Troop 3 Monroe

Troop Resources

Troop 3 strives to keep dues and trip costs to a minimum. The Troop also offers fundraising options whereby a Scout can accumulate funds into his own Scout Account to offset these costs. However, if the family of a Scout is experiencing a financial hardship, they are encouraged to speak with either the Troop Committee Chair or the Scoutmaster.

Troop 3 Bylaws – Dated January 5, 2005 (Reviewed Yearly)

• The bylaws explain how the Troop is run, as well as rules and regulations. View a copy here.

Forms, Documents, and Useful Info

• Joining the Troop? Click here for what you’ll need to get!
• Please read the Troop’s Electronic Policy.
• Please read the Troop’s Guidelines for Handling Scout Misbehavior.
• Generic permission slip here.
• Getting Started on Scoutbook: Tracking Your Scouting Experience.
• How to Invite Your Scout to Scoutbook.
• What to pack for Summer Camp.
• BSA Medical Form – Must be updated yearly! Parts “A” and “B” are required for everyone. Part “C” needed for Summer Camp, and requires a doctor’s visit.
• Cold Weather Camping Items.
• Warm Weather Camping Items.
• The Essentials of a Day-Pack.
• World Conservation Award Application.
• Troop 3 Merit Badge Counselors.
• General Guidelines for Troop 3 Awards.

Maps and Directions

• Allaire State Park.
• Allamuchy Scout Reservation.
• Hawk Mountain – Here’s a camp map.
• Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco.
• Pouch Camp – Here’s a camp map.
• Round Valley Recreational Area.

Eagle Scout Information

• Eagle Project Information
  • Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook – Use for writing up your project. Read through this document to get a list of essential management and leadership skills needed to do a project.
  • Troop 3 Project Writeup Procedures – Use this document to make sure you follow the Troop’s procedures when preparing the Project Proposal, Final Plan, and Project Report.
  • Your final project package should include:
    • Completed Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook
    • Copies of any handouts/flyers distributed for the project
    • Any news articles published about your project
    • Copies of any donation request letters sent
    • Copies of any donation “thank you” letters sent
    • Any other relevant project documentation
• Eagle Application Information – Consists of 3 parts
  • Eagle Scout Rank Application – The Eagle candidate does not fill out the application. The form is completed by the Troop and the Council Registrar. If you want to see what an application looks like, click this.
  • Statement of Ambitions & Life Purpose – Write a statement of your ambitions and life purpose. Include a list of positions held in any religious institution, school, camp, community or other organization where you demonstrated Leadership.
  • Letters of Recommendation – You are required, at a minimum, to solicit and obtain 5 letters of recommendation. Letters should come from:
    1 – Religious
    2 – Educational
    3 – Parent(s)/Guardian(s)
    4 – Other adult
    5 – Other adult
    6 – Employer (optional)
    Letters should be sent directly to the Troop Advancement Chair or person responsible for collecting such letters.
    Download and edit this letter of recomendation request form. Give copies to those you want letters from. Also give them a stamped envelope, addressed to the Troop Advancement Chair, so they can easily send their letter back. These letters cannot be sent back to the Eagle candidate…they must be sent to the Troop Advancement Chair.
• Preparing for the Eagle Board of Review
  • Scan or email, in PDF format, the following:
    • Completed Statement of Ambitions & Life Purpose.
    • Completed Eagle Project Information (see above).
  • Email the files to the Scoutmaster.
  • Provide two possible dates for an Eagle Board of Review to the Scoutmaster.
  • The Scoutmaster will follow up with the District Eagle Advancement Chair to schedule an Eagle Board of Review.
  • The Eagle Candidate should select 3 people to serve on his Eagle Board of Review (one of which should be the Troop Advancement Chair). The Scoutmaster and current Assistant Scoutmasters cannot participate.
• After the Eagle Board of Review
  • Copies of all materials should be made and kept by 1) the Scout, and 2) the Troop.
  • Originals should be submitted to Council, so they can be sent to National Headquarters for final approval.
  • The Troop Committee Chair should contact local US Congressman/Congresswoman and request a large, cotton US flag (which was flown over the US Capital) to be presented to the Eagle Scout at his Court of Honor. The Troop Committee Chair should first call to get price of flag and request a form to order it. Allow 6 – 10 weeks for delivery
• Parent’s Responsibility
  • Once the Scout has passed his Eagle Board of Review and final approval has been received from National Headquarters, his parents/guardians have the following responsibilities:
    • Set the date, time, and place of the Eagle Court of Honor.
    • Purchase all supplies for the Eagle Court of Honor. Supplies (invitations, plates, cups, napkins, etc.) can be purchased at the Scout Shop at Council Headquarters. Banners can be loaned from The Hobby Shop in Matawan.
    • Send out invitations to invited guests. A list of Troop 3 families can be obtained from the Troop Committee Chair.
    • Send out requests for Letters of Recognition. Contact the Scoutmaster for more information.
    • Along with the Eagle Scout, determine the Eagle Court of Honor program in conjunction with the Troop 3 Committee.
• Eagle Palm Application