (worn above BSA strip) Service pins (worn above religious knot)

How do you feel about wearing your uniform in public?

Camping What was your most enjoyable camping experience in Scouting? Conversely, what was your least enjoyable experience? How many summer camps has you attended and where? What did you enjoy most about your summer camp experiences? Have you attended any High Adventure camps where and what did you enjoy about them - describe the experience. Ask him about his outdoor experiences in Scouting - campouts, 50 milers, etc. Ask him what he remembers of the "Outdoor Code". As him if he has staffed any summer camps - what did he learn from the experience and what did he enjoy about the

experience.

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First Aid Handbook page 287 4 “Hurry Cases”

o No heartbeat (Heart attack)o Not breathingo Severe Bleedingo Poisoningo {Femoral fracture} o {Environmental (hurricane, typhoon, earthquake, etc.)}

How would you handle "hurry-up" first aid cases Cuts and scratches

o Clean out with soap & water, apply antiseptic Blisters on hands and feet

o Moleskino Where do you pop a heel blister if you need to puncture it? Answer – on the bottom

First degree burns (Hurts – Red) o Cold water until pain goes away – no ointments

Second degree burns (Hurts – Red based with blisters)o Cool water, let it dry, sterile bandage – no creams or ointments

Third degree burns (No pain – Charred with black, brown & white)o Clean sheet, treat for shock, get helpo Do not try to treat it, clean it out or remove clothing stuck to it!

Hypothermiao Symptoms:

Mild: Shivering, grogginess, muddled thinking Moderate: Violent shivering, can’t pay attention, slow breathing / pulse Severe: Shivering has stopped, unconsciousness, little or no breathing, weak/irregular pulse

o Treatment: get them warm, hot liquids, fluids, get help Frost bite

o Symptoms: Pain, skin loses color, numbness, blistering of skin, blackening of skin, swelling, shivering, slurred speech, memory loss

o Treatment: warm, warm water, wrap and keep warm then get help Bandaging

o Make a triangular bandage into a cravato Ankle bandageo Broken collarboneo Head bandageo Foot, knee, sling & hand bandage

Bites or stings of insects and tickso The two greatest risks from most insect stings and bites are allergic reaction (which may occasionally be fatal) and

infection (more likely and less serious).o Try to remove stinger as quickly as possible. Gently scrape it out with a blunt-edged object, such as a credit card or a dull

knife. o Wash the area carefully with soap and water. Do this two to three times a day until the skin is healed. o Apply a cold pack, an ice pack wrapped in a cloth, or a cold, wet washcloth for a few minutes. o Give acetaminophen for pain.

Poisonous snake biteso Call for emergency assistance immediatelyo Note kind of snake if can been done safely & for Pete’s sake move victim away form the critter!o Remove all rings & jewelryo Apply a venom extractor if available.o Wash the bite with soap and water. o Immobilize the bitten area and keep it lower than the heart. o Cover the area with a clean, cool compress or a moist dressing to minimize swelling and discomfort. o Monitor vital signs

Fractures:o Symptoms: Pain, swelling, tenderness, discoloration, inability to move affected part, sometimes deformityo Simple – bone is broken but skin is intact

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o Compound – bone breaks the skin or deep wound that exposes the boneo Treatment: Immobilize, treat for shock, control paino A splint must extend beyond each joint proximally & distally to the wound/break.o Know how to apply splints to all types of broken appendages

Nosebleedo Sit up, lean forward, pinch soft part of nose, cool/wet cloth to nose and face, breathe through mouth for 5-10 minutes until

bleeding stops Frostbite

o Shelter the victim from the cold and move the victim to a warmer place.o Remove any constricting jewelry and wet clothingo Look for signs of hypothermia (lowered body temperature) and treat accordingly.o Wrap the affected areas in sterile dressings (remember to separate affected fingers and toes) and transport the victim to an

emergency departmento If immediate care is not available, re-warming first aid may be given. Immerse the affected areas in warm (never HOT)

water -- or repeatedly apply warm cloths to affected ears, nose, or cheeks -- for 20 to 30 minutes.o Move thawed areas as little as possible.o Re-freezing of thawed extremities can cause more severe damage. Prevent re-freezing by wrapping the thawed areas and

keeping the victim warm.o If the frostbite is extensive, give warm drinks to the victim in order to replace lost fluids.

Sunburno Try taking a cool bath or shower. Or place wet, cold wash cloths on the burn for 10 to 15 minutes, several times a day. You

can mix baking soda in the water to help relieve the pain. (Small children may become easily chilled, so keep the water tepid.)

o Aloe gel is a common household remedy for sunburns. Aloe contains active compounds that help stop pain and inflammation of the skin.

o An over-the-counter pain medication, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen may be helpful. DO NOT give aspirin to children.

Puncture woundo Wash your hands.o Use a stream of water, for at least five minutes, to rinse the puncture wound and wash with soap.o Look (but DO NOT probe) for objects inside the wound. If found, DO NOT remove -- go to the emergency room. If you

cannot see anything inside the wound, but a piece of the object that caused the injury is missing, also seek medical attention.

o Apply antibacterial ointment and a clean bandage.o ? tetanus immunization

Severe bleedingo Elevate the injured area above the hearto Apply direct pressure to the bleeding area, using sterile cloth or gauzeo Keep the pressure on for five minutes

Check to see if the bleeding has stopped. If it hasn't, apply pressure for 15 minuteso Applying newer ones (Over top of old ones!)o Pressure points

Use an care of tourniquets

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oo Do not use – only in loss of life & limb emergencies!o Tourniquets, when tightened, will control the bleeding.

Wrap the material once around the limb and tie an overhand knot; Place a short stick on the overhand knot and tie a square knot over it. Twist the stick rapidly to tighten the tourniquet. The stick may be tied in place with another strip of material.

o A tourniquet must be tight enough to stop the blood flowing to the limb.o If the pressure from the tourniquet is less than the arterial pressure, arterial bleeding will continue. o Also, insufficient tourniquet pressure may actually increase the amount of bleeding from the veins.o Be sure to draw the tourniquet tight enough to stop the bleeding. However, do not make it any tighter than necessary. o After you have brought the bleeding under control with the tourniquet, apply a sterile compress or dressing to the wound

and fasten it in position with a bandage. o CAUTION: NEVER apply a tourniquet unless the hemorrhage is so severe that it cannot be controlled in any other

way. By the time the tourniquet is required, the victim will have lost a considerable amount of blood; therefore, once a tourniquet has been applied, it should be released only by medical personnel.

o Here are the points to remember when you use a tourniquet: Do not use a tourniquet unless you cannot control the bleeding by any other means. Do not use a tourniquet for bleeding from the head, face, neck, or trunk. Use it only on the limbs. Always apply a tourniquet above the wound and as close to the wound as possible.

Faintingo Loosen / remove tight clothing.o Make patient lie down on his back and raise his legso Ensure fresh / plenty of air.o If possible try to ease the patient's fall.o If patient does not recover in a few minutes seek immediate medical help / ambulance o Monitor breathing pulse and if required use Recovery Position

Strokeo Stroke is a type of cardiovascular disease. It affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. A stroke occurs when a

blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts. When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood (and oxygen) it needs, so it starts to die.

o Symptoms: Sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body. Sudden confusion or trouble speaking or understanding speech. Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes. Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance or coordination Sudden severe headache with no known cause.

o Treatment / Identification as a stroke: Call 911 right away Ask the individual to smile Ask him or her to raise both arms Ask the person to speak a simple sentence (Slurred speech) Give two regular aspirins

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Poisoningo Be calmo Call 911 / Poison Control Center and do as they sayo Treat for shock

Chokingo Symptoms – No sounds, can’t talk, head moving, clutching the throat, panic hand signals, wheezing, coughing, passing out

(Infant: Weak cry or weak cough)o Treatment – Heimlich maneuver / ABCs of CPR if need be

Shocko Weakness, confusion, fear, dizziness, moist skin, pale, clammy, quick/weak pulse, shallow rapid irregular breathing, nausea

and vomiting, extreme thirsto Face is red – raise the head, Face is pale – raise the tail.o Eliminate cause of shock, clear airwayo Lie down and elevate feet (Unless leg or back is broken, etc)o Keep them calmo Keep them warmo Send for help

Injured arm - Sling Sling for ankle injury

o Handbook page 309 Head injuries

o Handbook page 310 Steps involved in CPR

o Shake and shout – Try to arouse victimo Ear to the mouth and watch the chest – (Look, Listen & feel for breathing)o Check for a pulseo Send someone for help / Call 911o If an AED is present, send someone to get it

Automated Emergency Defibrillatoro Head Tilt, Chin Lifto Pinch their noseo 2 rescue breathso Check again for breathingo 30 compressionso 2 breathso 4 cycleso Check againo 4 more cycles

How to get out of a smoke filled roomo Get low, crawlo Wet cloth over mouth if possible

Someone is on fire – what to do:o Stop, Drop, Roll

Heat stroke versus heat exhaustiono Exhaustion (Less Severe) – body’s cooling system is overworked

Pale skin, nausea, dizziness, headache, muscle cramps, weakness Lie in cool place, wet cloths, fanning, sip cool water

o Stroke (More severe) – body’s cooling system stops Hot skin, red skin, rapid pulse, confusion, combativeness, Unconsciousness Cool spot – cool them off, head raised, get help Face is red – raise the head, Face is pale – raise the tail.

o Symptoms and treatment

Knife Safety Tote ‘n Chip card

o Requirements Read and understand woods tools use and safety rules from the Boy Scout Handbook Demonstrate proper handling, care, and use of the pocket knife, ax and saw

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Use the knife, ax, and saw as tools, not playthings. Use them only when you are willing to give them your full attention

Respect all safety rules to protect others Respect property. Cut living and dead trees only with permission and with good reason Subscribe to the Outdoor Code

o What if you violate it Corner is torn off 4 off and you redo the program

o Why is this program important?

Fire safetyo Requirements

Read and understand use and safety rules from the boy Scout handbook Promise to secure all needed permits before starting a fire Clear all vegetation for a 10 ft circle before building a fire Attend all burning fires at all times Have fire fighting tools available (Water and /or shovel) at all times Fire must be cold before it is left Subscribe to the Outdoor Code and leave No Trace policies

o What if you violate it Corner is torn off 4 off and you redo the program

o Why is this program important?Knots

Be sure top have a base stand with a post coming up to tie on to 3 characteristics of a knot

o Easy to tieo Easy to untieo Stays tied (does its stated function)

Difference between a knot, a bend, and a hitcho Knot - is just a knot for tying two ropes togethero Bend - A bend is just a knot for tying two ropes togethero Hitch - A hitch is a knot that ties a rope to something else

Fusing versus whippingo What are they and when are they used?

Square knot

oo Used to join to ropes with same diametero Also called a Reef Knoto Loosen easily by pushing the ends toward the knot

Sheet Bend

oo Used to join two ropes of different diameters

Bow Line Knot

o  o Best for forming a non-slipping loop or eye, it doesn't jam and it's easy to undo if not under load.

"The rabbit comes out of its hole, round the tree and back down the hole again".o Another name for Bowline: “Rescue Knot”

Two half hitches

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oo It is often used to tie boats to pilings.o Handbook page 36

Taut-line hitch

oo Also called a Rolling hitcho Used for tensioning guy lines, such as on a tento Handbook page 37

Timber hitch

oo Used for dragging a heavy object like a log

Clove hitch

oo Use to attach a line to a poleo Used to start all lashings except the diagonalo Used to end all lashings

Whip and fuse the ends of a rope

oo Handbook page 34

Order of the Arrow Are you a member? What is the OA motto (Brotherhood of Cheerful Service) What activities have you been involved in this year Why is OA important to you and to scouting? What does WWW stand for? What is our local loge number (168) Local lodge mascot: Brook Trout OA sash present?

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3 OA memberships?o Ordeal, Brotherhood, Vigil Honor

Requirements to join:o Must be 1st classo Be activeo Live the ideals of the Scout oath & Lawo Only the Boys in your troop vote you ino Yes adults can be voted in, (by only adult leaders.) o 15 nights camping to enter (1 summer camp)o Your plans for advancing in OA

Orienteering Demonstrate how to orient a map

o Orienting the map will get it pointing in the right direction so that the map features conform to the features and directions of the real world.

Find the declination diagram in the map's margin. It looks like a little V and tells you the difference between magnetic north (where a compass needle points) and map north (the top of the map)

Note the number of degrees magnetic north is to the left or right of the map's north. (The diagram will indicate if magnetic north is the same as map north.)

Twist the compass base plate, the rectangular plate on which the compass dial is mounted, until the direction of travel line on the plate lines up with the zero mark on the compass dial.

Line up one of the long sides of the compass adjusted in step 3 with one of the map's north-south margins. Make sure the direction of travel arrow on the compass points to north on the map.

Rotate map and compass until the magnetic needle of the compass points to the number of degrees the magnetic north is to the right or left of map north. For example, if the declination diagram shows the magnetic north as 10 degrees to the left of map north, the compass needle should point 10 degrees to the left of the zero mark.

The map is now oriented. North on the map (the top) points to north in the real world.

Tips: Some maps have declination diagrams with three arrows: magnetic north, map north, and geographic north. Map north

points toward the top of the map, and geographic north points towards the top of the earth. In this case, line up the compass with geographic north in step 4 instead of the map's vertical margins.

Local declination (the difference between map north and magnetic north) is different in every part of the world, so you must check the declination every time you use a new map.

o If lost, what is the Acronym and what does it mean

o S – Stay calmo T – Think about your situationo O – Observe your surroundings

o P - PlanPlants

Poison Ivyo Jagged edges with points, 3 leafs, smooth skin, oily skino Woody stem o Where the 3 leafs join is typically a red spot o Treatment – something to control the itch

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Poison Ivy

Poison Oak

o Jagged edges that look like a white oak leaf, 3 leafs, smooth skin, oily skino Treatment – something to control the itcho You have 30 minutes to wash off the oils to avoid rash.

Poison Sumaco Jagged edges, compound leaf, smooth skin, oily skino Treatment – something to control the itch

Water Sports Safe Swim Defense Safety Afloat

o P hysical Fitness Qualified Supervisiono Safe Area Swimming Abilityo D iscipline Personal Floatation Equipmento B uddy System Buddy Systemo A bility Groups Skill Proficiencyo L ifeguard on Duty Planningo L ookout Proper Equipmento Qualified Supervision Good Disciplineo Acronym: “pad balls”

Leadership What leadership positions have you held?

o What were your responsibilities in each position? What Leadership activities have you performed in the troop to make it better? What leadership position does he hold now? Have you been a Patrol Leader

o What Patrol outings did you take them ono Were you a good Patrol leader?

What would you do if a scout refused to comply and/or ignored a valid request you made in the performance of your duties. Do you have current Leader Scorecards – Save them in your Scout Notebook? Tell us about your last camping trip

o What leadership did you display What do you do at troop meetings to show leadership What is the difference in being a (Scouter – First Class) versus (Star – Eagle) Who do you feel most epitomizes the ideal of a leader – and why? As an Eagle Scout you need to be an advisor to the SPL, ASPL Why don’t we have any active Eagle Scouts?

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Poison Sumac

Poison Oak

Will you be one – on your honor? What things should scouts leaders now be doing in the troop What things should scouts leaders NOT be doing in the troop Should everyone get a chance to be a leader? Even a clown for example? How are you different now from when you started scouting? As an Eagle Scout, what do you plan to do to improve this troop? What is the role of the Scoutmaster What is the role of the Assistant Scoutmaster What is the role of the Committee Chairman

o Who is it Name members of the Troop Committee: Publicity, Outdoors, Fundraising, BOR/SMC, Training, Secretary etc. What is the role of the Advancement Chairman

o Who is it? How do the roles of the Scoutmaster and Committee Chairman compare and contrast? The troop is part of what District?

o Glacier Ridge Our District is part of what Council?

o Moraine trails Who is the Glacier Ridge District Executive – Greg Pistner Who is the Moraine Trails Scout Executive – Ray Tennent

o What are the three districts in Moraine Trails Council Glacier Ridge King Beaver River Valley

Who is the National Scout Executive – Michael Surbaugh

Leadership Situations: Scouts in troop saying “No, no, no” to leadership opportunities –why? Who was the best leader you have seen in this troop and why? How do we encourage NYLT? Who is the best leader you have encountered in your life and why? What leadership roles have you held in other parts of your life?

Citizenship & Government Tell us about three major events going on in the world today and why they are important to you and the world? Name another country and tell what is going on there and how that affects the rest of the world Form of government – Democratic Republic What is the difference between a Democracy and a Republic Can you name any Supreme Court Justices – Chief Justice = John Roberts + 8 Associate Justices = Alito, Breyer, Ginsburg, Kagan,

Kennedy, Scalia, Sotomayer, & Thomas (Total = 9) Federal

o How many U.S. Senators are there 100, 51 Democrats & 47 Republicans with 2 Independents

o How many House of Representatives are there 439, 198 Democratic, 241 Republican & 2 vacant seats 19 Representatives for PA.

o 3 branches Executive

The executive branch of the Government is responsible for enforcing the laws of the land. (Office of the President)

Leader – President Barack Hussein Obama Legislative

Maker of the laws Leaders

o President of the Senate is the VP of the US (Joseph R. Biden) Majority Leader – Richard Durbin of Illinois: (Democratic) Minority Leader – Jon Kyl of Arizona: (Republican)

o House of Representatives Speaker of the House - John Boehner (Republican)

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Democratic Leader –Nancy Pelosi U.S. Senators – Robert Casey & Patrick Toomey U.S. House of Representative – Jason Altmire

Judicial This court is the highest court in the country and vested with the judicial powers of the government Chief Justice of the Supreme Court – John Roberts

State (Pennsylvania)o Governor – Tom Corbetto Lt. Governor – Jim Cawleyo Senator – Robert Robbins o House of Representative – Darryl Metcalfe for Cranberry & Rich Stevenson for Harmony/Zelieo Origin of state’s name: Named after William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania. "Sylvania" comes from the Latin word for

woods or forest.o Nickname – Keystone Stateo Capital: Harrisburgo Flower – Mountain Laurelo Motto - Virtue, Liberty and Independenceo Bird - Ruffed Grouseo Song - Pennsylvaniao Plant – Crown Vetcho Animal - The Whitetail Deero Dog – Great Daneo Fish – Brook Trouto Insect – Fireflyo Beverage - Milko Tree - Eastern Hemlocko Flag -

 

o Local

o County seat is Butler, Pennsylvaniao Harmony

Mayor – Cathryn Rapeo Cranberry

Board of Supervisors – Chairman = John Milius + 4 other board memberso Zelienople

Mayor – Tom Oliverioo Lancaster Twp

Board of Supervisors – Chairman = Dennis Kerr + 2 other board members

Flago Red Signifies valor and the blood spilled in defense of this glorious nation.o White Signifies purity and the burning tears shed by Americans who lost their sons.o Blue Signifies Truth, Justice & also God’s heaven under which I fly.o Stars – 50 for 50 stateso 13 stripes – Original 13 colonieso Show how to fold oneo Currently there is a big argument over the Pledge of Allegiance – what is that all about?o How do you dispose of one?o What does a flag flying upside down mean?o How do you fly a flag at half mast?

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Eagle: How many merit badges (12 required / 21 total) The Scout himself must set up their entire local Eagle SMC.

o All appointments and conformations Eagle Project:

o What makes a good project?o Tell us how you selected your Eagle Service Project. o What group benefited from his project?o Walk us through the project from beginning to end:

The planning phase The organization of personnel Directing the project to completion

o What parts of your project had to change from the original plans?o Did you have to contact any city, county or state officials for permits or to find out about ordinances, etc. - did the

Citizenship in the Community or any other Merit Badges help - how?o Did any of your other scouting experience help you here?o How did you lead the project?o Who did you get involved in helping with this project - scouts, adults from the troop, and members of the benefiting

organization....?o Did you have any problems directing adults in their work - how did you feel about that?o What happened that was unexpected?o From your Eagle Service Project, what did you learn about managing or leading people? What are the qualities of a good

leader? o What part of your Eagle Service Project was the most challenging? Why? o If you were to manage another project similar to your Eagle Service Project, what would you do differently to make the

project better or easier? As an Eagle scout, what are you going to do differently in the troop

o How does an Eagle Scout act? Do you understand what it means to be an Eagle Scout and will you be able to handle the responsibility that comes along with being

one? If you earns this Eagle rank tonight, what do you intend to do to repay Scouting, his unit and its leaders? Will you still be coming What are Eagle palms – list them and their requirements

o Bronze – 5 additional merit badgeso Gold –10 additional merit badgeso Silver – 15 additional merit badgeso More than 15 – add palms together.o Hold a youth leadership position and tenure of three months followed by a BOR for each palm.o Worn on the Eagle Medal or Eagle Knot.

Name any former famous Eagle Scouts:o Gerald Fordo Steven Spielbergo Ross Peroto Buzz Aldreno Neil Armstrong

How can you tell an adult leader is an Eagle Scout? (Knot) Name the adult leaders who are an Eagle Scout:

o Jason Stewart, Kim Nagel, Doc Wahl, Travis Coble,

Future What are your plans for the future - college, Armed Forces, trade school ... How do you feel earning Eagle will help in those plans? When you turns 18, you assumes some new responsibilities - What are they?

o Register to voteo Be responsible for your actions in the eyes of the law.

What should an Eagle Scout be expected to do and what responsibilities does you think come with the rank? What do you plan to do in scouting in the immediate and long range future?

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Conclusion What is your greatest strength What is your greatest weakness Do you feel you passed – if you were me, would you pass yourself? You will be asked this – Create an answer, one we will expect! These are not the only questions you will be asked, but these need to be KNOWN COLD! Essentially, you probably understand – you need to know your entire handbook. So, do it once & study it all!

-GOOD LUCK, DOC-

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