SCO Bylaws

Boy Scouts of the Philippines Senior Scouts of Caloocan High School Organization Caloocan High School Caloocan City Council Caloocan City

Preamble

In accordance with MECS Memorandum No. 85, s. 1984 , DECS Memorandum No. 4, s. 1998 and DepEd Order No. 49 s. 2007 , We, the Senior Scouts of CALOOCAN HIGH SCHOOL, with the help of Almighty god, believing in the need for a better organized Senior Scouting and in the development of the youth as future leaders of the nation, do hereby promulgate and adopt this Constitution and By- Laws of the Senior Scouts of Caloocan High School that shall advance, implement and maintain our goals and aspirations, embody the ideals and principles of freedom, equality, justice and democracy and promote the volunteerism, service, non-political and academic standards of our o ur Alma Mater. Article I ± General Provisions

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Constitution and By-Laws shall be known as t he Constitution and By Laws of the Senior S couts of Caloocan High School Schoo l Organization or the Outfit 031 Law. 2. For the purpose of this Constitution and By- Laws, SCO refers to the Senior Scouts of Caloocan High School. Article II ± Name and Domicile

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name of the organization shall be known as the Senior Scouts of Caloocan High School Organization. 2. The office of the SCO shall be located inside the premises of the school and shall be known as SCO Scout Center. Article III ± Declaration of Principles and Objectives

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organization shall be known as the Senior Scouts of Caloocan High School Organization or Outfit 031, compose of boys and girls, shall be the official representative of this school in scouting movement. To be the leading provider of progressive outdoor-based, non-formal education which uses recreational and other methods of activities committed to develop morally straight disciplined, concerned, self-reliant citizens in the best tradition of world scouting empowered of three core values: character, commitment, charity. The Senior Scouts of Caloocan High School shall promote and practice good citizenship, creating a safe and administratively automated environment, foster a core group of scouts and scouters of all abilities that are officially trained in the methods and aims of scouting, promote volunteerism, non political, and educational for the total development of a person¶s capacity, develop and strengthen school spirit, do hereby establish this constitution. The Senior Scouts of Caloocan High School is guided with the principles of Scout Oath, Scout Law, Motto, Slogan, the Senior Scout Code, mission and vision and the idea of being prepared to face challenge in life as well as the spirit of volunteerism. We recognize that all scouting activities at Caloocan High School are ultimately under control of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines, the M.A.P.E.H. department, in accordance with DepEd Order No.

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79, s. 2009 article XII sec 1 , the Senior Scouts of Caloocan High School Organization is a CoCurricular Organization and therefore we recognize the Supreme Student Government of Caloocan High School as the Head Coordinating Council of Campus Co-Curricular Organizations and under the Administration of this school; furthermore, we recognize that all of our actions are subject to their approval. 6. We aim for personal development which means promoting the physical, intellectual, social and spiritual well-being of the individual, helping them achieve their full potential. In Scouting, we believe that young people develop most when they are 'learning by doing,' when they are given responsibility, responsibility, work wo rk in teams, take acceptable risks and think t hink for themselves. Article IV ± Membership and New Scouts

A. Representation 1. A Crew is a small group of scouts who are more or less similar in age, interest, and possibly in development. The scouts take turns serving in positions of crew leadership. New leaders are elected every 6 months so each member of a patrol will have an opportunity to serve in a leadership position. The crew leader may select a scout of each of the following jobs as needed by the crew: Assistant Crew Leader, Scribe, Quartermaster, Grubmaster, and Cheermaster. The CSO has its own sets of crew names and these are Alpha, Bravo, Charlie and Delta. The crew will select a name and they will come up with additional name (for example; Alpha Bombers, Bravo Archers and so on), decides on a yell, song and designs an emblem or insignia. 2. Members of the SCO are acco untable at all times. B. Joining Requirements 1.

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be part of the Senior Scout of Caloocan High School Organization, you must have completed the sixth grade or be 12 years of age or earned Second Class Rank and less than 18 years old. 2. Good citizen of the schoo l: a. No behavioral problems in a class where the teacher has a discipline d iscipline program. b. Have not been subjected to any disciplinary sanction c. Physically fit, with good academic acade mic standing or without failing grades. d. Respect shown for self, teachers, admini ad ministrators, strators, staff and students. C. Joining policy 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Attend a meeting Pass the Membership Rank Complete the Scouting Application Have the application signed by parent Pay the dues Adult volunteers must complete the volunteer leader form

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4. Returning scouts in third year are allowed to participate provided that before they become fourth year they have accomplish acco mplish the PATHFINDER rank. E. Information Packet The

information packet is designed to give a new scout and his parent¶s details about Scouting and Outfit 031. The packet includes the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Outfit 031 By-laws Table of Contents (see Scoutmaster Sco utmaster for full text) Outfit 031 Code of Conduct Medical Form (Parents authorization for emergency treatment) Outfit Resource Survey (Parents, please give so me serious thought to signing up to help.) Outfit Calendar (see Scoutmaster for full text) Roster of the Members Application Form

F. Outfit Information/ permission requirements 1. Prior to any Scout participating in his first Outfit 031 event, the following shall be returned to the Scoutmaster or one of his assistants: y

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Completed application along with prorated share of the annual dues to pay for the registration, newsletter and other expenses. Medical Form (Parent¶s authorization for emergency treatment)

Article V ± Rights of the Students

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Article V of DepEd Order No. 79 s. 2009, every Scout is also a student and they have the privilege to avail this law. 2. Under the Article V are the following: following: a. The right to enjoy responsibility and freedom of speec h and expression. b. The right to avail of all the services o ffered by school. c. The right to conduct and participate in all school activities d. The right to information on all the issues and matters concerning them e. The right to be represented in the different meetings and assemblies of the school on issues affecting the welfare of the studentry. f. Every student has the right to due process. 3. Being a Scout is being a volunteer, every Scout has the rights to be recognized in every hardship that he/ she had experience. 4. The Scout has the right to be exempted in the CAT program in accordance with the DECS Order No. 106, s. 1999 on o n revised rules on exemption of scouts scout s from the Citizens Army Training (CAT). Article VI ± Duties and Obligation of the Scout











4. Every Scout shall pay the annual and monthly fee as regulated and approved by the BSP National, Local Council and the schoo l administration. 5. Every Scout shall support and promote the thrusts and objectives of the SCO a nd the school. 6. Every Scout shall participate actively in all DepEd, BSP and recognized school activities and strive for academic excellence. 7. Every Scout shall exercise his/ her rights and do his/ her responsibilities responsibilities as an a n SCO member. Article VII ± Aims and Methods of Senior Scout

1. Help scout in the development of character by instilling in them ethical practices as expressed in Scout Oath and Law, help individual to grow in self-reliance, self-discipline, self-confidence and self-respect. 2. Encourage to learn and take pride in national heritage, develop an understanding of social, economic, and governmental systems of which he/she belongs, value the ever-changing diversity of the outfit, awareness of the scout¶s obligation people o f differing backgrounds. 3. Work toward the goals of improving physical condition and good health habits, promoting mentally and emotionally well balanced behavior. 4. To use the following eight methods to meet scout¶s hope for fun and learning. a. The ideals of scouting are spelled out in the Scout Oath, Law, Slogan, and Motto as well in the Senior Scout Code. The Outfit measures the Scout against these ideals and continually encourages improving. b. The crew method gives the scout an experience in group living participatory citizenship. It places a certain amount of responsibility on young shoulder and show boys and girls how to accept it. c. The outdoor is where scouts take place. It is in t he out door that scouts share responsibilities and learn to live with each other. It is here that the skills and activities practiced at Outfit meeting come alive with purpose. d. The advancement provides a series of surmountable obstacles and steps to overcome them. The scout plans his/her advancement and progresses at his own pace as he/she overcomes each challenge. The scout is rewarded for each achievement, which helps to gain selfconfidence. The step helps the scout to grow in self- reliance and in the ability to help other. e. The adult association is how scouts learn from the example set by their adult leaders. The Outfit takes very seriously the need for the t he adult role models and enforces all BSP po licies. licies. f. The personal growth occurs as Scouts plan their activities and progress towards their goals. The Good Turn concept is a major part of the personal growth method of Scouting. Scouts grow as they participate in community service projects and do Good Turns for others. g. The leadership development encourages scout to lean and practice leadership skills. Every scout has the opportunity to participate in both shared and total leadership situations. Understanding the concept of leadership helps a scout accept the leadership roles of others and guides him/her toward the citizenship aim of Scouting. Outfit 031 encourages parents and adult leaders to stand back and let the Scouts run the Outfit as much as possible. h. The uniform makes the Scout Outfit visible as a force for good and creates a positive youth image for the boy in the community. Wearing the uniform is an action that shows each scouts commitment to the aims and purposes of scouting. The uniform gives the scout identity in a











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Historian, Outfit Quartermaster, Outfit Librarian which are been appointed by the Senior Crew Leader, Outfit Guide, Outfit Advancement Coordinator and Crew Instructor which is been appointed by the Scoutmaster based on performance, Crew Leaders which elected by their crew and Assistant Crew Leaders which is been appo inted by the Crew Leaders all of which has a six (6) month term. The following positions shall be appointed depending o n the number of members. Only active and enrolled scouts are allowed to be appointed. Depending on the number of members, an officer can hold two to three positions at the same time depending on his capa bility. bility. Elected Officer who has appointed delinquent, irresponsible and incompetent personnel¶s will be liable. Candidates for all SCO position shall: a. Be a bonafide students b. A member of the said organization c. Be of good academic standing with a general average of 85 and above without any failing st rd grade during the 1 to 3 grading period of the current school schoo l year. d. Be of good moral character e. Have not been subjected to any disciplinary sanction. If an officer in a current position had encounter problems stated in article VIII chapter 2, he/she will immediately vacate his position to prevent degradat ion of the organization. Any vacancies among offi o fficers cers must be filled by election e lection or appointment as soon as possible. A member of the Executive Committee may be removed for misconduct or failure to perform their duties as outlined in this by-law. The charge must be brought before the Executive Committee and posted on the Outfit 031 bulletin board for a week prior to the meeting at which the removal is approved. The officer is only removed upon a ¾ approval of active Scouts present at a Crew Leaders Council Meeting.

Article IX ± Duties and Functions of Officers

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Outfit 031 is organized in accordance with the BSP guideline which is patented in the BSA organization. 2. The Scoutmaster or Outfit Advisor shall serve as the ³chief executive officer´ of the SCO. He shall have the following duties: a. Recruits boys and girls, organizes and registers reg isters the outfit. outfit. b. Prepares and implements an Annual Outfit Program and submits same to the Institutional Scouting Committee. c. Sees to it that Scouts are advanced to at least the next higher rank with in the year and are recognized. d. Train Scout Leaders. e. Submits monthly reports to the Institutional Scouting Representative on the progress of Outfit operations. f. Responsible for overseeing the operations of the Outfit. g. Serves as treasurer, training coordinator, web master, newsletter editor and liaison officer to district and council advancement committee. h. Write letters, permits and requests.











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c. K eeps eeps an inventory of outfit equipment and supplies. d. Administers the finances of the Outfit. e. Serves as an Outfit Advisor as necessary. f. Prepares monthly reports to the Institutional Scouting Representative on the progress of Outfit operations. g. Live by Scout Oath and Law h. Set good example i. Show Scout Spiri S piritt j. Perform additional duties assign by the Advisor. The Assistant Outfit Advisor for Program shall have the following duties: a. Assists the Outfit Advisor in following: i. Training of Scout Leader ii. Ensuring that the Crew System S ystem is operational in the Outfit. b. Advises the Scout Leaders in planning plann ing Outfit meetings and other activities. c. Encourages and helps the Scout to work on their Advancement Requirements d. Serves as Outfit Advisor when necessary. e. Live by Scout Oath and Law f. Show Scout Spiri S piritt g. Set good example h. Perform additional duties assign by the Advisor. The Junior Assistant Outfit Advisor shall have the following duties dut ies:: a. Must be preferably be, an older Scout of at least fourteen years old and must have attained the Pathfinder Rank). b. He/ She should be proficient pro ficient in some activities like first aid, pioneering, etc. c. Do functions same as the Assistant Outfit Advisor if necessary. d. Live by Scout Oath and Law e. Show Scout Spiri S piritt f. Set good example g. Perform additional duties assign by the Advisor. The Senior Crew Leader shall have the following duties: a. Sets agenda and presides at all Crew Leaders Council Meeting b. Runs the weekly Outfit meetings, all events, activities activities and the t he program planning conference. c. Assists the Scoutmaster with Junior Leader Training. d. Appoints other Scout Sco ut leaders assigning specific responsibilities needed. e. Assumes leadership during Outfit formations and activities especially during outdoor activities (camping, hiking, outing, etc.) and special events. f. Encourages and assists the Crew Leaders in their Crew Meetings and outdoor activities and keeps himself well-informed on what goes on o n in every Crew. g. Live by Scout Oath and Law h. Show Scout Spiri S piritt i. Set good example j. Perform additional duties assign by the Advisor. The Assistant Senior Crew Leader shall have the following duties: Assists the Senior Crew Leader in conducting meet ings.













g. Set good example h. Perform additional duties assign by the Advisor. 8. The Outfit Scribe shall have the following duties: a. Record the minutes of the Crew Leader¶s Council. b. K eeps eeps record o f the decisions made by the Crew Leader¶s Council. c. Maintain Crew attendance records for Outfit meeting d. Collect dues and turn t hem in to the Assistant Scout Master. e. Record Scout attendance at all Outfit level and give a report to the Outfit Historian, Scoutmaster and Outfit Scribe Advisor. f. Write Article for Outfit Newsletter and Website regarding upcoming events. g. Maintain updated list of Outfit members, including address, phone numbers and e-mail address. h. Set good example. i. Live by Scout Oath and Law j. Show Scout Spiri S piritt k. Perform additional duties assign by the Advisor. 9. The Outfit Historian shall have the following duties: a. Gather pictures, facts, and memorabilia about Crew activities and keep them in an historical file or scrapbook. b. Maintain the Outfit bulletin board updated. c. Take care of Outfit awards and souvenirs souve nirs of troop activities. d. Display Outfit awards, scrapbooks and Rank Board at Courts of Honor. e. Make sure the Outfit website is updated at least montly. f. Set a good examples g. Live by Scout Oath and Law h. Show Scout Spiri S piritt i. Perform additional duties assign by the Advisor. 10. The Outfit Quartermaster Quart ermaster shall have the following duties: a. Gets the Philippine, School, Outfit and Crew flags for meetings and ceremonies and put them away afterwards. b. Play his/her role as the CSO Center Manager. c. Insure that scouts who enter the CSO Center will log-in and out. d. Issue equipment to the Crew and make sure it is returned in a good goo d condition. e. Receive damage reports and new equipment requests and convey it to Committee











e. K eep eep the inventory of the Outfit Library contents up to date. f. Set a good examples g. Live by Scout Oath and Law h. Show Scout Spiri S piritt i. Perform additional duties assign by the Advisor. 12. The Outfit Guide shall have the following duties: a. Introduces new Scouts to Outfit operations. b. Guides new Scout through throug h early Scouting activities. c. Shield new Scout from harassment by older Scouts. d. Helps new Scouts earn Explorer E xplorer rank in their first year. e. Teaches basic Scout skills. skills. f. Attends campouts and work with new Scout Crew when needed. g. Coaches the Crew Leader of o f the new Scout Crew on his dut ies. h. Works with the Crew Leaders at the t he Crew Leaders Council meeting. i. Attends Crew Leaders Council meetings with the Crew Leader of the new Scout Crew. j. Assists the Assistant Scoutmaster with training. k. Counsels individual Scouts on scouting challenges. cha llenges. l. Set a good examples m. Live by Scout Oath and Law n. Show Scout Spiri S piritt o. Perform additional duties assign by the Advisor. 13. The Outfit Advancement Coordinator shall have t he following duties: a. Be responsible for monthly boards of review. b. Maintain merit badge counsellor list available from the district advancement chairperson. c. Take part in planning, with the Crew Leader¶s Council, Outfit Courts of Honor and the proper presentation of all Scout earned awards. d. Work with Scoutmaster and Outfit Scribe in maintenance o f all Scout advancement records. e. See that advancement reports forwarded to Council. f. See that all supplies for Scout Sco ut advancement are on hand: i. Badges ii. Certificates iii. Insignia iv. Merit badge application v. All other record forms as needed











f. Plans and steers Crew Leader g. Helps Scouts advance h. K eeps eeps Crew members informed i. K nows nows what his patrol members and other ot her leaders can do. j. Follows the Crew Method and understands u nderstands the 10 things to be a better leader. k. Act as the chief recruiter of o f new Scouts. l. Set a good examples m. Live by Scout Oath and Law n. Show Scout Spiri S piritt o. Perform additional duties assign by the Advisor. 15. The Assistant Crew Leader shall have the following duties: a. Helps the Crew get ready for all Crew Activities. b. Lends a hand controlling co ntrolling the crew and building crew spiri sp irit. t. c. Must be well informed in case of o f Crew Leader is absent. d. Follows the Crew Method and understands the 1 0 things to be a better leader. e. Set good example. f. Live by Scout Oath and Law g. Show Scout Spiri S piritt h. Perform additional duties assign by the Advisor. 16. The Crew Instructor shall have the following duties: a. Develop training program b. Ensure that Crew members, members, especially new new scouts have the opportunities for for training c. Apply the master method policy of training tr aining d. Encourage buddy system. e. Be responsible for youth protection training within the Out fit fit f. Encourage periodic crew training within Outfit and Council g. Report to the Outfit Committee at each meeting. If not in attendance, submit written report. h. Set good example. i. Live by Scout Oath and Law j. Show Scout Spiri S piritt k. Perform additional duties assign by the Advisor 17. As an officer, do not engage in any activities that might degrade t he code and the organization. 18. Always follow the chain of command. co mmand.











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Publicity and Social Committee headed by the Outfit Historian will be in-charge of all social gatherings, cultural activities, and dissemination of information on matters concerning SCO. 7. The Outdoor Committee headed by the Senior Crew Leader and shall implement all outdoor programs such as field trips, camping, etc. Ensure equipments and transportations are prepared ahead on time. 8. The Awards Committee headed by the Outfit Advancement Coordinator will take charge of the awards for advancement and events, prepare list of awards to be given and the t he list of awardees. 9. The Special Project Committee shall be headed by a person appointed by the Senior Crew Leader and shall implement programs and projects 10. Other committees, permanent or ad hoc ho c in nature, may be created by the SCO as the need ar ises. Article XI ± Designations of Scouts

1. All students , duly enlisted and active in Senior Scout Course shall be designated as Scout, as for the Junior Scoutmaster, he/she shall be designated as Scouter, as the case may be. 2. Pledge are consider non scout unless promoted to member then they are designated as Scouts. 3. In official communications, the name of the wr iter shall be indicated as follows: UZ JUAN C. DELA CR UZ Sct. Ex1 Scl SCO

or UZ JUANITA C. DELA CR UZ Sct. Pt2 Acl SCO

4. Senior Scout Courtesy and Discipline shall be required to all Scouts during the prescribed periods of Scouts instructions. instructions. Article XII ± Scout Courtesy and Discipline

1. Courtesy is the expression or manifestation of consideration to others. It is expected of all individuals because it promotes good relationships, closer coordination, and teamwork among the members of the organization.











ii. While at work. iii. Indoor, except when reporting to an officer. iv. When carrying an article with both bot h hands v. When riding in a fast moving vehicle and other is dismounted. vi. When meeting with enlisted e nlisted officers. vii. In case of doubt due to absence of specific instructor. viii. When not wearing handkerchief 5. When an officer enters a room or tent, officers junior to him and enlisted members present will uncover and stand at attention until the officer directs otherwise leaves the room. 6. When an officer enters a room or tent used as an office, workshop or recreation room, those at work or at play is not required co ming to attention unless addressed by the officer. 7. When accompanying a senior, a junior walks or rides on his left except when accompanying a senior during inspection. 8. When entering a car or a small boat, the junior goes in first and others follow in the inverse rank order of rank. 9. All Scout personnel under the SCO are addressed by their full titles in official correspondence. 10. All Scout personnel should follow this chain o f command. 11. All orders will come from the Institutional Scouting Representative, Institutional Scouting Coordinator which is the MAPEH Department Head, and the Outfit Advisor which is the Scoutmaster 12. Orders that come from other sources aside from o fficers listed listed in Article XII sec 9 are null and void. 13. All orders come from the listed officers in Article XII sec 9 will be transferred to t he subordinates. 14. Listed here is the observe chain o f command. a. Junior Scoutmaster will be reporting to the Scoutmaster and a position that is higher than the Senior Crew Leader. b. Senior Crew Leader will be reporting to the Scoutmaster and a position that is higher than the other position except Scoutmaster Sco utmaster and Junior Scoutmaster. c. Assistant Senior Crew Leader will be reporting to the Senior Crew Leader and Scoutmaster and address him/her Mam/Sir and a position that is higher than the higher position except Scoutmaster, Junior Scoutmaster and Senior Crew Leader. d. Outfit Scribe, Historian, Quartermaster and Librarian will be reporting to the Assistant Senior Crew Leader Leader and he/she will be addressed as Mam/ Sir. The following equal positions and they will be addressed by the juniors as Mam/Sir. e. The Outfit Advancement Coordinator has the same position as the Assistant Senior Crew













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b. Senior Crew Leader.......................SCL c. Assistant Senior Crew Leader.........ASL d. Outfit Advancement Coordinator....OAC e. Outfit Guide.................................OGD f. Outfit Scribe.................................OSR g. Outfit Historian.............................OHR h. Outfit Quartermaster.....................OQR i. Outfit Librarian.............................OLR j. Crew Instructor.............................CI1/2/3 k. Crew Leader.................................CL1/2/3 l. Assistant Crew Leader.......................ACL m. Eagle..........................................EA1/2/3 n. Venturer.................................... VN1/2/3 o. Outdoor.....................................OM1/2/3 p. Pathfinder...................................PT1/2/3 q. Explorer.....................................EX1/2/3 r. Member....................................MM1/2/3 s. Pledges.......................................PL1/2/3 t. Scout..............................................SCT u. Scouter...........................................SCTR Scouts and non commissi co mmissioned oned scouts scout s are not allowed to wear insignia of grades. Insignia and ranks are presented to patch, stickers, pin buttons, identification cards and identification card laces. Titles are considered positions and rank title. Scout and scouter title is place before the name











g. A score of 76% is required on the official SCO exam at the t he end of the pledging process. pro cess. h. Quizzes will be given to assist in learning the material for final exam. i. Dues are not required to pay by the pledge except for the fifteen peso for the Information Packet. j. During the pledge process, pledge is required to complete a signature book which contains signatures and information about the current members. k. The pledging process is based on a point system for the admi ad mittance ttance to our o ur organization. l. Must receive the total number of points and attend the Board of Review and Court of Honor for final interview. 6. As a pledge, he/she must observe the following responsibility: a. If pledge is absent, he/she must call the Outfit Guide or any officers to be informed and provide a written letter explaining their absence. b. Pledge must call or coordinate coord inate with any officers if they will not be able t o be in a service project and provide a wr itten letter explaining their absence. c. If the pledge does not pass a test with 76% or better they must complete co mplete a pledge worksheet. One worksheet will make up to their one pledge test. 7. Consequences for Incomplete pledge requirements requ irements are listed below: a. Must complete an additional three hours ho urs of service by activation. b. If the pledge does not complete the four crew meetings they must repledge accord ing to chapter by laws. c. If the pledge does not attend five outfit meetings they must repledge according to chapter by laws. d. If the pledge does not complete the interviews with activities and pledges by activation they must repledge according to the chapter by-laws. e. If the pledge does not complete the two office hours an alternate requirement may be











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Scout T-shirt (any but preferably an Outfit 031 T-shirt) Neckerchief (red) Carabao slide Scout Trousers (long (long or short) Scout Hat (optional) Any closed shoe or boot Scout belt Scout shocks

c. Work Uniform (T ype C) i. Scout T-shirt (any but preferably an Outfit 031 T-shirt or polo shirt) ii. Jeans iii. Neckerchief (red) iv. Carabao slide v. Any closed shoe or o r boots (no sandals, high heels or doll shoes) vi. Scout belt d. School Uniform (Type D) i. School uniform or P.E. uniform ii. School id iii. Neckerchief (red) iv. Carabao slide v. Official CSO id and pin button vi. Any closed shoe (no sandals, high hells or doll shoes) vii. White socks for girls and black or white socks for boys











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Scouts requirements for rank advancements shall be the basis for the Scout¶s advancement. There are four steps in t he procedures: Preparation, examination, review and award. 6. Ranks are Membership, Explorer, Pathfinder, Outdoor, Venture and Eagle. Anahaw awards may be th awarded for additional merit badges until the Sco ut¶s 18 birthday. 7. The responsibility of the Institutional Committee is to ensure the Outfit¶s program is conducted in such a way that the Scouts have an opportunity to advance on the basis of preparing, examination, review and award. 8. The responsibility for merit badge qualifications shall rest with the counsellor. Merit badge counsellors shall be registered adult members. There is no board of review procedure for merit badges, but public recognition may be given at a court of honor. 9. Advancement in BSP is totally dependent upon the boy/girl. Each boy/girl is expected to pursue the various advancement requirements, awards, badges and ranks at his own pace. We encourage him/her to involve his family, teachers, friends, other Scouts, the Scoutmaster and any other sources to help him. 10. The Outfit routine program will emphasize Scouting skills and leadership training; both at weekly meetings and at camping trips. As a matter of routine, merit badges will not be taught as part of Outfit 031¶s regularly scheduled meetings. Some meetings may focus on a particular merit badge as a means of introducing Scouts to the subject, but completion of the badge is an individual effort by the Scout. 11. The Outfit will provide guidance and assistance in completing merit badges outside the weekly meetings, i.e., classes prior to meetings or on camping trips. (On occasion, a merit badge may be taught in the regular meeting if for a unique reason.). 12. The extra effort and experience gained by pursuing merit badge through approved counsellors is important in maintaining the quality and maturity of the upper ranks of Explorer, Pathfinder, Outdoors, Venture and Eagle.











7. Tickler should be signed by the o fficer in charged before leaving the premises. 8. Scout should log-in and log-out before and after entering the Scout Center. 9. To protect our Scouts from outside forces, article XII section 11 shou ld be observed. 10. Always observed the ³No permit, No participation´ participation´ policy po licy.. Article XIX ± Merit Badge Counsellor

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Advancement Coordinator and Scoutmaster will maintain a list of approved merit badge counsellors. A merit badge counsellor must be a registered scouter. No Scout, parent, assistant Scoutmaster or committee member will arrange a merit badge class to run concurrent with the regularly scheduled Outfit meeting unless specifically approved by the Crew Leaders Council. Outfit meetings are reserved for conducting skill and leadership training and general Outfit business. With the approval of both Scoutmaster and Advancement Coordinator, merit badge classes may be scheduled prior to the regular regu lar meeting. No adult leader will be allowed to be a merit badge councillor for his/her son/daughter unless the merit badge is being conducted in a group setting. There will be no confli co nflict ct of o f interest or favouritism tolerated in Outfit Outfit 031.

Article XX ± Service Projects

1. Explorer service project shall focus in participating in an Outfit, school or community program on the prevention of Drug Abuse, explaining to a group of teen-agers the danger posed by drug abuse and the harmful effects of alcohol and tobacco to the bod y.













4. All Scouts of Outfit 031 are welcomed and encouraged to take advantage of all Outfit activities. For participation to count toward rank a 75% attendance rate in required. Article XXII - Discipline

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Outfit 031 policies will, primarily, be handled by the leaders with adult intervention only to maintain safety, preclude property damage, and avoid disrupting other organization¶s activities and or restore order in extreme cases of unruliness. Respect for Adult and Scout leadership is always expected coming from the member. Under no circumstances will adult or leader administer punishment for any reason. Maintain zero tolerance on physical abuse. No hitting, shoving, pushing, kicking or other aggressive physical contact nor insulting words are used. The discipline has been reworded to physical challenged resulting in as push-ups, extra camp duties, etc. Safety will always be considered. Hazing, of any type, as stated in article XIV section 8, will not be tolerated and subjected for further disciplinary action.











21. The Scoutmaster keeps a record o f the Incident Report. 22. Sanctions a. First offense: Oral reprimand repr imand Confiscation/ restitution restitution in appropriate cases Written apology b. Second and Third offense: Written reprimand, copy furnished by parents Confiscation/ Confiscation/ restitution rest itution in appropriate cases Writing Writing o f apology/ reflection/ realization from the incident Rendition of special task not exceeding 3 days c. Major offenses: Written reprimand rep rimand











32. Scouts passengers in vehicles to and from events will remember they are a guest of the driver/ owner of the vehicle. Scout will follow follow the t he rules set by the driver/ owner e.g. e. g. 33. Fighting, mock mock fighting, wrestling, stick fighting, fighting, etc. is not not permitted and is grounds for immediate disciplinary action. 34. Foul language, swearing, cursing, blasphemy and abusive/ suggestive gestures are not in keeping with the ideals of Scouting and will w ill not be allowed. A scout is Reverent, Courteous and Clean. 35. Outfit 031 prohibit Scouts from using cell phones, personal radios, televisions, compact disc or cassette players and/ or electronic video games or any kinds during activities. Arrangement can be made for the use of the above equipment during travel or break. 36. No 36. No name calling or making fun of other scout. 37. Be On-Time for ALL activities. 38. No 38. No lighting stoves or lanterns except under supervision of adult. 39. Three (3) non-excused absences result in denial of next Outfit activity. A Scout must call his Crew Leader, Assistant Crew Leader, Senior Crew Leader or Scoutmaster and present his reason. 40. Five (5) non-excused absences result in denial of next Crew activity. 41. Scouts may be denied Outfit activity based on their behavior.











9. Membership fees and other fund-raising activities of the BSP shall be collected by the BSP unit leader who shall immediately remit in full to the BSP Local Councils duly chartered by the National Office. 10. No 10. No quota on membership shall be required. Article XXV ± Annual Calendar of events

1. Outfit meetings and other events are planned by the Outfit Leader¶s Council and approved by Scoutmaster and Outfit Committee. 2. The Outfit annual calendar of o f events begins in May and runs through February. Fe bruary. Article XXVI ± Meetings

1. Outfit Meetings are held weekly from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. every Wednesday unless otherwise denoted on the annual calendar. 2. To ensure the full 60 minutes, Outfit 031 gathers g athers at 12:50 p.m.











7. Non-members, parents and visitors are not allowed to enter the Scout Center provided that they have the permission coming from the Institutional Committee and Outfit Advisor. 8. Willful possession, use or distribution of alcoholic drinks, drugs and cigarette inside the center is punishable by termination and subjected for further disciplinary action. 9. Abusive or obscene language is prohibited inside the center. 10. Vandalism of facilities is prohibited. 11. Do not sit on the t able. 12. Place equipments in their proper prop er places. 13. Gambling and possession of pornographic materials is not allowed. 14. Indecent or scandalous behavior and intimate display of affection which includes but not limited to kissing, necking, petting and other ot her similar act is punishable by termination. 15. Maintain equipments free from damage. Damage equipment caused by misused will be immediately replace by a person who is involve. 16. Always preserve the secrecy of the Scout Center. Observe courtesy. Follow rules before entering and













3. Each Scout is asked to share the cost of camping trips. Encourage your scouts to look for jobs where he can earn his own money for the cost of activi act ivities. ties. ³A Scout Sco ut is thrifty.´ Article XXX ± Outdoor Activity

1. Camping, trips and activities shall be planned for as part of the process of planning the Outfit annual











30. In some cases, if a scout has not paid their expense in events most especially outdoor events three days prior to the event, will be denied for his participation. 31. In some cases, if an Outfit has not yet organized things in preparation most especially outdoor events within one week, must decline participation to avoid incoming problems. 32. Food will normally be the responsibili respo nsibility ty of o f the Crew. 33. A part of the camping trip planning process each Crew will determine a camping trip menu then











4. A permission slip from the parent authorizing the guest to attend the event and a medical release form authorizing the treatment. 5. Non adult female guest under 18 will permitted on overnight camping trips if they have parental permission and on site supervision by parents on at least one of the part ies. 6. Under no circumstance will unmarried male and female campers share tents. 7. Scouts will not allowed to sleep alone on the first two campouts they attend or more at the











5.

The

Crew Leader of Assistant Crew Leader will check out and return Outfit equipment used by the Crew and will assure that it is returned in a clean and usable condition. 6. The Outfit will furnish compressed gas (propane) stoves and lanterns for all camping trips. These items will be operated under the supervision of knowledgeable adults and in accordance with the Guide to Safe Scouting and the regulations of the camping trip facilities. 7. Liquid or propane fuelled heaters are prohibited at Outfit camping functions.











4.

The

SCO shall deposit all funds received and collected immediately to a reputable bank under the account of the SCO. 5. The organization may accept cash donations from any member or any public or private person or institution, as long as it will not affect or compromise the integrity of the Outfit. 6. The SCO may undertake fund-raising fund-raising activities to subsidize its projects or activities. 7. The SCO shall enjoy the freedom to determine its priorities in the disbursement of its funds,

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