Troop History

Let’s begin with a short history of our troop. While it is important to constantly look towards the future, Troop 364 has an excellent history that we are proud of and of which we should never lose. The troop was organized in 1927 and was officially chartered in 1930. Originally a member of the Lehigh Council, we are now part of Minsi Trails Council, which was formed in 1969 from the consolidation of three councils. Since its inception, the troop has been chartered to the Coopersburg Lions Club, hence the lion on our logo.

Troop Activities & Service Hours

Our troop maintains at least 12 outings a year. These outings range from day hikes to weekend trips, including a week at scout camp, and for our 1st Class Scout, 14 yrs of age and up, Florida National High Adventure Sea Base in 2008. We endeavor to provide a troop sanctioned activity at least once a month, and we have been known to offer events two or three weekends a month at times. Attendance is purely voluntary. We hope that by offering many trips that you will be able to make as many as you can and continue on the advancement trail. The main exception to this rule is November. During the month of November, we participate in the Scouting for Food program, which occupies two weekends of service. Our troop also provides community service projects throughout the year to satisfy advancement requirements. This does not include the Eagle Scout service project hours, which must be derived by the scout and approved of by the Scoutmaster and council.

Troop Organization

Troop Committee: a group of adults, who support the Scoutmaster, provide resources to run the troop’s scout program, manage finances, assist with fundraising, etc.
Scoutmaster: trains junior staff leaders to plan and run the troop; trains assistant scoutmasters; conducts Scoutmaster Conferences with scouts…
Assistant Scoutmasters: assist the Scoutmaster in specific program areas and overseeing and mentoring scouts.
Youth Staff: run the troop
Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) is the top junior leader elected by his peers. He leads the Patrol Leaders’ Council (PLC), appoints and helps train other junior leaders.
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL) fills in for SPL as needed and helps train and directs other youth leaders…
Patrol Leader heads a group of 6-10 scouts in meetings and activities.

Uniforms

The troop encourages scouts to wear their uniforms proudly.
We wear the uniform because it is a means of identifying ourselves openly with the principles to which we are committed; character development, citizenship training, and physical and mental fitness.

Class A: (or field uniform)To be worn at all court of honors, district or council events, summer camp retreats (dinner and vespers), troop meetings (depending on activities)
Minimum: BSA or Troop cap, BSA shirt (button-down), Troop Neckerchief
Optional: BSA belt, Trousers or Shorts with knee socks

Class B: Any scout shirt, T-shirt, or troop T-shirt will be worn at all scout Functions, including meetings when class A is not required