Boy Scout Troop 144

Marietta First Baptist Church of Marietta, Georgia

Joining Troop 144

We are one of the oldest and most established troops in Cobb County, having been active at Marietta First Baptist since 1941. We are blessed with a large number of active, well-trained, eager adult leaders for your son, and the Scouting program is high on their priority list. We are sponsored by the First Baptist Church of Marietta, which believes in Scouting.

You are joining one of the most worthwhile and challenging youth organizations in the world – Boy Scouts of America. The formula is simple: have fun camping, hiking, and learning about a wide variety of subjects. The result is a mature, responsible, and self-confident young man.

To Join: Submit a completed Boy Scout application and a health history signed by your parent or guardian.

Complete the following requirements as found in the Boy Scout handbook. Copies of the handbook are available from the troop store or the BSA-Scout Shop.

  • Repeat the pledge of allegiance (Scout Handbook, page 6).
  • Demonstrate the scout salute, sign, and handclasp (page 7).
  • Tie the square knot (also known as the joining knot, page 8).
  • Understand and agree to live by the scout oath, the scout law, the scout motto, the scout slogan, and the outdoor code (page 9).
  • Describe the scout badge (page 10).
  • With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet “how to protect your children from child abuse and drug abuse”.
  • Participate in a scoutmaster conference.

Parents fill out medical information and a release form, and Troop resource survey.

Transferring from another Troop

Scouts transferring into Troop 144 need to submit an advancement history from the previous troop, and $1.00 transfer fee.  You will need to pay the Troop dues at this time.  Your second year will be prorated. 

Costs

Troop dues are presently $85.00 (subject to change) and includes the following:  All first year scouts pat this ammount.  Your dues will be prorated your second year.

  1. Scout neckerchief,
  2. Troop 144 patch,
  3. 50-year patch,
  4. BSA registration,
  5. Boys life magazine,
  6. Class-B Uniform T-shirt, and
  7. BSA insurance.