Troop 279’s Unique Reward System: TOKENS!

At Troop 279, we’ve created a fun and motivating way to recognize and reward exceptional scouting all year long—Tokens! Scouts earn tokens throughout the year for everything that makes scouting great, including:

• Advancing in rank
• Earning merit badges
• Holding positions of responsibility
• Attending troop outings
• Earning frost points
• Hiking & biking milage
• Completing rank requirements
• Volunteering for service hours

Beyond these standard achievements, scout leadership and the adult leaders are always watching for those special “above-and-beyond” moments. When a scout demonstrates truly exemplary scout-like behavior, they’re rewarded with extra tokens on the spot! Examples of token-worthy actions include:

• Living the Scout Oath and Law in an outstanding way
• Volunteering without being asked
• Helping another scout succeed
• Leading by example
• Stepping up to take charge of a task

Then, once a year—typically during our popular January Casino Weekend outing — leaders tally up all the tokens that the scouts earned throughout the year and give them an opportunity to put their tokens to use in the Troop 279 Scout Auction! During the auction, scouts can bid on and acquire awesome camping gear and outdoor equipment, such as:

• Backpacks
• Knives
• Flashlights
• Hammocks
• Sleeping bags & pads
• And much more!

It’s a great way to celebrate a full year of scouting, recognize hard work and good character, and walk away with some seriously cool gear. Tokens make every good deed and achievement count!