‘New Scout Parent Orientation’ - PowerPoint Presentation

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‘New Scout Parent Orientation’

Troop

88

Lake Meade, PA

Apr

23, 2015Slide2

Agenda

Session I – Apr 21, 2014

Overview of Boy Scouts

History of

Scouting

The Goals of Scouting

Cub/Boy

Scout

Differences

Uniforms

Overview of Local BSA Organization and Troop 584

BSA Organizational Overview

History

of Troop

584

Troop 584 Organization

Troop

Outings

Overview

Outing sign-up and other logistics

Recommended EquipmentSlide3

Agenda

Session II – Apr 28, 2014

Scout Advancement

Boy Scout Advancements

Merit Badges

First Class Emphasis Program

Scout Leadership

Scout’s Leadership within Troop

Scout Leadership and Training

Adult Volunteer Opportunities

Troop Committee

Assistant Scoutmaster

Other volunteer opportunities

Other

Important

StuffSlide4

History of Scouting

Beginnings of Scouting Movement

started by Robert Baden-Powell during the Boer War as a series of games and exercises to help men learn to live in the open under difficult conditions

Baden-Powell developed a book called “Aids to Scouting” as a way of training recruits. This book became an instant hit among boys

conducted his first Boy Scout camp on Brownsea Island in 1907, and his book “Scouting for Boys” was published in 1908

In England, Boy Scouts formally started on Jan. 24, 1908

History of Scouting in the USA

YMCA had been running camps for boys since 1884 in US

In 1902 Ernest Thompson Seton founded the Tribe of Woodcraft Indians as a boy's organization. Three years later Daniel Carter Beard started a similar society called the Sons of Daniel Boone.

February 8th, 1910 William Boyce, inspired by unknown Scout in London, incorporated BSA working with YMCA and Seton

In 1910, Seton combined B-P “Scouting for Boys” and Woodcraft Manual to publish first BSA Handbook

Boy Scouts of America celebrated ‘100 years of scouting’ in 2010.Slide5

The Goals of Scouting

Aims of Boy Scouting

Character development

Citizenship training

Physical, mental, and emotional fitness

Delivered by these Methods

Ideals

Patrols

Outdoor Programs

Advancement

Personal GrowthLeadership DevelopmentUniformAssociations With Adults

Developing Boys to MenSlide6

Mission Statement

The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law

.

BSA Mission

Scout Slogan

Do a good turn daily.

Scout

Oath

On

my honor I will do my best

To do my duty to God and my country

And to obey the Scout Law;

To help other people at all times;

To keep myself physically strong,

mentally awake,

and morally straight.

Scout Motto

Be Prepared.

Scout Law

A Scout is

Trustworthy,

Loyal,

Helpful,

Friendly,

Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, Reverent.

Character is exemplified by what you do when no one is looking.Slide7

How does Boy Scouts differ from Cub Scouts?

We ask you not to work with your son at Troop meetings and campouts.

In Cub Scouts…

parents lead the meetings, often work with their own sons, and they often sign off on their son’s requirements.

In Boy Scouts…

the idea is to develop a sense of independence, self-reliance and the importance of teamwork. The Scouts will learn to work with other Scouts and other adults. Slide8

Cub/Boy Scout Differences – contd.

Boys have more responsibility

Planning, packing, setting up camp, cooking, activities

Scout is responsible for initiation of advancement

Parents cannot sign off. Adult Leaders (SM, ASM, MBC) are the only persons in the troop that that can sign off

Boys follow the patrol method

Each Patrol operates as a self-sufficient unit. A Troop is made up of Patrols, a Troop is not divided into Patrols

Each Patrol is encouraged to develop their own identity with a Patrol flag & yell.

Each Patrol will utilize a duty roster to distribute tasks across the team members and learn the value of teamwork

Each Patrol will elect its own leadership (6 month term) to guide and manage the Patrol (Patrol Leader (PL) and Assistant PL)

Each patrol is responsible for patrol communications.Adults do NOT run the patrols. Depending on attendance, patrols may be combined for activities.Patrol leaders will make mistakes. This is a learning activity. Each boy will get their opportunity to lead and to learn how to lead effectively.We give the boys the chance to try and learn things, and make mistakes in a safe environment.Slide9

Letting go of your Scout is one of the hardest things to do…

At a campout, you might see them doing something in which you know a better way to do it. It is very hard to keep quiet at this point. But, we ask that you direct your idea to an Assistant Scoutmaster or the Troop Guide working with your Scout’s group and suggest the improvement. They then can inform the patrol…

The sooner parents adopt this philosophy the faster their son will learn, advance, and become more independent. By doing so, your scout will gain the most benefit from the scouting program.

Letting Go

Nevertheless, intervene immediately on safety or health issues.Slide10

Field Uniform / Class-A

Boy Scout shirt

Boy Scout belt (maybe part of new pants)

Boy Scout pants or shorts

Boy Scout socks

Proper BSA patches including patrol patch, troop number, current rank and position of responsibility

Required for driving to/from campout, Courts of Honor, Troop meetings, meals on some campouts, and other more formal events

Merit Badge Sash (Board of Review, Courts of Honor and other formal events)

Activity Uniform / Class-B

Troop T-Shirt (Suggest at least 2 for summer camps)

Boy

Scout ‘Looking’ pants/shorts – Drab Olive / TanTroop Hat

Boy Scout UniformsSlide11

Agenda

Session I – Apr 21, 2014

Overview of Boy Scouts

History of

Scouting

The Goals of Scouting

Cub/Boy

Scout

Differences

Uniforms

Overview of Local BSA Organization and Troop 584BSA Organizational OverviewHistory of Troop 584Troop 584 OrganizationTroop OutingsOverviewOuting sign-up and other logisticsRecommended EquipmentSlide12

BSA Organizational Overview

The Scout Organization

National Council of Boy Scouts

Region

Local Council

New Birth of Freedom Council

District

Battlefield

Chartered Organization

Lake Meade Property Owners Association

Troop CommitteeCurrent Committee Chair – Tom WolfgangTroopCurrent Scoutmaster – Tim RacioppaScout LeadershipCurrent SPL – Daniel PivirottoSlide13

More information and contacts can be found at

www.bsatroop584.com

Troop

88 Adult

Leadership Team

Tim Racioppa

–

Scoutmaster

Tim@

Racioppa.net

Bruce Miglin - STEM Advisor

Ken Guion – ASM – Leadership Ranks and Eagle Advisor

Dennis Braaten /Mike Griffin – ASM Meetings

Jack Hazel /Craig Mullarkey – ASM Skills

Mike Wojciechowski

– ASM – Outings

Ranjan

Routray – ASM Services & New Scout/Parent Coordinator

Kevin Devers - Committee Chairman

chairman@BSAtroop584.com

Denise Narum – Committee Secretary

Lianne Jelson – Troop TreasurerDavid Hartt/Ted Lea – Outings CoordinatorAnn Ewell – Advancement CoordinatorMark Earley - Troop Quartermaster AdvisorRebecca Burcaw - Health CoordinatorBen Renberg / Brad Rapp - Fundraising CoordinatorsDebbie Vaughn - Merit Badge Coordinator Kim Elliott – Membership Coordinator

Ariann Fahey – Troop SpiritwearDoug Mohn – Website and Digital Media AdvisorSlide14

History of Troop

88

First chartered July 31st, 2000.

Began as a five-boy Troop in July 2000

Current chartering organization – Church of Christ, Cinco Ranch

Has remained a large sized Troop in Texas Skies District with a firm commitment to work with each Scout

Meets every Monday night at 7:00 PM except following a campout and summer / winter holidays

Eagle Scouts:

Troop 584 has seen 62 Scouts complete their Eagle Rank

Several more are nearing completion

Troop 584 aims to develop young men of character equipped with appropriate outdoor skills. We are not an Eagle Scout factory.Slide15

You will complete official registration paperwork for your son (and yourself, all parents can help the troop) and pay dues

Obtain a scout uniform and handbook

Deposit dues in your sons scout account

Volunteer your time and talent to the troop

Review the Troop Website

www.bsatroop584.com

(common.user/danny123) for upcoming activities and other useful information

Attend the New Scout Parent Orientation

Get involved

and watch your son grow.

When your son joins Troop 584 …

Once you join the Troop, your e-mail address will be put into the Troop e-mail distribution list and you will start getting Troop e-mails.Slide16

Monday evenings from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm except following a campout and summer / winter break (check website calendar).

Opening –

15

minutes – Pledge, Scout Oath, Law, Outdoor Code, Prayer and Meeting

Schedule, Troop Leadership / Adult Leader Announcements

Skills Instruction /

Special Topics / Patrol

Campout Planning – 50 minutes.

Game Time – 20 minutes - The boys go outside

(weather permitting) and

play a game

Closing – 5 minutes – Advancements and any closing Announcements

Troop Meeting

Need adult volunteers that do not serve in other areas in the troop to supervise Game Time!Slide17

Because our Chartering Organization is a Christian Church, all prayers and religious ceremonies will be Christian based.

However,

we welcome Scouts from other religions and our current roster reflects the same.

If

any Scout does not want to participate or attend any religious based activity in the Troop, they will be given other options.

During the Scout Spirit meeting with the Scoutmaster, how the scout is participating in their religion will be discussed.

Religion in Troop 584

A scout is expected to be active in their religion Slide18

A Boy-Led Troop

What does it mean when we say “a boy-led troop”?

The BSA's definition is that “empowering boys to be leaders” is the core of Scouting

.

A Boy Scout troop is a small democracy. With the Scoutmaster's direction, the boys are formed into patrols, plan the troop's program, and make it a reality.

“Never do anything a boy can do.” —Robert S. S. Baden-PowellSlide19

Scout Organization

The Troop is managed by a structure of older high-ranking Scouts (SPL and ASPLs).

The Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) is the Leader of the Scouts. He manages a group of Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL) and Patrol Leaders (PL)..

SPL -

top junior leader in the troop. He leads the patrol leaders' council and, in consultation with the Scoutmaster, appoints other junior leaders and assigns specific responsibilities as needed.

ASPLs

-

fill

in for senior patrol leader in his absence.

Also

responsible for training and giving direction to the quartermaster, scribe, troop historian, librarian, and instructors.

PLs - gives leadership to members of his patrol and represents them on the Green Bar (a/k/a patrol leaders’ council).

Scout Organization

This structure resembles a corporation where the SPL is the COO, ASPLs are the VPs, PLs are Managers. Scoutmaster ‘s role is like a CEO focused on company values, strategy and managing stakeholder relationships.Slide20

Other Positions

Troop Historian

- collects and maintains troop memorabilia and information on former troop members.

Librarian

- keeps troop books, pamphlets, magazines, audiovisuals, and merit badge counselor list available for use by troop members.

Instructor

- teaches one or more advancement skills to troop members.

Chaplain Aide

- assists in troop religious services and promotes religious emblems program.

Junior assistant Scoutmaster

- Scout at least sixteen (16) years old who supervises and supports other boy leaders as assigned.

Assistant patrol leader - fills in for the patrol leader in his absence. Troop guide - advisor and guide to new Scout patrols. Den chief - works with a Cub Scout den as a guide. Bugler – plays bugle at Troop meetings and at campoutsOA Representative - liaison with the Thunder hawk Chapter…Quartermaster - responsible for troop supplies and equipment.

Scribe

- the troop secretary.

Scout Organization – Other Positions

These positions are appointed and must be approved by the Scoutmaster.Slide21

Patrols

Boys are organized into Patrols of boys typically 6 to 12 boys in size.

These boys will go on campouts together, cook together, clean dishes together, and do other activities together.

Each Patrol chooses a Patrol name, comes up with a Patrol yell, and makes a Patrol flag.

Each Patrol is assigned on or two older Scouts that serve as their Troop Guide.

Scout Organization - Patrols

“The patrol method is not a way to operate a Boy Scout troop, it is the only way. Unless the patrol method is in operation, you don't really have a Boy Scout troop.”

Robert S. S. Baden-PowellSlide22

Troop Leadership Structure –

Spring 2014

This chart shows how the troop is organized in terms of patrols, leadership team and other positions of responsibility. Slide23

Adult Organization

Active adults in a Boy Scout Troop are organized into two groups:

Scoutmaster (SM) and Assistant Scoutmasters (ASM)

Troop Committee (Committee Chairman and Committee Members)

Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters

The Scoutmaster is responsible for everything having to do with the Troop.

They are responsible for 1) how the Troop meetings run, 2) how campouts are run, 3) what is the focus of the troop

Basically, anything having to do with the boys’ activities.

Adult Organization – SM/ASMs

Basically, the Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters set the “Program”.Slide24

The Committee is made up of the Committee Chairman and Committee Members.

They provide the foundational support for the Scoutmaster and “The Program”

Committee Chairman (CC)

Chartering Org Rep (COR)

Treasurer

Secretary

Outdoor Coordinator

Training Coordinator

Equipment Coordinator

Adult Organization – Troop Committee

Communications Coordinator

Fundraising Coordinator

Troop wear Coordinator

Health and Safety Officer

Merit Badge Coordinator

Advancement Coordinator

Eagle Advancement Coordinator

Troop 584 doesn’t require a parent of each scout to take on a position in the Troop. But, the boys of active parents in the Troop seem to advance faster and know more about the Program. Slide25

Agenda

Session I – Apr 21, 2014

Overview of Boy Scouts

History of

Scouting

The Goals of Scouting

Cub/Boy

Scout

Differences

Uniforms

Overview of Local BSA Organization and Troop 584BSA Organizational OverviewHistory of Troop 584Troop 584 OrganizationTroop OutingsOverviewOuting sign-up and other logisticsRecommended EquipmentSlide26

Troop Outings

Camps and campouts

Troop 584 goes on typically 9 monthly campouts (Fri – Sun

)

The

campouts are not scheduled the same week of every month.

Patrols usually plan, purchase, and cook their own meals

Everything should be marked with the Scout's name.

Parent’s are encouraged

to join the fun and needed for success. 

Adults can share tents and rides.No siblings can come on a campout unless the campout is designated a family campout.At least one large summer campoutAt least one high-adventure camp each summer (typically for older, mature scouts) SHAC winter camp (between Christmas & New Year) Regular campout proceduresAnnual planning & scheduling meetingsMonthly planning at Troop MeetingsApprox. 3 weeks before campout, signups will be through the troop web site. Patrols will share cost of food.

Transportation is generally arranged. Scouts will need to pay a predetermined amount to the driver to partially cover the cost of transportation

Scouts that are active in campouts are more likely to continue and grow in scouting.Slide27

Typical Outing Schedule for Troop 584

April –

Bastrop

State Park,

Hiking

May

–

Potter’s Creek/Guadalupe River Campout

June

– Summer Camps (El

Rancho

Cima, TX and Skymont, TN)July – Philmont / Sea Base / Bechtel Reserve High Adventure TripsAugust – Take a breakSeptember – Lake Somerville - canoeing, kayaking, swimming (tentative)October – Inks Lake - canoeing, kayaking, swimming (tentative)November – Fulshear - shotgun shooting and archery (tentative)December – SHAC Winter Camp / NYLT January – Webelos Woods

February – Texas Skies District Camporee

March – El Rancho Cima, near San Marcos – climbing &

rappelling (tentative)

Typical Outing Schedule

See Troop 584’s web site for this year’s schedule and upcoming events.Slide28

No coke, sodas or energy drinks are allowed.

No

cots for scouts

on monthly campouts.

No bringing your own food unless medically/religiously required.

No Large fixed blade hunting knives or blades over three inches.

No open toed shoes.

All electronics must be left in the car including cell phones

.

No

open-toe shoes. No knives until they earn tot’n chip and then lock-blade pocket knives, Scout Shop BSA pocket knife is not recommended.

Scout Campout No No's

Parents will not be contacted during a campout except during an emergency. Likewise, please do not call the Scoutmaster /ASM or other adult leaders attending the campout unless there’s an emergency.Slide29

Signup and Costs

Typically Online: Troop Website – common.user/danny123

The deadline for Adults and Scouts for monthly campouts is the Monday troop meeting 11 days before the campout.

At least $35 in Scout Account. Average around $30.

We go camping on the designated date rain or shine

Cancelations – Notify Outdoor Coordinator and Grubmaster ASAP.

Transportation

Drivers and scouts will be notified via email on who is assigned to what vehicles on Wednesday night before the campout.

Scout should contact driver for departure place and time.

On Thursday we load a trailer for duffels w/ sleeping bag, tents, clothes, etc.

Scouts should carry daypack while traveling including: Medical Form, Flash light, Rain Gear, Money for Dinner/Lunch, Medicine (if applicable) and Scout Book.

The scout needs to show the BSA medical form parts A + B and copy of medical insurance card to the driver before they leave for the campout and be wearing their Class-A uniform.

Campout Signup, Costs and Transportation

Scouts can arrive late to a campout (Saturday), but cannot leave early without Scoutmaster/SPL approval.Slide30

Sleeping Bag (appropriate for Texas weather & season)

Sleeping pad (Self-inflatable pad recommended)

Dome Tent w/ ground cover (scouts share tents)

-

bring you tent

next week to practice setup during meeting with Troop Guide

help

Camp Chair

Bathing Suit, Towel, & Water Shoes (for showering or swimming)

All clothes in Plastic freezer bags with Ziploc

Small roll of toilet paper (store in plastic bag)

Metal cup that can hang on belt & Water Bottle

Scout

Book, BSA Medical

Form

Sun Protection & Insect repellent

Nalgene Bottle – clip to belt

Weather

appropriate clothing.

Hiking shoes/boots

Gear

Please see packing list on troop web site for a more comprehensive list.Slide31

Grubmaster

A Grubmaster is a position filled for every campout and usually rotates in the Patrol from one campout to the next.

The Grubmaster is responsible for acquiring the food on the Patrol menu, properly storing the food (usually in an ice chest and dry goods box), and making sure the food gets to the campout

.

Food will be taken in the vehicle on Friday – Usually not in trailer load on Thursday. Grubmaster

needs to tell Outings Coordinator and Driver that they are the

Grubmaster

so

allowance

can be made for the extra space that is required

.

The Grubmaster also takes the food receipts, fills out a campout expense report after the campout, and submits it to the Troop Treasurer for reimbursement.Scouts in a patrol will divide responsibilities to cook various meals and be responsible for clean-up of equipment. Opportunity for the parent to teach the Scout how to grocery shop, price compare, name brand vs. store brand, bulk vs. individual servings, etc.

Grubmaster

Each scout must be a Grubmaster at least once before earning the First Class rank.Slide32

Typical Campout

– Adult Role

Adults are there to observe safety issues

Adults are there to ask questions that make the boys think

Adults are NOT there to “do for the boys”

Adults are NOT there to tell the boys what to

do

Adults will NOT be tenting with their son

Adults are there to provide guidance

Typical per head food costs

for a campout: ~$15Adults are encouraged to come and at a minimum are required for transportation, safety, and leadership needsAlso watch out for inappropriate behavior (bullying, profanity, etc.)If there are concerns that their son or others are floundering, tell SM for his action

If a parent goes on a campout, they will be recruited to help cook, watch the boys, or help out in some other way. Slide33

Agenda

Session II – Apr 28, 2014

Scout Advancement

Boy Scout

Advancements

Merit Badges

First Class Emphasis Program

Scout Leadership

Scout’s Leadership within Troop

Scout Leadership Training

Adult Volunteer OpportunitiesTroop CommitteeAssistant ScoutmasterOther volunteer opportunitiesOther Important StuffSlide34

Boy Scout Advancements

Advancement is a process by which Boy Scout progresses

Advancement is a means to an end, not an end in itself

Designed to help Scout have exciting and meaningful experience

Education and fun are key to advancement principles

Growth the Scout achieves overcoming obtainable goals

Scout

through

First Class

Ranks focus on Scouting’s basic skills

Goal of BSA and Troop 584: every Scout achieves First ClassRank AdvancementsScoutTenderfootSecond ClassFirst ClassStarLifeEagleSlide35

Boy Scout Rank Advancement

Scoutmasters oversee Scout advancement

Advancement Coordinator maintains records and arranges Boards of Review and Courts of Honor

There are five steps in the Boy Scout Advancement Process:

Learning

Testing

Reviewing

Recognition

Rank related responsibilitiesSlide36

Troop 584 Advancement Principles

Personal growth is the prime consideration in the program

Learning by doing

Each youth progresses at his own rate

A badge is recognition of what a young person is able to do, not just a reward for what he has done

Advancement encourages Scouting Ideals

Parent’s role is not to carry the scout, rather monitor, motivate, and support the scout

Typically, a scout can advance to 1st

class in 1 - 2 years depending on the participation and work

ethic

Troop 584 will provide the tools, opportunities and leadership to achieve these advancement goals but it is up to the boys to take the initiative to achieve the goals. Slide37

Skills Ranks (Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class)

After the Scout Badge is earned, requirements for any of the ranks can be earned in any order.

There are

three

exceptions:

cooking, first aid

and compass work. These requirements must be completed in order.

Requirements, you can see that they can be broken up into two areas:

outdoors campout requirements that are best completed at a campout

inside Troop requirements that can be taught and earned at troop meetings

Skills Ranks

Advance at your own paceSlide38

Validation of scout skills for a rank typically will have the following steps:

Scout learns

the knowledge or skill;

Scout demonstrates

the knowledge or skill and

gets

signed off by ASM (like a quiz or homework assignment);

Scout demonstrates

all knowledge or skills during a SMC (like a test or final exam

), and gets sign off from ASM;

Scout discusses Scout Spirit with ASM (greater expectations at higher ranks), gets sign off from ASM;Scout requests and completes BoR (with committee members, as QC

for the program)Scouts have the responsibility to initiate requests for skill validation, sign off, SMC and BoR.

Skills Validation OverviewSlide39

To

get requirements signed off in their Scout books, a scout should:

Read

the book and/or reference material on

meritbadge.com

Go

to the Troop meeting and receive instruction

from an older scout or ASM

Go home and practice that requirement

Come to the next Troop meeting and find an Assistant Scout Master (ASM) for the specific rank

Ask the ASM if they can sign off their bookIf the ASM says yes, demonstrate the skill to himThe ASM then signs the Scout’s Scout Book An ASM can also sign off a book at a

Troop meeting or campout. If you are planning to get a requirement signed off at a campout, talk to the rank ASM before the campout to get coaching and/or pre-approval and to tell him of plans to demonstrate the skills at the campout. At the campout go find the rank ASM before starting the requirement so he can watch itCan get multiple requirements signed off at a time if he can successfully demonstrate the knowledge or skills we can neither add to nor take away from the requirements in the book

Parents cannot sign off on any of their son’s rank or merit badge requirements.

Signing Off

RequirementsSlide40

Typically an ASM will be focused on a particular rank

Their job is to implement a consistent standard for each requirement in that rank.

Qualified and trained ASM’s can sign off on requirements for that rank. Usually one or two ASM will conduct the SM Conference.

For a complete list of ASMs by Rank please see Troop web

siteRank ASMs will often ask older scouts to assist them in teaching the skill to younger scouts.

Rank ASMs

Please see

http://www.bsatroop584.com/advancement

for Troop 584 guidelines for advancement by rankSlide41

Scout Badge (Joining Badge)

A new scout should earn the Scout Badge in one or two meetings.

RQMT 9) The only part that needs parent participation. This requirement addresses child abuse.

The parent should complete this requirement either prior to or at the Troop meeting in which the scout wants to earn the Scout Badge.

This is the only requirement to be initialed by the parent in the Scout book.

Encourage your scout to attain his Scout rank within the first 30 days!

Scout BadgeSlide42

Tenderfoot

RQMT 1-3) are outdoor requirements

and

must be done on a campout.

RQMT 6) “Participate in a flag ceremony”

must

be completed at a troop function or as

a

scout (in uniform) in at a PTA meeting, etc.

RQMT 8) As soon as a patrol is formed, the boys in the patrol should get together at a patrol meeting and make their patrol flag together.

RQMT 10) Scouts should start their 30-day personal fitness requirement as soon as possible. 2nd and 1

st class swimming requirements are done periodically, but best to do it when it is offered.

Two requirements that slow a scout down in the Tenderfoot rank are the “describe your patrol flag” in requirement 8 and the 30-day personal fitness requirement.

TenderfootSlide43

Second Class

RQMT 3A) Five Troop/Patrol Activities other than meetings – includes Campouts

Summer/Winter Camp, Spring Banquet, Eagle Projects, Service Projects, Merit Badge Fair, Scout Fair etc.

RQMT 3G) The cooking requirement requires the Scout to prepare a menu, bring the food to a campout, and cook the food over an open fire. Rank

ASM

must approve the menu and written plan prior to the outing.

RQMT 6) The Animal Evidence (and first class Plant Evidence) requirement must be presented on a board/poster and be approved by Rank

ASM and

scheduled with SPL.

2

nd

and 1st class swimming requirements are done periodically, but best to do it when it is offered.

Bringing fire-starting material to the campout such as lint and dry small wood is also important.

Second ClassSlide44

First Class

RQMT 2) Compass / Orienteering is typically

completed

on certain campouts as an activity.

RQMT 4)

The

Grubmaster requirement requires the scout

to communicate plans w/ ASM before and during the camp out and

complete reports and forms on the troop website.

RQMT 5) Constitutional Rights visitor will be scheduled periodically at troop meetings.

RQMT 6) The troop encourages the “Invite a Guest requirement” to be done in the scouts first six months with the troop.

Always check on-line for new requirements that may not be printed in your scout book.

First ClassSlide45

Leadership Ranks (Star, Life, and Eagle)

Focus on

Service,

Earning

merit badges, and

Learning

leadership skills

.

Part of the Scoutmaster Conference for

all ranks is to ensure

a scout is retaining the skills he has previously learned and demonstrated.

The Scout Spirit requirement is more important at these ranks and consists of a long discussion of the Scout’s character, leadership position and performance.

Leadership RanksSlide46

Star

6 Merit Badges (4 of which are Eagle)

6 Hours Service (while a First Class scout)

4 Months Position of Responsibility (while a First Class scout)

Star Scout

Position of Responsibility:

Patrol leader,

assistant senior patrol leader,

senior patrol leader,

troop guide,

Order of the Arrow troop representative,

den chief,

scribe,

librarian,

historian,

quartermaster,

bugler,

chaplain aide,

instructor ,

troop Webmaster,

Leave No Trace trainer. Slide47

Life

5 more Merit Badges (3 of which

are Eagle

required)

6 Hours Service (while a Star

scout

)

6 Months Position of Responsibility (while a Star

scout

)

use the EDGE method to teach a younger Scout skills. (while a Star scout)

Life Scout

Teach Using EDGE Method

Second Class - 7a and 7c (first aid)

Second Class - 1a (outdoor skills)

Second Class - 3c, 3d, 3e, and 3f (cooking/camping)

First Class - 8a, 8b, 8c, and 8d (first aid)

First Class - 1, 7a, and 7c (outdoor skills)

First Class - 4a, 4b, and 4d (cooking/camping) Slide48

Eagle

Eagle Project

6 Months Position of Responsibility (while a Life Class scout)

At least 21 Total Merit Badges (Including 13 required Eagle merit badges, listed below

First Aid

Citizenship in the Community

Citizenship in the Nation

Citizenship in the World

Communications

Personal Fitness

Emergency Preparedness OR Lifesaving

Environmental Science Personal Management Swimming OR Hiking OR Cycling Camping, and

Family Life

Cooking (required from 2014 onwards)

Eagle ScoutSlide49

Eagle Palms

Eagle Palms (Bronze, Gold and Silver Palms)

5 more Merit Badges

3 Months Position of Responsibility (since eagle or last palm)Slide50

Completing a Rank:

The last three requirements in each rank must be done last and in order

Scout Spirit

Scoutmaster Review

Board of Review

Only a scout (not his parents) can schedule a Scout Spirit meeting, Scoutmaster Conference and Board of Review.

A Scout should

wear their full uniform including merit badge sash for these meetings.

As the scouts work on advancements and get it signed off by ASMs, they

need to bring

their

rank book to Advancements Chair periodically so that Troopmaster records can be kept up-to-date. This ensures in case the book gets lost, the records are preserved

Completing a RankSlide51

Scout Spirit

Scout Spirit is living by the Scout Oath, Scout Law,

Scout Motto, and Scout Slogan.

Scout Spirit also means actively participating in Troop

activities and wearing the uniform correctly.

Scout Spirit

Scout Slogan

Do a good turn daily.

Scout

Oath

On

my honor I will do my best

To do my duty to God and my country

And to obey the Scout Law;

To help other people at all times;

To keep myself physically strong,

mentally awake,

and morally straight.

Scout Motto

Be Prepared.

Scout Law

A Scout is

Trustworthy,

Loyal,

Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, Reverent.

Are you living the boy scout values?Slide52

The

Scoutmaster Conference will include an appropriate review of the skills for the particular rank the Scout is in the process of completing.

Essential to individual Scout development and advancement

Getting to know scout

Setting individual goals

Mentoring

Building confidence

Encouragement

Problem Solving and discipline

Scoutmaster Conferences typically increase in length as the Scout increases in rank.  A Tenderfoot conference may be 30 minutes in duration, whereas a First Class conference may last up to 3 hours

Scouts are responsible for scheduling an advancement Scoutmaster Conference after requirements for rank advancement completed

A Scout should be prepared and review and know the scoutmaster conference checklist on the troop website.

Scoutmaster ConferenceSlide53

A Board of Review for all ranks except Eagle is a meeting between the Scout and three or more Troop Committee Members. It’s an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Scouting program within the troop

Board of Review is not an examination. The Board will interview the candidate to get to know them better and to learn how Scouting has impacted the Scout.

The Scout is asked what they learned and how they might use that knowledge in life. Encourage Scout to advance further

Scout is responsible for scheduling a BOR after completing the Scoutmaster Conference

If you would like to serve on the BoR teams, please let the Advancement Chairman know. Anyone who is registered as a committee member may serve on the Boards.

Board of Reviews (BoR)Slide54

Recognition

Each time a Scout advances in rank, he will be recognized

Rank advancement is effective after approval by Board of Review

Formal recognition occurs at the Court of

Honor

Younger scouts and their families are welcome to attend Eagle CoH to get a glimpse of the path to Eagle

Court of Honor - Eagle Scout rank is usually recognized by a very special Eagle Court of HonorSlide55

Merit Badges

Over 100 Boy Scout Merit Badges

Teach Scouts about sports, crafts, science, trades, business, and future careers

Required for rank advancement beyond First Class Scout

21 Merit Badges required for Eagle Scout (12 specific badges required)

Must meet the requirements as stated – no more, no less…

Scouts can take a merit badge class at summer camp, winter camp,

Council . District Merit

Badge Fairs

, Moody

Gardens, Houston Museum of Natural Science, Red Cross,

Rising Star Canoe Training, Offered by Troop etc.If a scout plans to earn an Eagle required merit badge, he needs to check with the Scoutmaster and/or Advancement Chairman for an approval before signing up for the class.

Merit Badges

Notes:

First

Aid

MB can only be taken after the troop has signed off all Tenderfoot, First and Second Class requirements.

The Camping MB should not be taken until the

scout has completed 20 nights of scout camping.

Personal Management should only be taken by older scouts.Slide56

Merit Badge Steps

Sign up for class.

Some places offer MB classes but don’t meet the requirements so we need to know who

the instructor is or the event

so we can quality control it and save you from wasting time on an unapproved

class

Get a blue merit badge card from the Advancement Chairman and fill it out.

Take the filled out blue merit badge card (for Eagle Required merit badges only) to the Scoutmaster to get his approval and signature.

Obtain a copy of the merit badge booklet and read all of it.

Attend the merit badge class and get the blue merit badge card signed by the merit badge counselor.

Have blue card signed by SM again

A list of

Troop 584 and Katy area Merit

Badge counselors

can be found

on troop website:

http://

www.bsatroop584.com/meritbadges

Merit Badge StepsSlide57

Completing a MB

Once a scout has finished the class (even if he has some incomplete requirements), the blue merit badge card should be given to the Advancement Chairman.

Merit badge cards are the only official record that the Scout took the merit badge course. We strongly suggest that the parents take the merit badge cards at the Court of Honor and place them in a book for safe keeping.

Your scout should keep his merit badge cards in a three ring binder with baseball card holders.

Completing a Merit BadgeSlide58

First Class Emphasis Program

Troop 584 focuses on new Scout development and advancement to First Class within the first year or two.

From the Scoutmaster Handbook:

“

A boy who advances to First Class within his first year in Scouting has a better-than-average chance of eventually becoming an Eagle Scout.”

BSA statistics confirm the Scout is likely to stay in Scouting for a longer period of time.

We offer opportunities but it is up to the Scout to take advantage of themSlide59

Agenda

Session II – Apr 28, 2014

Scout Advancement

Boy Scout

Advancements

Merit Badges

First Class Emphasis Program

Scout Leadership

Scout’s Leadership within Troop

Scout Leadership Training

Adult Volunteer OpportunitiesTroop CommitteeAssistant ScoutmasterOther volunteer opportunitiesOther Important StuffSlide60

Scout Leadership and Training

Leadership

Scouts elect their own

major leadership positions

Senior Patrol leader (entire troop)

Patrol leader (each Patrol)

Other positions appointed by Scout and adult leaders

Troop elections held twice a year

Fall & spring

Scout

TrainingJunior Leader Training following each Troop ElectionNYLT (National Youth Leader Training)Scouts nominated by Scoutmaster (typically after 1st class)Offered three times per year in Sam Houston Area CouncilNAYLE National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience

Scouts will have the opportunity to take on various leadership roles as they progress through the ranks.Slide61

Scout Leadership Positions

Scouts with a rank that is First Class and above require a position of responsibility (often called a leadership position) to advance.

The philosophy of our Troop is that every boy that needs a position for advancement should get a position.

After a Scout has held a particular leadership position, they are not eligible for that position again until all other eligible Scouts have held that position. 

Scout Leadership

Troop 584 believes that all Scouts should be both good followers and good leadersSlide62

Elections for Senior Patrol Leader and the Assistant Patrol Leader are held every six months.

The Scoutmaster and Senior Patrol Leader together pick the Quartermaster and ASPLs that form the Senior Leadership Team.

SPL and ASPLs

ASPL Preferred Eligibility

Star or above Rank

In troop at least 6 months

Participated in majority of troop activities in past year

Attended NYLT

SPL Preferred Eligibility

Life or above Rank

Attended NYLT

In troop at least 12 months

Participated in majority of troop activities in past yearSlide63

Entry Level Leadership Positions (First Class required)

Scribe

Historian

Den Chief

Chaplain’s Aide

Bugler

Troop Guide

Instructor

OA Representative

Patrol Leader (can be any rank)

Leadership Entry LevelSlide64

Patrol Leader and Assistant Patrol Leader

When a new Patrol is formed, they elect a Patrol Leader and an Assistant Patrol Leader.

After six months, the Assistant Patrol Leader takes over the job of Patrol Leader and a new Assistant Patrol Leader is elected.

The Patrol Leader has certain responsibilities:

makes sure the campout menu and duty roster is completed

attends Patrol Leader Council (PLC) meetings

arranges and leads patrol meetings

reports key points from Patrol Meeting to ASPL-patrols

Patrol Leader / Assistant Patrol Leader

There should be at least one patrol meeting a

month.Slide65

The Leadership Team (LT) meeting

The Leadership Team (LT) meeting consists of the SPL, ASPL’s and Scribe.

This meeting typically occurs the Monday after a campout at 7:00 pm at the church.

The Patrol Leaders Committee (PLC) meeting

The Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) meeting consists of the SPL, ASPL-Patrols, Scribe, and the Patrol Leaders

This meeting occurs during campouts.

LT and PLC

Beyond the official roles, scouts are always encouraged to provide leadership as the situation demands.Slide66

Semi-annually, Troop Leadership Training is provided to the recently elected and appointed Scouts.

This training includes discussion of each position’s description and the expectations for those roles.

Leadership skills are taught such as how to deal with a Scout that won’t follow instructions or leadership.

The training is led by the outgoing and incoming SPL’s with the help of the outgoing ASPL’s.

This training is also required before attending NYLT even if the Scout does not hold a PoR

Troop Leadership Training

Troop Leadership Training is mandatory for each member of the incoming LT.Slide67

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)

This Youth Leadership Course models a month in the life of a troop – three meetings (one each day for the first three days) all-leading up to a big outdoors experience (an overnight outpost camp).

The course uses the patrol method and presents model Patrol Leader Council meetings.

Patrols are challenged early in the week to present to the troop at the end of the week their “Quest for the Meaning of Leadership.”

Scouts should have attained

first class rank

or

higher

and must be 14 years or older to

attend NYLT.

Requires scoutmaster approval.

SHAC offers NYLT sessions during winter break and in June.

National Youth Leadership Training

Scouts should enroll for NYLT when they feel they are mature enough to get the most out of the course. You can only go once.Slide68

The Order of the Arrow is Scouting’s national honor society.

A Scout is eligible for OA when they

achieve the First Class rank,

have camped 15 nights including a long-term campout such as a summer or winter camp, and

are elected by a majority of the boys in their Troop.

A Scout has to receive 50% or more votes of the voting boys present to be elected to OA.

Order of the ArrowSlide69

Service

Each year, our Scouts work on a large number of service projects in the Community.

The boys also have service hours required for their rank advancement.

Troop service activity hours should be kept by the person in charge of the activity (ASPL of Service, Assistant Scoutmaster, Eagle Scout).

All eligible non-scouting service must be documented and signed by an adult (not a parent) using our Troop Service Hours Record Form which can be found on the Troop website

Turn all information including Scout's name, Date of Service, Hours completed, Type of Service Performed, Location of Service project/activity, Person in Charge with contact info to the Advancement chairman.

Service

Service is a scout’s way of giving back to the community and fellow scouts. Slide70

What counts as Service Hours?

Helping other non-profit organizations.  Such as setting up canopies. for the church or for a community

event

Helping at school. Such as preparing text books and other pre-school activities

Helping with a fundraiser to benefit others, not your own organization.  Such as working a car wash or setting up canopies as a fundraiser for an Eagle

project

Helping Scouting in general, (not our Troop).  Such as, OA work weekend at Brosig, doing an Arrow of Light ceremony for a

Pack

Service performed for church OUTSIDE of worship hours (ex. Staffing/decorating for VBS, non-worship service performed on mission trips or youth groups)

Service Is …

Please visit our website for policy on

service hours

http://

www.bsatroop584.com/serviceopportunities/t584-service-policy

Slide71

What doesn’t count as Service Hours

Helping or fundraising for your own organization.  Such a helping work a sport or school car wash or other fundraiser if you are a member of that

group

Working as a Den Chief for a Pack (this is a Position of Responsibility)

Working Summer Camp staff in which you are paid cash or a free week or other compensation in lieu of

cash

Activities performed during a worship hours (e.g. Choir, Praise band or worship team)

Any activity where the scout is paid or rewarded

Travel time

Service is Not …

Please visit our website for policy on

service hours

http://

www.bsatroop584.com/serviceopportunities/t584-service-policy

Slide72

Agenda

Session II – Apr 28, 2014

Scout Advancement

Boy Scout

Advancements

Merit Badges

First Class Emphasis Program

Scout Leadership

Scout’s Leadership within Troop

Scout Leadership Training

Adult Volunteer OpportunitiesTroop CommitteeAssistant ScoutmasterOther volunteer opportunitiesOther Important StuffSlide73

Parental Involvement

A scout is “Obedient”

The troop's success depends upon your support & active involvement in scouting activities:

Fund Raising

Eagle Advisor

Service Projects

Board of Review

Troop Committee Member

Assistant Scoutmaster

Instructors (ex. Rock Climbing, Canoeing/Kayaking, etc.)

Teaching one or more merit badges

Planning Camping Trips ~ High Adventure ~ Long Term Camp Coordinators

Transportation or supervision for the campouts

We need your support for continued vitality of Troop

584. Only one hour per

week

Slide74

I am ready to help. How do I get started?

Troop 584 needs from you:

One Adult per scout should sign up to help as a Committee Member or an Assistant

Scoutmaster

Fill up BSA

Adult Leader

Application

BSA

Medical Form Part A &

B

Complete Youth Protection Training (YPT) or provide proof of completion during last 2 yearsComplete (can be done in parallel) position specific training

Everyone can help, whether you have been scouting before or not. Slide75

In addition to ASM, Troop Committee roles, one can also teach MBs to scouts

Any one can sign up to teach up to 10 merit badges. However, he / she will have to provide evidence of skills and knowledge in that area. This could be acquired via your profession, hobbies / interest, education etc..

To

sign up to be a

MBC, you

have to complete the

following forms and submit to Troop MB Coordinator, which is subsequently reviewed & approved by SHAC (may take up to 6 weeks):

Adult Application for MBC - most cases this will be your second one to fill out

Documentation of YPT - copy of card

MBC - application form completed

You

have to make sure you are approved before you can start a class. You will also need to take the MBC training and discuss the class with the MB Coordinator within our TroopA person can’t just put on a merit badge class for their son.Troop website has a list of current merit badge counselors.

Merit Badge

Counselors (MBCs)

From First Class rank onwards certain # of merit badges are required for rank advancement

.Slide76

Leadership Training Philosophy

Boy Scouts of America

Provide Adult Leaders fundamental information about Aims & Purposes of Scouting Movement

Specifics

about their particular Roles in

Scouting

Four levels of Training:

FAST START

BASIC TRAINING

SUPPLEMENTAL

ADVANCEDSlide77

FAST START Training

To immediately orient Leaders before they meet with youth

To acquaint new Leaders with Scouting - give some specifics

Foundation for further trainingSlide78

BASIC Training

Developed to give new leaders the Knowledge, Skills, and to generate the Enthusiasm that they need to be

Successful. Has 2 parts

New

Leader

Essentials:

Initial training for adult leaders serving youth in the BSA

90

minute series of Lively Sessions covering core elements of Scouting & expectations of Leader

Scout Leaders attend New Leader Essentials only Once

Leader Specific Training:Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Getting Started: The Role of the SM in a Boy-Led Troop Lighting the Fire: The Outdoor Program and Advancement Keeping It Going: Program Planning & AdministrationIntroduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS)Committee MemberBoy Scout Troop Committee ChallengeSlide79

ADVANCED Training

Wood Badge for the 21st

Century

An intensive course designed to develop leadership skills and create a deeper, more dedicated involvement in Scouting; for all leaders in traditional programs

Leadership

in Team

Development

Living

the Values

Bringing the Vision to Life Models for Success

Tools of the Trade Leading to Make a DifferenceSlide80

SUPPLEMENTAL Training

Designed to give additional training on specific areas of the different programs

Examples:

University

of Scouting,

Cub

Scout Leader Pow Wow,

Roundtables

,

Commissioner

Conference, Webelos Leader Outdoor Training, BALOO, Safety Begins with Leadership, Safe Swim Defense, Safety Afloat, Philmont Training Conferences, Venturing Powder Horn, etc.Slide81

Agenda

Session II – Apr 28, 2014

Scout Advancement

Boy Scout

Advancements

Merit Badges

First Class Emphasis Program

Scout Leadership

Scout’s Leadership within Troop

Scout Leadership and Training

Adult Volunteer OpportunitiesTroop CommitteeAssistant ScoutmasterOther volunteer opportunitiesOther Important StuffSlide82

Troop & Scout Communications

Troop Website

www.bsatroop584.com

Other websites

www.scouting.org (Boy Scouts of America)

www.samhoustonbsa.org (Sam Houston Area Council)

www.texasskiesdistrict.org/ (Texas Skies District)

Scouter

magazine

Scouts

receive Boys’ Life MagazineLots of E-mailText messaging and Facebook pageSlide83

BSA Popcorn (fall)

Percentage of proceeds go to BSA, Troop and Scout

Flags Across America (year round)

$35 Subscriptions for a flag to be placed in a yard on 7 flag holidays.

$21 of proceeds goes to scout account.

Troop provides flags.

If a scout is not able to display his flags on a holiday he must arrange for another scout to put them out

Annual Golf Tournament (spring)

Percentage of proceeds go to Troop and participating scouts

Grocery Share Cards (year round)

@Kroger, just show the Troop 584 Share Card along with Kroger Shopping Card at check-out@Randall’s, go to Customer Service and get your Randall’s Card modified so that when a purchase is made, Randall’s donates 1% to Troop 584.Special fund raisers, such as, for Eagle projects

Fundraising

Grocery Share Cards are an easy way to support our troop.Slide84

Other Important Stuff

Record Keeping

Troop keeps Merit Badge & Advancement records in advancement database

Critical that you also keep your own records

Campouts attended

Camped days, miles hiked/backpacked/floated

Service hours and projects

Leadership positions and

time

Meetings

Monday nights from 7:00 to 8:30pm except during the summerWe meet on Holiday Mondays if there will be school the next dayMonday after a campout is Patrol Meeting nightMost Monday’s: Board of Reviews @Troop Meetings (as requested)ASMs (adults) meet on 1st

Wednesday of each monthTroop Committee (adults) meets on 2nd Wednesday of each monthSpecial meetings (e.g., Eagle project review), as neededSlide85

Other Important Stuff (contd.)

Dues

$200 annual for Scout

Registration

and rechartering: $25

Activity Fees: $

175

Major fundraisers

Performed by entire Troop

Popcorn sales

Flags (Flags Across America program)Participating Scouts receive credit to their accounts of percentage of funds raised, available to be used for Scouting-related activitiesMerit Badge FairsDisciplineWe expect boys to be boys – but expect the boys to live and act according to the Scout Oath and Law, and the Outdoor Code in an Ethical mannerSlide86

Health and Wellness

Medicine

Handling (for Long Term camps only)

All medicine (prescription and non-prescription) must be labeled and given to Scoutmaster or designated Assistant Scoutmaster with written directions on a labeled Ziploc

Prescription medicine must be in original

containers

Annual Health and Medical Form

Required for Scouts and Adult Leadership

Part A and B physical all scouting events

Good for 12 months

Part C required Long Term Camps, to be signed by your doctorPart D required for any high adventure activityGood for 12 monthsRequired for all adultsalways carry a copy in day pack AND give us a copy for our records

SafetyGuide to Safe ScoutingSlide87

Each scout family has a mailbox folder.

The scout should check this box regularly for any information and important communications.

Awards are also placed in the mailboxes if the scout is absent when their awards are presented.

Mailbox Folders

Although most communication is done by e-mail in an effort to be “conservation minded”, it is important to check these boxes on a regular basis!.Slide88

Scout Accounts

Every scout (or scout family) in Troop 584 has a scout account.

Troop Treasurer is available on Monday nights

during regular troop meetings for payments/reimbursements/balance check/other questions

.

Scout

Account balances are printed quarterly and typically delivered at the Court of Honor/or placed in Scout mail boxes.

Payments can be made to the treasurer by cash or check (payable to Troop 584).

Other sources of income include flag subscriptions, and popcorn sales

.

Scout Accounts

It is the responsibility of each scout to make sure that there is enough funds in their account to cover their expenses. Slide89

A Court of Honor is a formal event where the Scouts are recognized for their rank advancements and merit badges earned since the last Court of Honor.

Typically, there are four Courts of Honor held each year. Spring Banquet

The first Court of Honor of the year is also our Annual Troop Banquet and is usually scheduled in February.

At the Troop

Annual Banquet

, food is served, skits are performed, and a slide show is shown of the past year’s events.

Court of Honor