WELCOME TO TROOP 819G!

Welcome to Troop 819 G!

We look forward to giving your youth the Scouting experience that they will take with them their whole life.
Trish Graden | Scoutmaster, Troop 819 G
Danny Hall | Chartered Organization Representative, Rainy City Scouts

Please be sure to read through the below information. It includes our Welcome letter for both Parents AND Scouts. You’ll also find links to our Code of Conduct and Financial Agreement. Please be sure to let us know if you have any questions at all. You can do so by emailing us at info@rainycityscoutskitsap.org

We look forward to giving your youth the Scouting experience that they will take with them their whole life.
Trish Graden | Scoutmaster, Troop 819 G
Danny Hall | Chartered Organization Representative, Rainy City Scouts

Please be sure to read through the below information. It includes our Welcome letter for both Parents AND Scouts. You’ll also find links to our Code of Conduct and Financial Agreement. Please be sure to let us know if you have any questions at all. You can do so by emailing us at info@rainycityscoutskitsap.org

PARENTS

Parents, thank you for taking the time to support your youth’s Scouting experience. For your convenience, the Troop has compiled a step-by-step process to introduce you to Scouting. Do not get overwhelmed with the number of training opportunities. Only one training, Youth Protection, is required BEFORE you begin, the rest can be done over time. Troop 819 appreciates any time that you are willing to contribute.  Be sure to read the whole letter as steps 11 and 12 are required before you may join.

  1. Adult and Youth Applications – These forms can be requested from the Troop Committee Chair or you can Apply Online.
  2. Please take the time to go over “How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse, A Parent’s Guide” with your Scout. This can be found online or at the beginning of any new Scout handbook.
  3. The most important step in this whole process is the protection of our Scouts. Please take the time to take BSA’s “Youth Protection” and a training called “This is Scouting” at site my.Scouting.org. You’ll need to set up a user ID and password; please make note of that user ID and password for future use.
  4. Your Scout will need to fill out parts A&B of the BSA physical before attending a camp out (adults too.) Further part C is required to be filled out by a doctor before attending any trip lasting more than 72 hours.
  5. Communication is key for a Troop. We communicate through an email list. You will receive an invitation to SCOUTBOOK. From Scoutbook you will be added to our Troop-2019 email list. **IMPORTANT**
  6. Our Troop goal is to have an outing each month. Parents are welcome to join us at any camp out so long as they have proof of completing “Youth Protection” and a BSA physical for themselves.  Requirements for the BSA physical are the same as outlined in step 4.  We apologize but siblings are not welcome on camp outs except “family camp” unless otherwise stated.  Our long-term summer camp experience is not a family camp occasion. Family camping occasions require at least one parent to attend if siblings will be present. ALL adults who attend an overnight MUST be registered as leaders or committee members with the BSA. Pets are not allowed on camp outs.
  7. Now that you have some fundamentals about Scouting, please let the Troop know what kind of expertise and skills you bring to the table, with our talent and interest form.
  8. Merit Badge counselors must be enrolled with the BSA. If you have skill, experience, or a passion for any one of the many Merit Badges available, please consider registering as a Merit Badge Counselor.  Once you have filled out the form and printed it, please submit it to the Troop leadership.
  9. If you are interested in a committee position the best way to get an idea of the responsibilities can be found with a training called the “Troop Committee Challenge” at the my.Scouting.org. If this is your cup-of-tea speak to the Troop’s Committee Chair at the next meeting. Or you can come to the next Committee meeting, which is always open to all parents. The times, dates, and locations of these will be announced and added to our Troop calendar.
  10. Scoutmasters including assistants are selected not applied for but it would help if we know that you are interested. Once selected you will benefit from “Leader Position-Specific Training”, which is a live training put on by Kitsap District or available online. Our Troop Training Chair or Committee Chair can help you find the next one.
  11. For further training, the Troop recommends that you complete classes on the my.Scouting.org site, in the below order, making sure that you sign in with the same user ID so your Scouting profile logs your training:
  • Youth Protection
  • This is Scouting
  • Fast Start (some positions have fast start that is position specific)
  • Troop Committee Challenge (for committee members)
  • Hazardous Weather
  • Physical Wellness
  • Trek Safely
  • Safe Swim
  • Safety Afloat
  • Climb On Safely
  1. Only Youth Protection is required BEFORE starting your position, take your time and complete the others at your leisure.
  2. It is important that we are all on the same page about finances. Our Troop strives to be one of the best funded in the Territory.  We would like to enjoy many of our trips and activities free of charge and all of them supplemented to an extent from one of our annual fundraisers we put on.  It is important that you take the time to review some of the financial obligations and expectations for the Troop and its families. Continue to the Financial Agreement by clicking the link.
  3. Finally, you and your Scout will need to review the Troop Code of Conduct Agreement. This will let you know what the Troop expects of you and your Scout.  This is important that we are all on the same page so we can all enjoy our time together.

SCOUTS

Hello New Scout, Welcome to Troop 819. In joining Scouts BSA, you are welcoming an opportunity to learn new life and new leadership skills that will benefit you throughout your life. With your parents’ support and alongside your Troop members, you will gain the experience and confidence to become leaders in your schools and communities. Joining the Troop is a process that takes several steps, to make things easier I have outlined them below. Please read the entire letter.

  1. As Scoutmaster I would invite you to attend up to two meetings without the need of signing up. After the second meeting you will need to decide if our Troop is a good fit for you.
  2. Once you have decided on Troop 819, make contact with the Membership Coordinator or Committee Chair at the next Troop meeting to get a Youth Application. It is also important to go over “How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse, A Parent’s Guide” with your parents. This can be found at the beginning of any new Scout handbook or at the link above.
  3. Remind your parents about reading the Welcome Parents Tab on this page. There they will find a link to a physical form that you will have to have before attending any campouts.
  4. Your parents / guardians will receive an invitation to Scoutbook.com Once they have accepted they will automatically be added to our Troop email list. This is the most efficient way to receive notices from the Troop. **IMPORTANT**
  5. You do not need to have a uniform right away but I would expect you to have that squared away by about the fifth Scout event or so. You will need a uniform to attend Camporee or Summer Camp regardless. When you join, the Troop will present you with neckerchief, slide,  and unit numbers to get you started.
  6. Now that you are ready for the meetings, camping gear is going to be the next important thing. What to get can vary widely on what you have and what you have to spend. Totally equipping someone from scratch can easily run into the hundreds and I DO NOT recommend doing it all at once. A complete pack list for campouts can be a useful tool to know what you need to acquire.
  7. You are now on your way to new adventures that Scouting has to offer. As part of this experience you can learn a lot of new skills while earning ranks and merit badges. The early ranks: Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class will give you instruction on mastering the Scouting basics. All of these basics can be read about in your new handbook. The Troop works on these skills at meetings and campouts, and great online resources can help you practice these skills at home. Once you have mastered a skill, demonstrate what you know to a Scoutmaster and have them sign off in your Scout Handbook. As you continue to advance you will earn merit badges which will give you the opportunity to learn about things in greater detail. With merit badges and leadership will come advancement in the higher ranks of: Star, Life and, everyone’s goal: Eagle.
  8. Troop 819 exercises the “Patrol Method.” This is simply the way the Troop is organized and led. When you join you will be assigned to a Patrol. That Patrol is led by a Patrol Leader (and in larger patrols, an Assistant). The Patrol Leader answers to an Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL) and a Senior Patrol Leader (SPL). The SPL is the Youth Leader who runs the show. There are other leadership opportunities we call Indirect Leaders, such as: Quartermaster, Scribe, Historian, Librarian, Troop Guide, Bugler, Chaplain Aide, Instructor, Leave No Trace Trainer, Webmaster and Den Chief (who helps lead Cub Scouts.) As you begin to flex your leadership muscle, opportunities to fill these roles will be made available to you.
  9. Lastly, you and your parent will have to review the Troop Code of Conduct Agreement. This will let you know what the Troop expects of you. This is important that we are all on the same page so we can all enjoy our time together. Welcome to Troop 819.

There you go. This gives you a basic understanding of how to get started and how things work. We look forward to seeing you at the next meeting.

PARENTS

Parents, thank you for taking the time to support your youth’s Scouting experience. For your convenience, the Troop has compiled a step-by-step process to introduce you to Scouting. Do not get overwhelmed with the number of training opportunities. Only one training, Youth Protection, is required BEFORE you begin, the rest can be done over time. Troop 819 appreciates any time that you are willing to contribute.  Be sure to read the whole letter as steps 11 and 12 are required before you may join.

  1. Adult and Youth Applications – These forms can be requested from the Troop Committee Chair or you can Apply Online.
  2. Please take the time to go over “How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse, A Parent’s Guide” with your Scout. This can be found online or at the beginning of any new Scout handbook.
  3. The most important step in this whole process is the protection of our Scouts. Please take the time to take BSA’s “Youth Protection” and a training called “This is Scouting” at site my.Scouting.org. You’ll need to set up a user ID and password; please make note of that user ID and password for future use.
  4. Your Scout will need to fill out parts A&B of the BSA physical before attending a camp out (adults too.) Further part C is required to be filled out by a doctor before attending any trip lasting more than 72 hours.
  5. Communication is key for a Troop. We communicate through an email list. You will receive an invitation to SCOUTBOOK. From Scoutbook you will be added to our Troop-2019 email list. **IMPORTANT**
  6. Our Troop goal is to have an outing each month. Parents are welcome to join us at any camp out so long as they have proof of completing “Youth Protection” and a BSA physical for themselves.  Requirements for the BSA physical are the same as outlined in step 4.  We apologize but siblings are not welcome on camp outs except “family camp” unless otherwise stated.  Our long-term summer camp experience is not a family camp occasion. Family camping occasions require at least one parent to attend if siblings will be present. ALL adults who attend an overnight MUST be registered as leaders or committee members with the BSA. Pets are not allowed on camp outs.
  7. Now that you have some fundamentals about Scouting, please let the Troop know what kind of expertise and skills you bring to the table, with our talent and interest form.
  8. Merit Badge counselors must be enrolled with the BSA. If you have skill, experience, or a passion for any one of the many Merit Badges available, please consider registering as a Merit Badge Counselor.  Once you have filled out the form and printed it, please submit it to the Troop leadership.
  9. If you are interested in a committee position the best way to get an idea of the responsibilities can be found with a training called the “Troop Committee Challenge” at the my.Scouting.org. If this is your cup-of-tea speak to the Troop’s Committee Chair at the next meeting. Or you can come to the next Committee meeting, which is always open to all parents. The times, dates, and locations of these will be announced and added to our Troop calendar.
  10. Scoutmasters including assistants are selected not applied for but it would help if we know that you are interested. Once selected you will benefit from “Leader Position-Specific Training”, which is a live training put on by Kitsap District or available online. Our Troop Training Chair or Committee Chair can help you find the next one.
  11. For further training, the Troop recommends that you complete classes on the my.Scouting.org site, in the below order, making sure that you sign in with the same user ID so your Scouting profile logs your training:
  • Youth Protection
  • This is Scouting
  • Fast Start (some positions have fast start that is position specific)
  • Troop Committee Challenge (for committee members)
  • Hazardous Weather
  • Physical Wellness
  • Trek Safely
  • Safe Swim
  • Safety Afloat
  • Climb On Safely
  1. Only Youth Protection is required BEFORE starting your position, take your time and complete the others at your leisure.
  2. It is important that we are all on the same page about finances. Our Troop strives to be one of the best funded in the Territory.  We would like to enjoy many of our trips and activities free of charge and all of them supplemented to an extent from one of our annual fundraisers we put on.  It is important that you take the time to review some of the financial obligations and expectations for the Troop and its families. Continue to the Financial Agreement by clicking the link.
  3. Finally, you and your Scout will need to review the Troop Code of Conduct Agreement. This will let you know what the Troop expects of you and your Scout.  This is important that we are all on the same page so we can all enjoy our time together.

SCOUTS

Hello New Scout, Welcome to Troop 819. In joining Scouts BSA, you are welcoming an opportunity to learn new life and new leadership skills that will benefit you throughout your life. With your parents’ support and alongside your Troop members, you will gain the experience and confidence to become leaders in your schools and communities. Joining the Troop is a process that takes several steps, to make things easier I have outlined them below. Please read the entire letter.

  1. As Scoutmaster I would invite you to attend up to two meetings without the need of signing up. After the second meeting you will need to decide if our Troop is a good fit for you.
  2. Once you have decided on Troop 819, make contact with the Membership Coordinator or Committee Chair at the next Troop meeting to get a Youth Application. It is also important to go over “How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse, A Parent’s Guide” with your parents. This can be found at the beginning of any new Scout handbook or at the link above.
  3. Remind your parents about reading the Welcome Parents Tab on this page. There they will find a link to a physical form that you will have to have before attending any campouts.
  4. Your parents / guardians will receive an invitation to Scoutbook.com Once they have accepted they will automatically be added to our Troop email list. This is the most efficient way to receive notices from the Troop. **IMPORTANT**
  5. You do not need to have a uniform right away but I would expect you to have that squared away by about the fifth Scout event or so. You will need a uniform to attend Camporee or Summer Camp regardless. When you join, the Troop will present you with neckerchief, slide,  and unit numbers to get you started.
  6. Now that you are ready for the meetings, camping gear is going to be the next important thing. What to get can vary widely on what you have and what you have to spend. Totally equipping someone from scratch can easily run into the hundreds and I DO NOT recommend doing it all at once. A complete pack list for campouts can be a useful tool to know what you need to acquire.
  7. You are now on your way to new adventures that Scouting has to offer. As part of this experience you can learn a lot of new skills while earning ranks and merit badges. The early ranks: Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class will give you instruction on mastering the Scouting basics. All of these basics can be read about in your new handbook. The Troop works on these skills at meetings and campouts, and great online resources can help you practice these skills at home. Once you have mastered a skill, demonstrate what you know to a Scoutmaster and have them sign off in your Scout Handbook. As you continue to advance you will earn merit badges which will give you the opportunity to learn about things in greater detail. With merit badges and leadership will come advancement in the higher ranks of: Star, Life and, everyone’s goal: Eagle.
  8. Troop 819 exercises the “Patrol Method.” This is simply the way the Troop is organized and led. When you join you will be assigned to a Patrol. That Patrol is led by a Patrol Leader (and in larger patrols, an Assistant). The Patrol Leader answers to an Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL) and a Senior Patrol Leader (SPL). The SPL is the Youth Leader who runs the show. There are other leadership opportunities we call Indirect Leaders, such as: Quartermaster, Scribe, Historian, Librarian, Troop Guide, Bugler, Chaplain Aide, Instructor, Leave No Trace Trainer, Webmaster and Den Chief (who helps lead Cub Scouts.) As you begin to flex your leadership muscle, opportunities to fill these roles will be made available to you.
  9. Lastly, you and your parent will have to review the Troop Code of Conduct Agreement. This will let you know what the Troop expects of you. This is important that we are all on the same page so we can all enjoy our time together. Welcome to Troop 819.

There you go. This gives you a basic understanding of how to get started and how things work. We look forward to seeing you at the next meeting.

UPCOMING TROOP EVENTS

May 2025

Friday May 9 5:30 pm – Sunday May 11 2:00 pm

Backpacking training camp out
Quinault Ridge
Sandra Johnson

Event: beginner/training backpacking trip at Quinault Ridge
Departure Friday
5:30 from scout hall
Night 1 will be near trailhead
Hike in for night 2
Return Sunday time TBD based on how long to hike out and stop for treats on the way home.
Bring $ for stop on the way home and pack dinner for Friday night on the way.

ASM Erin is your point person.

https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6350214

Saturday May 17

8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Armed forces day parafe
Bremerton
Sandra Johnson

Watch Discord for details.

https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6357299

Friday May 23 5:00 pm – Sunday May 25 12:00 pm

ILST
None
Sandra Johnson

Yearly ILST campus at Thunderbird

https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6327223

UPCOMING TROOP EVENTS

Backpacking training camp out
Quinault Ridge
Sandra Johnson

Event: beginner/training backpacking trip at Quinault Ridge
Departure Friday
5:30 from scout hall
Night 1 will be near trailhead
Hike in for night 2
Return Sunday time TBD based on how long to hike out and stop for treats on the way home.
Bring $ for stop on the way home and pack dinner for Friday night on the way.

ASM Erin is your point person.

https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6350214
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Armed forces day parafe
Bremerton
Sandra Johnson

Watch Discord for details.

https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6357299
ILST
None
Sandra Johnson

Yearly ILST campus at Thunderbird

https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6327223

Scout Resources

Click for an explanation on how merit badges work.

Click for a full list of merit badges along and their requirements

Each time you start a new merit badge, it should begin with a conversation with your unit leader. A Scoutmaster Conference is a must for rank advancement as is a Board of Review. In a perfect world, these requests are made by you in person during typical weekday troop meetings. We live in a busy world however. Because we do, we understand that sometimes you need an alternate way to request each of these. Please use the buttons below to send a request to your Scoutmaster to start a badge or to request a Scoutmaster Conference, OR to request a Board of Review for your rank.

Scout Resources

Click for an explanation on how merit badges work.

Click for a full list of merit badges along and their requirements

Each time you start a new merit badge, it should begin with a conversation with your unit leader. A Scoutmaster Conference is a must for rank advancement as is a Board of Review. In a perfect world, these requests are made by you in person during typical weekday troop meetings. We live in a busy world however. Because we do, we understand that sometimes you need an alternate way to request each of these. Please use the buttons below to send a request to your Scoutmaster to start a badge or to request a Scoutmaster Conference, OR to request a Board of Review for your rank.

unit dues & scout account payments

summer camp

troop gear

Light of Scouting

(Sung to the tune of Scotland the Brave)

We are the light of Scouting
We give flight to eagles
We are the light of Scouting though-out the world!

We’ll never be hiked under
LISTEN TO OUR SCOUTING THUNDER!
We are the light of Scouting
Through-out the world.

Light of Scouting

(Sung to the tune of Scotland the Brave)

We are the light of Scouting
We give flight to eagles
We are the light of Scouting though-out the world!

We’ll never be hiked under
LISTEN TO OUR SCOUTING THUNDER!
We are the light of Scouting
Through-out the world.