| Troop 259 Positions Of Responsibility |
| This package contains descriptions, guidelines, and forms related to Positions of Responsibility for Troop 259 Scouts. These troop-level |
| positions include Senior Patrol Leder, Quartermaster, Librarian, Historian, and more. During their scouting journey, Scouts will sign up for |
| Positions of Responsibility, to fufill rank advancement requirements.Parents and Scouts can download the package here. |
| The Scout Law | A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent. |
| The Scout Oath | 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. |
| The Scout Motto | Be Prepared. |
| The Scout Slogan | Do a Good Turn Daily. |
| The Outdoor Code | Be clean in my outdoor manners, Be careful with fire, Be considerate in the outdoors, and Be Conservation-minded. |
| Leave No Trace | The Leave No Trace seven principles are: Plan Ahead And Prepare, Travel And Camp On Durable Surfaces, Dispose Of Waste Properly, Leave What You Find, Minimize Campfire Impacts, Respect Wildlife, and Be Considerate of Other Visitors |
| Additional Important Information |
| How To Use a Merit Badge Blue Card - Step-by-step instructions |
| BSA Uniform Inspection Sheet - make sure you're properly attired |
| St. Anthony Parish - learn more about this fine Chartered organization which sponsors Troop 259 |
| SSIP Food Closet - the South Sacramento Interfaith Partnership food closet benefits from our Scouting for Food collection |
| Facebook - "Like" and follow our Boy Scouts Troop 259 Facebook page for the latest news and photos |
| BSA Bankruptcy Information - The Golden Empire Council is not affected by the National BSA Council Bankruptcy filing resulting from |
| sexual abuse claims. GEC and Troop 259 continue to provide the Scouting program in a safe environment. |
| Fundraising for Troop 259 |
| Tri Valley Recycling - schedule free pickup of your e-waste. You must have three qualifying items (a TV, a monitor, or a laptop/desktop |
| computer) to be eligible for free pickup. In the Notes section of this form, type "Proceeds to benefit Boy Scout Troop 259." |
| Raley's Something Extra Scrip Program - Sign up and select BSA Troop 259. Your grocery shopping benefits us with scrip. |