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Parent Orientation
Agenda
• Why Scouting - What are we trying to do? Philosophy.
• How do we accomplish this?• Boy’s view - organization &
advancement• Our support - Parent roles
Goal for Presentation
Help you as a Scout parent to gain a better understanding of Boy (vs Cub) Scouting
Provide you specific tasks to encourage and guide your sons to a successful Scouting experience.
Why Scouting
• Fun is an important part, but we are teaching
Personal Values
Self ConfidenceRespectTeamworkLeadershipCitizenship
Boy Leadership
Boy Scout Troop is like Cub Pack
Troop Leadership:• Senior Patrol Leader (SPL), 3
ASPLs (1 ASPL for new scouts)• Others (Quatermaster, Scribe, etc),
including Troop Guides
Boy Leadership
Boy Scout Patrol like Cub Den
Patrol Leadership• Troop Guides are leaders for new
scouts for first 6 months• Troop Guides’ involvement is
high at first, and will lessen as boys learn
Differences from Cub Scouts
• Boys have more responsibility– Planning, packing, setting up camp,
cooking, activities– Scout is responsible for initiation of
advancement– Parents cannot sign off. SM, ASM,
or Life/Eagle in T69 can sign off.Scouts & parents need to understand this
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Advancement for New Scouts
Scout Tenderfoot Second Class First Class
Requirements are in the book.Each rank requires a Scoutmaster Conference
Tenderfoot Requirements
Advancement
• The parent’s role is not to carry the scout
• The parent’s role is to monitor, motivate, and support the scout
Monitoring
To monitor, you have to understand what is required.
Your Assignment:• Read Chapters 1 and 3 of the
Boy Scout Handbook• Track his progress
Encouraging
For Tenderfoot, most items are taught by older scouts. But they can get stuck.
Your Assignment:• Encourage working on the fitness
requirement - especially pullups!• Help him memorize Scout Oath,
Scout Law
Support
There are some things that the scout cannot do without help
Your Assignment:• Select camping gear• Help him get to troop meetings
and functions• Prepare for Summer Camp
Get Plugged In!!The Troop Web Site
Calendar
Summer Camp
Adult Leaders
Training
Web Calendar
The Scary Adults
Some of the Adult Leaders
• Peter Voorhees - Scoutmaster• Wayne Mote - Committee Chair• Doug Brown - New Scouts• Gene Thorncroft - Chief’s patrol
See bulletin board for all positions!
Supporting the Troop
• The boys have nothing to run if there is no parent support
• The troop needs help in many forms – driving to outings, summer camp planning, advancement, etc.
• Start with adult leader training – it helps you, your son, and the troop
Summer Camp
Summer Camp
• Summer camp is where scouts make the most advancement progress
• Attend with the Troop if you can. Attend a different session if there is a conflict with June 22-28
• Parents are welcome, and encouraged to attend
Summer Camp
• Sign up!• We must have your medical
forms. Schedule the physical NOW!
• Get a “footlocker” before they sell out
• Much more info to come (see “Summer Camp” on Web site)
Troop Meetings
• Format– Opening– Patrol meetings– Closing
• Meet almost every Monday, except after an outing. When in doubt check web site
Outings
Usually once a month• “April” - Camporee - 5/2-4• May - Cycling 5/30-6/1• June 22-28 - Summer camp• August - Scoutland
Parents at Outings
• Any parent is welcome! • Adults camp in Chief’s patrol.
Starbucks is a good tentwarming present to bring
• Cost: – $25 to leave the parking lot– Additional activity fee depends on
campout
Pop Quiz!
• A• B• C• D• E
Closing
• Are you convinced of the importance of Scouting?
• Will you commit your support and involvement to your son?