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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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Leadership PositionsLeadership Positions
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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Leadership PositionsLeadership Positions
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 1Step 1Scout LearnsScout Learns
Step 2Step 2Scout TestedScout Tested
Step 3Step 3Advancement ReviewAdvancement Review
Step 4Step 4RecognitionRecognition
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
Step 1Step 1Scout LearnsScout Learns
Step 2Step 2Scout TestedScout Tested
Step 3Step 3Advancement ReviewAdvancement Review
Step 4Step 4RecognitionRecognition
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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)
Step 1Step 1Scout LearnsScout Learns
Step 2Step 2Scout TestedScout Tested
Step 3Step 3Advancement ReviewAdvancement Review
Step 4Step 4RecognitionRecognition
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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
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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