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• May 5th
  • Senior Patrol Leader and Patrol Leader Nominations Due
    • Submit your name to Dr. Hou (scoutmaster@troop55.org) and Mr. Thompson (tct@troop55htx.com)
    • SPL Requirements
      • Life Scout or above
      • 14 years old or above
      • Previously served as an ASPL
      • NYLT Required
      • Speak to Dr. Hou or Mr. Thompson if you do not meet all of the requirements but would like to run and exceptions can be made on a case by case basis
    • Patrol Leader Requirements
      • First Class Scout
  • Potential ASPLs should submit their interest and qualifications via email to Dr. Hou and Mr. Thompson
    • The newly elected SPL will ultimately choose his ASPLs but those formally requesting the position will be given the first opportunity
• May 8th
  • Fall ’24 Position of Responsibility Applications Due
    • Apply Here
• May 14th
  • Senior Patrol Leader Election
    • Whole Troop Election
  • Patrol Leader Election
    • Patrol Only Election
    • Patrols will not shuffle
  • Last Meeting of Semester
  • Order of the Arrow Elections
• May 23rd – 4PM-7PM
  • Annual Planning Meeting
    • New and Previous PLCs combined

• December 3rd
  • Senior Patrol Leader and Patrol Leader Nominations Due
    • Submit your name to Dr. Hou (scoutmaster@troop55.org) and Mr. Thompson (tct@troop55htx.com)
    • SPL Requirements
      • Life Scout or above
      • 14 years old or above
      • Previously served as an ASPL
      • NYLT Required
      • Speak to Dr. Hou or Mr. Thompson if you do not meet all of the requirements but would like to run and exceptions can be made on a case by case basis
    • Patrol Leader Requirements
      • First Class Scout
  • Potential ASPLs should submit their interest and qualifications via email to Dr. Hou and Mr. Thompson
    • The newly elected SPL will ultimately choose his ASPLs but those formally requesting the position will be given the first opportunity
• December 3rd
  • Fall ’24 Position of Responsibility Applications Due
    • Apply Here
• December 12th
  • Senior Patrol Leader Election
  • Patrol Leader Election
  • Last Meeting of Semester
• Late December/Early January
  • Virtual meeting to Re-Constitute Regular Patrols

BACKGROUND

Most recently in Troop 55 we have had the patrol’s grubmaster request reimbursement of funds directly from the patrol members who ate with the patrol. The execution of this was up to the grubmaster but typically became burdensome to the grubmaster and his family, often resulting in the grubmaster not fully recouping their expenses.

CHANGES

Beginning with the November 2023 campout, scouts and adults eating with their patrols will be charged $15 during campout registration.

Prior to the campout the grubmasters will be told their total number of registered scouts/adults and be able to calculate their budget.

Following the campout the grubmaster will submit their expenses (including receipts) via the troop website. Reimbursements will be made via check.

• April 16 – May 1
  • Fall ’23 Position of Responsibility Applications Open
    • Apply Here
• April 30th
  • Senior Patrol Leader and Patrol Leader Nominations Due
    • Submit your name to Dr. Hou (scoutmaster@troop55.org) and Mr. Thompson (tct@troop55htx.com)
    • SPL Requirements
      • Life Scout or above
      • 14 years old or above
      • Previously served as an ASPL
      • NYLT Required
      • Speak to Dr. Hou or Mr. Thompson if you do not meet all of the requirements but would like to run and exceptions can be made on a case by case basis
    • Patrol Leader Requirements
      • First Class Scout
  • Potential ASPLs should submit their interest and qualifications via email to Dr. Hou and Mr. Thompson
    • The newly elected SPL will ultimately choose his ASPLs but those formally requesting the position will be given the first opportunity
• May 9th
  • Senior Patrol Leader Election
  • Patrol Leader Election
• May 16th
  • Newly Elected ASPLs and PLs announced to troop
  • Last meeting of school year
  • Fall ’23 Position of Responsibility Applications Due
    • Apply Here
• Late May/Early June
  • Virtual meeting to Re-Constitute Regular Patrols

• November 29th
  • Senior Patrol Leader and Patrol Leader Nominations Due
    • Submit your name to Mr. Eikenburg (scoutmaster@troop55.org) and Mr. Thompson (tct@troop55htx.com)
    • SPL Requirements
      • Life Scout or above
      • 14 years old or above
      • Previously served as an ASPL
      • Speak to Mr. Eikenburg if you do not meet all of the requirements but would like to run and exceptions can be made on a case by case basis
    • Patrol Leader Requirements
      • First Class Scout
  • Potential ASPLs should submit their interest and qualifications via email to Mr. Eikenburg and Mr. Thompson
    • The newly elected SPL will ultimately choose his ASPLs but those desiring the position will be presented to him
  • Spring ’23 Position of Responsibility Applications Open
    • Apply Here
• December 6th
  • Senior Patrol Leader Election
    • Winners Notified Prior to PLC on Dec 4
  • Patrol Leader Election
    • Winners Notified Prior to PLC on Dec 4
• December 13th
  • Newly Elected ASPLs and PLs announced to troop
  • Last meeting of school year
• December 13th
  • Spring ’23 Position of Responsibility Applications Due
    • Apply Here
• Late December/Early Jan
  • Virtual meeting to Re-Draft New Middle School Patrols

The time has come for Scouts to renew their membership in Troop 55 for the 2022-2023 school year.   The process is the same as last year.  To pay renewal dues, Click on “Select Options” below.  Under Scout Dues, select Scout Type “Existing Scout” or “Eagle Scout” if applicable.  Choose from Boy’s Life Magazine options and Adult Donation options, and click “Add to Cart”.  Check out and fill out all information.  Please add your Scout’s Name into the “Additional Information” field.  Payments after October 15th are considered late.