PPT-VENTURING PROGRAM UPDATES

INTRODUCTIONS Steven Myers Central Region Area 4 Associate Advisor CommunicationsTraining This presentation created for the Central Region Venturing Planning Meeting Naperville IL June 2014. Page 1 Venturing Program FAQs January 27th, 2015 Update Contents: Questions New This Month………………………………… Healthcare Innovation. Penetration of CVC by Industry . Source: BCG, October 2012, . analysing. Global Corporate Venturing’s data. New health funds and commitments. GSK’s $50m . bioelectronic. fund and LP commitment to . Is. It?. Venturing is the young adult program . of the BSA. for men and women . 14 through 20 years of age. .. Local community organizations, . professional organizations, . churches, and civic. groups sponsor Venturing Crews.. Venturing 2 The Purpose of Venturing and Its Boards of Review What Is Venturing? Imagine racing down a river through Class 3 rapids, climbing to the top of the highest mountain, performing in front Shannon McCullen. April Roundtable . What is Venturing?. Venturing is a branch of Boy Scouting focusing in high adventure. Venturing seeks to provide positive experiences and help young adults become responsible and mature. Approved March 2014. Updated . May . 2015. 2. What youth want…. From the 2009 national survey. CR Area 4 Mission Statement. The . mission of the national Venturing cabinet and the region and area Venturing officer’s associations is to promote and support the Venturing program, . Venturing Update. Elena Mazur, 2016-2017 Area 4 Venturing Vice President – Program. Steven Myers, Area 4 Associate Advisor . National’s Mission. “. The mission of the National Venturing Officer’s Association is to promote and support the Venturing program, utilizing a standard organizational structure that enables local councils to grow membership by advancing leadership opportunities through communication, program, and administration.” . Presenter’s Name(s). Why the “WOW”?. Keeps youth in Scouting longer. Your unit will grow. Youth will advance. Youth leaders will want to lead. Less burnout. It’s just more fun!. CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016. Presenter’s Name(s). Advanced Youth Trainings. These trainings, while not required for the core Venturing awards program, provide more advanced skills in more specialized focuses. National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT). Scouting Family. Presenter’s Name(s). Age Levels of Programs. Cub Scouts. 1st grade - 5th grade. 7-10 years old. Boy Scouts. 5th grade - 12th grade. 11-18 years old. Venturing and Sea Scouting. 8th grade - Junior year of college (roughly). Presenter’s Name(s). The Golden Circle. CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016. Venturing Core Awards. Venturing Award. Discovery Award. Pathfinder Award. Summit Award. CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016. The ALPS Model. Presenter’s Name(s). Why the “WOW”?. The number one thing that keeps youth and young adults involved in Scouting is the program offered. Changing/Evolving program increases retention for units. Robert Marlatt. VP Program – PHC. 25 Years Scoutmaster – 7 Units. 5 Years Venture Crew Advisor – 3 Units. Wood Badge Course Director – 15 Courses. BSA . Trainer – 30 years. National Jamboree Scoutmaster. Recap of Venturing. Ages 14-21 . (13 graduated 8. th. grade). COED. Awards not Ranks. Gender Neutral. Why recruit girls?. Scouting is a family program. 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..