12/11/2025
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ABOUT FAMILY TROOPS
Starting on December, 15 2025, troops will have 3 options for the structure of their Troop. The three structures are OPTIONS that can be pursued at any time after December 15. Any option chosen needs to include the approval of the Chartering Organization of the Troop. And a new structure can be chosen later based on changes in the dynamics of your Troop(s).
THREE OPTIONS FOR YOUR TROOP:
OPTION 1
Remain a Boy troop or a Girl troop
No action needed except conversations with the Charter Org and families
OPTION 2
Your troop decides to accept any youth
With Charter Org approval, you confirm your intent to accept all youth and a switch is made in BeAScout allowing any youth to sign up in the Troop.
OPTION 3
A set of Linked Troops want to merge
There will be an "intent to merge" document (which the previous option can probably use as well)
This document will outline Charter approval, assets, bank accounts, unit number, etc. Very similar to any unit merger previously.
THINGS TO CONSIDER
This merger should not be considered either of the units taking over or absorbing the other unit.
Both Scoutmasters should be options. There can only be one SM, and there should be a lot of thought and effort into this selection.
Unit number should be discussed. If a unit would like, a totally new number could be used if it is available (this will not affect the tenure of the unit in Scouting).
The follow up surveys of the Pilot of this suggested it worked best to have a SM and lead ASM of opposite genders.
For youth positions - organize what works best for you. And, if you think it best to start with two co-SPL's so no one loses a position, please do (you will just eventually need to transition to 1).
Creating Patrols - Do what works best for you (you could do gender if you have the critical mass. If you don’t have critical mass, co-ed Patrols is an option.
For ANY activity - no Scouts should be excluded due to the lack of appropriate adult leadership. The event should be postponed or cancelled rather than excluding youth. (if you are going on a campout and youth females are attending and you don’t have an adult female to go, POSTPONE THE TRIP)
If any families do not agree and do not want to remain in the Troop, we ask that Troop leadership assist in finding another Troop for them to participate.
CONTACT US
RYAN MCDONALD
Field Director
[email protected]
612-261-2361
Webinar recording:
https://youtu.be/QGPT8b9MlxA?feature=shared
DOCUMENTS TO DOWNLOAD
Family Troop Powerpoint(.pdf, https://www.northernstar.org/DesktopModules/EasyDNNNews/DocumentDownload.ashx?portalid=0&moduleid=676&articleid=12074&documentid=293
Family Troop Best Practices(.pdf, https://www.northernstar.org/DesktopModules/EasyDNNNews/DocumentDownload.ashx?portalid=0&moduleid=676&articleid=12074&documentid=291
Family Troop Decision Guide(.pdf, https://www.northernstar.org/DesktopModules/EasyDNNNews/DocumentDownload.ashx?portalid=0&moduleid=676&articleid=12074&documentid=292
Intent to Convert Form(.pdf, https://www.northernstar.org/DesktopModules/EasyDNNNews/DocumentDownload.ashx?portalid=0&moduleid=676&articleid=12074&documentid=295
Converting From a Family Troop(.pdf, https://www.northernstar.org/DesktopModules/EasyDNNNews/DocumentDownload.ashx?portalid=0&moduleid=676&articleid=12074&documentid=294
