Site Map

Any questions not adressed below or that you would like to see added to the FAQ or Site Map, please send to Web Master Justin Brunelle at jbrunelle[at]cs.odu.edu.

• Main Menu
  • About Scouting
    • About Troop 12
    • Information for New Scouts - what do I need? How does Scouting work?
    • Advancement - Everything you need to know about how Troop 12 Advancement works and how to advance through the ranks of Scouting.
    • Eagle scouts - Everything from how to become an Eagle, to a list recognizing Troop 12's own Eagle Scouts.
  • Calendar- contains JPG images of the latest Troop 12 activity calendars.
  • Newsletter - contains PDF versions of the latest Newsletters.
  • Events - All the information and tools needed to be informed on Troop 12 events.
    Includes links to:
    • Summer Camp
    • Maps to Camp Sites
    • Fund Raisers
    • Jamboree Info
    • Troop 12's local tour permit
  • Summer Camp 06 - Contains powerpoint presentations for past and present summer camps, links to the Medical forms for summer camp, and photos from summer camp.
  • Scouting Resources - Contains documents on Merit Badge Councelors internal and external
    to Troop 12, advancement and leadership opportunity info, and other useful tools for
    scouts, scoutmasters, and parents.
    • PDF Files on uniform inspections
    • Eagle Required merit badges
    • Kempsville Disctrict Merit Badge Couselors
    • Merit Badge Notes
    • Troop 12 Merit Badge Counselors
    • Leadership Position Information
    • Misconduct Policy
    • Scouters Knapsack
    • T-shirt Purchasing Info
    • TIPS Training Info (Parents only)
    • Troop 12 Scholarship Info
    • Advancement tools and requirements
    • Adult Training Links
  • Permission Slips and Forms - Links to all Medical forms and Permission slips needed to
    participate in Troop 12 sponsored events.
    • Permission Slips
    • Medical Forms for Troop 12 and Summer Camp
  • Photo Album - Links to photos taken during Troop 12 events and campouts. Will soon include Summer Camp 06.
  • Our Organization - Links to the heirarchy of Troop 12 leaders, contact info for adult leaders,
    and information on the inner workings of Troop 12
    • Troop 12 Goals
    • Bylaws
    • Adult Leaders and Committee Members
  • Other Links - Misc. Links to other scouting web pages and Troop 12 documents.
    Contains a parent survey.
    • Parent Survey
    • Tidewater Council
    • Scouting.org
  • Site Map - Did you forget your compass? You're here.
    • Site map
    • FAQ
  • Home - Links to the opening page.

FAQ

• What happened to the old Troop 12 page?
  • The old Troop 12 page was archaic. It was difficult to navigate, and Internet Explorer would not readily support the Javascript coding used to create the links. This did not make the page user friendly, and sometimes impossible to use. The new design is easier to navigate, complete with a site map. The new page also supports all web browsers (though it is best viewed using Mozilla Firefox) and all users.
• What if I find an error on the web page or outdated information?
  Please contact the web master, Justin Brunelle at jbrunelle@cs.odu.edu, alerting him of the error or incorrect info. If possible, please send an updated version of the file or simply a text version of the correction.
• Where can I find a copy of the latest permission slip?
  • You can find them here.
• Where can I find a copy of the latest newsletter?
  • You can find them here.
• How can I contact a scoutmaster?
  • You can get scoutmaster e-mails here.
• Where can I help Troop 12?
  • Fund Raising events are listed here.
• How can I join the fun?
  • Mondays at 7:00 PM at Providence Presbyterian Church. Scouts of all ages are welcome!
• What equipment does our Scout need to start?
  • The troop provides stoves, lanterns, and patrol cooking gear. He will need:
    • Uniform shirt. The only items a Scout needs when he joins Troop 12 is a BSA shirt and handbook, which are available at the Scout Shop. The troop has an informal uniform exchange, and there are generally some shirts, in the smaller sizes that have been outgrown by older Scouts. Ask a uniformed leader about this.
    • Uniform pants. An essential part of the scout uniform, their purchase can be delayed if the cost of purchasing the whole uniform would be burdensome.
    • Neckerchiefs should not be purchased. Scouts are given them by the Troop at no cost after they have participated in their first camp out.
    • BSA hats
    • Minimal camping equipment. Before he first campout, a new Scout should have his own water bottle, mess kit, flashlight with good batteries, rain gear, and a sleeping bag.
    • Other equipment can be purchased over a period of time, and the Troop has some equipment that can be borrowed. The unformed leaders are available to provide guidance on what the equipment options are, what seems to work best, and where the best selection of prices can be found.
    • Any family that needs financial assistance in providing the Scout with appropriate equipment should not hesitate to talk with the Scoutmaster.
    • Please remember to label all clothing and equipment!
• What is a patrol?
  • Every Boy Scout troop is made up of patrols, groups of six to ten boys who work together as a team. Each patrol elects its own leader. The Patrol Leaders, with a troop elected Senior Patrol Leader as their head, form the Patrol Leader's Council. It is this council's job to plan and run the troop program. Each Patrol Leader represents his patrol on the council, and interprets to his patrol the plans and decisions the council makes.
• How fast can our Scout advance in rank?
  • Scouts who apply themselves can reach First Class rank in their first year. Please see the About Scouting link on the menu to the left.