Code of Conduct
Troop 1707's Code of Conduct was written over 90 years ago. Today we call it the
Boy Scout "Oath" or "Promise"
"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."
Alcohol and Illegal Drugs
Alcohol and illegal drugs are NOT allowed at ANY Scout function. This rule applies to Scouts and adult leaders alike.
Buddy System
The buddy system is to be employed by all Scouts and adults at all Scouting functions. Never go off alone. Always go in pairs, with a buddy.
Fire
A Scout is allowed to start a campfire and use stoves and lanterns only if he has attended the Troop's Firem'n Chit class and carries his Firem'n Chit card. Only adults are allowed to connect propane tanks.
Fireworks
Fireworks of any kind are NOT permitted.
"Hands Off" Policy
Our "hands off" policy simply means that no one touches another person or their personal gear. This goes for Scouts and adult leaders alike. Nothing can be "accidentally" taken and no one can "accidentally" hurt another person when this policy is followed.
Knives are not permitted on school property. This is why most trips leave from the First United Methodist Church. A Scout is allowed to carry a knife at Scouting functions only if he has attended the Troop's Totin' Chip class and carries his Totin' Chip card as well. Folding knives, such as Swiss Army knives or lock blade knives, with blades 3 inches or less, are acceptable. Switchblades, sheath knives, butterfly knives, and hatchets are NOT permitted.
Prescription and Nonprescription Medicine
Written parental permission is required for a Scout to take prescription or nonprescription medicine at a Scout function. A medical permission slip and medicine is to be turned in to the adult Health and Safety Officer at each event.
Tobacco Usage
The usage of tobacco is NOT allowed by Scouts at ANY Scout function. Adult use of tobacco is to be confined to times and locations when and where the Scouts are not present.