BOY SCOUT TROOP 1002 – CODE OF CONDUCT

The following are issued to serve as a guide for personal conduct on the part of all members of Boy Scout Troop 1002 at Richmond, Texas.

1. The demeanor and behavior of Scouts toward adults in the Troop must reflect proper respect and adhere to the 5^th Point of the Scout Law viz. “A Scout is courteous”. The use of slurs or other demeaning or derogatory epithets in the address of adults shall be strictly prohibited. Conversely, adults need to adopt similar standards of behavior. The use of “Yes, Sir”, “No, Sir”, “Thank you” and “Please” in general conversation is highly recommended and reflective of Scouting’s origins and tradition.

2. Disruptive behavior during meetings, and particularly during those times when the Troop is being addressed, is strictly prohibited. Scouts who persist in disruptive behavior will be asked to leave the meeting or function. This is an extremely important requirement not only that it insures proper courtesy and respect toward those who devote their time and energy in making presentations to the Troop, but insures to the greatest degree possible that critical and on occasions, life saving instructions are heard and understood.

3. Altercations between Scouts will not be permitted. It is understood by the adult leadership that “Boys will be boys”, and on occasions tempers flare and fists fly. Let it be clearly understood that (a) If injury results from any altercation, the perpetrator shall be immediately sent home. (b) If a repetitive pattern of engaging in altercations develops, wherein a Scout repeatedly is involved, then that Scout shall be either sent home or banned from participation in Troop activities pending a Committee hearing.

4. Threats of violence or threatening behavior by a Scout toward an adult leader which is deemed by the

Adult involved or any other to be genuine and potentially dangerous shall result in that Scout being immediately expelled from the Troop pending final decision by the Troop Committee. If an incident of this nature occurs in the field, involving local law enforcement is a prerogative of the Adult leadership.

5. When in the field, Scouts are expected to participate fully in the Troop’s activities barring a medical

Condition that would legitimately prevent said participation

6. The use of profanity is not an acceptable practice in Scouting activities, and should be avoided.

7. Obedience to orders is expected from all Scouts. Legitimate orders and instructions issued by any adult leader, Scout Troop Officer or Scout so instructed to issue instructions or orders by the adult leadership are to be carried out immediately and willingly. Direct insubordination will not be tolerated.