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Venturing Leader Venturing Leader Specific TrainingSpecific TrainingVenturing Leader Venturing Leader Specific TrainingSpecific Training

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Session #1Session #1Session #1Session #1

Here’sHere’s

Venturing Venturing

Here’sHere’s

Venturing Venturing

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IntroductionsIntroductionsIntroductionsIntroductions

• George CrowlGeorge Crowl• Brett DixBrett Dix• Thomas FranklinThomas Franklin• Rob PelleyRob Pelley

• ParticipantsParticipants

• George CrowlGeorge Crowl• Brett DixBrett Dix• Thomas FranklinThomas Franklin• Rob PelleyRob Pelley

• ParticipantsParticipants

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Buzz GroupsBuzz GroupsBuzz GroupsBuzz Groups

• What are you looking forward to?What are you looking forward to?

• What are you concerned about?What are you concerned about?

• What are you looking forward to?What are you looking forward to?

• What are you concerned about?What are you concerned about?

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BSA Mission Statement

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

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The Venturing OathThe Venturing Oath

As a Venturer, I promise to do my duty to Godand help strengthen America,to help others, andto seek truth, fairness, and adventurein our world.

As a Venturer, I promise to do my duty to Godand help strengthen America,to help others, andto seek truth, fairness, and adventurein our world.

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Venturing CodeVenturing CodeVenturing CodeVenturing Code

As a Venturer, I believe that America’s strength lies in our trust in As a Venturer, I believe that America’s strength lies in our trust in God and in the courage, strength, and traditions of our people.God and in the courage, strength, and traditions of our people.

I will, therefore, be faithful in my religious duties and will maintain a I will, therefore, be faithful in my religious duties and will maintain a personal sense of honor in my own life.personal sense of honor in my own life.

I will treasure my American heritage and will do all I can to preserve I will treasure my American heritage and will do all I can to preserve and enrich it.and enrich it.

I will recognize the dignity and worth of all humanity and will use fair I will recognize the dignity and worth of all humanity and will use fair play and goodwill in my daily life.play and goodwill in my daily life.

I will acquire the Venturing attitude that seeks the truth in all things I will acquire the Venturing attitude that seeks the truth in all things and adventure on the frontiers of our changing world.and adventure on the frontiers of our changing world.

As a Venturer, I believe that America’s strength lies in our trust in As a Venturer, I believe that America’s strength lies in our trust in God and in the courage, strength, and traditions of our people.God and in the courage, strength, and traditions of our people.

I will, therefore, be faithful in my religious duties and will maintain a I will, therefore, be faithful in my religious duties and will maintain a personal sense of honor in my own life.personal sense of honor in my own life.

I will treasure my American heritage and will do all I can to preserve I will treasure my American heritage and will do all I can to preserve and enrich it.and enrich it.

I will recognize the dignity and worth of all humanity and will use fair I will recognize the dignity and worth of all humanity and will use fair play and goodwill in my daily life.play and goodwill in my daily life.

I will acquire the Venturing attitude that seeks the truth in all things I will acquire the Venturing attitude that seeks the truth in all things and adventure on the frontiers of our changing world.and adventure on the frontiers of our changing world.

Sea PromiseSea Promise

As a Sea Scout I promise to do my best:• To guard against water accidents• To know the location and proper use of the lifesaving devices on every boat I board• To prepare to render aid to those in need• To seek to preserve the motto of the sea: Women and Children First.

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What is Venturing?What is Venturing?

Venturing is a youth development program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women who are at least 14 years old (and have completed the eighth grade) through 20 years of age.

Local community organizations establish a Venturing Crew or Sea Scout Ship by matching their people and program resources to the interests of young people in the community. The result is a program of exciting and meaningful activities that helps youth pursue their special interests, to grow, to develop leadership skills, and to become good citizens.

Venturing is a youth development program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women who are at least 14 years old (and have completed the eighth grade) through 20 years of age.

Local community organizations establish a Venturing Crew or Sea Scout Ship by matching their people and program resources to the interests of young people in the community. The result is a program of exciting and meaningful activities that helps youth pursue their special interests, to grow, to develop leadership skills, and to become good citizens.

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Venturing UniformVenturing UniformVenturing UniformVenturing Uniform

• No universal official uniformNo universal official uniform• RecommendedRecommended uniform uniform

• Spruce green shirtSpruce green shirt• Green tabsGreen tabs• Gray shorts or casual pantsGray shorts or casual pants

• Sea Scout — Normally white or NavySea Scout — Normally white or Navy• Uniform, if any, is crew / ship choiceUniform, if any, is crew / ship choice

• No universal official uniformNo universal official uniform• RecommendedRecommended uniform uniform

• Spruce green shirtSpruce green shirt• Green tabsGreen tabs• Gray shorts or casual pantsGray shorts or casual pants

• Sea Scout — Normally white or NavySea Scout — Normally white or Navy• Uniform, if any, is crew / ship choiceUniform, if any, is crew / ship choice

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Venturing’s Unique PlaceVenturing’s Unique PlaceVenturing’s Unique PlaceVenturing’s Unique Place

Venturing Venturing Venture Venture ScoutScout VarsityVarsityCrew /Crew / Ship Ship Patrol Patrol Troop Troop TeamTeamStand-aloneStand-alone Optional Optional Stand-alone Stand-alone Stand-aloneStand-alone14-20 (coed) 14-20 (coed) 13-17 13-17 11-17 11-17 14-1714-17Venturing Venturing Boy Scout Oath, Law, Motto, SloganBoy Scout Oath, Law, Motto, SloganOath & CodeOath & CodePresident,VPPresident,VP Venture PL Venture PL SPL, ASPL, SPL, ASPL, Captain,Captain,Secy,Treas,Secy,Treas, VentureAPL VentureAPL PL, APL, ScrPL, APL, Scr Squad leader,Squad leader,Activity Chairs Activity Chairs Instr., QM. Instr., QM. Prog managerProg managerBronze,Gold,Bronze,Gold, Eagle, Life, Star,Eagle, Life, Star, Silver,Ranger,Silver,Ranger,QMQM 1st, 2nd, Tenderfoot, Scout 1st, 2nd, Tenderfoot, Scout +Letter+Letter

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Charter AgreementCharter AgreementCharter AgreementCharter Agreement

• Program inventoryProgram inventory• Hobbies, skills, careers, ideasHobbies, skills, careers, ideas

• Adult leadersAdult leaders• Organize program inventoryOrganize program inventory• Serve as AdvisorsServe as Advisors

• Meeting facilitiesMeeting facilities

• Program inventoryProgram inventory• Hobbies, skills, careers, ideasHobbies, skills, careers, ideas

• Adult leadersAdult leaders• Organize program inventoryOrganize program inventory• Serve as AdvisorsServe as Advisors

• Meeting facilitiesMeeting facilities

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Venturing CrewVenturing CrewVenturing CrewVenturing Crew

• Youth led organizationYouth led organization• Based on program inventoryBased on program inventory

• RecruitsRecruits• Elects officerElects officer• Plans programsPlans programs

• Adult Advisors provide training and guidance for Adult Advisors provide training and guidance for crew’s elected officerscrew’s elected officers

• Youth led organizationYouth led organization• Based on program inventoryBased on program inventory

• RecruitsRecruits• Elects officerElects officer• Plans programsPlans programs

• Adult Advisors provide training and guidance for Adult Advisors provide training and guidance for crew’s elected officerscrew’s elected officers

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BSA Local CouncilBSA Local Council

The Boy Scouts of America recruits adult volunteers and assigns staff members to provide the following services for Venturing chartered organization’s crews / ships.

The Boy Scouts of America recruits adult volunteers and assigns staff members to provide the following services for Venturing chartered organization’s crews / ships.

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• Leadership training for Advisors and elected officers• Leadership training for Advisors and elected officers

• Guidance on how to organize a crew or ship and keep the program going successfully• Guidance on how to organize a crew or ship and keep the program going successfully

• Methods for recruiting Venturers, including an interest survey of local high school students.• Methods for recruiting Venturers, including an interest survey of local high school students.

• Regular communication with each crew / ship to provide program support• Regular communication with each crew / ship to provide program support

BSA CommitmentBSA Commitment

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BSA CommitmentBSA Commitment

• Use of council facilities, such as camps and equipment• Use of council facilities, such as camps and equipment

• Planning of council-wide activities that enrich the crew’s / ship’s program• Planning of council-wide activities that enrich the crew’s / ship’s program

• Liability insurance coverage• Liability insurance coverage

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Venturing MethodsVenturing Methods

• Adult association

• Leadership

• Recognition

• Ideals

• Group activities

• High adventure

• Teaching others

• Adult association

• Leadership

• Recognition

• Ideals

• Group activities

• High adventure

• Teaching others

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Nationwide InterestsNationwide InterestsNationwide InterestsNationwide Interests

• 85% outdoor oriented85% outdoor oriented• 11% sports and hobbies focus11% sports and hobbies focus• 4% Sea Scout ships4% Sea Scout ships

• 85% outdoor oriented85% outdoor oriented• 11% sports and hobbies focus11% sports and hobbies focus• 4% Sea Scout ships4% Sea Scout ships

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The Advisor / Skipper

The Advisor’s / Skipper’s responsibilities include:The Advisor’s / Skipper’s responsibilities include:

• Fostering a sense of community within the crew• Fostering a sense of community within the crew

• Helping youth lead, plan, make decisions, and carry out a long term program of activities• Helping youth lead, plan, make decisions, and carry out a long term program of activities

• Encourage participation and support for your crew• Encourage participation and support for your crew• Uphold standards and policies of sponsoring organization and the Boy Scouts of America• Uphold standards and policies of sponsoring organization and the Boy Scouts of America

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The Advisor /SkipperThe Advisor /Skipper

• Protect young people in your Venturing crew / ship from abuse or neglect and uphold the standards of the BSA Youth Protection emphasis

• Protect young people in your Venturing crew / ship from abuse or neglect and uphold the standards of the BSA Youth Protection emphasis

• Ensure the activities are conducted within safety guidelines and requirements• Ensure the activities are conducted within safety guidelines and requirements

• Cultivate the Venturing spirit within your crew — have fun• Cultivate the Venturing spirit within your crew — have fun

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Session 2Session 2Session 2Session 2

UnderstandingUnderstanding

and Protecting and Protecting YouthYouth

UnderstandingUnderstanding

and Protecting and Protecting YouthYouth

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• What is the purpose of Venturing?What is the purpose of Venturing?• What is the purpose of Venturing?What is the purpose of Venturing?

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You might think that Venturing is specialty information, learning leadership skills, a community service, or a good social experience. Venturing is all of these things and more, but the primary purpose is

“forming responsible and caring adults”.

You might think that Venturing is specialty information, learning leadership skills, a community service, or a good social experience. Venturing is all of these things and more, but the primary purpose is

“forming responsible and caring adults”.

What is the purpose of Venturing?What is the purpose of Venturing?

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Adolescent Development IssuesAdolescent Development Issues

Important development issues facing VenturersImportant development issues facing Venturers

• Experimentation• Experimentation

• Movement from dependence to interdependence• Movement from dependence to interdependence

• Social relationships• Social relationships

• Physiological changes and sexual maturity• Physiological changes and sexual maturity

• Reevaluation of values• Reevaluation of values

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Understanding Young AdultsUnderstanding Young AdultsUnderstanding Young AdultsUnderstanding Young Adults

• What do we notice first about youth?What do we notice first about youth?• Size Size • BehaviorBehavior

• Many times we misjudge based on aboveMany times we misjudge based on above• Harder to know what is going on in headsHarder to know what is going on in heads• Teenagers deal with opposing emotions:Teenagers deal with opposing emotions:

• They fear and crave independenceThey fear and crave independence• Constant struggle for power / independenceConstant struggle for power / independence• Want to be unique, but peer pressureWant to be unique, but peer pressure

• What do we notice first about youth?What do we notice first about youth?• Size Size • BehaviorBehavior

• Many times we misjudge based on aboveMany times we misjudge based on above• Harder to know what is going on in headsHarder to know what is going on in heads• Teenagers deal with opposing emotions:Teenagers deal with opposing emotions:

• They fear and crave independenceThey fear and crave independence• Constant struggle for power / independenceConstant struggle for power / independence• Want to be unique, but peer pressureWant to be unique, but peer pressure

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Leadership Styles Leadership Styles for Advisorsfor Advisors

Leadership Styles Leadership Styles for Advisorsfor Advisors

• Be a mentorBe a mentor• Be a coachBe a coach• Walk your talkWalk your talk• Be understanding of the teenage years and their search Be understanding of the teenage years and their search

for autonomyfor autonomy• Be able to relateBe able to relate• Show mutual respect as a team memberShow mutual respect as a team member• Develop and demonstrate conflict management skillsDevelop and demonstrate conflict management skills

• Be a mentorBe a mentor• Be a coachBe a coach• Walk your talkWalk your talk• Be understanding of the teenage years and their search Be understanding of the teenage years and their search

for autonomyfor autonomy• Be able to relateBe able to relate• Show mutual respect as a team memberShow mutual respect as a team member• Develop and demonstrate conflict management skillsDevelop and demonstrate conflict management skills

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Protecting Our YouthProtecting Our YouthProtecting Our YouthProtecting Our Youth

GuideGuide

to Safeto Safe

ScoutingScouting

GuideGuide

to Safeto Safe

ScoutingScouting

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• Leadership requirements Leadership requirements for trips and outingsfor trips and outings

• Safe Swim DefenseSafe Swim Defense• Safety AfloatSafety Afloat• ScubaScuba• CampingCamping• Guns and firearmsGuns and firearms

• Leadership requirements Leadership requirements for trips and outingsfor trips and outings

• Safe Swim DefenseSafe Swim Defense• Safety AfloatSafety Afloat• ScubaScuba• CampingCamping• Guns and firearmsGuns and firearms

• Cave exploringCave exploring• Climbing & rappellingClimbing & rappelling• Unauthorized and Unauthorized and

restricted activitiesrestricted activities• Medical informationMedical information• TransportationTransportation• Tour permitsTour permits

• Cave exploringCave exploring• Climbing & rappellingClimbing & rappelling• Unauthorized and Unauthorized and

restricted activitiesrestricted activities• Medical informationMedical information• TransportationTransportation• Tour permitsTour permits

Youth ProtectionYouth Protection

GuidelinesGuidelines

for Adult Leadersfor Adult Leaders

VideoVideo

Youth ProtectionYouth Protection

GuidelinesGuidelines

for Adult Leadersfor Adult Leaders

VideoVideo

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Youth Protection:Youth Protection:

PersonalPersonal

Safety AwarenessSafety Awareness

VideoVideo

Youth Protection:Youth Protection:

PersonalPersonal

Safety AwarenessSafety Awareness

VideoVideo

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LeadershipLeadership

andand

OrganizationOrganization

LeadershipLeadership

andand

OrganizationOrganization

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Crew Organization and Leadership

When an organization agrees to be a sponsor in Venturing, it agrees to recruit adult leaders;

an Advisor / Skipper,

associate Advisors / Mates,

and a crew / ship committee. These leaders must be adult men and women at least 21 years of age, who will guide the crew.

When an organization agrees to be a sponsor in Venturing, it agrees to recruit adult leaders;

an Advisor / Skipper,

associate Advisors / Mates,

and a crew / ship committee. These leaders must be adult men and women at least 21 years of age, who will guide the crew.

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Crew /Ship

Committee

Advisor / Skipper

AssociateAdvisor / MateAdministration

AssociateAdvisor / Mate

Program

Sponsoring Organization

Consultants

President /Boatswain

Vice President /Boatswains MateAdministration

Vice President /Boatswains Mate

Program

Treasurer /Purser

Treasurer

CommitteeChair

Secretary /Yeoman

ActivityChairs

Venturing Crew / Ship Organization

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Adult LeadersAdult Leaders

• Advisor / Skipper• Advisor / Skipper

• Associate Advisors / Mates• Associate Advisors / Mates

• Crew Committee • Crew Committee

• Consultants• Consultants

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VenturersVenturersVenturersVenturers

• 14 (and completed 8th grade)14 (and completed 8th grade)• Not yet 21Not yet 21• RegisteredRegistered• Subscribes to the Oath and Code Subscribes to the Oath and Code

• Sea PromiseSea Promise• Attends regular meetingsAttends regular meetings

• 14 (and completed 8th grade)14 (and completed 8th grade)• Not yet 21Not yet 21• RegisteredRegistered• Subscribes to the Oath and Code Subscribes to the Oath and Code

• Sea PromiseSea Promise• Attends regular meetingsAttends regular meetings

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Elected Crew / Ship OfficersElected Crew / Ship Officers

• President / Boatswain• President / Boatswain

• Vice Presidents / Boatswain’s Mates• Vice Presidents / Boatswain’s Mates

• Secretary / Yeoman• Secretary / Yeoman

• Treasurer / Purser• Treasurer / Purser

• Activity Chairs (appointed)• Activity Chairs (appointed)

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Adult - Venturer TeamAdult - Venturer Team

The elected Venturer officers work hand-in-hand withthe adult Advisors and committee members.

Activity chairs work with adult consultants (fromcrew committee, parents or other qualified adults)

Cooperation and teamwork between adults and young adults are essential to the success of Venturing

The elected Venturer officers work hand-in-hand withthe adult Advisors and committee members.

Activity chairs work with adult consultants (fromcrew committee, parents or other qualified adults)

Cooperation and teamwork between adults and young adults are essential to the success of Venturing

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Officer’s BriefingOfficer’s BriefingOfficer’s BriefingOfficer’s Briefing

• Done quickly, get officers startedDone quickly, get officers started• Advisor and new president brief new officers on Advisor and new president brief new officers on

current programcurrent program• Explain Program Capability Inventory and Activity Explain Program Capability Inventory and Activity

Interest SurveyInterest Survey• Schedule PCI, AIS, and SeminarSchedule PCI, AIS, and Seminar• Explain officers’ responsibilityExplain officers’ responsibility• Provide Advisor’s expectationsProvide Advisor’s expectations

• Done quickly, get officers startedDone quickly, get officers started• Advisor and new president brief new officers on Advisor and new president brief new officers on

current programcurrent program• Explain Program Capability Inventory and Activity Explain Program Capability Inventory and Activity

Interest SurveyInterest Survey• Schedule PCI, AIS, and SeminarSchedule PCI, AIS, and Seminar• Explain officers’ responsibilityExplain officers’ responsibility• Provide Advisor’s expectationsProvide Advisor’s expectations

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Venturing LeadershipVenturing LeadershipSkills CourseSkills Course

Venturing LeadershipVenturing LeadershipSkills CourseSkills Course

• Vision Vision • CommunicationCommunication• OrganizationOrganization• Synergism Synergism

• Vision Vision • CommunicationCommunication• OrganizationOrganization• Synergism Synergism

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How toHow to

Conduct aConduct a

ReflectionReflection

How toHow to

Conduct aConduct a

ReflectionReflection

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AwardsAwards

andand

RecognitionsRecognitions

AwardsAwards

andand

RecognitionsRecognitions

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B. A. R. S.B. A. R. S.B. A. R. S.B. A. R. S.

SStatustatus

RRecognitionecognition

AAchievementchievement

BBelongingelonging

SStatustatus

RRecognitionecognition

AAchievementchievement

BBelongingelonging

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Venturing Venturing RecognitionRecognitionVenturing Venturing

RecognitionRecognition

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Venturing RecognitionsVenturing Recognitions Venturing RecognitionsVenturing Recognitions

• BronzeBronze

• GoldGold

• SilverSilver

• BronzeBronze

• GoldGold

• SilverSilver

Ranger – outdoor skillsRanger – outdoor skills

Quest – sports skillsQuest – sports skills

Sea Scout Sea Scout QuartermasterQuartermaster

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Bronze Awards Bronze Awards

• Sports

• Religious Life (Youth Ministries)

• Arts and Hobbies

• Outdoor (half of Ranger Award)

• Sea Scouting (Ordinary rank)

• Sports

• Religious Life (Youth Ministries)

• Arts and Hobbies

• Outdoor (half of Ranger Award)

• Sea Scouting (Ordinary rank)

All Venturers can earn any or all of these, All Venturers can earn any or all of these, irrespective of the crew’s interest areairrespective of the crew’s interest area

Religious Life Requirements Religious Life Requirements Religious Life Requirements Religious Life Requirements • Do nine of the eleven projects:Do nine of the eleven projects:• Earn religious awardEarn religious award• Learn about cultural diversityLearn about cultural diversity• Plan and lead a service projectPlan and lead a service project• Volunteer in church for three monthsVolunteer in church for three months• Go on a religious retreatGo on a religious retreat• Be in a religious playBe in a religious play• Serve as an officer of your Sunday SchoolServe as an officer of your Sunday School• Complete a Standard First Aid classComplete a Standard First Aid class• Do five Ethical Controversies activitiesDo five Ethical Controversies activities• Sunday School teacherSunday School teacher• Meet with church leaderMeet with church leader

• Do nine of the eleven projects:Do nine of the eleven projects:• Earn religious awardEarn religious award• Learn about cultural diversityLearn about cultural diversity• Plan and lead a service projectPlan and lead a service project• Volunteer in church for three monthsVolunteer in church for three months• Go on a religious retreatGo on a religious retreat• Be in a religious playBe in a religious play• Serve as an officer of your Sunday SchoolServe as an officer of your Sunday School• Complete a Standard First Aid classComplete a Standard First Aid class• Do five Ethical Controversies activitiesDo five Ethical Controversies activities• Sunday School teacherSunday School teacher• Meet with church leaderMeet with church leader

Gold AwardGold AwardGold AwardGold Award

• Bronze Award Bronze Award • 12 months tenure12 months tenure• Leadership roleLeadership role• Participate in a district (or higher) eventParticipate in a district (or higher) event• Personal growth Personal growth • Lead crew activitiesLead crew activities• Recite Venturing OathRecite Venturing Oath• Three letters of recommendationThree letters of recommendation• Written presentation and crew reviewWritten presentation and crew review

• Bronze Award Bronze Award • 12 months tenure12 months tenure• Leadership roleLeadership role• Participate in a district (or higher) eventParticipate in a district (or higher) event• Personal growth Personal growth • Lead crew activitiesLead crew activities• Recite Venturing OathRecite Venturing Oath• Three letters of recommendationThree letters of recommendation• Written presentation and crew reviewWritten presentation and crew review

Silver AwardSilver AwardSilver AwardSilver Award

• One Bronze AwardOne Bronze Award• Gold AwardGold Award• Emergency Preparedness (First Aid, Emergency Preparedness (First Aid,

CPR, Safe Swim Defense) CPR, Safe Swim Defense)• Demonstrate leadershipDemonstrate leadership

• Including Venturing Leadership Skills CourseIncluding Venturing Leadership Skills Course• Participate in Ethics in ActionParticipate in Ethics in Action• Crew reviewCrew review

• One Bronze AwardOne Bronze Award• Gold AwardGold Award• Emergency Preparedness (First Aid, Emergency Preparedness (First Aid,

CPR, Safe Swim Defense) CPR, Safe Swim Defense)• Demonstrate leadershipDemonstrate leadership

• Including Venturing Leadership Skills CourseIncluding Venturing Leadership Skills Course• Participate in Ethics in ActionParticipate in Ethics in Action• Crew reviewCrew review

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Ranger AwardRanger AwardRanger AwardRanger Award

Eight core requirements …Eight core requirements …• First AidFirst Aid• Emergency PreparednessEmergency Preparedness

• Leave No TraceLeave No Trace• NavigationNavigation

• Wilderness SurvivalWilderness Survival• CommunicationsCommunications

• CookingCooking• ConservationConservation

Eight core requirements …Eight core requirements …• First AidFirst Aid• Emergency PreparednessEmergency Preparedness

• Leave No TraceLeave No Trace• NavigationNavigation

• Wilderness SurvivalWilderness Survival• CommunicationsCommunications

• CookingCooking• ConservationConservation

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Ranger AwardRanger Award Ranger AwardRanger Award ……plus four of eighteen plus four of eighteen

electiveselectives BackpackingBackpacking Cave ExploringCave ExploringCOPECOPE Cycling/Mountain BikingCycling/Mountain BikingEcologyEcology First AidFirst AidFishingFishing EquestrianEquestrianHuntingHunting LifesaverLifesaver

……plus four of eighteen plus four of eighteen electiveselectives BackpackingBackpacking Cave ExploringCave ExploringCOPECOPE Cycling/Mountain BikingCycling/Mountain BikingEcologyEcology First AidFirst AidFishingFishing EquestrianEquestrianHuntingHunting LifesaverLifesaver

MountaineeringMountaineeringOutdoor Living Outdoor Living HistoryHistoryPhysical FitnessPhysical Fitness

Plants and Plants and WildlifeWildlifeScubaScuba Shooting Shooting SportsSportsWatercraftWatercraft Winter Winter SportsSports

MountaineeringMountaineeringOutdoor Living Outdoor Living HistoryHistoryPhysical FitnessPhysical Fitness

Plants and Plants and WildlifeWildlifeScubaScuba Shooting Shooting SportsSportsWatercraftWatercraft Winter Winter SportsSports

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Quest AwardQuest AwardQuest AwardQuest Award

• Core requirementsCore requirements• 1. Sports Bronze Award1. Sports Bronze Award• 2. Sport Safety Training2. Sport Safety Training• 3. Fitness for Life3. Fitness for Life• 4. Fitness assessment4. Fitness assessment• 5. Sport disciplines5. Sport disciplines

• Core requirementsCore requirements• 1. Sports Bronze Award1. Sports Bronze Award• 2. Sport Safety Training2. Sport Safety Training• 3. Fitness for Life3. Fitness for Life• 4. Fitness assessment4. Fitness assessment• 5. Sport disciplines5. Sport disciplines

• One electiveOne elective• 1. History / heritage sports1. History / heritage sports• 2. Sports nutrition2. Sports nutrition• 3. Drug-free sport3. Drug-free sport• 4. Communications4. Communications• 5. History / heritage of 5. History / heritage of

disabled sports movementdisabled sports movement

• One electiveOne elective• 1. History / heritage sports1. History / heritage sports• 2. Sports nutrition2. Sports nutrition• 3. Drug-free sport3. Drug-free sport• 4. Communications4. Communications• 5. History / heritage of 5. History / heritage of

disabled sports movementdisabled sports movement

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Jan Religious Award Study (1) Ethics in Action(9)Jan Religious Award Study (1) Ethics in Action(9)Feb Cooking* BDAC RendezvousFeb Cooking* BDAC RendezvousMar Cultural Diversity (2) Ethics in ActionMar Cultural Diversity (2) Ethics in ActionApr First Aid* (8) Apr First Aid* (8)

May Service Project (3) Ethics in ActionMay Service Project (3) Ethics in ActionJun Religious Play (6) Leadership Skills Jun Religious Play (6) Leadership Skills Jul Backpacking Swimming & SSDJul Backpacking Swimming & SSDAug Wilderness Survival* Ethics in ActionAug Wilderness Survival* Ethics in ActionSep Religious Retreat (5) Sep Religious Retreat (5)

Oct Religious Leader Meeting (11) Ethics in ActionOct Religious Leader Meeting (11) Ethics in ActionRELIGIOUS LIFE BRONZERELIGIOUS LIFE BRONZENov Emergency Preparedness* Leadership Skills Nov Emergency Preparedness* Leadership Skills Dec Winter Sports Ethics in ActionDec Winter Sports Ethics in ActionOUTDOOR BRONZE OUTDOOR BRONZE GOLD AWARDGOLD AWARD

Jan Religious Award Study (1) Ethics in Action(9)Jan Religious Award Study (1) Ethics in Action(9)Feb Cooking* BDAC RendezvousFeb Cooking* BDAC RendezvousMar Cultural Diversity (2) Ethics in ActionMar Cultural Diversity (2) Ethics in ActionApr First Aid* (8) Apr First Aid* (8)

May Service Project (3) Ethics in ActionMay Service Project (3) Ethics in ActionJun Religious Play (6) Leadership Skills Jun Religious Play (6) Leadership Skills Jul Backpacking Swimming & SSDJul Backpacking Swimming & SSDAug Wilderness Survival* Ethics in ActionAug Wilderness Survival* Ethics in ActionSep Religious Retreat (5) Sep Religious Retreat (5)

Oct Religious Leader Meeting (11) Ethics in ActionOct Religious Leader Meeting (11) Ethics in ActionRELIGIOUS LIFE BRONZERELIGIOUS LIFE BRONZENov Emergency Preparedness* Leadership Skills Nov Emergency Preparedness* Leadership Skills Dec Winter Sports Ethics in ActionDec Winter Sports Ethics in ActionOUTDOOR BRONZE OUTDOOR BRONZE GOLD AWARDGOLD AWARD

Religious Life ProgramReligious Life Program

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Jan First Aid* Ethics in ActionFeb Cooking* BDAC RendezvousMar Land Navigation*Apr Backpacking Ethics in ActionMay Leave No Trace* Leaderships SkillsJun Wilderness Survival*Jul Mountaineering Swimming & SSD

OUTDOOR BRONZEAug Emergency Preparedness*Sep Communications* Ethics in ActionOct Project COPENov Conservation* Leadership SkillsDec Winter Sports Ethics in Action

RANGER AWARD GOLD AWARD

Outdoor/Ranger Program Outdoor/Ranger Program

Quartermaster AwardQuartermaster Award Quartermaster AwardQuartermaster Award

• For Sea ScoutsFor Sea Scouts

• See the Sea See the Sea Scout ManualScout Manual

• For Sea ScoutsFor Sea Scouts

• See the Sea See the Sea Scout ManualScout Manual

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AdvancementAdvancement

GameGame

AdvancementAdvancement

GameGame

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Silver Award Ranger Award Quartermaster General

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2020 2020 2020 2020

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Four Levels of LearningFour Levels of LearningFour Levels of LearningFour Levels of Learning

• Level 1—You Level 1—You readread it it• Level 2—It is Level 2—It is taughttaught to you to you• Level 3—You Level 3—You experienceexperience it it• Level 4—You Level 4—You teachteach it to someone else it to someone else

• Level 1—You Level 1—You readread it it• Level 2—It is Level 2—It is taughttaught to you to you• Level 3—You Level 3—You experienceexperience it it• Level 4—You Level 4—You teachteach it to someone else it to someone else

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ConsultantsConsultantsConsultantsConsultants

• Play a key role in VenturingPlay a key role in Venturing• Advisors should seek them outAdvisors should seek them out• Have special skills or resourcesHave special skills or resources• Should be registeredShould be registered• No one-on-one involvementNo one-on-one involvement

• Play a key role in VenturingPlay a key role in Venturing• Advisors should seek them outAdvisors should seek them out• Have special skills or resourcesHave special skills or resources• Should be registeredShould be registered• No one-on-one involvementNo one-on-one involvement

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Eagle ScoutEagle ScoutEagle ScoutEagle Scout

• Eligibility Eligibility • First Class ScoutFirst Class Scout• Earned as a Boy Scout or Varsity ScoutEarned as a Boy Scout or Varsity Scout

• Requirements remain the sameRequirements remain the same• Leadership position in the crewLeadership position in the crew

• Eligibility Eligibility • First Class ScoutFirst Class Scout• Earned as a Boy Scout or Varsity ScoutEarned as a Boy Scout or Varsity Scout

• Requirements remain the sameRequirements remain the same• Leadership position in the crewLeadership position in the crew

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Boards of ReviewBoards of ReviewBoards of ReviewBoards of Review• Scout rank must have board of reviewScout rank must have board of review• May be troop, team, or crewMay be troop, team, or crew• 3-6 committee members3-6 committee members

• No advisors, assistants, relativesNo advisors, assistants, relatives• PurposesPurposes

• Work has been learned and completedWork has been learned and completed• What kind of experience youth having?What kind of experience youth having?• Encourage advancement to next rankEncourage advancement to next rank

• Not an examination, 15 minutes maxNot an examination, 15 minutes max• Eagle board follows council proceduresEagle board follows council procedures

• Scout rank must have board of reviewScout rank must have board of review• May be troop, team, or crewMay be troop, team, or crew• 3-6 committee members3-6 committee members

• No advisors, assistants, relativesNo advisors, assistants, relatives• PurposesPurposes

• Work has been learned and completedWork has been learned and completed• What kind of experience youth having?What kind of experience youth having?• Encourage advancement to next rankEncourage advancement to next rank

• Not an examination, 15 minutes maxNot an examination, 15 minutes max• Eagle board follows council proceduresEagle board follows council procedures

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Crew ReviewCrew ReviewCrew ReviewCrew Review

• Required for Required for GoldGold and and SilverSilver Awards Awards• Not for Not for BronzeBronze or or Ranger Ranger oror QuestQuest

• Required for all Sea Scout ranksRequired for all Sea Scout ranks• Completion paperwork to Advisor / Completion paperwork to Advisor / SkipperSkipper• Crew president (with Advisor) appoints review Crew president (with Advisor) appoints review

committee of 4-6 Venturers and adultscommittee of 4-6 Venturers and adults• Review determines if person grew as a result of Review determines if person grew as a result of

the experiencethe experience• Advancement report to council officeAdvancement report to council office

• Required for Required for GoldGold and and SilverSilver Awards Awards• Not for Not for BronzeBronze or or Ranger Ranger oror QuestQuest

• Required for all Sea Scout ranksRequired for all Sea Scout ranks• Completion paperwork to Advisor / Completion paperwork to Advisor / SkipperSkipper• Crew president (with Advisor) appoints review Crew president (with Advisor) appoints review

committee of 4-6 Venturers and adultscommittee of 4-6 Venturers and adults• Review determines if person grew as a result of Review determines if person grew as a result of

the experiencethe experience• Advancement report to council officeAdvancement report to council office

Recognition MapRecognition MapRecognition MapRecognition Map

PreviousBoy Scout orVarsity Scout

JOINVenturing

Outdoor Religious Arts and Sports Sea Outdoor Religious Arts and Sports Sea Bronze Life Hobbies Bronze ScoutBronze Life Hobbies Bronze Scout Bronze BronzeBronze Bronze Bronze Bronze

RangerRanger GoldGoldAward Award Award Award

Silver Silver Quarter-Award Award master Award

QuestQuestAwardAward

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Venturing Awards

LEADERSHIP AWARD

Presented by Councils/Regions andNational Council to Venturers and adults who have made exceptional contributions to Venturing

ADVISOR AWARD of MERIT

Recognizes Advisor / Skipper for outstanding ability to work with youth. Nominated by crew president and committee chairman

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QuestionQuestionQuestionQuestion

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If you fail to plan,If you fail to plan,

you plan to fail.you plan to fail.

If you fail to plan,If you fail to plan,

you plan to fail.you plan to fail.

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PlanningPlanning

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ProgramProgram

PlanningPlanning

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Crew’s Program Planning Process

• Program Capability Inventory• Venturing Activity Interest Survey• Brainstorm• Match Venturing activity interests with resources• Fill in the gaps• Schedule the activities• Select Venturing chairpersons and adult consultants• Follow-up is vital! Assume nothing!

• Program Capability Inventory• Venturing Activity Interest Survey• Brainstorm• Match Venturing activity interests with resources• Fill in the gaps• Schedule the activities• Select Venturing chairpersons and adult consultants• Follow-up is vital! Assume nothing!

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Step 1—Program Capability Inventory (PCI)

Step 1—Program Capability Inventory (PCI)

• Conducted by the crew / ship committee and adult Advisors. • Every adult (or Venturer) who can help the crew is surveyed:

• Profession• Hobbies• Contacts• Equipment access• Skills

• Inventory is the basic resource pool for crew activities

• Conducted by the crew / ship committee and adult Advisors. • Every adult (or Venturer) who can help the crew is surveyed:

• Profession• Hobbies• Contacts• Equipment access• Skills

• Inventory is the basic resource pool for crew activities

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Step 2 —Activity Interest Survey

Step 2 —Activity Interest Survey

• This questionnaire is taken by the Venturers.

• Provides information on what activities the Venturers are interested in doing.

• Should contain possible activities over all of the program emphasis areas.

• Provides the officers information on the Venturers’ interests.

• This questionnaire is taken by the Venturers.

• Provides information on what activities the Venturers are interested in doing.

• Should contain possible activities over all of the program emphasis areas.

• Provides the officers information on the Venturers’ interests.

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Step 3 — BrainstormStep 3 —

Brainstorm

• After surveying the Venturers on their After surveying the Venturers on their interests you should brainstorm additional interests you should brainstorm additional activity topics. activity topics.

• This brainstorming should This brainstorming should include the entire crew / include the entire crew / shipship membership. membership.

• (See “How to Brainstorm” in the (See “How to Brainstorm” in the Venturing Leaders’ Manual, pp. 48-49Venturing Leaders’ Manual, pp. 48-49.).)

• After surveying the Venturers on their After surveying the Venturers on their interests you should brainstorm additional interests you should brainstorm additional activity topics. activity topics.

• This brainstorming should This brainstorming should include the entire crew / include the entire crew / shipship membership. membership.

• (See “How to Brainstorm” in the (See “How to Brainstorm” in the Venturing Leaders’ Manual, pp. 48-49Venturing Leaders’ Manual, pp. 48-49.).)

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Planning ActivityPlanning ActivityPlanning ActivityPlanning Activity

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Step 4 — Match ActivityInterests With Resources Step 4 — Match ActivityInterests With Resources

• Match the activity interests with the resources on your PCI.

• Where a match exist you have a potential program.

• The crew / ship committee will need to recruit or acquire other resources for the remainder of the Venturer activity interests.

• Match the activity interests with the resources on your PCI.

• Where a match exist you have a potential program.

• The crew / ship committee will need to recruit or acquire other resources for the remainder of the Venturer activity interests.

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Step 5 — Fill in the Gaps

Step 5 — Fill in the Gaps

The crew / ship officers might feel that other activities should be included to better balance the crew program.

These might include other Venturing activities, other activities for your sponsoring organization, standing crew activities, training sessions, annual recruiting open house,etc.

The crew / ship officers might feel that other activities should be included to better balance the crew program.

These might include other Venturing activities, other activities for your sponsoring organization, standing crew activities, training sessions, annual recruiting open house,etc.

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Step 6 —Schedule the Activities

Step 6 —Schedule the Activities

• List each activity selected on your crew / ship calendar. • Schedule two crew meetings, an officers’ meeting, and one other activity each month. • Backdate major activities such as your big superactivity for the year. • Watch out for date conflicts. • Program scheduling is done at the Officers’ Seminar.

• List each activity selected on your crew / ship calendar. • Schedule two crew meetings, an officers’ meeting, and one other activity each month. • Backdate major activities such as your big superactivity for the year. • Watch out for date conflicts. • Program scheduling is done at the Officers’ Seminar.

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Step 7 — Select Venturer Activity Chairs and Adult Consultants

Step 7 — Select Venturer Activity Chairs and Adult Consultants

• An interested and capable Venturer is appointed to serve as chair for each activity

• Assisted by an adult consultant from the PCI who has knowledge about the particular activity.

• Team manages the planning, development and execution of the activity.

• An interested and capable Venturer is appointed to serve as chair for each activity

• Assisted by an adult consultant from the PCI who has knowledge about the particular activity.

• Team manages the planning, development and execution of the activity.

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Step 8Step 8

Follow-up is vital! Assume nothing.

At your monthly officer and crew / ship committee meetings check on the status of the program development.

Follow-up is vital! Assume nothing.

At your monthly officer and crew / ship committee meetings check on the status of the program development.

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Program Planning SummaryProgram Planning Summary

• Program Capability Inventory• Program Capability Inventory

• Venturer Activity Interest Survey• Venturer Activity Interest Survey

• Brainstorm activities• Brainstorm activities

• Match activity interests with resources• Match activity interests with resources

• Fill in the gaps• Fill in the gaps

• Schedule the activities• Schedule the activities

• Select activity chairs and consultants• Select activity chairs and consultants

• Follow-up• Follow-up

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Open HouseOpen HouseOpen HouseOpen House

• Before the meetingBefore the meeting• GreetingGreeting• Hands-on activity / icebreakerHands-on activity / icebreaker• WelcomeWelcome• What is Venturing / What is Venturing / Sea ScoutingSea Scouting & crew purpose & crew purpose• About our crewAbout our crew• Questions and answersQuestions and answers• Advisor’s commentsAdvisor’s comments• Invitation to joinInvitation to join• Hands-on activity again + registrationHands-on activity again + registration• RefreshmentsRefreshments• CleanupCleanup

• Before the meetingBefore the meeting• GreetingGreeting• Hands-on activity / icebreakerHands-on activity / icebreaker• WelcomeWelcome• What is Venturing / What is Venturing / Sea ScoutingSea Scouting & crew purpose & crew purpose• About our crewAbout our crew• Questions and answersQuestions and answers• Advisor’s commentsAdvisor’s comments• Invitation to joinInvitation to join• Hands-on activity again + registrationHands-on activity again + registration• RefreshmentsRefreshments• CleanupCleanup

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Additional ResourcesAdditional ResourcesAdditional ResourcesAdditional Resources

• Venturing Literature and ResourcesVenturing Literature and Resources• Take Adventure to the LimitTake Adventure to the Limit• Passport to High AdventurePassport to High Adventure

• Venturing Literature and ResourcesVenturing Literature and Resources• Take Adventure to the LimitTake Adventure to the Limit• Passport to High AdventurePassport to High Adventure

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QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?

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What’s Next?What’s Next?What’s Next?What’s Next?

• Set specific goalsSet specific goals• Samples:Samples:

• Conduct Venturing Leadership Skills CourseConduct Venturing Leadership Skills Course• Conduct exciting open houseConduct exciting open house• Conduct PCI / AIS and make annual planConduct PCI / AIS and make annual plan• Conduct Youth Protection TrainingConduct Youth Protection Training• Committee assemble a consultant listCommittee assemble a consultant list

• Set specific goalsSet specific goals• Samples:Samples:

• Conduct Venturing Leadership Skills CourseConduct Venturing Leadership Skills Course• Conduct exciting open houseConduct exciting open house• Conduct PCI / AIS and make annual planConduct PCI / AIS and make annual plan• Conduct Youth Protection TrainingConduct Youth Protection Training• Committee assemble a consultant listCommittee assemble a consultant list

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Adult Training AwardsAdult Training AwardsAdult Training AwardsAdult Training Awards

• Scouter’s Key (Advisor)Scouter’s Key (Advisor)• Fast Start and Basic trainingFast Start and Basic training• Three years tenure, seminars, VLSCThree years tenure, seminars, VLSC• Quality Unit, parents nightQuality Unit, parents night• Roundtable attendanceRoundtable attendance

• Training Award (Venturing)Training Award (Venturing)• Basic trainingBasic training• Two years tenureTwo years tenure• Seven of 11 projectsSeven of 11 projects• Sea Scout leaders meet Skipper’s needsSea Scout leaders meet Skipper’s needs

• Scouter’s Key (Advisor)Scouter’s Key (Advisor)• Fast Start and Basic trainingFast Start and Basic training• Three years tenure, seminars, VLSCThree years tenure, seminars, VLSC• Quality Unit, parents nightQuality Unit, parents night• Roundtable attendanceRoundtable attendance

• Training Award (Venturing)Training Award (Venturing)• Basic trainingBasic training• Two years tenureTwo years tenure• Seven of 11 projectsSeven of 11 projects• Sea Scout leaders meet Skipper’s needsSea Scout leaders meet Skipper’s needs

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GraduationGraduationGraduationGraduation

Documents

1 Venturing Leader Specific Training Venturing Leader Specific Training