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PART 1 - GENERAL PRINCIPLES
AIM AND BASIS
In Brief: This Association has as its Aim the establishment of good and useful Citizenship. Our training is done in the context of teaching environmentally safe and useful outdoor skills, and compliments the education of America’s youth by instilling an ambition and desire to learn for themselves through the application of the four methods developed by Lord Robert Baden-Powell:
1) Character Development: to practice the qualities of honor, self-reliance, observation, deduction, happiness, and enjoyment of life;
2) Health and Physical Development: to practice the qualities of self-discipline and energy through healthful habits and physical fitness;
3) Self-Improvement: to introduce hobbies, handicrafts, and skills that encourage self-discipline, thrift, resourcefulness, and ambition;
4) Service for Others: to develop the qualities of reverence and unselfishness in everyday life.
In Detail:
1.
A). The aim of the Association is to develop good citizenship among young
people by assisting in the development of their character by training them in
habits of observation, obedience and self-reliance.
The teaching of loyalty, thoughtfulness, service useful to others, and
handicrafts useful to themselves promotes their physical, mental, and spiritual
development.
i). is increasingly self-governing in its successive age-grouping;
iii). provides opportunities for service to others
iv). puts upon them, progressively increasing measures of responsibility for themselves and others in the Sections; leading to the acquisition of competence, self-reliance, character, dependability and powers of co-operation and leadership.
B) According to tradition, Baden-Powell wrote an alternative oath called the “Outlander Promise” for Scouts who could not make the full Scout Promise. This Traditional Promise is still useful to individuals in today’s society who do not recognize a duty to a King, individuals or religions like Buddhism that do not worship a deity, and to members of orthodox religions that do not use the name of God in secular situations. Any Member, Patrol, Section, or Group may make the traditional Outlander’s Scout Promise as an alternative oath.
SCOUT PROMISE
On my honor I promise that I will do my best
To do my duty to ‘God’ and my
country; (insert the
appropriate Deity)
To help other people at all times; and
To obey the Scout Law.
OUTLANDER
PROMISE
On my honor I promise to do my best
To render service to my country;
To help other people at all times; and
To obey the Scout Law.
3. On investiture, a youth member, Senior youth member, Rover or Leader makes one of the above Promises.
4. On investiture, a TimberWolf makes one of the following Promises :
TIMBERWOLF
PROMISE
I promise to do my best
To do my duty to ‘God’, and my country; (insert the appropriate Deity)
To keep the Law of the TimberWolf Pack;
And to do a good turn for somebody every day.
TIMBERWOLF OUTLANDER PROMISE
I promise to do my best
To render service to my Country;
To keep the Law of the TimberWolf Pack;
And to do a good turn for somebody every day.
5. On investiture, an Otter makes the following Otter Promise :
I promise to do my best,
to obey my leaders and my parents
and to be a good Otter.
THE SCOUT LAW
7. The Scout Law is:
1. A Scout’s honor is to be trusted.
2. A Scout is loyal to his Country, his Leaders, his parents, his employers, and those under him.
3. A Scout’s duty is to be useful and to help others.
4. A Scout is a friend to all, and a brother to every other Scout.
6. A Scout is a friend to animals.
7. A Scout obeys orders of his Parents, Patrol Leader, or Leaders without question.
8. A Scout smiles and whistles under all difficulties.
10. A Scout is clean in thought, word, and deed.
8 A). The Law of the Otter Pack is :
An Otter is always busy and bright and helps other people
By doing a good turn every day.
B). The Law of the TimberWolf Pack is :
The Cub gives in to the Old Wolf.
The Cub does not give in to himself.
9. Each Section has its own Motto . They are as follows:
A) Otters (ages 5-7): “Busy and Bright”
B) Timber Wolves (ages 7-10): “Do Your Best.”
C) Youth members (11-14) (& Seafarer & Air Troop): “Be Prepared.”
D) Senior youth members (15-17) (& Sr. Seafarer & Air Troop): “Be Prepared.”
RELIGIOUS POLICY
10. The Group may include members of different denominations.
A) A youth member does not have to belong to a religious body. Religious affiliation, or lack thereof, will not be held against them, nor is it to be an obstacle for membership.
C) Where it is not permissible under a rule of the religion of any youth member to attend religious observances other than those of their own faith, the Leaders of the Group must see that such a rule is strictly observed while the youth member is in their care.
11. A gathering of youth members, known as a “Scout’s Own ,” is held for Non Sectarian Spiritual reflection and to promote fuller realization of the Scout Law and Promise. These are supplementary to, and not in substitution for the religious observances referred to in Article 10 (refer to Article 10 (C) above).
POLITICS
12. This Association is not connected with any political party or body. Members of the Association, in uniform or acting as representatives of the Association, must not take part in political meetings or activities.
13. The Association, being a non-political body, its assistance must not be given to either side in an industrial dispute. The next senior council and GSM may consent to Patrols providing assistance in cases of public danger or inconvenience, so long as members are not compelled to take part. This must be the result of an appeal for voluntary workers from a recognized public authority. In cases where Patrols, Senior Patrols or Crews offer assistance to such an authority, no penalty will be attached to a member for not volunteering.
FINANCE
14. A). Particular care must be exercised in the handling of funds belonging to or entrusted to all Councils, Groups and Sections of this Association. Adequate financial records must be maintained and properly accounted for. Audited financial statements must be submitted annually to the next senior Council.
B). Funds raised for youth member purposes must not be diverted to other uses.
15. A). The spirit of the Movement is that as far as possible funds required for youth member purposes should be earned, and solicitation is discouraged.
B). Members of this Association, acting as such, must not countenance or be concerned with any public method of raising money which:
i). is contrary to the law of the land.
ii). may be construed as using this Association for commercial purposes.
D). Direct solicitation of funds by youth members is not permitted.
16. The following are methods by which this Association is financed:
iii). Groups are not allowed to issue any form of general public appeal for funds.
iv). Funds raised by the Group Committee are administered by that committee.
C). District Council
i). Projects initiated on a District basis. (fundraising)
ii). Sundry bequests and donations
D). State Council
i). Registration fees.
ii). Projects initiated on a State basis.
iii). Sundry bequests and donations.
17. All of this
Association’s annual audited financial statements will be available to all
levels. Audit need not be performed
by a professional.
18. Financial Protocol:
A). Groups must have at least three persons with signing authority; any two may sign.
B). Spouses should not have co-signing authority. In exceptional circumstances, State approval must be obtained.
C). Checks payable to a signing authority or spouse must be signed by any two other authorized signatories.
D). Receipts must be issued for money received indicating cash or check and purpose of payment. Receipts must be pre-numbered and accounted for.
E). All Checks written must be supported by appropriate documentation.
F). Check stubs and deposit slips must be completely filled in with the appropriate information.
G). Cash should be discouraged. Use a check when ever possible. Checks must be pre-numbered and accounted for.
H). All funds received must go directly into the group bank account and not held to be used for later expenses.
I). Parents or Guardians must be requested to issue checks in the name of the Group. In the event a check is issued to an individual leader, the leader shall endorse and make payable to the Group.
J). All Group / District / State expenses, are recommended be paid by check.
K). All expenses must be substantiated by the appropriate documentation.
L). All revenues, expenses and advances must be submitted to the appropriate council within 30 days for settlement.
M). A non-signatory member shall review regular Section, Group, and District financial statements. A letter of review is to be submitted to the next higher level.
N). Audited financial statements must be submitted to the next senior council at least annually and when the Group / Council Treasurer changes.
NATIONAL
INSURANCE PACKAGE
19. This Association shall attempt to enter into a national indemnity insurance program with other state Scouting associations. The program should provide for the protection of all registered members against accidents involving death, dismemberment or dental injuries while engaged in approved activities. Until this time, individual Groups are responsible for their own insurance until a state indemnity insurance program is established.
20. For “High Risk Activities”, and those not approved as in Article 19, the Group, and if applicable, the Sponsoring Body, are encouraged to obtain additional, activity specific coverage.
21. “High Risk Activities ” may be summarized as:
A). those needing special equipment (other than a helmet) to be worn to ensure the safety of members. The quality of training of youth members and or Leaders by persons having appropriate training credentials and the use of appropriate equipment and resources, may be deciding factors in the determination of "High Risk Activities"
B). those outside the scope of activities as described in "Scouting for Boys"
C). any activity that could potentially cut a youth member or Leader off suddenly from life support, that is deemed "hazardous," and excluded from our Insurance Policy.
D). hiking in unknown, and potentially risky areas, or exploring on or below ground level in areas without identified, established trails or in areas for which an insurance waiver is requested.
E). activities involving other than human powered projectiles outside of an identifiable range and not under the control of a person having appropriate training credentials.
F). activities involving water where national or state standards deem the water source to be of such a class that it is hazardous.
G). A “Summary of Insurance” is not a copy of, nor a substitute for an Insurance Policy. The detailed terms and explicit conditions of that Policy as written from time to time by the Insurer, take precedence.
22. The SC, and after consultation with the insurance adjuster if required, will determine if a particular activity would be defined as “High Risk”.
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