Contents 1 History 2 Requirements 3 The Trials 4 The Council 5 Patrol Song 6 Members 7 Comments

HistoryEdit

The Man Scouts are the most elite group of Paoli 1 alumni. What originally began as a joke has now evolved into a small labor force tasked with some of the toughest jobs that need to be completed. They are charged with doing the most tedious and strenuous tasks that need to be done around the Cabin and Camp Horseshoe.

Patrick Fitzgerald coined the term "Man Scout" at Camp Horseshoe in 2004. [sources?] However, the Man Scouts were not a fully recognized unit until 3 years later. In 2007, the Man Scouts operated as a cohesive group under the leadership of Man Scout patrol leader Bill Kiniry who was later joined by assistant patrol leader Mike Kiniry. The two brothers have maintained the positions, running unopposed.

In 2009, the Man Scout position "Secretary of War" was created, and bestowed upon Matt Kravitz. Matt Kravitz, in the interest of improving the Troop, created the Man Scout Council. The Man Scout Council is comprised of the upper echelon of Man Scouts. The council meets somewhat regularly, and discusses matters relating to the condition of the Troop and how it can be improved.

In 2010, Michael Magnotta was made Quartermaster.

In 2011, Justin Hood was made Scribe. Justin has been instrumental in organizing the Council and mantaining communication.

RequirementsEdit

The criteria for becoming a Man Scout are as follows:

1) Must be over 18, and thus no longer a scout.

2) Must have attained the rank of Eagle.

3) Must be a member of the Order of the Arrow.

4) Must attend at least 3 events each year or spend the entire week at Camp Horseshoe. (The Birthday counts as two events if you arrive promptly, in uniform)

After meeting all the basic requirements, the Man Scout Council must approve of the prospective member. This is followed by The Trials: 5 tests that the initiate must pass to become a Man Scout. Assuming the candidate passes The Trials, an initiation ceremony is held. Upon completion of the ceremony, the initiate is a Man Scout.

The TrialsEdit

"The cave! Remember your failure at the caaaaave!" - Yoda

The first Trial is the Trial of Skill. The initiate must demonstrate the ability to work under pressure to complete a series of tasks that draw upon skills learned in scouting.

The second Trial is the Trial of Courage. The initiate must demonstrate courage through adversity. Because this Trial is so easy to fake your way through if you know it is coming, it is administered without the inititate's knowledge.

The third Trial is a secret.

The fourth Trial is the Trial of Spirit. The initiate must demonstrate that they are overflowing with Troop spirit. They must be able to show excitment in Troop activites, and be able to get others excited about scouting.

The final Trial is the Trial of Insight. The initiate must stand before the Man Scout Council, and answer a series of questions in a satisfactory manner.

The CouncilEdit

The Man Scout Council is a select group of Man Scouts who meet/communicate somewhat regularly to discuss the current condition of the Troop and how it can be improved. What actually takes place at a council meeting is similar to a PLC.

Only Man Scouts who have attained the status of "Master" are allowed to sit on the council. In order to become a "Master," you must be a Man Scout for one year, and then be voted in as a "Master." Once a Master, you must then win a second vote to be admitted to the Council. Additionally, only Masters who were SPL can be on the council.

Patrol SongEdit

We're the man scouts! We don't do anything.

We don't do anything.

We don't do anything.

And if you ask us,

To do anything,

We will end up

Doing everything.

MembersEdit

Bill Kiniry -- Patrol Leader

Mike Kiniry -- Assistant Patrol Leader

Matt Kravitz -- Secretary of War

Erik Muhlenhaupt -- If he'd only show up to things, he'd be on the council.

Adam Muhlenhaupt -- Secretary of Man Scouting

Michael Magnotta -- Quartermaster

Justin Hood -- Scribe