Printer-friendly versionSCOUT'S REQUIREMENTS:
RANK ------- First class by May 28, 2012.
MINIMUM AGE - 13 by beginning of service, May 28, 2012.
SCOUTING TIME - One continuous scouting year as of May 28, 2012.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS --- All Boy Scouts will be asked to sign an agreement indicating that, while with the Mackinac Island Service Troop, he will live by the Scout Law and the Scout Oath and participate in the Patrol Method.
Also a signature of the Scout’s Scoutmaster is required on the application.
PHYSICAL EXAM --- The completed copy of Tall Pine Council physical form is required along with a copy of your insurance medical carrier and policy number. The copy of these will be due to the Troop Health Officer by April 12, 2012.
CONDUCT AND APPEARANCE: BEST BEHAVIOR REQUIRED. Scout Oath & Law followed.
DUTIES: The troop will raise flags in the morning and lower them in the evening at various locations throughout the Fort and nearby park buildings. Scouts also act as guides at locations throughout the Fort and nearby historic park buildings. Scout Guides mainly distribute information and answer questions from the public, as well as assist State Park personnel as required. Guide duty requires about three hours daily for four days; minimal KP duties will also be required. No guide duty is required the day of arrival and Saturday the departure day. Our troop will also be responsible for service projects on the Island.
UNIFORMS: Full dress uniform with long trousers (old dress pants w/pockets or new canvas type – no nylon), and red nylon scout jacket (cold weather), will be required for all scouts during flag raising/lowering, while on guide duty and while visiting the village on the Island. Uniforms will also be worn while visiting Fort Mackinac, any Grand Hotel facility and upon arrival and departure. Additional uniform information will be given when details are available. Uniforms are the responsibility of each scout and should be complete ASAP. Scouts must have entire uniform by the working weekend. ABSOLUTELY NO gym shoes or hiking boots are to be worn while in uniform. Dark Brown leather deck shoes are required. If you are not sure about them, ask before you buy. Scouts in uniform ARE NOT ALLOWED to wear sunglasses. Uniforms are not allowed while bicycling. Scouts should be in presentable attire while hiking, bicycling or at recreational activities on the barracks grounds and on the island. Work clothes would be used while on work assignments.