Troop 271's Vision

• The Scouts find real challenge, excitement, adventure, and fun in a strong outdoors program that includes both camping and backpacking.
• Scouts plan and execute all Troop and Patrol activities and works to make them fun.
• The Scouts practice the Patrol Method that includes mutual respect and support between the PL and members, shared responsibilities, and a sense of pride, enthusiasm, and identity.
• The Scouts learn to be good leaders and followers that include effective delegation and follow-up.
• Scouts learn, practice, and teach skills that lead to 1st class advancement
• Scouts continue personal growth and advance towards Eagle
• The Scouts practice the ideals of Scouting (the Oath and Law).
• The Scouts are exposed to and associate with adults on a mature level.
• The Scouts continuously improves and adapts for the good of the whole troop through regular open assessment.

Troop 271's Goals

[BSA Goals]

• Continue doing what we are doing well
• 10-nights camping/year per scout
• Minimum of 2-nights camping/outing
• Increase the Patrol Method and Patrol Leader.s leadership opportunities
• Re-energize High Adventure
• Create a website
• Increase the troop.s .boy-run. culture
• Encourage participation in the Religion Emblem Program
• Encourage greater pride in the uniform and personal appearance
• Formalize the Troop elections
• Get more adults involved and trained
• Measure our progress through metrics
• Finish and maintain the bylaws
• Provide more opportunities for working on the Trail-to-First Class
• Make sure the games are fun for the younger scouts
• Provide more merit badge workshops
• Identify new appealing and diverse outings