About Troop 2000
Johns Creek Presbyterian Church
Troop 2000 is located in Johns Creek, GA and is sponsored by Johns Creek Presbyterian Church.
Troop 2000 is one of the biggest Troops in the Atlanta Area. Our Troop maintains an excellent retention rate and rank advancement. We have produced many Eagle Scouts with several more set to finish either merit badges or projects to reach the rank of Eagle.
Troop 2000 is an extraordinarily strong and active organization for the youth of our community. We have an extremely dedicated and active parent group. Our Scoutmaster and our many committed Assistant Scoutmasters work hard to train all our young men and/or young women to achieve beyond their potential.
Troop 2000 meets at the Johns Creek Presbyterian Church at 10950 Bell Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30097 every Monday night at 7:30pm.
We welcome interested boys, girls and their parents to come and participate with us but encourage you to contact us before hand to ensure we are holding our typical meetings.
Troop Leadership
Troop 2000, under registered adult supervision, is dedicated to being a youth run troop.
The Patrol Leaders Council decides the troop meeting’s program. This Council is chaired by the Senior Patrol Leader and consists of all the Patrol leaders. The Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders, Guides, Junior Assistant Scoutmasters, the Troop Scribe, and the Assistant Scoutmaster. The patrol Leaders Council meets on the first Monday of the month.
How are we Organized?
We are organized using the traditional Troop – Patrol Organizational Structure.
- Scoutmaster
- Assistant Scoutmaster
- Junior Assistant Scoutmaster
- Senior Patrol Leader
- Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
- Guides
- Patrol Leaders
- Assistant Patrol Leaders
- Scouts
Patrols
Every Scout troop is formed of patrols – groupings of three to eight scouts who work together as a team. A small troop may have only two patrols. As the troop size increases more patrols are added. Regardless of size, each patrol has its own name and sense of identity.
Each patrol also has its own leader, called simply the ‘patrol leader.’ The members of that patrol elect the patrol leader. There is also an assistant patrol leader. Over time every scout in a patrol will have the chance to share in the responsibilities of leadership. This is how you learn the skills of leadership, and why the patrol system is strategic to scouting.
A troop’s patrol leaders, plus all other scouts holding leadership positions, form what is called the patrol leader’s council, headed by the Senior Patrol Leader. It is this council with whom the Scoutmaster works in planning and conducting the troop’s programs.
What do I do when I have a question?
Your Patrol Leader is there to help and guide you. If you have a question, the first person to ask is your Patrol leader. If your Patrol Leader is unable to answer your question or solve your problem, you should ask the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader. If they cannot answer your question, you should then try the Senior Patrol Leader. If the Senior Patrol Leader cannot answer your question, then go ahead to the Assistant Scoutmaster(s). If they cannot answer your question, then you will be directed to the Scoutmaster. In most cases, you will find that most questions can be satisfactorily addressed by your Patrol Leader or Senior Patrol Leader.
Always Remember! You may see either an Assistant Scoutmaster or the Scoutmaster at any time, for any problem. They are ALWAYS available to talk to you at any time.
Parents and guardians may attend events to function as chaperones and ensure safety. If a parent/guardian sees a breach of safety, they may intercede at once! Parents/guardians are discouraged from telling individual scouts (especially their own) what to do, or micromanaging. On any scout function, the Scoutmaster (or Acting Scoutmaster) oversees all scouts. Adults must take a back seat to the leader unless their child or any other person is in danger. Assistant Scoutmasters or the Scoutmaster may be approached with suggestions to improve aspects o the program; however, parents/guardians are discouraged from ‘guiding’ scout leaders unless it is a safety issue.
The Patrol Leaders Council
The Patrol Leaders Council decides the troop programs for the month. The Patrol Leaders Council consists of the Patrol Leaders, Troop Scribes, Troop Guides, Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders, Junior Assistant Scoutmasters and Senior Patrol Leader. The Senior Patrol Leader acts as the Chairperson of the Committee. This group meets on the first Monday of the month. All Patrol Leader Council Meetings are open to any member of the troop, however only official members have voting privileges. The Scoutmaster must approve all program decisions by the Patrol Leaders Council.
How am I elected to a leadership position?
Troop elections are held twice a year (usually in May and December). All scouts interested in leadership positions must read the troop leadership handout and notify the Scoutmaster prior to elections that you are interested in a leadership role.
All scout leaders must complete a Troop or Council Junior Leader Training Course either before or at once after the elections. The troop encourages scouts to attend the weeklong Council Junior Leader Training Course. This course is paid for by the troop.
The Senior Patrol Leader is elected by a troop wide election.
The Patrol leader is elected by the patrol. If there is no eligible Patrol Leader for a patrol to elect, one will be assigned by the Scoutmaster.
Troop Guides, Scribes, Instructors, and Junior Assistant Scoutmasters are assigned by an Assistant Scoutmaster.
Adults
All adults are encouraged to become officially registered as volunteer adult leaders. By becoming registered, they automatically receive secondary BSA Insurance coverage. This coverage is enacted after one’s personal insurance is used. BSA Insurance covers any expenses not covered by the individual’s personal policy (deductibles, over limits, no insurance, etc.) For an adult to become officially registered, they must fill out an official BSA Adult Application, complete Youth Protection Training, and undergo a background check. Adults must be registered leaders to attend overnight troop activities.
Troop Committee
The troop committee, chaired by the Committee Chairperson, manages the logistical operation of the troop. All parents/guardians are encouraged to attend Committee meetings, which are always open to all. The Committee meets on the first Monday of the month from 8:00 to 9:00 PM. The troop committee makes decisions by a majority vote. All parents/guardians attending are eligible to vote on any issue. The Committee is run on a modified parliamentary procedure.
What Scouts should expect:
Wear your full uniform to every scout meeting and when traveling to and from campouts. You are expected to look sharp.
Bring your Scout Handbook to all meetings until you reach First Class. Print your name all over the handbook so if it is lost it can be returned to you. That handbook will hold your achievement records. Make copies of your advancement pages in your book for safe keeping. Books sometimes get lost or destroyed and digital records are not always up to date.
Rank requirements of Scout Badge through First Class will be approved and signed off by the Scoutmaster and any Assistant Scoutmaster. Parents cannot check-off your requirements unless given prior approval from your Scoutmaster or ASM. You may work on any of the requirements within: Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, or First Class at the same time. However, ranks must be earned and awarded in the order they are in the book.
After you complete all the rank requirements for the rank you are working towards you will need to register for a Scoutmaster Conference and then register for a Board of Review. At the Scoutmaster Conference and Board of Reviews, you must be in full uniform including: Neckerchief and slide, uniform, rope, name tag, scout pants/shorts and Scout handbook.
The Court of Honor is a special meeting held three times per year. Families are invited for refreshments afterwards in your honor. You will be given your awards and merit badges at the Court of Honor. Rank badges are given out at the end our normal scout meeting at the end of Scoutmaster Conference and Board of Review. Each time a scout receives their next rank their parent/guardian (if possible, usually the mother) also receives a pin that the scout will place on their parent/guardian ribbon at the Court of Honor.