Boy Scout Troop 19 Overview

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Boy Scout Troop 19 OverviewBoy Scout Troop 19 OverviewGreg Anthony, Scoutmaster

Jim Woodward, Committee Chairperson

April 2014

Troop 19 Nashua, NHTroop 19 Nashua, NH

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AgendaAgenda

• Introductions

• Objective

• Troop 19 Culture

• Organization

• BSA Scouting

• Troop 19 Scouting

• Q & A

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GoalsGoals

Communicate, Educate and Inform

• This meeting

• Weekly Newsletter

• Web Site (www.troop19.org)

• Monthly Committee Meeting

• Troop 19 Family Handbook

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ObjectiveObjective

• After this session you’ll have a better understanding…

– Why make Scouts a priority– How to get the most from

Scouting with Troop 19– What’s expected of our Scouts– How Parents can help

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Troop 19Troop 19

BSA Mission Statement

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

Troop 19 Vision Statement

Troop 19 will prepare our youth members to become responsible, participating citizens and leaders who are guided by the Scout Oath and Law. We will accomplish this by providing a dynamic youth led program overseen by trained Scout Leaders.

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Frequently Asked Frequently Asked QuestionsQuestions• Who am I entrusting my sons with? What are their qualifications?

• How will my son be welcomed and what should he expect at first?

• How is the troop organized and run?

• Who do I contact about…?

• How much are troop dues? What other fees can I expect to pay during the year?

• Why is a complete BSA uniform required and not just a shirt?

• What do I need to purchase for camping equipment?

• What level of participation is expected

• How does advancement work?

• How and what to volunteer for?

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IntroductionsIntroductions

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BSA BSA ScoutingScouting

What’s in it for you?

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The Scouting PromiseThe Scouting Promise

• Adventure

• Friendship

• Learning

• Challenges

• Responsibility

• Leadership

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Aims and MethodsAims and Methods

Aims

• Build Character

• Foster Citizenship

• Develop Fitness

Methods

• Ideals

• Patrols

• Outdoors

• Advancement

• Adult Association

• Personal Growth

• Leadership Development

• Uniform

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The Building Blocks of The Building Blocks of ScoutingScouting

Life Skills

Leadership

Citizenship

Values

Building youth with strong character who are physically fit and prepared to be good citizens.

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What Troop 19What Troop 19’’s Past and s Past and Present Scouts SayPresent Scouts Say“Scouting gave me direction in life. It instilled a respect not only for nature and the outdoors, but also for others around me. It provided me with leadership skills and training that prepared me for the real world.”

“Scouting is the reason I became who I am today. The leadership skills and life experience have set me on a level higher than that of my peers and it has been recognized in many areas of my life.”

"Scouting has taught me to push myself beyond my mental and physical limits. In doing so it has brought me to a new level self confidence, better leadership qualities, and an overall preparedness for life."

“Scouting taught me the meaning of friendship, trust and commitment.”

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Youth ChallengesYouth Challenges

• Balancing competing interests

• Becoming independent

• Make your choices…

……. But Scouting requires Commitment to . But Scouting requires Commitment to

Self, Patrol, TroopSelf, Patrol, Troop

… … and Parent / Son Collaborationand Parent / Son Collaboration

……. But Scouting requires Commitment to . But Scouting requires Commitment to

Self, Patrol, TroopSelf, Patrol, Troop

… … and Parent / Son Collaborationand Parent / Son Collaboration

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Troop 19 ScoutingTroop 19 Scouting


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Troop 19 ExpectationsTroop 19 Expectations

Do Your Best

Be a Player and Participate!– Troop and Patrol Meetings– Outdoor Activities– Community Service Projects– Wreath Sales

Team Work

Set the Example

Have Fun

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Youth-Led ScoutingYouth-Led Scouting

Empowering youth to develop as

leaders is the core of Scouting and

Troop 19’s guiding principle

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Youth-Led ProgramYouth-Led Program

Leadership Positions of Responsibility

Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) Meetings

Annual Program Planning Retreat

Trained Adults Mentoring Youth Leaders

“Safe Haven” For Failure

The Patrol System

Fun and Adventure

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The Patrol SystemThe Patrol System

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

-Robert Baden-Powell

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The Patrol SystemThe Patrol System

• Types of Patrols

• Patrol Leadership

• Patrol Meetings and Activities

• The Patrol at Troop Meetings and Activities

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Troop 19 Organizational Troop 19 Organizational Structure Structure

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Leadership PositionsLeadership Positions

Procedure– Discusses Leadership

Interest to SPL and SM– Completes Application

Form from Troop Website

– Decision by PLC

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Scouts Responsibilities

“EARN THE BADGE”

70% Attendance at Meetings and Activities

“You can’t lead if you are not there”

Attend Troop Sponsored Training – Fall Weekend Troop Leader Training – Monthly PLC

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Advanced Training – SM Recommendation– Paid by Troop 19•National Youth Leadership Training•Philmont National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience

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Advancement Process & Advancement Process & ProgramProgram

Each rank requires• Active Participation

• Community Service

• Demonstration of Scout Service

Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class• Outdoor

• Physical Fitness

• Citizenship

• Patrol and Trop Participation

• Personal Development

Star, Life, Eagle• Merit Badges

• Position of Responsibility

Step 1Step 1Scout LearnsScout Learns

Step 2Step 2Scout TestedScout Tested

Step 3Step 3Advancement ReviewAdvancement Review

Step 4Step 4RecognitionRecognition

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Learning & TestingLearning & Testing

Step 1: Scout Learns• By Active Participation in troop & patrol meetings,

outdoor programs

• Patrol Leaders, Youth Leaders and Assistant Scoutmasters teach skills for 1st 3 Ranks

• Merit badges taught by merit badge counselors & outside experts

Step 2: Scout is Tested

• Scout encouraged to sign-up on troop meeting night or camp-out to be tested on requirements

• Leader sees that Scout masters skill and records achievement

• Scout Handbook Sign-off by leader (not parent)





Step 1 & 2: 1 Requirement at a Time, not a Final TestStep 1 & 2: 1 Requirement at a Time, not a Final TestStep 1 & 2: 1 Requirement at a Time, not a Final TestStep 1 & 2: 1 Requirement at a Time, not a Final Test

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Advancement ReviewAdvancement Review

Step 3: Advancement Review

• Scoutmaster Review– Review Scout’s progress with Advancement, Leadership,

Participation, Spirit– Counsel– Plan– Look Forward within and outside of scouting

• Board of Review– Ensure Scout understands requirements his own words– Allows Scout to demonstrate his comfort with basic

Scouting skills and concepts – Review Scout’s experiences – good and bad– Troop 19 runs all Boards of Review through Life

• Eagle review completed at District level





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RecognitionRecognition

Step 4: Recognition

• Troop Meeting– New badge awarded as soon as possible after

completing Board of Review

• Court of Honor– Recognition at next Court of Honor (3x year)





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Timeline to EagleTimeline to Eagle

11 12 14 16 18

Scout AgeScout Age

1st Class Star Life Eagle

1st Class Star Life Eagle

SuggestedMin – 5 years

Max 7 years

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ParticipationParticipation

•Goal at least 50% participation in troop meetings and activities

•Scout decides his participation level based on his goals in Scouting and his other interests

•Advancement is only one of the eight methods of Scouting

•Youth Leaders (Scouts working on Star, Life and Eagle) must achieve participation goal to fulfill their leadership rank requirement – “You can’t lead if you are not there”

• 3 Required Activities in One Year– Wreath Sales – District Klondike Derby – Scout Sunday

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Merit BadgesMerit Badges

21 Required for Eagle

Two Types

• Eagle Required (13)

• Elective (120+)

How to Earn Merit Badges

• Scout Initiated

• Summer Camp

• Other Special Venues

• With a Buddy!

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Merit Badge ProcessMerit Badge Process

1. Pick a Merit Badge to Work on

2. Identify MB Counselor• Check MB counselor list with Mr. Anthony or Mr.

Filteau

3. Obtain signed MB blue card from Mr. Anthony (before first meeting with MB counselor)

4. Buy the MB book or check it out from the Troop Library

5. Scout (not parent) contacts MB counselor to review requirements and establish approach to work on MB• Only counselors registered with the BSA may

approve merit badges

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Community ServiceCommunity Service

• Star: 4 Hours Minimum

• Life: 6 Hours Minimum– Examples

• Religious Institutions• Non-Profit Organizations (excluding

BSA)• Help with Eagle projects

• Eagle: Major Project

• Project Qualification Process– Eagle Project pre-approved by

Scoutmaster and Troop Committee prior to Eagle Project Board Review

– Cannot “Double Dip”

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Scout SpiritScout Spirit

• Living the Scout Oath and Scout Law– Meetings– Outings– Supporting other Scouts– Outside of Scouting

• Helping others, Community Service

• Enthusiasm

• Participation

• Respect

• Attitude

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OutingsOutings

• Troop Weekend Outings – Nantucket Biking, Acadia Sea Kayaking and

Mountain Biking, Turkey Campout, Skiing and Snowboarding, Rock Climbing, Klondike Derby, Mountain Man, Canoeing and more!

• Summer Camp– Highlight of the year!

• Stellar program• Great Camps – Hidden Valley and Camp

Bell• Unifies Scouts and Troop• A year of Tuesday nights in one week!

• High Adventure Trips– Major trip every 2-3 years – Trips structured for all abilities– Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Grand

Tetons, Rocky Mountain National Park, San Juan Wilderness of Colorado,

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High AdventureHigh Adventure

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EquipmentEquipment

Troop Owned Patrol Equipment

• Patrols issued Patrol Boxes including camping equipment – Tents, dining tarps, cooking equipment

• All equipment must be returned fully cleaned or aired out to the quartermaster

Key Recommended Personal Equipment

• Backpack

• Sleeping bag

• Foam sleeping pad or air mattress

• Plastic ground cloth

• Mess Kit

• Toilet Kit

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Annual Wreath SalesAnnual Wreath Sales

• The Only Fund Raising Event for Troop 19– Supplements troop annual dues ($40)– Pay for troop hiking / camping equipment– Subsidize some camping fees– Pay for badges and awards– Cover BSA National registration and Boys Life Magazine– Support selected personal Scout equipment purchases– $$$ to individual Scout Accounts

• All scouts must participate– Scouts encouraged to sell minimum of 20 wreaths– On average, $500 generated per scout

• Key dates– Kickoff Day: Last Sunday afternoon in October

• Troop sells door-to-door in Nashua area• Assembly Day: Wednesday before Thanksgiving• Wreaths assembled with ribbons and pine cones

• Scout Accounts generated according to Troop sales, individual sales– Used for Scout Camp, major trips, Scouting goods

• Families must participate – lots of ways to help out!

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CommunicationsCommunications

It takes Two to Communicate Effectively

Scouts– Troop Meeting Announcements– Patrol Meetings– Phone calls to/from Patrol Leader

Parents– Scoutmaster’s Weekly Newsletter– Telephone– E-Mail– Committee Meetings– Troop Meetings

www.troop19.orgwww.troop19.org

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Troop MeetingsTroop Meetings

• Be on Time

• Scout Handbook

• Uniform– 100% Official BSA Field

Uniform (Shirt, Pants, and Scout Belt)

– Troop Hat (optional at meetings but required at certain events)

• Scout Spirit www.troop19.orgwww.troop19.org

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Conduct & DisciplineConduct & Discipline

• Scouts should strive to uphold principles in Scout Oath and Scout Law

• Chain of Command (Non-Safety Issues)– Patrol Leaders– Senior Patrol Leaders (SPL)– Patrol Leaders Council (PLC)– Assistant Scoutmaster (ASM)– Scoutmaster– Troop Committee

• Parental Involvement– Direct to own scout– Otherwise through Assistant Scoutmasters

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Troop OrganizationTroop Organization

ScoutsScouts

Scoutmaster

& Assistants

Scoutmaster

& Assistants

Parent

Committee

Parent

Committee

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Troop CommitteeTroop Committee

Chartered Organization Rep Garry Crane

Committee Chairperson Jim Woodward

Secretary Jane Richardson

Treasurer Jim Woodward

Wreath Sales Jessica Paulsen

Advancement Rich Filteau

Quartermaster Jane Richardson

Hospitality Robin Guertin

Membership Paul Guertin/Jane Richardson

Webmaster Steve Rak

Training

Publicity

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Help WantedHelp Wanted

• Eagle Court of Honor Program Coordinator (about once per year)

• Assistant Quartermaster

• Assistant Advancement Chair

• Assistant Hospitality Chair

• Review Board for Scout Advancements during troop meetings (1 -2x month)

• Troop Chaplain (promote religious award program/Scout Sunday coordinator)

• Wreath Sales Subcommittees

• Permission Slip and Transportation Coordinator

• Treasurer

• Assistant Webmaster

• Publicity

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FinallyFinally

• Continued Parent Support– Of Your Scout– Of Our Program

• Get Involved– Troop Committee– Assistant Scoutmaster– Boards of Review– Teach a Merit Badge– Drive on an Outing– Help at an Event– Recruit More Scouts

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QuestionsQuestions

Documents

Boy Scout Troop 19 Overview