1 Welcome to Troop Committee Training. 2 What makes Scouting an effective tool?

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Welcome to

Troop Committee Training

Welcome to

Troop Committee Training

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What makes

Scouting

an effective tool?

THE AIMS OF SCOUTING

THE AIMS OF SCOUTING

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Aims of ScoutingAims of Scouting

• Character Development

• Citizenship Training

• Mental & Physical Training

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THE OBJECTIVES OF SCOUTING

THE OBJECTIVES OF SCOUTING

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Objectives of ScoutingObjectives of Scouting

• Developing desirable character traits.

• Developing self-reliance.

• Growth in leadership abilities.

• Promoting service to others.

• Training in participant citizenship.

• Building physical fitness.

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HOW SCOUTING REACHES ITS AIMS

& OBJECTIVES

HOW SCOUTING REACHES ITS AIMS

& OBJECTIVES

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THROUGH THE IDEALS OF

SCOUTING

THROUGH THE IDEALS OF

SCOUTING

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Ideals of ScoutingIdeals of Scouting

- Scout Oath

- Scout Law

- Scout Motto

- Scout Slogan

- Scout Oath

- Scout Law

- Scout Motto

- Scout Slogan

Scout OathScout Oath

On my honor, I will do my best:

• To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law.

• To help other people at all times.

• To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.

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Scout Law, Motto, & SloganScout Law, Motto, & Slogan

Scout Law

A Scout is: trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly,

courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty,

brave, clean, and reverent.

Scout Motto Scout Slogan

Be prepared. Do a good turn daily.

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AND THROUGH THE METHODS OF SCOUTING

AND THROUGH THE METHODS OF SCOUTING

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Methods of ScoutingMethods of Scouting• Advancement

• Adult Association

• Leadership

• Personal Growth

• The Outdoor Program

• Personal Growth and Leadership

• Patrols

• The Uniform

• The Patrol Method

• Group Participation

• High Adventure Outings

The Methods of ScoutingThe Methods of Scouting• Advancement

– The boys work to earn merit badges, which develops competence in knowledge and skills.

– An accumulation of merit badges earns the boy rank advancement after passing a Board of Review.

– Advancement brings recognition. The boy is awarded his new rank at the next

Scout Meeting & Court of Honor.

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The Methods of Scouting The Methods of Scouting

• Adult Association – Boys need the good male role models in their lives.

• Outdoor Program – The fun in the program which is the attraction for boys.

• Personal Growth – Merit Badges makes well rounded boys as they learn about different fields of knowledge.

• Leadership – Boys learn leadership by doing it.

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• Patrols – It fills boys’ basic need to belong. It gives them experience in group interaction. It is used to promote: group camaraderie, cooperation, and knowledge or skills through competitive activities between patrols.

• Uniform – Helps the boy feel he belongs to the group, builds pride, loyalty, and self-respect. It encourages good

behavior and a neat appearance.

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• Patrol Method – Adult leaders counsel boy leaders, and then let them direct the patrols through Shadow Leadership.

• High Adventure – Helps provide older boys with team-building opportunities, new and meaningful experiences, practical leadership application, and life-long memories.

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Why does the LDS Church use Scouting as their

program for the Young Men?

Why does the LDS Church use Scouting as their

program for the Young Men?

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The Aims and Objectives of Scouting meets the

purposes of the

Aaronic Priesthood!

Compare 2 program’s goals.

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Purposes of the LDS Aaronic Priesthood Purposes of the LDS Aaronic Priesthood

• Become converted to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and its teachings

• Prepare and live worthy to receive the Melchizedek Priesthood and temple ordinances

• Prepare to serve an honorable full-time mission

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Purposes of the LDS Aaronic PriesthoodPurposes of the LDS Aaronic Priesthood

• Obtain as much education as possible• Prepare to become a worthy husband

and father• Give proper respect to women, girls,

and children• Serve faithfully in priesthood callings• Give meaningful service

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ScoutingScouting• The Scouting Program is not an

option in the LDS Church; it is the Lord’s Program, for our Young Men.

• The Scouting Program Leaders may be the only models that some boys have of the men they need to become.

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How is the Boy Scouts of America

Organized?

How is the Boy Scouts of America

Organized?

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The Organization of ScoutingThe Organization of Scouting

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Troop LeadershipTroop Leadership• Executive Officer

• Chartered Organization Representative

or COR

• Troop Committee

• Scoutmaster

• Assistant Scoutmasters

• Senior Patrol Leaders (Youth)

• Patrol Leaders (Youth)

• Executive Officer

• Chartered Organization Representative

or COR

• Troop Committee

• Scoutmaster

• Assistant Scoutmasters

• Senior Patrol Leaders (Youth)

• Patrol Leaders (Youth)

Troop LeadershipTroop Leadership

If you have a problem where can you go?

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It is good to know you are not alone!

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Basic Troop OrganizationBasic Troop Organization

Senior Patrol Leader

Scoutmaster Asst. Scoutmaster

Asst. Scoutmaster

Patrol Leader

Patrol Leader

Patrol Leader

Patrol Patrol Patrol

Patrol Leaders’ CouncilPatrol Leaders’ Council

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What does the Troop Committee do

to make Scouting work!

What does the Troop Committee do

to make Scouting work!

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Key Troop Committee

Positions

Key Troop Committee

Positions

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Key Troop Committee PositionsKey Troop Committee Positions

• Chairman

• Secretary

• Treasurer

• Advancement

• Outdoor/Activities Coordinator

• Courts of Honor

• Chairman

• Secretary

• Treasurer

• Advancement

• Outdoor/Activities Coordinator

• Courts of Honor

• Training Coordinator

• Membership, Boy’s Life, and Re-registration

• Equipment Coordinator

• Training Coordinator

• Membership, Boy’s Life, and Re-registration

• Equipment Coordinator

Key Troop Committee PositionsKey Troop Committee Positions

Read about your job in the

TROOP COMMITTEE GUIDEBOOK.

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Key Functions of the

Troop Committee

Key Functions of the

Troop Committee

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Key Functions of the Troop CommitteeKey Functions of the Troop Committee

• Ensures the troop has an outdoor program. (At least 10 nights of camping per year) That is

camping every other month = 5 nights and 5 nights at Summer Camp.

• Serves on Boards of Review and Courts of Honor.

• Supports the Scoutmaster in working with individual boys and problems that may affect the overall troop program.

• Provides for the special needs and assistance some boys may require.

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Key Functions of the Troop CommitteeKey Functions of the Troop Committee

• Advises troop leadership on policies relating to Scouting and the chartered organization.

• Supports leaders in carrying out the program.

• Obtains, maintains, and properly cares for troop equipment.

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Key Functions of the Non-LDS Troop Committee

Key Functions of the Non-LDS Troop Committee

• Responsible for raising adequate funding for approved budget plan.

• Recruitment, selection, and approval of quality adult leaders.

• Ensuring adequate meeting facilities.• Responsible for finances and

disbursements in line with approved budget plan.

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THE PAPERWORKOF SCOUTING

THE PAPERWORKOF SCOUTING

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The Paperwork of ScoutingThe Paperwork of Scouting

• Online Charter Renewal

• Membership Applications

• Online Advancement Records

• Online Tour Plans

• Health Forms for Boy’s Camp

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The Paperwork of ScoutingThe Paperwork of Scouting

• Troop Budget Form

• Money–Earning Application

• Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook

• National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) Application

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LDS TROOP FINANCES

LDS TROOP FINANCES

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The Church’s Stand on FundraisingThe Church’s Stand on Fundraising

• Stakes and wards should fund all youth activities, including Scouting, from the budget allowance.

• If budget allowance funds are insufficient, young men may individually earn their own money for the cost of one annual camp.

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Church’s Stand on FundraisingChurch’s Stand on Fundraising

If budget allowance funds are insufficient and young men are unable to individually earn enough for the one annual camp, as a last resort, they may hold group fund-raising activities, if done in accordance with the Budget Allowance Guidelines. The one exception is Scout Expo.

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The Church’s Stand on FundraisingThe Church’s Stand on FundraisingThose conducting fund-raising activities should:

1. Obtain the bishop’s approval for the activity.

2. Not sell products or services door-to-door.

3. Provide meaningful value or service.

4. Provide a positive experience and build

harmony and unity within the group.

5. Comply with tax and liability guidelines

presented in the Church Handbook of

Instructions.

The Church’s Stand on FundraisingThe Church’s Stand on Fundraising

• Members should not made to feel obligated to contribute to fund-raising activities.

• Registration fees are paid by the stake and reimbursed by Church headquarters.

• Activity expenses are covered by the Church through the budget allowance.

• Reference:

Scouting and the Church 2011, p. 10 & 1143

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TROOP FINANCES

For Non-LDS Scouters

TROOP FINANCES

For Non-LDS Scouters

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Troop FinancesTroop Finances

• Troop expenses

• Troop budget- See Unit Budget Plan

• Money–earning projects– See Application

• Re-chartering costs– Boys’ Life magazine

– Cost for each boy & adult leader

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Financing Troop ExpensesFinancing Troop Expenses

• Scout troops earn money through Scout Office approved money-making projects. (See Appendix: Unit Money-Earning Application)

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ADVANCEMENTADVANCEMENT

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Rank AdvancementsRank Advancements

Tenderfoot Second Class First Class

Star Life Eagle

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AdvancementAdvancement

The advancement of each boy is so important that all committee members should know how it occurs, so that it does occur.

If it is not happening, the committee should immediately take steps to rectify the problem!

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Four Steps to AdvancementFour Steps to Advancement

• A Scout learns. (By doing)

• A Scout is tested. (By Merit Badge Counselor)

• Scout is reviewed. (By Board of Review)

• A Scout is recognized. (At Court of Honor)

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* IMPORTANT ** IMPORTANT *• For Star…

– Must be a active First Class Scout for 4 months.

• For Life…– Must be a active Star Scout for 6 months.

• For Eagle…– Must be a active Life Scout

for 6 months. Timed Rank Advancements

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Merit Badge CounselorsMerit Badge Counselors• The Advancement Chairman recruits and registers

Merit Badge Counselors for the badges the boys want to work on.

• He makes sure each counselor knows and follows BSA’s policy of two-deep leadership & has them take Youth Protection Training every 2 years.

• He uses the Parent and Family Talent Survey Sheet as a resource to locate

Merit Badge Counselors.

The New Sustainable Merit BadgeThe New Sustainable Merit Badge

• The Sustainability Merit Badge is a required badge for the Eagle Scout Rank, starting July 15, 2013.

• Scouts can choose either Environmental Science or the new Sustainability Merit Badge.

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BOARDS OF

REVIEW

BOARDS OF

REVIEW

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What a Board of Review is Used ForWhat a Board of Review is Used For

• The Review is not a retest, but a discussion of what the boy learned from his experiences.

• There should be an atmosphere of trust and support. Use encouragement and praise.

• Always help the boy to set goals for further advancement.

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Who is on a Board of ReviewWho is on a Board of Review• There must be at least 3 registered

people on the Board:

–Committee Members

–Chartering Organization Representative

–Merit Badge Counselors

• The Scout Master and his Assistants may not serve on the Board.

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REGULARCOURTS

OF HONOR

REGULARCOURTS

OF HONOR

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THE BOARD OF REVIEW THE BOARD OF REVIEW

• The scout, to be reviewed, is presented to the Review Board by the Scoutmaster or his one of his Assistants.

• Committee Members should be dressed in their Scout Uniform.

• The boys who are being reviewed, should be in uniform and have their Scout Handbook, but they cannot be turned away for not being in uniform as long as they are in presentable clothes.

THE BOARD OF REVIEWTHE BOARD OF REVIEW

• Active Participation: It need not be consecutive to be counted towards rank.

• Positions of Responsibility: To progress in rank a boy must have a position of responsibility with the troop or in his priesthood group. However the boy must actually serve in that position. Doing nothing does not count. There should be measurable expectations for each job.

• The boy is then measured by those expectations.

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THE BOARD OF REVIEWTHE BOARD OF REVIEW• Keep track of the scout advancements

as the Board of Review progresses.• The review questions should be formed

in such a way to cause the boy to reflect on what he learned as it relates to: –Scout Aims and Methods–Purposes of the LDS Aaronic

Priesthood

THE BOARD OF REVIEWTHE BOARD OF REVIEW

• Make sure you have the requirements for the rank that the boys are being reviewed for, so you can ask knowledgeable questions about what the boy has been doing .

• Ask thought provoking questions that will help prepare your Scouts going up for their Eagle Scout Board of Review.

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ONLINE-ADVANCEMENT FORM ONLINE-ADVANCEMENT FORM • Register the Advancement Report online.

Go to: http://www.utahscouts.org/.

• It has online training and the steps you must do to complete the advancement form.

• Print the form. If there are rank advancements, have those who sat on the Board of Review sign the Advancement Form. Turn it into the Scout Office.

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After the Board of ReviewAfter the Board of Review• Pick up the merit badges and rank

advancements patches.

• Attach merit badges to the cards and fill out the cards with the boy’s name.

• Give the rank advancements patches to the Scoutmaster to give out at the next Scout Meeting. Save the advancement cards and merit badges for the Court of Honor.

• Don’t loose them!

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THE COURT OF HONORTHE COURT OF HONOR• A Court of Honor should happen

quarterly or as needed.

• Suggestions for Courts of Honor agendas and ceremonies are found at the Scout Office in Troop Program Resources for Scout Troops and Varsity Teams.

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THE COURT OF HONOR THE COURT OF HONOR

Who Attends the Court of Honor?

• Parents, family, and friends of the boy and his troop, and adult leaders, both those in Scouting and from the chartered organization, attend.

Why have a Court of Honor?

• Besides recognition for the boy, it serves as an incentive to other boys to advance.

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Eagle Scout Projects

Eagle Scout Projects

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Eagle Scout ProjectsEagle Scout Projects

• The Eagle candidate chooses a project that gives service outside the sphere of Scouting.

–For any religious institution, school, or community.

• It should be a project that an adult would be proud to call his own.

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Eagle Scout ProjectsEagle Scout Projects

• An Eagle Project may be done by any Life Scout.

• The project is planned by the Scout.

• Approval must be given by a District Eagle Scout Mentor, before the project is started. Call Scout Office to find out who this is.

Eagle Scout ProjectsEagle Scout Projects• Only after approval is given, can the

project be executed by the boy.

• He provides leadership to those who are helping him. This is usually his troop, troop leaders, ward members, and family.

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Eagle Scout ProjectsEagle Scout Projects• The 1st half of the official Eagle Scout

Leadership Service Project Workbook is used to plan the project and is turned into the Eagle Scout Mentor for his or her signature. A verbal okay is not sufficient.

• Get the workbook from the Scout Office or download the latest version from www.scouting.org/.

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Eagle Scout ProjectsEagle Scout Projects• When the project is completed, the

boy fills out the 2nd half of the Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook.

• Remember to get before and after pictures.

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Eagle Scout ProjectsEagle Scout Projects• Once the workbook is complete, the

boy gets the needed signatures of completion.

• Then the workbook is turned into the Scout Office for a final review, along with the completed Application for Eagle Rank and the Letters of Recommendation.

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THE EAGLE SCOUT

BOARD OF REVIEW

THE EAGLE SCOUT

BOARD OF REVIEW

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Eagle Board of ReviewEagle Board of Review

The Troop

Board of Review

does not do Eagle Board of Reviews!

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EAGLE BOARD OF REVIEWEAGLE BOARD OF REVIEW

• Our district it takes 3 to 4 weeks for a Board of Review to be scheduled after the papers are turned in.

• Review is done by the District or Council Advancement Committee.

• The Board is composed of a 3 to 6 members.


• If a unanimous decision is not reached, a new review may be convened at the request of the candidate.

• If he is turned down again, the decision can be appealed with the National Boy Scout Committee. - Ask the Scout Office for help in this matter.

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• If the boy passes his Eagle Board of Review, he is still not an Eagle Scout.

• The Passed Board of Review Papers are sent to National. National verifies the requirements for Eagle and if satisfied sends notice back to the District Scout Office, who notifies the boy. He is then officially an Eagle Scout. This process usually takes 2 to 3 months.

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EAGLE COURT OF HONOREAGLE COURT OF HONOR• When the boy receives word that he has achieved

the rank of Eagle Scout, he may then convene an Eagle Court of Honor as soon as possible.

• There are many resources for this type of ceremony at the Scout Office.

• Parents, family, and friends of the boy and his troop, and adult leaders, both those in Scouting and from the

chartered organization, attend.

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TROOP COMMITTEE

MEETINGS

TROOP COMMITTEE

MEETINGS

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The Three Month Meeting PlanThe Three Month Meeting Plan

The Three Month Meeting Plan

helps you plan for success!

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Format of the Meeting Plans

• In Committee Planning Meetings, plan 3 months at a time.

– Example: January, February, & March

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• Start with the events calendared for the furthermost month away - March

– See what program and activities are called for in that month.

– What resources are needed?

– Who can help?

– Make individual assignments to check on needed items. Record these.

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Then look at the events for the second month away – February.

– Gather information. Check on the previous individual assignments.

– What is still needed yet to bring this program all together?

– Make additional assignments as needed. Record these.

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Finally, look at the upcoming events for the next month, January.

• Check on the previous assignments for needed items.

• Adjust plan and resources as needed.

• Polish the plan. Finalize:

– individual assignments -- times

– each needed item -- places

– resources

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MAKINGTHE YEARLY

SCOUTING CALANDAR

MAKINGTHE YEARLY

SCOUTING CALANDAR

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PLANNING THE YEARLY CALANDAR PLANNING THE YEARLY CALANDAR

• The calendar is made by the Patrol Leaders with the help of the Scout Master.

• They take into account the Aims of Scouting and the Purposes of the LDS Aaronic Priesthood.

• They find out what activities the boys want to do.

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PLANNING THE YEARLY CALANDAR PLANNING THE YEARLY CALANDAR

They add in the requirements needed to get various Awards:– Service/Conservation Project

– The National Camping Award

– Leave No Trace Award

– The 50 Miler Patch

– Journey Towards Excellence

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PLANNING THE YEARLY CALANDARPLANNING THE YEARLY CALANDAR

They work around the following calendared events:

–District Calendar

–Adult Leader Training

–Troop Junior Leader Training

–High School & Jr. High Calendars

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–Chartering Organization’s Calendar/ LDS Troops - Stake & Ward Calendars

–Scout Leader’s Work Schedule –BSA and Chartering Organization

Regulations (Guide to Safe Scouting) are consulted to see if the

activities are legal.

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If your unit’s yearly scouting calendar is not forth coming, see that the Scout Master has the Patrol Leaders make one before the end of December of each year.

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PRESENTING THE CALENDAR

TO THE TROOP COMMITTEE

PRESENTING THE CALENDAR

TO THE TROOP COMMITTEE

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PRESENTING THE CALENDAR TO THE TROOP COMMITTEE

PRESENTING THE CALENDAR TO THE TROOP COMMITTEE

• The Senior Patrol Leader and the Scoutmaster present the plan to the Troop Committee.

• If the Troop Committee sees that the aforementioned resources have not be taken into account, the yearly calendar is sent back for revisal.

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ITEMS THE TROOP COMMITTEE

MUST ADD TO THE CALENDAR

ITEMS THE TROOP COMMITTEE

MUST ADD TO THE CALENDAR

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ITEMS THE TROOP COMMITTEE MUST ADD TO THE CALENDAR

ITEMS THE TROOP COMMITTEE MUST ADD TO THE CALENDAR

• Boards of Review- Held quarterly or as needed.

• Quarterly Courts of Honor• Webelos-to-Scout Transitions

–The date each Webelos will cross over into the New Scout Patrol (The Eleven-year-old Scout Patrol).

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THE COMPLETED CALENDARTHE COMPLETED CALENDAR

When the calendar is complete, the Troop Committee discusses how

the year’s program can be accomplished.

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THE COMPLETED CALENDARTHE COMPLETED CALENDAR

• The Troop Committee looks at:

–Transportation Needs

–Supplies/ Camping Equipment

–Needed BSA Forms & etc. –Troop Money-Earning Projects

such as Scout Expo

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THE CALENDAR IS PRESENTED

AT PARENT’S NIGHT

THE CALENDAR IS PRESENTED

AT PARENT’S NIGHT

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CALENDAR PRESENTATIONCALENDAR PRESENTATION

• Parents are invited to a regularly planned troop meeting.

• The scouting plan is presented to the parents.

• A printed copy is made available for: Parents, Scout Leaders, Scouts, Troop Committee, and Chartered Organization Representative

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CALENDAR PRESENTATIONCALENDAR PRESENTATION

• Each Troop Committee Member talks about his part in the plan and how s/he intends troop & parents to accomplish the plan.

• Have sign-up sheets available to pass around for parents to volunteer for the different activities, as needed.

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RECHARTERINGRECHARTERING

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RECHARTERING RECHARTERING • Recharter Training takes place at

Roundtable in October.

• On-line charter renewal begins the first of October.

• Update the listing of your troop’s youth and adults. Delete those who are no longer participating in the program.

• Submit your completed charter renewal application to the local council along with all fees due by the end of October.

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RECHARTERINGRECHARTERING• All leaders must have current training (every

2 years) in Youth Protection of they will not be added to the charter.

• In the LDS Church, the Rechartering membership fees come from the Church.

• Memberships & Boy’s Life subscriptions are paid for at this time.

• LDS units must seek Boy’s Life magazine subscription money from the parents.

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RECHARTERINGRECHARTERING• Each boy should have his own Boy’s Life as

it is geared to the age of the subscriber.

• Boy’s Life is a great place to get ideas for activities for the upcoming year.

• Plan ahead: Get parents to buy subscriptions to Boy's Life for their boys as stocking stuffers for Christmas.

• Non-LDS units have fun-raising events to pay for Rechartering and Boy’s

Life.

Scouting AwardsScouting Awards

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Scouting's Journey to Excellence

Scouting's Journey to Excellence

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Journey Towards ExcellenceJourney Towards Excellence One measure of a Boy Scout Troop's

success is fulfilling the requirements for the national Journey Towards Excellence Award in every area of Scouting.

There are different requirements for each type of Scouting Unit. There are three different levels of excellence that a unit can obtain: bronze, gold, & silver.

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Journey Towards ExcellenceJourney Towards ExcellenceThese requirements deal with:

– Leadership Training

– A Unit Outdoor Activities

– On-Time Charter Renewal

– Having a Planned Calendar

– Service Projects

– Continued Unit Membership

– Using the Patrol Method

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The Heart of Scouting Award The Heart of Scouting Award

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The Heart of Scouting AwardThe Heart of Scouting Award• This award stresses: Putting the duty to God

first!

• There are four awards they are for:

– Boy Scouts

– Varsity Scouts

– Venture Scouts

– Scouters and the Scout’s Parents.

• It helps each group to:

– Better understand their duty to God.

– Have a greater desire to do their duty to God.

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THE OUTDOOR PROGRAM

& BSA POLICY

THE OUTDOOR PROGRAM

& BSA POLICY

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The Outdoor Program & BSA PolicyThe Outdoor Program & BSA Policy

• A good troop has an outdoor experience every month.

• This experience also includes Boy Scout Summer Camp.

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The Outdoor Program & BSA Policy The Outdoor Program & BSA Policy

• Trips or Outings - Require 2 registered adult leaders, or an adult leader and a parent of a participating Scout.

–The parent must be at least 21 years of age or older.

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THETOUR PLAN

THETOUR PLAN

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THE TOUR PLANTHE TOUR PLAN• It establishes high standards of health and

safety for your troop

• It assure parents and the council that your tour will be wisely planned, safe, and fun.

• The Local Tour Plan must be filed with the Scout Office, 2 weeks in advance of a scheduled trip of less than 500 miles.

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THE TOUR PLANTHE TOUR PLAN

• A National Tour Plan must be submitted to the Scout Office for approval at least 1 month before your departure on a trip of 500 miles or more.

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TROOP CAMPINGTROOP

CAMPING

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TROOP CAMPINGTROOP CAMPING

• Troop equipment must be adequate for the number of boys involved.

• The monthly, short-term camps (1 or 2 nights) allow advancement opportunity, fun, and fitness.

• Resident camping lasts at least a week or longer. Boy Scout Summer Camp qualifies as resident long-term

camping.

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CAMPING EQUIPMENTCAMPING

EQUIPMENT

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CAMPING EQUIPMENTCAMPING EQUIPMENT

• To be secured by each troop unit.

• The Equipment Coordinator should work closely with the Troop Quarter-master (boy leader) to maintain the troop's equipment with adequate repair and storage.

• Can be acquired through fund raisers or donations.

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TRANSPORTATIONTRANSPORTATION

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TRANSPORTATIONTRANSPORTATION

• Trucks may not be used for transporting boys, except inside the cab.

• Private cars or licensed buses should be used.

Know the RulesKnow the Rules

• Consult the latest Church Guides to know the rules of Scouting. These are:

– BSA’s - Guide to Safe Scouting - 2013

– Scouting-Handbook-2012

– Scouting and the Church-2011

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UNAUTHORIZED & RESTRICTED BSA ACTIVITIES


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• All-terrain vehicles

• Boxing, karate, and related martial arts-except judo and aikido

• Chain saws and mechanical log splitters

• Exploring of abandoned mines

• Football

• Fireworks or the selling of them

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• Hang gliding, ultralights, experimental class aircraft, hot-air balloons, parachuting, and flying in aircraft as part of a search and rescue mission

• Motorized go-carts and motorbike activities motorcycles, boats, jet-skis, drag racing, demolition derbies, and related events

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• Amateur or professional rodeo or sponsorship of rodeos, paint gun shooting, and war games.

• Hunting, although hunting safety is part of the program curriculum.

• Bungee cord jumping (sometimes called shock cord jumping.

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• Firearms should not be in the possession of any person engaged in camping, hiking, backpacking, or any other Scouting Activity other than those specifically planned for target shooting under the supervision of a certified NRA Firearms Instructor.

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• Parasailing or any activity in which a person is carried aloft by a parachute, parasail, kite, or other device towed by a motorboat or by any other means.

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ADULT TRAININGADULT TRAINING

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Adult TrainingAdult TrainingBASIC TRAINING

• Fast Start Training can be done online at www.myscouting.org or if you’re a new troop - at your first Committee Meeting by a District or Council Representative.

• This is Scouting which is Scout Leader Basic, can be done on-line at www.myscouting.org/.

http://www.myscouting.org/


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Adult TrainingAdult Training

The next level of training for a Committee Member, is the

Troop Committee Challenge

which is this training.

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Adult TrainingAdult TrainingYOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING

• It is required of all registered Scouters.

• New leaders are required to take Youth Protection training before they submit an application for registration.

• The Training Completion Certificate is printed out and submitted with a BSA application within 30 days of service with Scouting Youths.

Adult TrainingAdult Training• Training must be taken every two

years.

• This training touches on various forms of child abuse.

• To participate in Youth Protection training, this is available at some Round Tables and on-line at www.myscouting.org/.

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YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING

It is for the protection of yourself, as a leader, as well as the boys in your troop.

Every adult associated with the troop, including merit badge counselors, must take this training.

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Weather Hazard Training

• Adult leaders must complete the Weather Hazard Training course before taking their units into the outdoors.

• To take this course, login to: www.myscouting.org/.


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Adult TrainingAdult TrainingROUNDTABLE

• Our Roundtable is the first Thursday of each month, at 7:30 PM, at Canyon View Middle School.

• The district conducts the Roundtable Meetings.

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• Roundtable is for all adult scout leaders, and Troop Committee Members.

• Each month’s training has a program and training feature.

• Information on upcoming events.

• The group shares solutions to common problems.

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RESOURCES YOU NEED

TO DO YOUR JOB!

RESOURCES YOU NEED

TO DO YOUR JOB!

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Needed Scouting ResourcesNeeded Scouting Resources

TROOP COMMITTEE GUIDEBOOK

For Successful Troop Operation

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Guide to

Advancement

2011

and the

2012 & 2013 Amendments

Needed Scouting Resources

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Guide to Safe Scouting - 2011

This publication is not all-inclusive but is primarily to assist professional and key volunteer Scouters in locating the guidelines, procedures, and policies developed over the years to ensure the health and safety of participants in the programs of the Boy Scouts of America.

Needed Scouting Resources

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Needed Scouting ResourceNeeded Scouting Resource

Guide to Safe Scouting Online version at http://www.scouting.org/HealthandSafety/GSS/toc.aspx

Downloadable PDF:• http://www.scouting.org/HealthandSafety/GSS/Offlin

eVersion.aspx

Hard Copy• Available at the Scout Office

http://www.scouting.org/HealthandSafety/GSS/toc.aspx

http://www.scouting.org/HealthandSafety/GSS/OfflineVersion.aspx

http://www.scouting.org/HealthandSafety/GSS/OfflineVersion.aspx

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Other Scouting ResourcesOther Scouting Resources

The

Boy Scout

Handbook

For

Boards of Review

Utah National Parks Council Home PageUtah National Parks Council Home Page

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You will need this resource to:• Keep up on Scouting Events• Do Adult Leader On-line Trainings• File Tour Permits• File Advancement Reports

This resource is at: http://www.utahscouts.org/

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Needed LDS Resources Needed LDS Resources Scouting in The

Church of Jesus

Christ of Latter-day

Saints -Revised 2012

Downloadable on line.

Scouting and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-

day Saints

2011

Downloadable on line.

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Needed LDS Resources

147

OTHER SCOUTING

RESOURCES

OTHER SCOUTING

RESOURCES

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Needed Scouting ResourcesNeeded Scouting Resources THE CHARTERED

ORGANIZATION REPRESENTATIVE

It helps the Troop Committee understand what the Chartered Organization Representative is supposed to be doing for the Troop.

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Other Scouting ResourcesOther Scouting Resources Safety Afloat

Eight-page training outline used to train Scouting leaders in safe and proper boating procedures.

Training available on-line at

http://www.scouting.org/

http://www.scouting.org/

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Other Scouting ResourcesOther Scouting Resources Activities and Civic

Service Committee Guide

This book shows how to plan major multi-unit activities. It has an exciting new section on civic service activities with 46 great ideas for community service projects. It helps meet the challenge of the BSA promise to provide 200 million hours of community service.

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Other Scouting ResourcesOther Scouting Resources The Camporee Guide

Pamphlet

This pamphlet has guidelines for good planning, organizing, and the promotion of a successful Scouting camporee.

152

Other Scouting ResourcesOther Scouting Resources A Guide to Working

with Scouts with Disabilities

A guide to working with Boy Scouts with disabilities. REVISED. Including guidelines, definitions, advice and resource lists.

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Scout Parent Orientation Guide

This pamphlet is a guide about the Scouting programs detailing the history, advancement, family involvement and vision.

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Scout Computer ProgramsTroop Master• www.troopmaster.com

Scouting Planner• http://www.scoutingplanner.com/

pub_home.asp?campaign=google&gclid=CMTU8ZPnhJgCFQJNagodBUzFDg

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Basic Reasons for Having a Troop

Committee

Basic Reasons for Having a Troop

Committee

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Why a Troop Committee? Why a Troop Committee? • The committee members make sure the

rules are kept.

• They provide assistance, support, and encouragement to the Scoutmaster.– A Scoutmaster should never

have to “go it alone!

• They deliver the outdoor promise of Scouting.

• They make Scouting happen.

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As a Troop Committee MemberAs a Troop Committee Member

What will

YOUR

plan of action be?

Documents

1 Welcome to Troop Committee Training. 2 What makes Scouting an effective tool?