Troop 42 is a Family Troop, serving both boys and girls in the Dallas / Fort Worth area.
Troop Meeting Location
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church at 3204 Skillman, Dallas, Texas 75206 (map).
Troop Meeting Day and Time
Mondays, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Monthly Activities
In addition to troop meetings, monthly activities are usually held. These include camping trips, field trips, service projects, summer camp, winter camp, Camporees, and High Adventure trips.
Registration Requirements
Each scout joining Troop 42 must complete the following:
- Scouting America Application
- Personal Health and Medical Record
- Payment of registration fee
Registration Fees
An annual troop registration fee currently $115.00 per Scout is due each year. No scout will be denied admission to the troop due to an inability to pay the registration fee. If such a situation exists, please contact one the Troop Committee Co-Chairpersons. The troop does not charge any annual dues. All of this registration money goes to the Scouting America district and council. The troop is financially sustained by 2 fundraisers throughout the year – the Pancake Brunch in the Fall and the Spaghetti Dinner in the Spring. A fee of $115 is deducted from their earned amount from selling tickets for each event to fund the troop activities for the year. If a Scout does not sell over $115 they are to cover the balance or the full $115. This will include the recharter fee in December.
Adults need to also register with the troop, and the annual fee is currently $65 per adult. Adults must also complete Youth Protection Training.
Re-chartering is done in December each year.
Uniforms
Scouts and adult leaders are expected to wear the full Scout uniform to all troop activities.
Class B – The troop T-Shirt is an approved alternate to the full uniform, but is only worn during camping trips, service projects, and other times as announced by the Scoutmaster.
In all cases, the scouts must be neat in appearance (see Scout Law).
Equipment
In addition to a uniform, each new Scout will need to purchase a copy of the Boy Scout Handbook. Prior to going on his first campout, he will also need. Scouts who crossover to the Troop and become a TFC member will be provided their first Scout Handbook.
- Lightweight, synthetic-filled, mummy style sleeping bag, 30º or lower rating
- Poncho or rain jacket/pants
During campouts, the troop provides tents, cooking utensils, cook boxes, and other items needed by the patrols.
Parental Involvement
There are many ways that parents can get involved with the troop, including serving as Assistant Scoutmasters, Troop Committee Members, and Merit Badge Counselors. Please contact the Scoutmaster or one of the Troop Committee Co-Chairpersons for more information on how you can help. The more the parents get involved, the more your sons or daughters will want to be involved with the troop.
Questions
If you have any questions, please Email Us.