Boy Scouts of America
Troop 503
Winchester, Massachusetts


Boy Scouts Guidebook
SECTION 7: TROOP EQUIPMENT

1. The Troop equipment is for the use of all members of the Troop for Troop functions. Willful or careless destruction or loss of Troop gear will result in that Scout's replacing it at his own expense.

2. Each Scout and Patrol is responsible for cleaning, drying, and general care of all troop equipment used by them. You dirty it--you clean it; you get it wet--you dry it. IT IS IMPORTANT TO DRY TENTS, AT HOME, IMMEDIATELY UPON RETURNING FROM A CAMP OUT TO AVOID MILDEW DAMAGE! If raining, hang tent in a garage or basement.

3. Tents must be returned clean and DRY. Tents discovered to have been returned wet will be returned to the previous borrowers and accessed a $25.00 charge for wet damage. While both (all) borrowers of a tent may share the fee, it should be paid by the person charged with drying it after the camp out.

4. EQUIPMENT IS DUE BACK IN THE TROOP ROOM AT THE MEETING IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE ACTIVITY. If special circumstances exist, the Scout must inform the Scoutmaster and bring the equipment to the next possible meeting.

5. Scouts and Leaders may obtain Troop equipment only by signing it out with the Quartermaster or Acting Quartermaster.