Boy Scouts is a program for boys aged 11 - 17. If your son is between the ages of 7 to 10 and interested in Scouting, he is eligible to join a Cub Scout Pack. Here is the website for the Cub Scout program at St. Catherine's, for your convenience: http://www.pack422.org
You must log in to the site to see most of the content. This helps create a more secure environment for everyone and a more organized and streamlined system for communication.
To get access to the website please use the "Contact Us" page and choose "website feedback"... and send your name, your role in the troop ("I'm the parent of..."), your phone number, and your email address in the web form. You will get a login as soon as possible.
Mr. Hamill has ordered some one-of-kind Troop 422 hats. They have our troop information on the front, and read “When it rains, we shine” on the back.
The hats will cost $15. He will have them available at the summer camp drop off if you would like to purchase one. He requests that if a Scout opts to wear the hat, that they wear it “bill forward” at all Patrol lines, Troop formations & Flag ceremonies.
The hats will also be available for sale at troop meeting
We have been making updates to the information on the website. Please take a moment to check your rank, leadership, patrol, and contact information. Email MeghanStarr@bellsouth.net if you have any corrections to make.
Dues are due on December 31st for the following year. If you have not paid your dues yet, please bring a check to the next meeting.
Troop 422 Dues Structure
The dues structure is $100 per Scout due by December 31st. Discounts are provided for each scout with at least one parent active in troop leadership. Discounts are provided based on the prior year’s participation.
The discounts are:
Active Merit Badge Counselor: for three or more badges: $10 discount for all scouts ($90 per scout).
Active means signed up and available for scouts to work on merit badges.
Active Scoutmaster/Assistant Scout Master: $20 discount ($80 per scout)
Active means all training (online, indoor, outdoor) and ~30% participation in meetings/outings.
Active Committee Member: $20 discount ($80 per scout)
Active means Youth Protection and committee challenge complete and active leader role such as Popcorn Kernel, Secretary, etc., or sits on 3 or more Board of Reviews. Participation in at least 2 committee meetings.
Next year’s discount will be determined by the Committee based on Adults on the recharter list. This means parents must fill out an adult application and take youth protection. There are a lot of ways to be involved in the troop, and we need your support to stay active and help the boys learn and advance. A dues discount our way of saying thank you to those who donate their time.
Eagle Scouts- The Troop year following attaining Eagle, Eagle dues drop to 50% of what the Scout’s dues would be if the Scout were not an Eagle.
Secondary Registered Scout- This is when a Scout is Primary Registered with a Venture Crew and only participates with the Troop to advance. At present, the Troop will not charge any fees/dues for this Scout. The Troop will also not pay for any expenses associated with the Scout.
For scouts joining mid-year, dues will be prorated excluding the month the scout joined the troop and going through December. For example, if a scout joins in March, he would be charged for 9 months of dues (Apr.-Dec).
Adults – Registered adult leaders pay $5.
Overdue payment- After the first meeting in January, dues will be offset against the scout account. If funds are available in a scout account, the account will be automatically debited to cover outstanding dues. If funds are not available, the scout’s account will reflect the delinquency and the scout will not be permitted to advance in rank until the dues are paid. The Treasurer will provide a list of all delinquent scout accounts to the Advancement Chair on a monthly basis.
If you have a question about whether you qualify for a discount, please contact Meghan Starr or Sue Redmond.
