Each year, beginning in 1985, we began recognizing the top three Scouts in our Troop The Scouts earn points throughout the year for participation in various activities and payment of dues. With an emphasis on "Character Counts" by the National Office, it was decided, in 2003, to add another element to determine the Scout of the Year.
1985 - David E. Sanders |
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After the last event for the year has been completed, a member of the Troop Committee will tally the points for each Scout. This data is gathered from two sources.
1) Records for dues, attendance and wearing of uniform are provided by the Troop Treasurer and Scribe.
2) The Troop Master application software is used to provide data for the remaining requirements.
A Troop Committee member will tally the points for all Scouts. The names of the top five Scouts are then presented to a three or more member sub-committee of the Troop Committee. The sub-committee will then decide which Scout of the top five best exemplifies true Scout-like Character and is worthy to be called the Scout of the Year for Troop 103.
Following evaluation by the sub-committee, a gold (1st) medal is awared to the top scout who best exemplify Scout-like Character.
The points awarded each activity are as follows:
| ACTIVITY | POINTS EARNED |
| Troop meeting attendance Wearing uniform at Troop meetings Timely payment of dues Participation in Troop activities Participation in District activities Participation in Council activities Participation in National activities Earning a Merit Badge Achieving Rank Advancement Earning a Religious Emblem Uniform Inspection |
10 points per meeting 10 points per meeting 10 points per month 75 points per activity 150 points per activity 200 points per activity 250 points per activity 25 points per Badge 100 points per Rank 100 points per emblem 100 max points per year |