Siblings of current members will get first priority followed by the order of receipt of application. After that, names will be put on a waiting list. We do not expect this will be an issue at this time, but want to make our policy clear. The adult leadership of the troop knows that Boy Scouting is a significant character-building opportunity for boys and believes that some participation in Boy Scouting delivers some, if not most, of the proven benefits of being a Boy Scout. Therefore, we encourage interested boys to be Scouts, recognizing that most boys today cannot participate fully in every scheduled activity and meeting because of the many demands upon their time.
Regular participation allows more predictable advancement through the Scouting ranks.
But every Eagle was once a First Class Scout, which is our goal for every boy. This can be done in less than a year for one who is very focused or might take 2-3 years for one who has less time to invest in the program. Rank is a requirement for very few of our events and we don t believe in pushing our boys to attain of ranks beyond Second Class, where fundamental skills and safety are taught. Most kids will make progress toward ranks as part of their participation. Since 1913, Troop 182 has had more than its fair share of Eagle Scouts and we expect that those boys who want to achieve will find Troop 182 a very conducive environment.