Officer's Manual
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2020 EDITION OFFICER’S MANUAL FOR THE TROOPS OF SAINT GEORGE 2020 edition Published by the Troops of Saint George P.O. Box 80044 ~ Keller, TX 76244 Revision 09.28.2020 *Check TSG National Website for current Revision* Table of Contents Our Mission ........................................................................................................................................................ 1 The Privilege of Being a Troop Officer ......................................................................................................... 1 Structure of Your Local Troop ........................................................................................................................ 2 Troop Structure ............................................................................................................................................. 2 Youth Leaders ................................................................................................................................................ 2 Adult Leaders ................................................................................................................................................. 3 Troop Relationship to Headquarters .............................................................................................................. 6 Notice Regarding Liability and Accident Insurance ................................................................................. 6 Annual Charter Fees and Dues ................................................................................................................... 8 Safety .................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Moral Infractions and Discipline ................................................................................................................... 11 Non-Member or Inactive Member Participation ........................................................................................ 12 Troops of Saint George Law, Motto, Oath and Trinitarian Salute .......................................................... 13 Troops of Saint George Patrol and Advancement Criteria ....................................................................... 14 Rankings and Requirements for Junior Cadets ........................................................................................... 15 Grade 1: Saint Matthew’s Angels (6-7 years) ........................................................................................... 16 Grade 2: Saint Mark’s Lions (7-8 years) ................................................................................................... 17 Grade 3: Saint Luke’s Oxen or “Bulls” (8-9 years) ................................................................................ 19 Grade 4: Saint John’s Eagles (9-10 years) ................................................................................................ 21 Grade 5: Saint George’s Dragon Slayers (10-11 years) .......................................................................... 23 Rankings and Requirements for Senior Cadets/Adults ............................................................................. 25 Tribunes of Saint George for our Supreme Pontiff Requirements ..................................................... 25 Achievement Course (AC) List ...................................................................................................................... 28 Achievement Course: Apologetics ....................................................................................................... 30 Achievement Course: Camping ............................................................................................................ 34 Achievement Course: Financial Stewardship...................................................................................... 39 Achievement Course: First Aid / CPR ................................................................................................ 42 Achievement Course: Knots ................................................................................................................. 65 Achievement Course: Latin ................................................................................................................... 86 Achievement Course: Patriotism ........................................................................................................ 102 Achievement Course: Strength ........................................................................................................... 108 Achievement Course: Altar Service.................................................................................................... 110 Achievement Course: Canoeing ......................................................................................................... 114 Achievement Course: Ecology............................................................................................................ 118 Achievement Course: Firemanship .................................................................................................... 121 Achievement Course: Fishing ............................................................................................................. 124 Achievement Course: Handiwork ...................................................................................................... 126 Achievement Course: Hunting ........................................................................................................... 132 Achievement Course: Leather Workmanship .................................................................................. 138 Achievement Course: Life and Dignity of the Human Person ...................................................... 142 Achievement Course: Machinery........................................................................................................ 144 Achievement Course: Orienteering .................................................................................................... 146 Achievement Course: Public Speaking .............................................................................................. 148 Revision 09.28.2020 *Check TSG National Website for current Revision* Achievement Course: Scholarship ...................................................................................................... 151 Customs and Ceremonies ............................................................................................................................. 153 Addendum Section/Descriptions ............................................................................................................... 155 Activity Waiver, Consent, Release and Indemnification Agreement ............................................ 156 Parental Power or Attorney Form ..................................................................................................... 159 Parental Authorization Form .............................................................................................................. 162 Activity Waiver, Consent, Release and Indemnification Agreement Signature Page for Multiple Signatures ............................................................................................................................................... 163 Captain’s Junior Cadet Answer Key .................................................................................................. 170 Common Prayers for TSG Campouts and Meetings ...................................................................... 174 Campout/Activities Coordinator: “The Basics” .............................................................................. 183 Example Campout Agenda ................................................................................................................. 184 Revision 09.28.2020 *Check TSG National Website for current Revision* Our Mission The Troops of Saint George apostolate aims to use the outdoors as our canvas and the sacraments as our path to light the way for the formation of Holy Catholic men and boys. Whether called to the vocation of the priesthood, the religious life, or that of Holy fatherhood, our fathers and sons will take a prayerful pilgrimage together to fulfill Christ's desire for them to grow in virtue and in their Holy Catholic faith as they journey toward heaven. - Saint George, Pray for us. The Privilege of Being a Troop Officer If you are reading this, you are a Catholic gentleman willing to spend time and efforts for the training of young men in faith and virtue. May God bless you and reward you. In our age, there is a crisis of manhood and fatherhood. The Officers of the Troops of Saint George stand as models of heroic virtue in our time of crisis. These young innocent eyes will look to you as you grow in Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, and Temperance. Young men will study your standard of perseverance in Faith, Hope, and Charity toward God and mankind. In order to help troops identify their Officers, here are the characteristics of Officers of Saint George. Every Officer of the Troops of Saint George, clergy and laity: 1. Holds firmly to the magisterial teachings of the Catholic Church 2. Attends Holy Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation 3. Has a special devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary 4. Loves his wife dearly and maintains a healthy marriage (if married) 5. Provides for the spiritual education of his children