Changes: Paoli 1

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Founded in 1911, Paoli 1 is one of the oldest Boy Scout troops the United States and it is the oldest continuously active troop. Though originally founded out of the Church of the Good Samaritan in Paoli, PA, the troop has since moved to the Cabin in Wayne, PA. The troop is currently lead by Senior Patrol Leader Matthew Magnotta and Scoutmaster Michael J. Magnotta III for its 100th year of scouting.

History

Troop Structure

100th Birthday No Hats — Troop picture, 100th Birthday

Scouting is boy run and boy lead. At the head of the troop is the Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) who commands and oversees the operation of his staff of senior scouts as well as the five other patrols . The patrol is the basic organizational unit within scouting. Paoli 1 has five patrols. A patrol leader leads each patrol and is aided by his assistant patrol leader. Patrols range in size from six to twelve members with about eight being the ideal number. In addition to the level of rank within each patrolpositions of responsibilitiy, scouting rank is also earned rank and merit badges by mastering specified skills and knowledge for merit badges and confirmed by a Board of Review.

Managing a successful troop also requires extensive adult input. The Scoutmaster helps the SPL run the troop from day to day and supervises troop activities. He is assisted by Assistant Scoutmasters and troop alumni known as the Man Scouts. The Troop Committee and Paoli 1 Inc oversee the troop long term.

Annual Events

The Troop Birthday

River trips

Assateague

Other Events

Troop Meetings

Patrol Leader Committees

Sleepouts

Recruiting

Cub Scouts/Den ChiefsMemorial Day Parade

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 ==Troop Structure==
 [[File:100th_Birthday_No_Hats.jpg|left|frame|Troop picture, 100th Birthday]]
-Scouting is boy run and boy lead. At the head of the troop is the [[Senior Patrol Leader]] (SPL) who commands and oversees the operation of his own [[Staff Patrol|staff]] of senior scouts as well as the five other [[patrols]] . The patrol is the basic organizational unit within scouting and Paoli 1 has five (technically six) patrols. A patrol leader leads each patrol and is aided by his assistant patrol leader and any other specialized roles within the patrol. Patrols range in size from six to twelve members with about eight being the ideal number.
+Scouting is boy run and boy lead. At the head of the troop is the [[Senior Patrol Leader]] (SPL) who commands and oversees the operation of his [[Staff Patrol|staff]] of senior scouts as well as the five other [[patrols]] . The patrol is the basic organizational unit within scouting. Paoli 1 has five patrols. A patrol leader leads each patrol and is aided by his assistant patrol leader. Patrols range in size from six to twelve members with about eight being the ideal number.
-In addition to the above [[Position of Responsibility|positions of responsibilitiy]], Scouting is built upon a system of advancement. Scouts earn [[rank]] and [[merit badges]] after fulfilling specified requirements and passing a [[Board of Review]].
+In addition to the level of rank within each patrol[[Position of Responsibility|positions of responsibilitiy]], scouting rank is also earned [[rank]] and [[merit badges]] by mastering specified skills and knowledge for merit badges and confirmed by a [[Board of Review]].
-Managing a successful troop also requires adult leadership. The [[Scoutmaster]] helps the SPL run the troop from day to day and supervises troop activities. He is assisted in his duties by [[Assistant Scoutmasters]]. Organizations like the [[Troop Committee]] and [[Paoli 1 Inc]], help manage the Troop in the long term. The adult leadership of the troop is also provided by Troop alumni known as the [[Man Scouts]].
+Managing a successful troop also requires extensive adult input. The [[Scoutmaster]] helps the SPL run the troop from day to day and supervises troop activities. He is assisted by [[Assistant Scoutmasters]] and troop alumni known as the [[Man Scouts]]. The [[Troop Committee]] and [[Paoli 1 Inc]] oversee the troop long term.
 ==Annual Events==