Troop 74 Boy Scout Patrols
Redwoods (Regular Patrol)
Apache Chiefs (Venture Patrol)
Some troops establish Venture patrols as an optional program for boys thirteen through seventeen years old.
Venture patrols experience more autonomy from the troop than ordinary patrols, and provide older Scouts with expanded social contact and physical challenges.
The Venture patrol is guided by the assistant Scoutmaster-Venture who is responsible for Venture patrol activities.
Venture patrol members wear the standard Boy Scout uniform with the Venture strip over the right pocket.
Patrol members are Boy Scouts and should never be referred to as Venture Scouts.
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Diamondbacks (Regular Patrol)
Each troop is divided into patrols of eight or so Scouts led by a patrol leader elected from within the patrol.
Patrol meetings are generally held during the weekly troop meeting.
The patrol's independence from the troop varies among troops and between activities.
Patrols' autonomy becomes more visible at campouts, where each patrol may set up its own camping and cooking area.
Divisions between patrols may disappear during an event which only a small part of the troop attends.
Patrols may hold meetings and even excursions separately from the rest of the troop.
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Redwoods (Regular Patrol)
Each troop is divided into patrols of eight or so Scouts led by a patrol leader elected from within the patrol.
Patrol meetings are generally held during the weekly troop meeting.
The patrol's independence from the troop varies among troops and between activities.
Patrols' autonomy becomes more visible at campouts, where each patrol may set up its own camping and cooking area.
Divisions between patrols may disappear during an event which only a small part of the troop attends.
Patrols may hold meetings and even excursions separately from the rest of the troop.
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Flaming Falcons (New Scout Patrol)
Troops mix older and younger Scouts in the same patrols, so that the older boys can teach the younger ones more effectively.
When a Webelos den crosses over from Cub Scouting to Boy Scouting, the "new Scout patrol" method may be used.
The new Boy Scouts are kept together as a group, elect their own patrol leader, and are assigned a troop guide—an older Scout who acts as a mentor.
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Regulators (Adult Patrol)
Regulators! - Mount Up!
The "Regulators" Patrol is made up of men and women who are committed to being a part of the troop and contributing to it's health.
When a parent goes on a campout, he or she is automatically included as a temporary member in the "Regulators" Patrol.
This patrol has several benefits - really, really good food and camaraderie while providing an example the Scouts can follow without having to tell them what to do.
The "Regulators" tent some distance from the youth ... that way they aren't right next to a boy patrol where our mere presence could disrupt the learning process.
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Troop Song
(To the tune of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic")
Your eyes have seen the marching of an ostentatious troop
For in 74 no finer men be found within a group.
The principles of scouting are alive and living proof.
Our troop is marching on.
From Manatoc to Butler to Philmont and the shores
Hiking all the trails until our feet are really sore
Camping, swimming, nature, we believe in scouting lore.
Our troop is marching on.
We try to set example by our uniforms and caps
No finer men at attention during reveille or taps.
The bugle blows, the cannon sounds, our salute is with a snap.
Our troop is marching on.
Service to our community is among the finest deeds
Lending a hand and helping out to anyone who needs
Just ask us and we’ll help you Yes! That is in our creed.
Our troop is marching on.
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Troop Yell
Who are we for!
74 Rah!
What are we gang!
One big happy family!
Trail To Eagle
Trail to Eagle, Trail to Eagle,
Climbing all the time.
First the Star, and then the Life,
Will on your bosom shine.
Keep climbing!
Blaze the trail and we will follow,
Hark the Eagle's call;
On, brothers, on until we're Eagles all.
Scoutmaster's Benediction
May the great Scoutmaster of all Scouts be with us until we meet again.
