Troop 195 FAQs
Where do we meet?
When do we meet?
Are we part of a Council?
When do we plan our meetings (what is a PLC)?
Is Cub Scouts required before Boy Scouts?
Does Troop 195 go on any outings?
What are the ranks in Boy Scouts?
Are there any positions I can hold?
How are the scouts organized into patrols?
Is it true that you have to cook yourself and wash your own
dishes?
Why would I want to join a Boy Scout troop?
Who can I contact to get more information on joining or about
Troop 195?
Where do we meet?
Boy Scouts of America Troop 195 is based at St. Catherine of Sweden Parish.
When do we meet?
Our troop meets weekly on Tuesday nights.
Are we part of a Council?
Yes, We are part of the Greater Pittsburgh Council and we are also in the
Japeechen District.
When do we plan our meetings (what is a
PLC)?
The first Monday of each month is also our PLC or Patrol Leader's Conference.
This is a planning session for the month's meetings open to all scouts, even
those not holding a position in the troop.
Is Cub Scouts required before Boy Scouts?
No, you can join at anytime after you are in fifth grade or 11 years old.
Does Troop 195 go on any outings?
Yes, our troop goes on an outing once a month along with some day activities,
like the Klondike Derby.
What are the ranks in Boy Scouts?
The ranks go in the order of Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star,
Life, and Eagle.
Are there any positions I can hold?
Yes, after you become First Class, you can hold a variety of troop positions
ranging from Senior Patrol Leader who leads meetings and outings, to scribe who
writes down anything of importance.
How are the scouts organized into
patrols?
Our troop has six patrols with about seven to ten people per patrol. The
patrols work together preparing meals on outings and in other activities.
Is it true that you have to cook
yourself and wash your own dishes?
Yes, that is a part of an outing, however you and your patrol share the task
of cooking and cleaning up on outings.
Why would I want to join a Boy Scout
troop?
To sum it up, it is a lot of fun. You also learn many things while
earning ranks, and learn how to work with others, even if it is cleaning dishes.
Who can I contact to get more
information on joining or about Troop 195?
A very good person to contact would be our scoutmaster who makes sure the
troop is running smoothly. You can e-mail our scoutmaster at
scoutmaster@troop195.net
Here a partial list of some of our past outings
Sailing Outing
Backpacking Weekend
R&R (Rest & Relaxation) Weekend
Klondike Derby
Fall Camporee
Canoeing Weekend
Biking Weekend
Shooting Weekend
Camping Outing
Historical Trips
Each year, our troop goes on one larger trip for three days. Here are
some past trips:
Baltimore/Annapolis
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
New York City
Norfolk, VA
Gettysburg/Antetiam
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