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| − | [[File:Paoli_1.jpg|thumb]]Founded in 1911, Paoli 1 is one of the oldest Boy Scout troops the United States and 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 |
+ | [[File:Paoli_1.jpg|thumb]]Founded in 1911, Paoli 1 is one of the oldest Boy Scout troops the United States and 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 led by [[Senior Patrol Leader]] [[Matthew Magnotta]] and [[Scoutmaster]] [[Michael J. Magnotta III]] for its 100th year of scouting. |
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[[File:100th_Birthday_No_Hats.jpg|left|frame|Troop picture, 100th Birthday]] |
[[File:100th_Birthday_No_Hats.jpg|left|frame|Troop picture, 100th Birthday]] |
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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. Patrols range in size from six to twelve members with about eight being the ideal number. Patrols are tasked with accomplishing certain jobs from the mundane to the demanding. The younger scouts must be guided by the older more experienced patrol leader and assistant patrol leader. |
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. Patrols range in size from six to twelve members with about eight being the ideal number. Patrols are tasked with accomplishing certain jobs from the mundane to the demanding. The younger scouts must be guided by the older more experienced patrol leader and assistant patrol leader. |
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+ | In addition to a scout's position within each patrol's structure, [[Rank|scouting rank]] is also earned 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. |
+ | 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]], parents, and troop alumni known as the [[Man Scouts]]. The [[Troop Committee]] and [[Paoli 1 Inc]] oversee the troop in the long term. |
==Annual Events== |
==Annual Events== |
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[[Assateague]] |
[[Assateague]] |
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[[Troop Meeting]]s |
[[Troop Meeting]]s |
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Sleepouts |
Sleepouts |
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Revision as of 05:57, 24 March 2012
Founded in 1911, Paoli 1 is one of the oldest Boy Scout troops the United States and 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 led by Senior Patrol Leader Matthew Magnotta and Scoutmaster Michael J. Magnotta III for its 100th year of scouting.
History
Troop Structure
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. Patrols range in size from six to twelve members with about eight being the ideal number. Patrols are tasked with accomplishing certain jobs from the mundane to the demanding. The younger scouts must be guided by the older more experienced patrol leader and assistant patrol leader. In addition to a scout's position within each patrol's structure, scouting rank is also earned 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, parents, and troop alumni known as the Man Scouts. The Troop Committee and Paoli 1 Inc oversee the troop in the long term.
Annual Events
River trips
Assateague
Regular Events
Patrol Leader Committees
Sleepouts