2017/18 Troop Code of Conduct

Participation in Scouting should be rewarding and fun for all. Every member, regardless of position, has the right to be treated with RESPECT and DIGNITY by their fellow Scouts and Scouters. To ensure all Scouts and Scouters have an enjoyable Scouting experience it is imperative that a specific level of conduct and discipline be maintained. All Scouts and Scouters made the following promise, on their honour, and are expected to keep it: 

The Scout Promise 

“On my honour, I promise to do my best, to do my duty to God and the queen, to help other people at all times, and to carry out the spirit of the Scout Law” 

The Scout Law 

“A Scout is honest & trustworthy, kind and cheerful, considerate & clean, and wise in the use of all resources” 

The small number beside each rule shows the minimum consequence for breaking that rule. 

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS 

  • No member has the right to negatively affect the experience of another member. 
  • Members must be kind to one another 
    • No violence of any kind will be tolerated (ie: hitting, pushing, tripping) 3 
    • No bullying of any kind will be tolerated 3 
    • Scouts must share with their fellow Scouts 1 
  • Members must treat each other with respect 
    • Absolutely no lying (“A Scout is Honest & Trustworthy”) 1 
    • Theft of any kind will not be tolerated (“A Scout is Honest & Trustworthy”) 2 
    • No disrespectful language (swearing, name calling, etc) 1 
    • No bragging or showing off in a way that belittles another member 1 
    • No interrupting another member while they are speaking 1 
    • Relationships that develop between members are to remain discreet, and will not interfere with any troop activities. 1 
    • For overnight outings, every possible consideration must be made to allow for private changing areas for all members.  In co-ed camping situations a private changing area must be provided unless impossible for safety reasons.  No member is permitted to ever undress in front of another member, regardless of gender.  Members in a relationship may NOT sleep beside one another. 3 
    • No discrimination of any kind between members based on gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, etc. 3 
    • Scouts are not permitted to go through other member’s personal belongings without consent. 2 
    • Negative peer pressure is not permitted 2 
  • Members must treat the environment, property and equipment with respect 
    • Members must properly clean and maintain all Scouting equipment 1 
    • Members must treat our meeting space (wherever that may be) with care & respect – we strive to always leave our meeting space in better condition than we found it (indoors or outdoors) 1 
    • Littering is never acceptable 1 
  • Scouts must show respect for the Scouting Movement 
    • All members must wear complete uniforms at all Scout meetings, outings and events (at camps uniforms are only required on the last day) unless an exception is approved by the Troop Leadership Team.  Note: For most regular meetings an informal uniform is acceptable.  Formal uniform is required for all ceremonies, badge presentations, etc.  Members will be informed before the meeting/outing which uniform is required. 1 
    • All members must be respectful during all formal ceremonies. Absolutely no talking or misbehaving while in formal horseshoe formation 1 
  • Miscellaneous 
    • No outside food or drink (including gum) is permitted at any Scout meeting held indoors with the exception that water in a refillable container with lid is always permitted. 1 
    • When meeting at the church, all members must obey the rental rules established by the church. 1 

The Troop Leadership Team, on behalf of all the members in the troop, has agreed on the following consequences for violations of the above: 

  1. Public Apology: The offending member must apologize in a sincere manner to any individuals that were negatively affected by their actions. 
  1. Sitting Out: The offending member will be asked to sit out of one or more activities 
  1. Verbal warning given. Parents/Guardians will be notified of the inappropriate behavior at the end of the meeting. 
  1. Parents or guardians called during a Troop activity and asked to take their Scout home. 
  1. Suspension. The offending member will be requested not to attend up to three subsequent meetings/events (serious incidents could require suspensions as long as 90 days pending a full investigation by Scouts Canada and/or the RCMP.) 
  1. Expulsion. A member who repeatedly violates the troop code of conduct, and shows no indication of correcting their actions may, as a final option face expulsion from the group. Membership fees, dues and fundraising will not be refunded. 

IMPORTANT NOTES:  

  • Certain violations, such as violence, threats or bullying, will require immediate suspension as per Scouts Canada policy. 
  • If a member’s behaviour requires level three consequences, they will not be permitted to attend any activity outside Grand Falls-Windsor until they attend two consecutive Scout functions with no further Code of Conduct violations. 
  • If a member’s behaviour requires level four consequences or higher, they will not be permitted to attend any activity outside Grand Falls-Windsor until Troop Leadership Team is satisfied that their negative behaviour will not be repeated. 
  • All violations resulting in level two or higher must be recorded in the Troop Log. 
  • Members will not be permitted to attend an outdoor event if they do not have a whistle and a filled water bottle or hydration pack. 
  • Cell phones, video games, MP3 players, iPods, etc may not be used at any Scouting meeting, outing or event unless the youth has a valid technology permit or unless an exception is approved by the Troop Leadership Team.  

 


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