TROOP 80, B.S.A.
Since 1955
Jack Bryant Scout Center
1615 Bellaire
Amarillo, TX 79106
LETTER TO NEW PARENTS
Dear Parent:
Congratulations on becoming a Troop 80 parent. Your son has decided to become a member of an exciting and “on the go” scouting unit. We realize that his decision to continue in scouting is a reflection of your interest in the program and the realization that scouting helps make a whole man of the future. For this commitment we sincerely thank you.
Safety and security are our primary concerns. Your son will be given many experiences which been developed over years of program development and camping at the same locations. We hope they will interest and mature him. As with all long-term commitments, there will be times when your son becomes discouraged or disillusioned with scouting. Troop 80 feels that your advice and encouragement during these difficult times is necessary and critical for your son to stay active in scouting and to develop fully his natural abilities and to become the kind of scout and which of which you and he can be proud.
You will soon find that Troop 80 has a fun outdoor program which can be provided your son at reasonable cost because of the sale of Christmas trees. In partial return for offering such a program, the Troop expects each scout to attend 5 weekend camps (50% since joining) and 25 meetings (50% since joining) per year, as well as participate in work days and help sell trees (parents are expected to help too). Your assistance in helping your son meet these attendance requirements will make his scouting experience more enjoyable, as well as allow him to go on Wilderness Camp, an annual event everyone looks forward to.
Sometimes the expenses of camping equipment, uniforms, or camps becomes burdensome. Troop 80 has sufficient resources to ensure that no scout is deprived of a complete scouting experience for financial reasons. If for some reason you need financial assistance to pay for a scouting expense please see me or the Assistant Scoutmaster in charge of your son's patrol.
Lastly, let me strongly encourage your personal participation in Troop 80. We have many fathers and mothers that are involved. Because our Troop is large and we have such an active program, everyone's help is needed so the individual burden is not too great for everyone to enjoy the program. What may sometimes appear as an abundance of adult help at Troop meetings is only a fraction of the assistance we really need. Speak to me or any of the Assistant Scoutmasters for further details.
We at Troop 80 are looking forward to a long, safe, and fun relationship with you and your son. Again welcome to the best Troop in the Southwest.
Yours Very Truly,
Stephen Tillery
Scoutmaster
THE PARENT'S ROLE IN TROOP 80
A successful Troop becomes that way through the support of parents interested in scouting and in their son maturing in an appropriate environment under the direct supervision of dedicated adult leaders other than their mom and dad. You have apparently actively encouraged you son's involvement in scouting, hence his joining Troop 80. It is imperative that the level of support continue, if not grow, as your son does. Participation in this organization is purely on a volunteer basis. Talk to the Scoutmaster for further information.
There are several areas where help is needed, such as: Merit Badge counselors, Popcorn sale, Tree Lot banner sales, Nursery sales, Courts of Honor, Neckerchiefs, Tree Lot and Communications. Some functions are needed only one time a year, such as the Christmas Tree Lot Worker committees. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact James Spencer, or call at 359-0508 (H).
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