Bayou Beaver Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Our unit does not have by-laws and we have been wanting to set some.... What are some of your by-laws? I'm looking for a guide line for ours.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Winger Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Many consider by-laws unnecessary. I don't know about that. My son's troop doesn't have a formal by-laws but it has some simple rules like "barring exceptional circumstances, permission slips must be turned in a month before the event." Others are things like "if you don't show up for the prep sessions, you don't go on the hike." That one applies to adults and youth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutNut Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 We have no written by-laws in our Pack, and see no need for any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insanescouter Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 I am with a Troop and we do have formal ByLaws, we even have the parent and scout sign an agreement form - saying the agree to follow the bylaws ... now the reality is we have never enforced them and just use them as guidelines. The bylaws and some other info make up our parents guide. Over the last year we have deleted some 6-10 pages out of our parent guide. Scott Robertson http://insanescouter.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottteng Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 A month in advance that is amazing. Ours must be in the meeting before the trip. We often do not know for sure we have a camp booked for sure a month in advance a lot of parks here only accept reservations 30 days out no further this gives everyone a fair shot otherwise certain weekends would be booked years in advance. We have bylaws and the committee is currently revising them/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FScouter Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 The Cub Scout Leader book has some good ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infoscouter Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 "By-laws" is a misleading term for what you're seeking. By-laws govern the leadership, ownership and governance of a municipality or corporation. Since the BSA's corporate bylaws cover all of that for us, writing your own "by-lawss" is redundant. However, unit policiies regarding operational issues are suggested by the Cub Scout leader book. You can see an example of our (dated) parent handbook by visiting http://www.pack512.org/handbook/2006-2007/PackParentHandbook2006-2007.doc Scroll to the last two pages for our policies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubmaster Mike Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Yes we have a set of by-laws. It sets out the following: Requirements for leadership positions How to fill an empty leader position What the pack provides for each boy What dues covers The uniforming expectation Behavior guidelines and diciplinary procedures I found a lot online when I wrote them as one of my Woodbadge tickets. You can check out the docuemtn at our website, http://www.cubpack420.org CMM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtr100 Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 do we ever ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady_Leigh67 Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Infoscouter, Great bylaws. This part rings true since we are dealing with a couple of leaders that fall under the following categories that you had listed in your bylaws. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 3. Bad chemistry of the applicant with the pack. (One who cannot get along with others.) 4. Being a poor team player. (One who prevents others from being effective.) 5. Inability to serve in their position effectively. 6. Failure to complete leader training within one year of registration. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The Committee is currently working on a set of bylaws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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