Welcome from our Scoutmaster
Scouts, Scouters and Parents, welcome to Troop 632! We are glad you have chosen to join the “Best Troop Family” in the Greater Tampa Bay Area Council.
The purpose of this welcome packet is to provide a good initial starting point for you to learn about Troop 632. There is plenty of new information for scouts and families transitioning from Cub Scouts or embarking on Scouting for the first time. You will have questions as you go along, and the Troop Committee and Adult Leadership are always willing to answer question at meetings or by email. But before immediately reaching out to an adult representative from the Troop, we ask that the Scouts direct their questions first to the Scout elected to be their Patrol Leader. Troop 632 is a boy run program, where the Senior Patrol Leader (youth leader) develops and runs the show with adult oversight and mentorship. At times, being boy-led will result in some chaos, a bit of miscommunication, and a few mistakes. That is all OK if boys are learning and trying their best to live by the values found in the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
The Troop adult leadership fully realizes that many Scouts have additional commitments. Academics, band, sports, church, and other factors will compete for their time and focus. Those time management challenges are expected and encouraged as such efforts are critical to the development of a well-rounded leader. We understand that Scouts cannot be at every meeting and every campout. When they cannot attend a meeting, it is important that they communicate with their elected leaders. We hope Scouting will help them to learn time management and communication skills.
My vision for the Troop is found on the following pages. Troop 632 will continue to be boy-led and follow the prescribed policies and programs of the Boy Scouts of America centered on duty to God and Country.
I look forward to embarking on the Scouting journey with you. I’ve been in Scouting for over 35 years and think you will find it very rewarding. Please feel free to contact me. My contact information is on the Troop website and also at the end of this welcome packet.
Yours in Scouting,
Bob Boone
Scoutmaster, Troop 632
Appointed Church, Lithia FL