Fig. 1: TGB-1-8-1-Front
- Size: 75 - 77mm
- Border: Silver
- Cloth: Red twill left
- Lettering: Silver
- Emblem: Silver
Fig. 2: TGB-1-8-1-Reverse
- Gauze reinforced molded plastic back
Item Name: Troop Guide 1988 - 1989
Item ID: TGB-1-8-1
Collector Rating: 7
1988 –
Job description: The troop guide works with new Scouts. He helps them feel comfortable and earn their First Class rank in their first year.
Reports to: the assistant Scoutmaster for the new Scout patrol in the troop.
Troop guide duties:
- Introduces new Scouts to troop operations
- Guides new Scouts through early Scouting activities
- Shields new Scouts from harassment by older Scouts
- Helps new Scouts earn First Class rank in their first year
- Teaches basic Scout skills
- Coaches the patrol leader of the new Scout patrol on his duties
- Works with the patrol leader at patrol leaders’ council meetings
- Attends patrol leaders’ council meetings with the patrol leader of the new Scout patrol
- Counsels individual Scouts on Scouting challenges
- Sets a good example
- Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform
- Lives by the Scout Oath and Law
- Shows Scout sprit