Uniform Policy
CLASS A UNIFORM:
Proper Uniform:
It is our expectation that Scouts and adult leaders wear the proper uniform. This expectation is consistent with other organizations. One must wear the proper baseball, basketball, soccer and football uniform to participate in a game. One must wear the proper school band or school choir uniform to participate in a performance. If one doesn’t meet the school dress code, then he is pulled out of class until some one brings them the proper attire. Troop 88 will be consistent with the aforementioned organizations and enforce our uniform policy.
- Effective on Monday, 9/28, a Scout that is not in proper uniform will be asked to call a parent to bring them what they lack.
- It is perfectly acceptable to come to a Scout meeting following soccer practice, for example, with uniform in hand to change in the Scout house.
- Scouts travel in class A and Scouts participate in community events in class A. Following are some examples.
- If a Scout shows up for a camp-out and is not in proper class A, then he will need to go back home to get in proper uniform.
- If a Scout shows up for a flag ceremony at the 4th of July Traceway event and is not in proper uniform, then he will not participate.
- If a Scout meets others for an event such as a city of Clinton meeting and is not in proper uniform, then he is not representing the Troop and will not get credit for participation in that activity.
CLASS A UNIFORM: To be worn at all regular scout meetings and functions unless otherwise directed by the Scoutmaster.
Official BSA scout shirt with current patches as mandated in handbook
Official BSA green pants/shorts or Switchbacks™
Official BSA scout belt or belt from other official BSA camps or events (e.g., Philmont or National Jamboree)
Official BSA scout hat or Troop 88 hat (outside only)
Closed toe shoes
Official BSA scout socks
CLASS B UNIFORM:
Troop 88 T-shirt
Official BSA green pants/shorts or Switchbacks™
Official BSA scout belt or belt from other official BSA camps or events (e.g., Philmont or National Jamboree)
Official BSA scout hat or Troop 88 hat (outside only)
Closed toe shoes
Official BSA scout socks
As always, cost should never be an issue with Scout participation. FUMC is an awesome sponsoring organization and will help provide support. Any Scout or parent who is not financially capable of obtaining any uniform item is urged to speak confidentially to the Scoutmaster or any Assistant Scoutmaster. It is not the intent of the committee to exclude any Scout from the Scouting experience, but to enhance the experience by following the well established scouting principles including that of the uniform.
Uniform Inspection Sheet/Guide
last updated Sept. 25, 2009