Boy Scout Ideal Year Of Scouting - 2012 by Anthony Weiss

BOY SCOUTS

Planning Guide 2012-2013

THE IDEAL YEAR OF SCOUTING

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INTRODUCTION

'LVWULFW Service Area Message from Council Leadership 5 The Ideal Year of Scouting & the Journey to Excellence 6 How to Use This Guide 7 Journey to Excellence Award Form 8 Activity Calendar 9

PLAN YOUR PROGRAM

Table of Contents

FUND YOUR PROGRAM

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GROW YOUR PROGRAM TRAIN YOUR LEADERS RE - CHARTERING

Resources

Important BSA Forms 60-61

ASSESS

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Fund Your Program 32 Popcorn 32 Camp Cards 33 Friends of Scouting 34 Budget Sheet 35

Table of Contents

Troop Activities & Advancement Planning 12-13 Patrol Method 14-15 Annual Troop Program Planning Conference 16-19 Troop Planning Worksheet 20 Advancement & Merit Badge Info 21-25 Eagle Scout Process 26-27 Service Projects 28-29 Summer Camp 30 High Adventure 31

Spread the Benefits of Scouting 36 Troop Open House 34-45 Webelos to Scout Transition 46-50

Re-Charter Your Unit 58

Assess your unitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success 59 Check out our website at www.FRObsa.org for the most up-to-date information, activities & forms.

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Training & Youth Protection 51 Required Training by Position 52-53 Training Opportunities 54-56 Youth Training 57

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The Washington District Serves The School Districts Of: Hatboro / Horsham Upper Moreland Bryn Athyn Lower Moreland Abington Jenkintown Cheltenham

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CONTINUING THE JOURNEY

Dear Leader: Thank you for your personal commitment to making Scouting in our communities. It takes time, energy, money and passion from thousands of volunteers and supporters to make Scouting in our area so worthwhile, and the Scouts appreciate it. At the Washington District, our mission is to prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. It is our vision to provide unparalleled programs for more youth. Unparalleled experiences create value, enthusiasm, robust growth and retention of program participants. Parents will say Scouting in our District offers their family fun and adventurous things to do. This fun and adventure will help their son or daughter develop leadership skills and values important to good citizenship and service to others. We expect the Washington District to be among the best in the B.S.A., to improve the quality of our program yearly and to create a positive atmosphere for our Scouts. If we succeed, our Scouting program will provide our members with advantages that will help them today and in the future.This starts by establishing a course of action through planning your Ideal Year of Scouting.

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In order to provide the best possible program and meet the expectation of the families in Scouting, each unit is expected to plan their Ideal Year of Scouting to achieve the Journey to Excellence Award. In the following pages, you will find the tools and resources you need to accomplish this and deliver the best possible program to your Scouts and families. Yours in Scouting, The Washington District LeadershipTeam

Why use this guide? The units that plan, promote and execute their Ideal Year of Scouting, offer unparalleled experiences for more youth, and are recognized in the Journey to Excellence program.

THE IDEAL YEAR OF SCOUTING

How would you like: • A stronger program for your boys at less personal cost to you? • More parental involvement? • More boys camping? • Better retention? • More funding with less time spent fundraising? • To eliminate out-of-pocket expenses for your parents? • Enough money to do all of your activities? • Scouting to be simpler, easier and more fun? You can provide a year-round, quality Scouting program by following the steps in this guide. Provide unparalleled experiences for more Scouts and earn the Journey to Excellence Award, along the way.

Journey to Excellence Recognition Program The Journey to Excellence (JTE) is the tool we’ve adopted to measure the quality of the Scouting program in our council. A unit that plans their Ideal Year of Scouting, based on goals and standards set forth in the Journey to Excellence, can be confident they’re delivering a quality program, supported by a healthy unit with trained leaders.

How to Stay on the Journey to Excellence

We all need to live and breathe the JTE. It makes Scouting stronger. • Every time we are working on a Scouting project, activity, meeting, etc. we need to think back about how it relates to the JTE. • This is important. We want you on board and we want you to be dedicated to The Journey as much as we are.You are an essential part of the council and can help us have the strongest Scouting program ever!

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Achievement of anything starts with a vision.

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Use the criteria for the Journey to Excellence Award as your vision. There is separate criteria for Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops. We’ve provided resources for each in separate versions of this guide. Leaders and Scouts will find all the items they need to plan their year, with a few resources such as award forms and camp facility information at the very end of this guide. During August of 2012, work through this book to set your goals and make your plans. By early September you should have a clear picture of the program you will offer from September 2012 through the summer of 2013. If you get stuck along the way, remember to consult the website for more resources and contact information for those who can help you. Your District Commissioner staff is dedicated to giving each unit the opportunities they need to be successful. You can reach out to these experienced Scouters at Roundtables, training sessions and District and Council events. They are eager to help you be successful, so even if you don’t need their help planning, keep them informed of your plan so they may be your ally along the way. www.colbsa.org/

The 6 Steps of the Ideal Year of Scouting: 1. Plan:

Work your way through this guide and map out the advancements, activities, camping and training you’ll need for your Ideal Year of Scouting.

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How to Use This Guide

2. Fund: Determine the expenses from all the activities, advancements, camping and training your unit wants to do, then decide how much fundraising your unit must do to cover those expenses.

4. Train:

Plan to promote trainings to your current and new leaders; every Scout deserves a trained leader.

5. Re-charter:

Re-register your unit, in October / November of 2012 with the Council with new youth and parents who have joined to update your roster.

6. Assess:

Use the Journey to Excellence worksheet to measure the success of your plan and your year.

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3. Grow: When you have a good plan, communicate it to your current and potential Scouts to engage more boys in the Scouting program, along with their parents to help make it all happen.

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Scoutingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Journey to Excellence

Scouting's Journey to Excellence 2012 Troop Performance Recognition Program

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2012 Troop Performance Recognition Program

Item Number

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Objective

Bronze Level

Silver Level

Bronze Points

Silver Points

Gold Points

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300

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300

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100

200

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Have 45% of Boy Have 50% of Boy Scouts advance, or 40% Scouts advance, or 45% advance and have a 2 and have a 2 percentage points percentage points increase. increase. Retain and re-register Retain and re-register Retain and re-register 80% of members, or 85% of members, or 75% of eligible retain and re-register retain and re-register Retention: Improve retention rate. members, or have a 2 75% and have a 2 80% and have a 2 percentage points percentage points percentage points increase. increase. increase. Have a net gain of one Building Boy Scouting: Have an increase in member over last year, Increase youth Increase youth membership or be larger than the average size or have at least 14 members by 5%. members by 10%. troop. members. Have a Scoutmaster, an assistant SM, and a committee with at least Bronze level, plus three members. The Scoutmaster and SM and all assistants Silver level, plus all Assistant Scoutmasters have completed Leadercommittee members Trained leadership: Have a trained and engaged have completed Specific Training, or if must have completed Introduction to Outdoor troop committee. new leaders, within Troop Committee Leader Skills , or if new three months of joining, Challenge complete within six and the troop has put months of joining. on Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops . Conduct seven shortConduct nine short-term Short-term camping: The troop conducts shortConduct four short-term term overnight overnight campouts. overnight campouts. term or weekend campouts throughout the year. campouts. Long-term camping: The troop participates in a The troop participates 60% of Scouts attend a 70% of Scouts attend a long-term camp. long-term camp. in a long-term camp. long-term camp. The troop has patrols, and each has a patrol PLC meets at least ten leader. There is an SPL PLC meets at least six times a year, including if more than one patrol. times a year, including Patrol method: The troop uses the patrol method. an annual planning The PLC meets at least an annual planning meeting, and one Scout four times a year. The meeting. attends NYLT. troop holds patrol leader training.

Advancement: Increase the percentage of Boy Scouts earning rank advancements.

Have 40% of Boy Scouts advance one rank or have a 2 percentage points increase.

Service projects: The troop participates in service projects, with one benefitting your chartering organization. The projects and hours are entered on the Journey to Excellence website.

With a pack or Webelos den, hold two joint activities, one of Webelos-to-Scout transition: Have a Webelos-towhich is a Webelos Scout transition plan. parent orientation and camp promotion meeting.

Budget: The troop has a budget that is continually reviewed by the committee and follows BSA policies relating to fundraising and fiscal management.

Courts of honor/parents meetings: Scouts are recognized for their badges at courts of honor.

Fitness: Troop meetings and activities include physical fitness components

Reregister on-time

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Gold Level

Participate in four service projects.

Have a written budget reviewed at committee meetings and that follows BSA policies. Scouts are recognized for badges or cards at least twice a year at courts of honor, where troop plans are reviewed with parents. Troop program regularly includes active physical activity such as hiking, cycling or some physical activity Complete reregistration, obtain all signatures, and submit paperwork to the council office prior to the expiration of your charter.

Participate in five service projects.

Participate in six service projects.

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200

Recruit two Webelos Scouts.

Recruit five Webelos Scouts.

100

200

Earn the Bronze level, plus Scouts participate in the budget planning process.

Earn the Bronze and Silver levels, plus budget is completed by August 31 for the next program year.

100

Three courts of honor are held with families attending.

Four courts of honor are held with families attending.

100

Bronze plus the troop promotes and coordinates group fitness activities.

Silver plus the troop holds an ongoing fitness competition where members can track their performance.

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Points

To earn Bronze: Complete 11 of 13 requirements, plus earn 700 points (from Bronze, Silver, or Gold points list). To earn Silver: Complete 11 of 13 requirements, plus earn 1,000 points (from Bronze, Silver, or Gold points list). To earn Gold: Complete 11 of 13 requirements, plus earn 1,600 points (from Bronze, Silver, or Gold points list). We certify on our honor as Scout leaders that these requirements have been completed.

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Troop # __________

Scoutmaster ______________________________________

Committee chair _______________________________________

Commissioner _____________________________________

Chartered Org. Rep. ____________________________________

Level achieved _______________

Did not achieve _____

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Date ______________

This form should be turned in to the Scout service center with your charter renewal paperwork.

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EVENT

Boy Camping Season Begins Fall Popcorn Sales

University of Scouting

Re-Charter & JTE Assessment Deadline

Scout Anniversary

Use the calendar on the Mid-America Council website (www.mac-bsa.org and click on the calendar tab) to find other important dates and events for your Scouts!

The activity planning calendar is an important tool you can use throughout the year to schedule activities, plan meeting dates, and determine a budget for any costs that may be associated with certain meetings or months.

Troop #__________ Organizer: _________________________________________

BOY SCOUT ACTIVITY PLANNING GUIDE

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MARCH

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JULY

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6 STEPS TO YOUR YEAR OF SCOUTING

PLAN YOUR PROGRAM Look at pages 12 through 25 to work through the following steps. a. b. c. d. e. f. h.

Use the Troop Program Features,Volumes I, II, and III to make planning easier Determine what advancements each Scout will need for next rank Decide what activities the Scouts will do Decide what camping opportunities to participate in Plan to do at least one charter partner service project and Scouting for Food Plan the meeting dates Recognize those Scouts who advance

Visit www.colbsa.org and click on “Events” for a complete list of events and use the sample on page 9.

FUND YOUR PROGRAM Complete the budget planning worksheet on page 35, by May 31, 2012, to find the total cost of your program and how to fund it. a. b. c.

Determine expenses Determine income Determine how much popcorn your troop needs to sell to cover expenses.

GROW YOUR PROGRAM Look at pages 36 through 50 to gain tips and resources for recruiting. a. b. c.

Set a goal and plan to recruit new members from Cub Scout packs. Utilize peer-to-peer recruitment and have Scouts bring their non-Scout friends to meetings and activities. Plan to recruit parents to help the troop.

TRAIN YOUR LEADERS Every Scout deserves a trained leader. On pages 51 through 57 you’ll find a. What it means to be a trained leader b. Information on basic leader training (the bare minimum) c. Information on supplemental training (fun, extra info) d. Information on district roundtables

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Each year, every unit in the Council must re-charter. This process works as a checks and balances system to ensure the Council has an accurate roster of youth and adults. Make sure your charter is submitted, with all signatures, at your districtsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; December roundtable.

ASSESS YOUR SUCCESS Fill out the Journey to Excellence form on page 8 .

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RE - CHARTERING

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JOURNEY TO EXCELLENCE

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HOW TO PLAN & SCHEDULE YOUR TROOP’S ADVANCEMENTS, ACTIVITIES & MEETINGS There are many helpful tools to assist you with planning. The Troop Program Features Volumes I, II & III, are invaluable resources. Here are some highlights, but you’ll find much more in these volumes to assist you and the Scouts in planning your Ideal Year of Boy Scouting. You may purchase the Troop Program Features volumes at the Scout Shop or download plans for free at www.scouting.org and click on Volunteer, then ScoutSource. In the following pages, you’ll find worksheets to help you build a Patrol Leader’s Council, identify what ranks your current Scouts are, what they need to work on to advance one rank next year, and what activities your troop will do to achieve these ranks and the Ideal Year of Scouting. Each Patrol should elect a Patrol Leader (elections are usually held twice a year) to serve on the Patrol Leader’s Council.

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Once your Patrol Leader’s Council is formed, the Troop should hold a program planning conference. Use the calendar on page 9 to record your troop’s schedule of activities and meetings. Also, remember to check the calendar on the Cradle of Liberty Council website www.colbsa.org for more important dates and events.

Advancement tracking and recognition

It is important to regularly recognize achievements and advancement for the Scouts. This is what keeps boys in Scouting. Monthly submission of earned achievements is vital. As boys start working on various ranks, especially the Eagle rank, it is vital for the Scout’s BSA record to be up-to-date, so the processing of his rank paperwork can occur in a timely manner. Monthly courts of honor are encouraged, however most troops hold them quarterly. Your winter court of honor is a great time to hold a Friends of Scouting presentation. The unit benefits from the funds raised at the Council level, and everyone in the unit should be given the opportunity to give to the campaign.

BOY SCOUTS: PLANNING

Troop Program Planning Conference:

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The Patrol Method “The more responsibility the Scoutmaster gives his patrol leaders, the more they will respond.” – Robert Baden-Powell The Patrol Leaders are elected by their patrols to represent them at the Patrol Leaders’ Council (PLC) meetings. A patrol leader, is a member of the patrol leaders’ council, and serves as the voice of their patrol members. The members of each patrol elect one of their own to serve as patrol leader. The troop determines the requirements for patrol leaders, such as rank and age. To give more youths the opportunity to lead, most troops elect patrol leaders twice a year. Some may have elections more often.

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Through the Patrol Leaders’ Council, patrols share the responsibility for the patrol’s success. They gain confidence by serving in positions of leadership. Each Patrol is always represented at each monthly PLC meeting. If the Patrol Leader is not able to attend, the Assistant Patrol Leader or another Scout from the patrol will attend the PLC. The Patrol Leaders present the ideas and concerns of their patrols and in turn share the decisions of the patrol leaders’ council with their patrol members.

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• Senior Patrol Leader

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The Patrol Leaders’ Council Is Made Up Of The Following Positions:

Runs all troop meetings, events, activities, and the annual program planning conference; runs the Patrol Leaders’ Council meetings; appoints other troop junior leaders with the advice and counsel of the Scoutmaster; assigns duties and responsibilities to junior leaders; assists the Scoutmaster with junior leader training.

• Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Helps the senior patrol leader with leading meetings; helps train and supervise the troop scribe, quartermaster, instructor, librarian, historian, and chaplain’s aide; serves as a member of the patrol leaders’ council.

• Troop Guide

Introduces new Scouts to troop operations; encourages good behavior form all Scouts and resolves conflicts; 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; assists the assistant Scoutmaster with training; counsels individual Scouts on Scouting challenge.

• Patrol Leader Position

Plan and lead patrol meetings and activities; keep patrol members informed; assign each patrol member a specific duty; represent his patrol at all patrol leaders’ council meetings and the annual program planning conference; prepare the patrol to participate in all troop activities; work with other troop leaders to make the troop run well; know the abilities of each patrol member.

• Scribe

Attends and keeps a log of patrol leaders’ council meetings; records individual Scout attendance and dues payments; records individual Scout advancement progress; works with the troop committee member responsible for records and finance. The PLC is guided by the Scoutmaster and has direct support by key Troop Committee members to ensure the unit has monthly boards of review and quarterly courts of honor.

“The object of the patrol method is not so much saving the Scoutmaster trouble as to give responsibility to the boy.” – Robert Baden-Powell

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This is the step where your troop program comes alive.The success of this conference began when you, the Scoutmaster, prepared your senior patrol leader. Be alert throughout the conference to help out the senior patrol leader. Don’t wait for him to fail, but be careful not to take over for him. Careful, non intrusive coaching will help your senior patrol leader build confidence. Share your leadership with them.

Who attends the conference?

The troop’s annual planning conference is attended by the Scoutmaster, assistant Scoutmaster for the new-Scout patrol, assistant Scoutmaster for the Venture patrol, senior patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader, patrol leaders, and troop guide.

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ANNUAL TROOP PROGRAM PLANNING CONFERENCE

Physical Arrangements

Careful planning should ensure that this planning conference is a first-class experience for your youth leaders. Pick a location that would be special to your Scouts, possibly one offering opportunities for other activities, such as swimming, boating, etc. You can make it a weekend experience, although the conference is easily completed in a day. Whichever you do, don’t involve the youth leaders in a lot of housekeeping chores that distract them from the primary purpose of planning the troop program. Consider using other troop adults to cook and clean up; let your patrol leaders’ council concentrate on the task at hand. Make sure the facilities are suited for a conference. Is ventilation good? Is there sufficient lighting? Are the chairs comfortable? Are there tables to work on? Is there a way to hang calendars on the wall? Use the checklist on page 9 to make sure your facilities will work. Setting up the conference facility should have been previously assigned to members of the patrol leaders’ council. A checkup by the senior patrol leader prior to the conference ensures that nothing is forgotten. Follow the agenda. When directing a session, your senior patrol leader should be aware that it’s easy to get sidetracked. If the group starts to drift away from the agenda, a gentle nudge from you may be in order to put them back on course.

Remember the conference ground rules: 1. 2. 3.

The Senior Patrol Leader presides. Each event and program is voted on. The majority rules.

(Note: No time limits have been placed on the agenda, but working sessions should last no longer than 45 minutes without a break.)

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Literature • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Troop Program Features,Volume I, No. 33110 Troop Program Features,Volume II, No. 33111 Troop Program Features,Volume III, No. 33112 Troop Resources for Scout Troops and Varsity Teams, No. 33588 Scoutmaster Handbook, No. 33009 Boy Scout Handbook, No. 33105 Patrol Leader Handbook, No. 32502 Program features from Scouting magazine Scouting magazines Boy’s Life magazines Troop Program Planning Chart District/council calendar School calendar Chartered organization calendar Community calendar Information on council and district events Complete copy of next month’s program feature, for the final part of the workshop (one per participant) Troop Resource Surveys completed by parents and troop leadership Troop/Team Record Book, No. 34510 Troop Advancement Chart, No. 34506

Program Supplies • • • • • • • • • •

All Aboard activity (supplies needed) Game (supplies needed) Flip-chart stand and pad(s) Twelve large calendar pages Felt-tip markers Writing pads for participants Pens and pencils Thumbtacks Masking tape Extension Cord

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ANNUAL TROOP PROGRAM PLANNING CONFERENCE CHECKLIST

Food/Refreshments • •

Refreshments for morning and afternoon breaks Additional food (lunch, etc.)

Conference Facility Setup • • • • •

Tables set in horseshoe or square, depending on number of people Flip chart stand placed for easy viewing and use Calendar pages hung on wall Troop Program Planning Chart hung at front center of room Table at front of room for resource material

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OPENING ACTIVITY - SCOUTMASTER Conduct All Aboard or other team-building activity. This helps foster a spirit of working together to solve a common problem.

II.

REVIEW CONFERENCE GROUND RULES - SENIOR PATROL LEADER A. Write down the conference objectives: 1. To decide on troop goals for the coming year 2. To develop a program that represents ideas from the entire troop. B. Review ground rules 1. The senior patrol leader presides, 2. Each event and program will be voted on. 3. The majority rules.

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ANNUAL TROOP PROGRAM PLANNING CONFERENCE AGENDA

III.

DEVELOP TROOP GOALS - SCOUTMASTER

A. The Scoutmaster leads a discussion on goals for the coming year. These could deal with such topics as advancement, service, or troop money earning. (These are the same goals discussed earlier with the troop committee and senior patrol leader.) B. The patrol leadersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; council votes to approve the goals.

IV. CONSIDER MAJOR EVENTS - SENIOR PATROL LEADER

A. Review dates for items such as these: 1. Scouting shows 2. Camporees 3. Summer camp 4. Special troop events 5. Good Turn 6. Patrol suggestions for special activities B.Vote on events. (Delete from the calendar any activities the troop will not participate in.) C. Insert events on the Troop Program Planning Chart. D. Backdate necessary preparation time for each event.

GAME BREAK

VI. DISCUSS PATROL SUGGESTIONS FOR PROGRAM FEATURES

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A. Discuss the program features suggested for the coming year. B. Will they meet the goals of the troop C. What are the advancement opportunities? D. Decide where program features best fit into the calendar. E.Vote on the final list of program features.

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Insert the approved features into the Troop Program Planning Chart

VII. LUNCH OR GAME BREAK VIII. SCHEDULE SPECIAL TROOP ACTIVITIES A. Decide on a schedule for the following: 1. Board of review 2. Courts of honor. 3. Recruitment night(s) 4. Webelos Scout graduation B. Add these dates to the Troop Program Planning Chart.

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IX. FINALIZE THE TROOP PROGRAM PLANNING CHART

Put the Troop Program Planning Chart into final form for presentation to the troop committee.

GAME BREAK

XI. MONTHLY PROGRAM PLANNING

Plan next month’s program.

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AUG.

JULY

JUNE

MAY

APR.

MAR.

FEB.

JAN.

DEC.

NOV.

OCT.

SEPT.

MONTH

NEW-SCOUT PATROL

EXPERIENCED PATROLS

VENTURE PATROL

PROGRAM FEATURES TROOP OUTDOOR/ CAMPING ACTIVITY DISTRICT/ COUNCIL ACTIVITY

CHARTERED ORGANIZATION DATES CHARTER RENEWAL/ CHARTER PRESENTATION/ SERVICE PROJECT SPECIAL EVENTS/ HOLIDAYS (For Troop Use)

TROOP PLANNING WORKSHEET BOARD OF REVIEW COURT OF HONOR

PATROL LEADERS’ COUNCIL

TROOP COMMITTEE

DISTRICT/ COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE/ TRAINING

LEADERS’ MEETINGS

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What is advancement, and what role does it play in Scouting?

Education and fun are functions of the Scouting movement—as is the growth of our youth members and make up the basis of the advancement program. As the Scout meets certain requirements, he may advance in rank. The Scouting program is designed to help young people have an exciting and meaningful experience. A quality Scouting program strives for the following:

• Every young person achieves personal growth. • Each individual learns by doing. • Youth members progress at their own rate. • All young people receive recognition for their individual accomplishments. • Youth participants are encouraged to embrace Scouting ideals. Millions of boys over the past 99 years have experienced the Scouting program. The Boy Scout program focuses upon delivering knowledge through rank advancement. There are six ranks for Boy Scouts: Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, and Eagle Scout. Levels of leadership and character are learned through advancement in the program. Boy Scouts can learn about sports, crafts, science, trades, business and future careers as they earn merit badges. There are more than 100 merit badges. Any Boy Scout may earn any merit badge at any time. They don’t need to have had rank advancement to be eligible. A complete list of BSA Merit Badges is on the next page. Boy Scouts and leaders can find registered Merit Badge Counselors to help them earn merit badges by visiting www.mac-bsa.org/bs_badge.aspx. Click on “Merit Badge Directory” to find a counselor near you!

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BOY SCOUT ADVANCEMENT & THE MERIT BADGE PROGRAM

You will also find a Scout Merit Badge Tracking form in the following pages, for Star, Life & Eagle Scouts. You can make copies of this form for each Scout.

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COMPLETE LIST OF MERIT BADGES

Art

American Heritage Hiking American Business American Cultures American Heritage American Labor Animal Science Archaeology Archery Architecture Art Astronomy Athletics Automotive Maintenance Aviation Backpacking Basketry Bird Study Bugling Camping Canoeing Chemistry Chess Cinematography Citizenship in the Community

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Citizenship in the Nation Citizenship in the World Climbing Coin Collecting Collections Communication Composite Materials Computers Cooking Crime Prevention Cycling Dentistry Disabilities Awareness Dog Care Drafting Electricity Electronics Emergency Preparedness Energy Engineering Entrepreneurship Environmental Science Family Life

Farm Mechanics Fingerprinting Fire Safety First Aid Fish and Wildlife Management Fishing Fly-Fishing Forestry Gardening Genealogy Geocaching Geology Golf Graphic Arts Hiking Home Repairs Horsemanship Indian Lore Insect Study Inventing Journalism Landscape Architecture Law

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Leatherwork Lifesaving Mammal Study Medicine Metalwork Model Design and Building Motorboating Music Nature Nuclear Science Oceanography Orienteering Painting Personal Fitness Personal Management Pets Photography Pioneering Plant Science Plumbing Pottery Public Health Public Speaking Pulp and Paper

Radio Railroading Reading Reptile and Amphibian Study Rifle Shooting Robotics Rowing Safety Salesmanship Scholarship Scouting Heritage Scuba Diving Snow Sports Sculpture Shotgun Shooting Skating Small-Boat Sailing Soil and Water Conservation Space Exploration 23

Rowing Sports Stamp Collecting Surveying Swimming Textile Theater Traffic Safety Truck Transportation Water Sports Veterinary Medicine Weather Whitewater Wilderness Survival Wood Carving Woodwork

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Merit Badge Info & Tracking Record MERIT BADGE TRACKING RECORD

STAR

STAR MERIT BADGES: EARN A TOTAL OF SIX (6) INCLUDING FOUR (4) FROM THE REQUIRED LIST FOR EAGLE. DATE (*REQUIRED BADGES FOR EAGLE)

DATE BECAME A SCOUT: TENDERFOOT DATE 2ND CLASS DATE 1ST CLASS DATE

LIFE

DATE ( 2 ADDITIONAL, ANY MERIT BADGE)

_____6-HOUR SERVICE PROJECT _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ STAR SCOUT DATE: _________________________________________

LIFE MERIT BADGES: EARN A TOTAL OF 11 INCLUDING SEVEN (7) FROM THE REQUIRED

LIST FOR EAGLE (RECORD THE FOUR MERIT BADGES EARNED FOR STAR ALSO).

RECORD ( 3 MORE REQ. PLUS THE 4 REQ. BADGES EARNED FOR STAR)

2 ADDITIONAL, ANY MERIT BADGE

DATE (REQ. MERIT BADGES FOR EAGLE)

DATE (RECORD 2 FOR STAR & 2 ADDITIONAL)

EAGLE MERIT BADGE

1. CAMPING

6-HOUR SERVICE PROJECT _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ LIFE SCOUT DATE: _________________________________________ REQUIREMENT 3. EARN A TOTAL OF 21 MERIT BADGES (REQUIRED MERIT BADGES

ARE LISTED. LIST THE MONTH, DAY AND YEAR EACH MERIT BADGE WAS EARNED. (RECORD EVERY MERIT BADGE EARNED).

DATE EARNED

UNIT NO.

MERIT BADGE

8. FIRST AID

DATE EARNED

UNIT NO.

15.

2. CITIZENSHIP IN THE COMMUNITY

9. PERSONAL FITNESS

16.

3. CITIZENSHIP IN THE NATION

10. PERSONAL MANAGEMENT

17.

4. CITIZENSHIP IN THE WORLD

11. LIFESAVING OR EMERGENCY PRERAREDNESS

18.

5. COMMUNICATIONS

12. SWIMMING OR HIKING OR CYCLING

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6. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

13.

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7. FAMILY LIFE

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21.

MERIT BADGE

DATE EARNED

UNIT NO.

Cross out badges not earned. If a crossed out badge was earned, it may be reentered in 12 through 21. Four of these required merit badges were earned for the Star Scout Award and three more for the Life Scout Award. All merit badges earned beyond the 21 for Eagle Scout should be entered on the Eagle Palms tracking record PLM 3/1/99

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Scout

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2nd 1st Star Class Class

Life

Eagle (5 Extra Merit Badges)

Eagle Bronze

TROOP ADVANCEMENT RECORD

(10 Extra Merit Badges)

Eagle Plum Gold

(15 Extra Merit Badges)

Eagle Palm Silver

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Eagle Scout Process Eagle Scout Info “It’s not so important who starts the game but who finishes it.” – Legendary Hall of Fame Basketball Coach, John Wooden Since its inception in 1911, the term “Eagle Scout” has been synonymous with the pinnacle of Scouting. It’s even found its way into the vernacular to mean “a straight-arrow and self-reliant man” (Merriam-Webster Online). More than two million Scouts—only 4% of overall Scout membership— have claimed the rank of Eagle Scout. Yet it’s the overwhelming vision and desire of nearly every Scout.

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As soon as a Scout earns the Life rank, they can start envisioning their project. Life Scouts can download the Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook from www.scouting.org/ Scouts should work closely with their Troop leaders to keep them informed of their progress and make sure they are following the proper steps to ensure they accomplish their goals.

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Step 1:

Fill out application and get the appropriate signatures (Scoutmaster, committee chair, applicant, and district eagle chair signatures)

Step 2:

District submits approved application to council. The application and dates are checked and verified. Time: 1-2 weeks

Step 3:

Step 4: Step 5: Step 6:

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Application is sent by the council to the National BS. Time: 1-2 weeks from submission

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The Journey to Excellence has standards set for Boy Scout Troops to help increase and encourage service in their community. In the past, this has been known as “Good Turn for America” but with the adoption of the Journey to Excellence program, the term has changed to “Journey to Excellence Service Hours.”

Service Projects Objective:

The troop participates in service projects, with one benefiting your chartering organization. The projects & hours are logged on the Journey to Excellence website. • Bronze: Participate in four service projects. • Silver: Participate in five service projects. • Gold: Participate in six service projects.

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Service Projects

Scouting for Food

Scouting for Food is an annual Council-wide service project aimed at addressing the issue of hunger in our communities. Through a partnership with Philabundance and local food shelters, Scouts collected over 500,000 food items for the 2011 year. The 2012 Scouting for Food dates are November 10 and November 17.

How do we get involved?

Door hangers will be available at your October Roundtable.We recommend Cub Scout Packs team up with a Boy Scout Troop and have one group distribute the door hangers on the 10th and have the other group collect the food items on the 17th.

Where do we take the food once it’s collected?

Packs and Troops in the Washington District can take their food to a local food bank. There will also be a local dropoff point to donate to Philabudance

Recommended Partners for Service Projects

The Cradle of Liberty Council has teamed up with several local agencies that we recommend Boy Scout Troops to consider when planning a service project. • Salvation Army – www.salvationarmyusa.com • Habitat for Humanity – www.habitat.org

Ideas for Service Projects

Remember to check with your Troop’s chartered organization to see if they have any projects that the Troop can help with. Other Ideas • Assist a Cub Scout Pack with their Pinewood Derby or Arrow of Light presentation • Teach a Cub Scout Pack camping or cooking skills, or flag etiquette. • Place American flags on grave sites for Memorial Day. • Conduct a CPR training event.

How to Log Your Service Hours

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BOY SCOUTS: PLANNING You can now enter your Troop’s service hours at www.scouting.org/awards/journeytoexcellence. • Look for the “Service Project” area of the screen. There you can find the link to log your hours, information for first time users and ideas and tips for a successful service project. To enter your service hours click on “service hours website” link. • • Choose “New User Click Here” or enter in your existing user name and password. Users can still use www.goodturnforamerica.com but you will be redirected to the new data collection site. If you have any questions, please check with your District Executive. Got a MyScouting account? You can also reach the Journey to Excellence service hour website by clicking on the Journey to Excellence Information link on the left side of the screen in the “Council Tools” section. Once you click the link you will be directed to www.scouting.org/ awards/journeytoexcellence and can follow the same procedures as listed above.

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Boy Scout Summer Camp Hit the ground running this summer with an action-packed adventure at Resica Falls! Climbing, hiking, shooting, fishing, boating and other advancement opportunities are awaiting you right around the corner! Spend your days challenging yourself to reach new heights and spend your nights under starry skies. Don’t get left behind in 2012! Resica Falls contains some of the best facilities in the country: • Swimming pool • Shooting Spports Arena • COPE course • Climbing tower

• Dining hall • Trading post • Nature center • Action Archery

• Shotgun range • Camping honor societies • Order of the Arrow

During Boy Scout Summer Camp Resica Falls offers leader training to include: • Outdoor Leader Skills program • CPR Certification

• Youth Protection • Climb on Safely

• Safety Afloat • Safe Swim Defense

For more information contact: Camping Director Phone: 610.688.6900

Redica Falls Dates Boy Scout Summer Camp Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 65 Week 7

June 23-29 June 30-July 6 July 7-13 July 21-27 14-20

July 28-August 8 August 4-10

High Adventure

Philmont Scout Ranch – National BSA High Adventure Base

The Crald of LibertyCouncil makes yearly reservations for a council contingency to Philmont Scout Ranch. This trek is for youth ages 14 and up. The applications and fees are available at the beginning of each year on-line at www.colbsa.org in the “Activities” section under the “High Adventure” tab.

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COL High Adventure Committee

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For more information about currently scheduled high adventure camps and any future developments, continue to check www.colbsa.org in the “Activities” section under the “High Adventure” tab.

Comprised of volunteers dedicated to promoting safe, fun High Adventure and Scouting Expedition opportunities to units in the Cradle of Liberty Council, this group of volunteers wants to help you plan, promote, and facilitate your units High Adventure trek. Already a veteran of several High Adventure treks? We can use your expertise to guide and mentor leaders who need the help of experienced Scouters. If you have youth who are looking for adventure or would like to lead a high adventure trek, contact the High Adventure Committee at http://s.colbsa.org/hac

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FUND YOUR PROGRAM Imagine kicking off your Scouting year with a 12-month program and not collecting any money from Scouting families! Perks can pay for the entire program they want to do without any out-ofpocket expenses selling popcorn. Your Troop’s Ideal Year of Scouting could require more sales which is why we include the IYOS Budget Planner worksheet on the next page. Learn a little more about Popcorn here and use the worksheet to determine how Popcorn sales will achieve your Troop’s Ideal Year of Scouting.

Popcorn In The Washington District

Since 2005, units in the Washington District have sold more than $808,000 of Trail's End popcorn. Over $276,000 of the funds raised have gone directly to the units that sold popcorn and more than $289,000 has gone to the Cradle of Liberty Council to improve our council camps and programs that are provided for our communities. Units use these funds to pay for everything from charter renewal to fund camps and camp outs, to “dues free” Scouting. We are powering up for the 2012 Popcorn campaign to be bigger, better, and bolder. This means bigger incentives, better training, and bolder sales techniques.

5 Steps For A Successful Popcorn Campaign 1. Establish an annual plan and budget using the Ideal Year of Scouting worksheet on the next page. With input from your Scouts, parents, and leaders you can use this guide to write your budget and stick to it. 2. Set a Troop popcorn sale goal and break down to a per-Scout-goal based on your IYOS budget. 3. Put together an exciting incentive program for your unit along with Council prizes. 4. Conduct a FUN Troop Popcorn Kick-off to communicate the goals to families. 5. Utilize all sales methods available to your to make sure your pack and Scouts hit their goals. •Take orders •Show & Sell the products •On-line sales. •Show & Deliver the products •Parents selling at work help their Scouts hit their goal •Store front sales. Talk to your local businesses to see if you can sell there

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Go to camp for FREE! The Cradle of Liberty Council is offering a new fundraising opportunity for packs, troops, & Crews so that they may raise funds to help pay for camp! Find out more about Camp Cards at www.colbsa.org

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Camp Cards

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The Cradle of Liberty Council operates as a non-profit organization, supporting all units in the Council Service area.

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Friends of Scouting

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Funding for the Scouting Program also comes from a campaign that the Council operates each year, Friends of Scouting (F.O.S.). This campaign is an opportunity for communities, businesses and families to support the Scouting movement for over 17,000 youth in Montgomery, Delaware, and Philadelphia Counties. The annual F.O.S. drive raises a significant portion of the operating budget each year. On average, $150 per youth is needed to provide programs for one year. Financial contributions to this campaign from Scouting families and outside organizations ensure how income and expenses move through the Cradle of Liberty Council. The F.O.S. presentation explains to parents how our Council is financed and educates them about our wonderful programs.

Be a Friend of Scouting

Please use the tips below to help your unit conduct a Friends of Scouting presentation.

Friends of Scouting Presentation tips 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Introduce yourself Share the mission of the Cradle of Liberty Council Hand out Friends of Scouting cards/brochures to every adult present Tell everyone you will give them a few minutes to complete the form Explain the giving levels and the â&#x20AC;&#x153;thank youâ&#x20AC;? gifts Explain the campership give-away Collect the cards. Ask another adult to add up the pledges Announce the total amount of pledges and the winner of the campership Give the campership to the winner if possible Thank everyone

Cradle of Liberty Council Mission

It is the mission of the Cradle of Liberty Council, Boy Scouts of America to serve others by helping instill values in young people and in other ways prepare them to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetime in achieving their full potential. The values we strive to instill are based on the Scout Oath and Law.

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Troop / Crew # of Scouts in Unit

Unit Commission Goal

September Unit Kick-Off Activities Advancements Training Camp

October Fall Popcorn Sales Cost

Monthly Income Total Cost

Cost

Monthly Income Total Cost

Activities Advancements Training Camp

Activities Summer Activity Camp

Monthly Income Total Cost

Cost

May Cost

Activities Advancements Training Camp

Cost

Monthly Income Total Cost

July Cost

Activities Advancements Training Blue & Gold Banquet Camp Monthly Income Total Cost

Monthly Income Total Cost

June

Monthly Income Total Cost

Cost

April Scouting for Food Cost

Cost

February IYOS Presentation

Monthly Income Total Cost

March

Activities Summer Activity Camp

Activities Advancements Training Camp

Activities Advancements Training Popcorn Party Camp Monthly Income Total Cost

January

Monthly Income Total Cost

Activities Advancements Training Winter Campout Camp

Cost

Monthly Income Total Cost

December Activities Advancements Training Camp

Activities Advancements Training Camp Popcorn Kick-Off

November

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TROOP IDEAL YEAR OF SCOUTING BUDGET Troop PLANNER Ideal Year of Scouting Budget Planner

August Pack Recruitment Party Cost

Activities Summer Activity Camp Training

Cost

Monthly Income Total Cost

IDEAL YEAR OF SCOUTING 12 MONTH ACTIVITIES' TOTAL Unit Popcorn Sales Goal per Scout Popcorn Sales Goal Potential Unit Commission

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SPREAD THE BENEFITS OF SCOUTING The benefits of Scouting should be offered to every young man. The Boy Scout troop open house allows a troop to swing open its doors and roll out the red carpet to prospective youth. It provides a forum to show off Scouting activities and the troop’s accomplishments. Hosting a troop open house is a five-step process that has been tried and proven in troops throughout the nation. Each of the following steps is vital to the event’s success: 1. Present a school rally to fifth- and sixth-graders. Have them complete the High Adventure Survey. 2. Email or mail the parents of interested youth a personal invitation to the troop open house. 3. Follow the invitation with a telephone call to the parents. 4. Host the troop open house for youth and their parents. 5. Organize a troop or district activity to involve new Scouts right away. When thinking of different recruitment ideas for your unit, it is best if you create a Unit Information Sheet to include meeting dates, times, and places; a pack calendar; a list of leaders’ contact information; other information about events and activities. Use the following pages as resources to grow your unit. As you plan your Ideal Year of Scouting, you should be sharing your fantastic plans with your current Scouts and encouraging them to bring their friends. The Journey to Excellence is based on the models of a successful unit, and a successful unit grows each year. Making the program more exciting for the boys, and creating more leaders in our community. Plan to grow your program, not just by the number of youth, but engage their parents and families in your unit as well. Everyone benefits from Scouting.

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February

• Set a date and plan a troop open house for March.

March

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SPRING TROOP OPEN HOUSE TIMETABLE

• Conduct a school rally introducing fifth- and sixth-grade boys to Scouting. • Follow up with interested youth by sending them a personal invitation to the troop open house and making a personal phone call to their parents. • Hold the troop open house to welcome potential Boy Scouts and their parents. • Plan a troop activity to get new Scouts involved with the troop shortly after they join.

April

• Sponsor a troop activity for new Scouts. • Encourage each troop member to attend summer camp. Conduct summer camp orientation to encourage full troop involvement.

May

• Work closely with new Scouts and parents during their transition to the Boy Scout troop, ensuring their needs are met and that their move has been natural and fun. • Work on rank advancement with new Scouts.

FALL TROOP OPEN HOUSE TIMETABLE August

• Set a date and plan a troop open house for March.

September

• Conduct a school rally introducing 5th, 6th, 7’h, 8th grade boys to Scouting. Have them complete the High Adventure Survey. • Follow up with interested youth by sending them a personal invitation to the troop open house and making a personal phone call to their parents. • Hold the troop open house to welcome potential Boy Scouts and their parents. • Plan a troop activity to get new Scouts involved with the troop shortly after they join.

October

• Sponsor a Council, District, or troop activity for new Scouts. • Encourage each troop member to attend winter camp. Conduct winter camp orientation to encourage full troop involvement.

November

• Work closely with new Scouts and parents, ensuring their needs are being met. • Work on rank advancement with new Scouts. December • New scouts attend Council or District Winter Camp or unit campout/outdoor activity.

Eagle Scout Info

Download the eagle project work book and eagle scout application online (scouting.org website) Work with your scoutmaster to complete eagle scout requirements and to get your application turned in.

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WAYS TO INVOLVE PARENTS IN THE TROOP Volunteer Position Activity Coordinator Advancement Chairperson Advancement Committee Advancement Recorder Assistant Leader Board of Review Supporter Commissioner Support Court of Honor Coordinator Equipment Coordinator First Aider Friends of Scouting Helper Logistics Coordinator Medical Coordinator Meeting Host Merit Badge Counselor Open House Coordinator Parent Initiative Coordinator Publicity Chair Recharter Coordinator Recognition Committee Recognition Coordinator Service Project Committee Skills Coordinator Summer Camp Coordinator Survey Coordinator Tour Permit Coordinator

• Description of Tasks to be Accomplished • Promote attendance at council, district, and unit activities and events. • Order, pick up, and package Scout recognition awards from the Scout shop or Council office. • Maintain a Scout advancement display board. • Keep advancement records. • Assist as a second adult to sit in on Scoutmaster conference. • Serve on a board of review. • one or more units as a liaison with the district/council. • Coordinate the troop’s regular or special Eagle Court of Honor. • Provide tools for conservation projects. • Keep unit first aid kit fully stocked. • Chair or work on the FOS campaign in the unit. • Be responsible for unit meeting place logistics. • Keep a record of the health history of each Scout. • Make your home available for patrol meetings. • Serve as a merit badge counselor. Sign up on www.mac-bsa.org • Coordinate a unit open house for new members. • Make sure new Scouts and families are welcomed. • Serve as unit publicity chairman. • Assist with the troop/team rechartering process. • Thank the spouses of the adult leaders, as well as parents and other adults who volunteer to help. • Thank leaders with a note or token of appreciation. • Chair or assist with troop/team community service projects. • Arrange for special subject experts to visit troop/team meetings. • Promote adult leader and youth attendance at summer camp. • Help collect a troop resource survey from all families. • Be responsible for tour permits for activities.

Note: This is not a total list of available tasks a parent or other adult can assist with, but provides guidance in reviewing the unit's needs.

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Troop Open House Rally

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Cooperation of schools is essential to gain access to Scout-age youth. Contact school administration to schedule presentation time during school with small groups of boys.

Plan the presentation to highlight Scouting’s activities, high adventure, and outdoor experiences. Display hands-on visuals such as backpacks, canoes and tents and allow the youth to check them out up close. Dress in outdoor wear to complete the setting. Allowing some experienced Scouts to assist in the presentation could help the youth visualize themselves as Scouts. The presentation should be no more than five minutes.

Following the introductory presentation, give each youth a High Adventure Survey. Ask them to check the high-adventure experiences that interest them. Explain that Scout troops do the kinds of activities listed on the survey.

While the youth are working on their surveys, announce that you would like to invite them to join a Scout troop. Explain that they will receive an invitation to join a Scout troop in their community if they mark that they are interested in joining. Collect every survey, and check to ensure that each is complete with the youth’s full name and contact information. If the school cannot allow assemblies with youth, suggest the alternative plan of having the school distribute the High Adventure Survey. Be sure to pick up the completed surveys soon after their distribution. While the youth are working on their surveys, announce that you would like to invite them to join a Scout troop. Explain that they will receive an invitation to join a Scout troop in their community if they mark that they are interested in joining. Collect every survey, and check to ensure that each is complete with the youth’s full name and contact information. If the school cannot allow assemblies with youth, suggest the alternative plan of having the school distribute the High Adventure Survey. Be sure to pick up the completed surveys soon after their distribution.

Sample E-mail Invitation for Boy Scouts Located at http://s.colbsa.org/boyscoutemail

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Troop New Parent Survey

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Please fill out this questionnaire for each parent/guardian. Name ____________________ Email Address: ____________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________ Phone:___________________ 1. What are your hobbies?_____________________________________________________________ 2. What sports or activities do you take part in? ____________________________________________ 3. List any experience that you have as a youth or leader in Scouting (i.e. years, ranks, positions held): ________________________________________________________________________________ While a Scout Troop is “Boy Led”, it is under the supervision and with the support of adults. To provide the boys with the best possible experience, we need adults to serve on our Troop Committee.

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Committee Positions:

Chartered Organization Representative: The direct contact between the Troop and Sponsor Org. Troop Committee Chairman: Supervises the Troop committee and Troop leaders. Troop Treasurer: Handles Troop funds, pay bills, and maintain accounts Troop Advancement Chair: Ensures that the Troop has an effective advancement program Troop Boards of Review: Chairs the Boards of Review for the Troop. Troop Secretary: Keeps minutes and records, send notices, and handle publicity. Troop Equipment Coordinator: Works with the youth Quartermaster and is responsible for equipment. Troop Outdoor/Activities Chair: Secures tour permits and serves as transportation coordinator Troop Membership Chair: Ensures a smooth transition of new Scouts and parents into the Troop. Troop Training Chair: Ensures training opportunities are available and maintains records. Troop Public Relations Chair: Promotes troop’s activities to local media Assistant Scoutmasters:

Assistant Scoutmasters help Scoutmasters to lead the Scouts. Can you help in any of these areas? New-Scout patrol: Works with the Troop Guide and New-Scout Patrol Leader. Cub Scout outreach: Works with the Den Chief(s) to maintain a relationship with the Pack. Service: Helps lead the Troop’s service activities. Administration: Assists with records and materials. Advancement: Works with the Scouts to help them with advancement. Outdoor skills: Helps the Scouts develop outdoor skills. Camping Trips: Helps to plan, organize, and lead camping and hiking trips. Troop Meetings: Helps the Patrol Leaders Council to plan and organize Troop meetings. 

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no yes no

sChool _________________________________________________ e-mail __________________________________________________________

City ___________________________________________ state _____________________ ZiP __________________________________________

address _______________________________________________________________ PhoNe __________________________________________

Name ___________________________________________________________________ Grade ______________________ aGe _____________

Are you a Scout? yes Would you like to be a Scout?

Many Scout troops do all of these things and more!

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Motorboating

Sailing

Snowboarding

Cycling

Backpacking

Rafting

Rock climbing

Fishing

Canoeing

Horseback riding

Swimming

Camping

Check the activities you would like to do.

High-Adventure Survey

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SAMPLE INVITATIONS Sample Invitation Letter for New Scouts Dear parent, Your son has taken a step toward building a solid future; are you willing to support his growth? Recently, your son indicated his desire to try his hand at such high-adventure activities as backpacking, cycling, camping, swimming, canoeing, rock climbing, and horseback riding. Our Scout troop will participate in these activities and even more in the coming year, and we would like to invite him to join the Boy Scouts of America. Scouting has a reputation for helping youth develop self-reliance, strong character, respect for others, good citizenship skills, and physical and mental fitness. For a century, our programs have instilled in young men the values and knowledge that they need to become leaders in their communities and in their countries. Please join our troop for our open house at (time) on (date) at (place).Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get a firsthand look at some of our troop activities, and you can visit with our Scouts and their adult leaders. Take some time to look over the enclosed brochure, and bring any questions or concerns to the meeting. I look forward to meeting you! Sincerely, Scoutmaster, Troop 123 Telephone No. 123

Sample E-mail Invitation for Boy Scouts Mountain Man â&#x20AC;˘ Hit the trail of adventure Pack up the knobby tires, sleeping bag, climbing rope, flashlight, swim trunks, and an intense desire to get outside and explore. See how far you can go in Scouting. Join us at the next meeting. Date: Month xx Time: xx p.m. Where: Address Line 1 Address Line 2 Contact for more information: Troop No. 123 First and last name, position Contact email@contact.com http://troopurl.url

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FOLLOW UP

On evening before the open house, each prospective Scout’s household should receive a phone call from a member of the troop, ideally the Scoutmaster, who sent the letter or e-mail. As you make the call, keep in mind that the youth has already expressed his interest, so direct the call to a parent. Best time to make the call is between 6-8 P.M.

To help put the parents at ease, ask the following questions:

1. Did the family receive the Scoutmaster’s letter or e-mail? 2. Does anyone in the family have previous Scouting experience? 3. Do they have any questions about Scouting or the troop open house? 4. Do they know the time and location of the troop open house? • Ensure parents that you look forward to meeting them and will greet them at the door.

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SAMPLE TROOP OPEN HOUSE AGENDA

Assign to:

1. Preopening • Conduct a simple action game for early arrivals.

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2. Opening • Hold the flag ceremony. • Welcome the guests.

______________________ ______________________

3. Activity Time

a. Skill time for youth ______________________ • Hot spark • Knot relay • Tent pitching b. Parent orientation ______________________ • Explain the ideals and values of Scouting. • Introduce the troop leadership and its organization. • Distribute the troop calendar. • Explain the summer camp opportunity. • Thoroughly explain the costs of troop membership.

4. Joining process ______________________ • Youth and parents complete applications to join Scouting. • Announce information about the next troop meeting.

5. Closing ______________________

• Scoutmaster’s minute • Closing ceremony

6. Refreshments (optional) ______________________

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District Webelos Transition Chair

• Contact all packs in early fall to update a list of all fifth-grade Webelos Scouts. • Coach Cubmasters and Webelos den leaders at roundtables, training courses, and through personal contact. • Report to the membership committee chair, and keep the district committee informed. • Track and maintain records of Webelos graduation: use a wall chart to lists the transition record of each pack. • Work with unit commissioners to follow up on Webelos Scouts who have not joined a troop. • Work toward 100 percent Webelos transition.

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Troop Responsibilities

• Select Scouts to serve as den chiefs for each Webelos Scout den and Cub Scout den. • Arrange for den chief training. • Serve as a resource for overnight activities. • Conduct an orientation in the Bear Cub Scout dens to explain the changing role as boys become Webelos. • Explain how being a Webelos Scout will help prepare them for Boy Scouting. • Conduct an orientation with the Scouts as they become Boy Scouts • Webelos den/Scout troop camp outs should show Webelos Scouts and their parents what to expect • The troop should cook and camp by patrol, and use skills in which the Webelos Scouts can participate. • Arrange for Webelos dens to visit a troop meeting. This should be planned several weeks in advance. • Provide each Webelos Scout a copy of the troop’s activities for the upcoming year. • Work with Webelos den leaders to encourage Scouts to plan to move into the troop. • Conduct a Scoutmaster conference under the guidance of the Scoutmaster or the assistant • This conference should cover the meaning of the Scout Oath and Scout Law • The advancement program • Troop camping • The patrol method • Summer camp and personal equipment. • Work with the Cubmaster in planning a meaningful crossover ceremony at the pack’s blue and gold banquet. • Coordinate the ceremony and arrange for each Webelos Scout to receive: • A troop neckerchief • Boy Scout Handbook along • Arrow of Light Award • Members of the Order of the Arrow may assist in the ceremony.

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Unit Commissioner Responsibilities

• Be a catalyst in developing good relationships between troop and pack leaders. • Promote communication by scheduling a meeting of key volunteers. • Help plan a Webelos den visit to a troop meeting and other joint activities. • Keep the pack and troop on schedule as they work on the crossover ceremony at the blue and gold banquet. • Attend the crossover ceremony. • Be sure new Scouts have completed a Boy Scout application, and have all necessary troop info. • Work with the pack and troop in their charter renewal process to help ensure Webelos Scouts are moved. • Work with the Webelos transition chair to follow up on boys who have not yet joined a troop. • Make sure they are invited to join a troop. • Be sure Webelos Scouts join a troop in time to prepare for Boy Scout summer camp.

Pack Responsibilities

• Develop a working relationship with the leadership of a Boy Scout troop or troops in the community. • Most troops should have either an assistant Scoutmaster or a committee member assigned to new Scouts. • Your unit commissioner can help put you in contact with troop leaders. • Compare calendars of troop and pack activities to coordinate the activities. • Community events can be done together, and planning can help coordinate equipment use. • Work with troop leaders to secure den chiefs for each Webelos den and Cub Scout den. • Work with troop leaders to plan and conduct Webelos overnight activities. • Work with troop leaders to plan visits to troop meetings. Never show up without first calling in advance. • Invite the Scoutmaster and troop youth leaders to special pack activities. • Plan a meaningful crossover ceremony at the pack’s blue and gold banquet. • Have troop leadership be present to accept the Webelos Scouts as they graduate to Boy Scouting. • The local Order of the Arrow lodge can often be a valuable resource in conducting ceremonies. • Webelos leaders should be strongly encouraged to move into the troop with the boys. • If a troop does not exist in your community, discuss with the head of the pack’s chartered organization the possibility of organizing a troop. • A graduating Webelos den can form the nucleus of a new troop.

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WEBELOS TO SCOUT TRANSITION TIME LINE AUGUST

• Get names, addresses, and telephone numbers of second-year Webelos. • Plan a joint Boy Scout troop/Webelos den camping trip for October. • Plan a program of upcoming events to present at a Webelos den meeting visit in November. • Select a den chief for each Webelos den.

SEPTEMBER

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• Mail a letter of introduction from the Boy Scout troop to second-year Webelos Scouts to introduce them to the troop. • Put second-year Webelos Scouts on the mailing list to receive the troop newsletter. • Continue planning the joint camping trip for October.

OCTOBER

• Conduct the joint camping trip with the Webelos den.

NOVEMBER

• Attend a Webelos den meeting to teach the Webelos Scouts how the Boy Scout troop works. • Have den chiefs attend a local council or district training course.

DECEMBER

• Set a date for Webelos Scouts and their parents to visit a Boy Scout troop meeting in January. • Send a form of information or greeting, letting Webelos you look forward to them joining the troop.

JANUARY

• Host Webelos Scouts and their parents at a Boy Scout troop meeting. • Plan a bridging ceremony for the blue and gold banquets in February to welcome graduating Webelos Scouts to their new troop. • Attend a meeting for first-year Webelos Scouts to introduce them to Boy Scouting.

FEBRUARY

• Hold the bridging ceremony at the blue and gold banquet. • Get new Scouts actively involved with the troop through troop activities. • Recruit parents of new Scouts to become assistant Scoutmasters or troop committee members.

MARCH

• Plan a troop activity for new Scouts to get them involved with their new troop.

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APRIL

• Conduct summer camp orientation to encourage troop involvement. • Attend a meeting of Bear Cub Scouts to introduce them to Boy Scouting. • Sponsor a troop activity for new Scouts.

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• Ensure that all new Scouts attend summer camp.

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ORGANIZE A TROOP OR DISTRICT ACTIVITY

During the initial contact with Scout-age youth, we promised that Scouting is action-packed. Youth will expect that adventure soon after they become Scouts, so schedule an exciting activity soon after the troop open house. Here are a few suggestions:

TROOP CAMP OUT

New Scouts joined with the expectation of going camping, and they should be given this opportunity for outdoor activity as soon as possible following the troop open house. Begin planning the activity well before the troop open house so that the event is in place when the new Scouts join.

DISTRICT WIDE OVERNIGHTER

Some districts may choose to host all their troops for an overnighter at an area camp. The program could include basic Scouting skills, a campfire, and preparing a simple meal. The experience will quickly give new Scouts a sense of belonging and fulfill their expectations of an exciting adventure.

LOCK-INS

Lock-in events also have proven successful in some districts. Lock-ins, which are especially effective in colder climates, are more like “camp-ins” rather than the usual camp out. They can be set up at the local YMCA or school gymnasium. Program possibilities could include swimming, sports, movies, refreshments, and a little sleeping. Two-Deep Leadership According to BSA Youth Protection policies, every BSA trip or outing involving Scout-age youth should be supervised by two BSA registered adult leaders or one registered adult leader and a parent or guardian of a participant, one of whom must be at least 21 years of age. The chartered organization is responsible for ensuring that sufficient leadership is provided for all activities. For more information on BSA Youth Protection, consult the Guide to Safe Scouting at www. scouting.org.

Get New Scouts Involved

New Scouts should be introduced into the mainstream of troop activities as soon as possible after they join the troop. Assign them to Scout patrol and get them started on earning advancement. The Scoutmaster, assistant Scoutmaster, or troop guide should take responsibility for helping new Scouts get a good start.

Lock-Ins

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Training Every Scout Deserves a Trained Leader

On the following page, you will find a matrix designed to show you what trainings are needed to be considered a â&#x20AC;&#x153;trained leaderâ&#x20AC;? for your position. It is most important to start with Youth Protection Training for any registered adult.

Youth Protection Training

The Boy Scouts of America, Cradle of Liberty Council is committed to protecting our youth members with Youth Protection training: - Educates Scouting members to protect youth. - Strengthens policies to increase protection. - Encourages Scouts to report improper behavior. - Swiftly removes and reports alleged offenders.

Mandatory Report of Child Abuse

All persons involved in Scouting shall report to local authorities any good faith suspicion or belief that any child is or has been physically or sexually abused, physically or emotionally neglected, exposed to any form of violence or threat, exposed to any form of sexual exploitation including the possession, manufacture or distribution of child pornography, online solicitation, enticement or showing of obscene material. No person may abdicate this reporting responsibility to any other person.

Take Youth Protection Training Online

Take YPT online at www.MyScouting.org: 1. Log on to MyScouting.org and create an account 2. From the MyScouting.org portal, click on E-Learning and take the Youth Protection Training. 3. Upon completion, you may print a certificate of completion to submit with a volunteer application. 4. When your volunteer application is approved, you will receive a BSA membership card which includes your member ID. 5. When you receive this membership card, log into MyScouting.org, and update your profile with your member ID number. This will link your Youth Protection training records and all training records with your BSA membership.

BOY SCOUTS: TRAINING

Trained Scout leaders provide a quality, fun-filled program for youth! Training helps a leader to be aware of the resources available to them, and therefore be more effective in delivering an unparalleled program to youth.

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Youth Protection – every two years National Camping School – good for five camping seasons Safe Swim Defense – every two years Paddle Craft Safety – every three years Aquatics Supervision/Swimming and Water Rescue – every three years BSA Lifeguard – every three years Visitation training – every two years Lead Climbing Instructor – every five years Climbing Instructor – every two years COPE/Climbing Inspector – every two years Safety Afloat – every two years Chain Saw Safety – every two years Trainer’s EDGE – every three years Hazardous Weather – every two years Physical Wellness – every two years Climb On Safely – every two years Trek Safely – every two years

Other Resources: Bullying

The values of Scouting make it clear that bullying cannot be tolerated. Scouting leaders have a unique opportunity to teach respect and acceptance of others.This training focuses on enabling adult leaders and parents to increase their awareness of the incidence and effects of bullying, to create an anti-bullying culture in their Scouting units, and to empower Scouts to assist those targeted by bullies wherever it occurs. Strategies for supporting the victims of bullying and for helping Scouts who bully others develop more appropriate social skills are presented as well.

BOY SCOUTS: TRAINING

TRAINING

Visit http://scouting.org/Training/Adult/Supplemental.aspx and scroll down to view the online PowerPoint and correlating training information document.

A Time to Tell

The Boy Scouts of America has developed Youth Protection training to prepare its leaders to help children who have been, or are being, abused. The training program includes information for parents as well as the video A Time to Tell. Materials are for use in troop meetings to show Boy Scouts & Venturers and their parents what they should do to prevent abuse from happening to them.

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National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)

This is an exciting program designed to provide youth members with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home troops and in other situations demanding leadership. The new NYLT course is centered on the concepts of what a leader must BE, what he or she must KNOW, and what he or she must DO. The key elements are then taught with a clear focus on HOW TO achieve them. A six-day course, the content is delivered in a troop and patrol outdoor setting through activities, presentations, challenges, discussions, and audio-visual support. NYLT participants will be engaged in a unified approach to leadership that will give them the skills and confidence to lead well. For more information visit http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/Resources/nylt.aspx

JOURNEY TO EXCELLENCE

Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS)

Hands-on program for adult leaders to learn outdoor skills needed to lead Scouts in the out-ofdoors.

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Den Chief Training

Boy Scouts wishing to become den chiefs will take this online course as part of their training to become a den chief. The module identifies den chief responsibilities and tasks, and describes the den chiefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s relationship to the adult den leaders and how that relates to the den chiefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities with the den. After finishing the online training, den chief candidates print their certificate of completion and undergo further training with their adult den leaders. scouting.org/scoutsource/sitecore/content/scouting/training/youth/dencheftraining.aspx.

What is Wood Badge?

Wood Badge is an adult training where you work with others to learn and practice leadership skills (as a member of a successful working team) and live the values of scouting.

21st Century Wood Badge is the ultimate leadership training experience for adult BSA leaders, conducted in an outdoor encampment, with the focus on application of leadership skills. These skills are conveyed through active learning sessions in an ideal Scout setting. You will be able to use these lessons and experiences from Wood Badge outside of scouting to make every team a successful team, whether the team is at your work or is your family. Inspired in England by Lord Baden-Powell at Gilwell Camp, Wood Badge is today offered around the world. Upon completion, a Scouter receives a certificate, neckerchief, woggle, and beads, and becomes a permanent member of Troop 1, Gilwell.

2012 Wood Badge Course

The 2012 Wood Badge course will be held in September and October of 2013

Financial Assistance

Financial assistance is available. Contact Bill Robinson, Chair of the Training Committee, for more information regrading financial assistance.

Questions

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BOY SCOUTS – UNIVERSITY OF SCOUTING What is the University of Scouting?

The University of Scouting is supplemental leader training at its best! It is designed to provide program ideas, resources and FUN for all Scouting volunteers. It is planned so that leaders may return year after year, earn degrees in their chosen fields and keep current on all that Scouting has to offer the youth in our communities. In addition to the courses offered, the midway is open during lunch and offers Scout leaders and parents the opportunity to gather information from Scouting organizations and also community organizations and businesses.

2012 University of Scouting

The 2012 University of Scouting will be Saturday, November 3. Please look for registration packets and more information in October 2012.

Suggested courses for Boy Scout Leaders

Below are suggestions for classes for Boy Scout leaders. These are only suggestions for those who are uncertain about which classes they might take. Everyone may take any class offered at University of Scouting.

SCOUTMASTER & ASSISTANTS

Advancement to 1st Class Camping 101 Guide to Safe Scouting Knots & Lashings Leave No Trace Camping & Backpacking Patrol Method & Successful PLCs Troop Secrets Uniforming Winter Camping New Requirements for BSA When Eve Hits the Trail (women) Assistant Scoutmaster Teaching Scouts to Plan Geocaching & Orienteering Storm Spotter Camping & Weather Safety Storytelling LDS Scouting JLT

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Commissioners, Unit & Other Guide to Safe Scouting Effective Boards of Review Team Building Guiding Troop Planning How Troop Committees Function Online Advancement Marketing Your Unit Online Rechartering Troopmaster – Beginning Troopmaster – Advanced Unit Fundraising & Finance Teaching Firem’n Chit Outdoor Cooking – Desserts Philmont Training Center Tax Advantages for Scouters Scouting Technology Storm Spotter Camping & Weather Safety Recruiting Volunteers Unit Leader Succession Ideal Year of Scouting Common Medical Emergencies Wonders of the Night Sky Wonders of the Night Sky II Emergency Preparedness Award Disability Awareness Religion & Scouting Adult Leader Recognition COPE Eagle Projects 56 3/12/12 12:31 PM

Youth leaders should complete this as the first step in the Youth Leadership Training (YLT) continuum!

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NEW Introduction to Leadership Skills (ILS) Courses!

Leadership is a vital part of the Scouting program. The purpose of the Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) is to teach Boy Scouts with leadership positions about their new roles and how to most effectively reach success in that role. It is intended to help Boy Scouts in leadership positions within their Unit understand their responsibilities and to equip them with organizational and leadership skills to fulfill those responsibilities. ILST is the first course in the series of leadership training offered to Boy Scouts and has replaced Troop Leadership Training. There are similar ILS courses now available for Venture Crews (ILSC), Sea Scout Ships (ILSS), and Varsity Teams (ILST) Completion of Introduction to Leadership Skills is a prerequisite for Scouts to participate in the more advanced leadership courses National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) and the National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE). It is also required to participate in a Kodiak Challenge Trek. Troops and Crews may find the syllabus and resources to conduct Introduction to Leadership Skills at http://s.colbsa.org/youthtraining

Every troop, crew, and ship should be routinely conducting the ILS program!! Is yours? Introduction to Leadership Skills

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RECHARTERING Use this recharter time line to help you stay ahead of the game.

JOURNEY TO EXCELLENCE

September 2012

• Request a copy of your roster from the Council office (610) 699-6900. •Look over and audit your membership. • Collect and submit membership applications for new youth and adult members to Council office. • Make sure: • Birth date, social security numbers and position codes are on all adult applications. • “Authorization and Disclosure Statement” is signed on all adult applications. • Birth date and parent signature is included on youth applications. • Re-confirm all signatures are present on all applications. • Turn in to the Cradle of Liberty Council.

October 2012 Roundtable • Pick up your re-charter kit.

October/November 2012

• Go online to verify your membership roster and that new applications have been added • Make sure all contacts and information is updated: • Institutional Head, Charter Rep., Committee Chair, two Committee Members (Pack Trainer Counts), Scoutmaster. • Update Charter Partner information on printed paper version of charter in kit. • Set up a meeting with your Charter Partner to review charter/roster and obtain all signatures: • Institutional Head, Cubmaster, District Executive.

December 3, 2012

• Turn in your charter to your Unit Commissioner, District Commissioner or District Executive • All charters should be turned in by December 3rd or at your December Roundtable

These positions are required for Rechartering: Institutional Head (IH), Charter Representative (CR), Committee Chair (CC), Committee Member (MC), Scoutmaster (SM).

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Use the Journey to Excellence to assess the health of your unit. The Journey to Excellence Program was designed for any size and type of unit to find success if they planned accordingly.

BOY SCOUTS: ASSESS

BOY SCOUTS: RECHARTERING

ASSESS THE TROOP’S SUCCESS

During the Re-charter period, you will work through the journey To Excellence worksheet, available at http://s.colbsa.org/jte, to determine if your Troop earned the Gold Journey to Excellence or if it made improvements over last year’s program. registration fees for any one MAC camp. We hope this worksheet will help you easily determine your standing in the Journey to Excellence.

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Most forms are available at www.FRObsa.orJ

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Important Local and National BSA Forms

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Forms Accident Report Campership Application Certificates of Insurance World Conservation Award Eagle Application

Leader Application

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Information on any accidents happening during BSA programs Application filled out by parent and unit leader to obtain financial assistance for the first week of camp Request for $500K or $1M of liability insurance

or scouting.org/forms Why / How

File after providing Forms can be found on First Aid or other care www.FRObsa.org (BSA accident policy number on reverse side) Go to www.FROEVD RUJ Provides financial assistance to Scouts for the FDPSHUVKLS who attend Cub application Camping, Camp Cedars, or NYLT Organization asks for File a request online at proof of liability colbsa.org

Application for conservation patch

When purchasing patch (1 per boy)

Requirements vary by age and are listed on the report form

Begin at Life rank to track progress to Eagle

At Life Court of Honor

Download application from www.colbsa.org and talk to your scoutmaster to find out whom to turn it in to

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As new leader is recruited

Key part of youth protection plan; adds to insurance coverage; begins local and national mailings; begins tenure record for awards; finalizes leadership approvals

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Youth Application

Wood Badge

Tour Plan

What 2 part; use to register any youth member

Application for Wood badge training

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Prior to the course

Official approval required for outings 30 days for all trips and trips over 25 miles. National permit required for trips over

Why / How Adds new members to insurance coverage, begins Boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Life subscription, and begins advancement tenure Gives recipients access to important and very beneficial training Protects members and leaders by assuring trips meet safety, health, and program policies.

BOY SCOUTS: RESOURCES

Forms

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Roger S. Firestone Scout Service Center 1485 VALLEY FORGE ROAoad WAYNE, PA 19087 P: 610.688.6900 F: 610.688.2951

Bruce S. Marks Scout Service Center 2130 WINTER STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 P:215.988.9811 F: 215.988.9839

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