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New Parent & Scout
Orientation
Troop 420
St. John Roman Catholic Church
Carroll District
Baltimore Area Council
Mission Aims· Character Development – To build self-reliance, self-discipline, self-confidence and self-respect · Citizenship – To foster love of community, country and world, along with a commitment of service to others and an understanding of democratic principles. · Personal Fitness – To develop social, physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual fitness and physical health that will stay with a Scout for the rest of his life.
It is the mission of the Boy Scouts of America to serve others by helping to instill values in young people, and in other ways to prepare them to make ethical choices over their lifetime in achieving their full potential. The values we strive to instill are found in the Boy Scout Oath and Law.
Scouting is A Values Based
Program
AIMS Are Delivered By
MethodsIdealsPatrolsOutdoor ProgramsAdult AssociationAdvancementPersonal GrowthLeadership DevelopmentUniform
History of Troop 420
Chartered for 43 continuous years– Actually older, but a break in the charter
Sponsored by St. John Catholic Church, Westminster, Md.
20 Eagle Scouts since 2001
Cub/Boy Scout Differences
A Boy Scout Troop is NOT structured like a Cub Pack
We give the boy’s the chance to try and learn things, and make mistakes in a safe environment
Cub/Boy Scout Differences
Boys have more responsibility– Planning, packing, setting up camp,
cooking, activities– Scout is responsible for initiation of
advancement– Parents cannot sign off on items they have
completed. Adult Leaders (SM, ASM, or Troop Leaders (SPL, ASPL, Troop Guide, Patrol Leaders) are the only persons in the troop that that can sign off individual items in your handbook.
“An invaluable step in character training is to put responsibility on the individual.” Robert Baden-Powell
Troop Leadership
Key Positions Jack Lusby, Committee Chair Al Schultz, Advancement Chair Chris Joneckis, Scoutmaster Joey Dell, ASM Colin Scott, ASM Nick Wagman, ASM Joseph Worthy, ASM
SCOUTS LEADERS Charles Yodinse, SPL Brady Lowe, ASPL Evan Hill, ASPL Will Spaar, Troop Guide
Hank Reinhardt – Scoutmaster Emeritus
Youth-Led Patrol
Patrol – group of scouts who operate as a team Patrol Leader
– Is responsible for himself– Is responsible for the well-being of his patrol members– Is responsible for individual patrol members– Communicates to patrol members
This is a learning activity. Each boy will get their opportunity to lead and to learn how to lead effectively
“It is up to the patrol leader to take hold of and to develop the qualities of each boy in his patrol. It sounds like a big order, but in practice it works.” Baden-Powell
Scout Leadership
Leadership– Scouts elect their own major leadership
• Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) (entire troop) (yearly)
• Patrol Leader (each Patrol) (twice a year)• Other positions appointed by Scout and
adult leaders– Leadership (positions of responsibility) is a
major requirement to advance to Star, Life and Eagle
– Scouts must attend meetings and trips to learn and show leadership for rank advancement
– Plan accordingly with schedules
Patrol Method
“The Patrol method is NOT one way to run a troop it is the ONLY way” Robert Baden-Powell
BSA Policy
Youth-Led Troop“Don’t Do Anything for a Scout that he can do himself”
-Baden-Powell
The Patrol Leaders Council Runs the Show With the guidance of the Scoutmaster and his
assistants, they plan the program, conduct troop meetings, and provide leadership among their peers.
– Monthly Meeting SPL, ASPL, PL, Scribe, etc.– Annual Planning Meeting plan out the year– Planning daily campout schedules, campsite layout
• Not travel logistics, not money, not medicine – Troop meetings
The Scouts Organization Troop Youth Leaders
– Senior Patrol leader - top youth leader in the troop. He leads the patrol leaders' council and, in consultation with the Scoutmaster, appoints other youth leaders and assigns specific responsibilities as needed.
– Assistant Senior patrol leader - fills in for senior patrol leader in his absence. He is also responsible for training and giving direction to the quartermaster, scribe, troop historian, librarian, and instructors.
– Instructor - teaches one or more advancement skills to Troop members.– Junior Assistant Scoutmaster - Scout at least sixteen (16) years old who supervises and
supports other boy leaders as assigned. – Patrol Leader - gives leadership to members of his Patrol and represents them on the
PLC– Assistant Patrol leader - fills in for the Patrol Leader in his absence. – Troop Guide - advisor and guide to new Scout Patrols. – Den Chief - works with a Cub Scout Den as a Guide. – Quartermaster - responsible for Troop supplies and equipment. – Scribe - the Troop secretary. – Troop Historian - collects and maintains Troop memorabilia and information on former
Troop members.– Librarian - keeps Troop books, pamphlets, magazines, audiovisuals, and merit badge
counselor list available for use by Troop members. – Leave No Trace Trainer – Certified as a LNT Trainer who trains & advises the Troop– Webmaster – Webmaster for the Troop Website
Troop 420 Scoutmaster’s Goals for 2011 -2012
1. Emphasize Boy Lead Troop
2. Strengthen Patrol Method
3. Develop Boy Leadership
Implementing Goals
1. Emphasize Boy Led Troop• More active role for the PLC• More active role in planning yearly activities• More active role in campout planning • More active role in advancement of scouts
Implementing Goals
2. Strengthen Patrol Method• Patrol cooking and menu planning • Working through scouts and SPL• Positions of responsibility that have expectations and
are evaluated
Leadership Development
3. Develop Boy Leadership - Training & Mentoring
– Main Job of Scoutmaster, ASMs, & selected adults
Empowering Youth to be Leaders– Start slow– They will make mistakes– Maturity takes time, and different boys mature at different rates
Youth Training:
Troop - PLC– After each PLC– In Patrols/ Troop – Campouts
District– 6 scouts DYLT trained– Den Chief Training
Council– 1 scout NYLT trained– OA training
Boy Scout Advancements Process by which a Boy Scout Progresses Advancement is a means to an end, not an
end in itself– Designed to help the Scout have exciting and
meaningful experience– Education and fun are key to advancement
principles– Growth the Scout achieves overcoming
obtainable goals– Scout through First Class Ranks focus on
Scouting’s basic skills– Goal of BSA and Troop 420: every Scout
achieves First Class in about 1 year,
Boy Scout AdvancementsRank Advancements
– Scout– Tenderfoot– Second Class– First Class– Star– Life– Eagle
Advancement Principles Personal growth is the prime consideration in
the program Learning by doing - EDGE Method Each youth progresses at his own rate A badge is recognition of what a young person
is able to do, not just a reward for what he has done
Advancement encourages Scouting Ideals
Boy Scout Rank Advancement
There are four steps in the Boy Scout Advancement Process:– Learning– Testing– Reviewing– Recognition
Scoutmaster oversees Scout advancement– Learning - with anyone, including parents – Testing - Only adults and scouts designated by the Scoutmaster
may sign off on Rank Advancement requirements• PL, ASPL, Instructors, Troop Guide, SM ASM, selected adults
Rank Advancement
Scout Advancement – Reviewing –
• Scoutmasters Conference• Board of Review
– Recognition • Troop Meeting • Court of Honor – Quarterly
– Advancement Coordinator maintains records and arranges Boards of Review and Courts of Honor
Keep records for your son as well.
Merit Badges Approximatedly 110 Merit Badges Star, Life & Eagle require Merit Badges Qualified Merit Badge Counselors must
approve requirements that are laid out in the Merit Badge Book - no more no less
Scout must obtain a Blue Card from Mr. Al or Scoutmaster before taking the merit badge
Troop has many MB counselors, other exist in District and Council
Wilderness Survival
Merit Badges Some troop meeting have time for Merit
Badges, but when other troop activities are occurring scouts are expected to attend those activities.
Meeting with Merit Badge Counselors should also occur outside of troop meetings – have your son arrange the meeting
Parents should volunteer based upon interests hobbies, occupations, to be Troop Merit Badge Counselors
Wilderness Survival
Outdoors Outcome Three Quarters of SCOUTING
is OUTING Improved Physical Fitness Growth in ability to take care of
themselves A sense of communion with
nature Greater appreciation for the
outdoors Troop 420 has a trip each month
except December – June & July extended trips – Summer Camps– High Adventure trip each year
Outdoors
Advancement happens at outings– We have time for advancement– Advancement is designed to be
done outdoors
Adventure happens at outings– This is why the Scouts join a troop
Scouting happens at outings Fun and companionship
happens at outings
Trip Guidelines• Scout methods and youth leadership
• SPL is in charge• Mentored by SM, ASM and identified
adults – Adult Troop Guides• Parents cannot attend• Adults can attend, but in a role other than a
parent – an adult• Separate camping areas when possible• Adults formed into a patrol – lead by
example• Youth Protection and STAND Protection• Will have family camping trip, where parents
are parents and camp as a family
Trip Logistics
Each trip has a trip description and, Permission slip Form and payment are due on the specified date
(typically no later than 2 weeks before trip) turn in forms and payment– We don’t want late submissions
Payments– Can use scout accounts for major trips– Prefer checks payable to “Troop 420”– Some trips (e.g., high adventure, jamboree)
require multiple payments and special agreements
Trip Logistics Forms
– Anyone attending (scouts, leaders, adults, etc.) must have a current medical form on file w/ troop • Current – completed one year from date of trip• Parts A & B• Part C (medical exam only needed unless activity
is >72 hrs or considered strenous)– Scouts - permission slip signed by parent– Parents driving – auto insurance information on file
with Troop Medication - provide medication clearly labeled and
suitably packaged (in original container and in ziplock bag) with completed Troop Medication Form to identified adult on day of the trip.
Consider completing OTC Medication form
Parents Requirements
Take BSA Youth Protection Training Take STAND Training Forms
– Auto Insurance Form – Medical Form & Medication Form– Talent Survey– Merit Badge Counselor Application
Personal Gear Complete Scout Uniform – Class A Class B shirt, other scouts shirts are good too
– Zipperpants – convert into shorts are great– Troop uniform exchange
Check Gear Lists for season, adjust for activity– Car camping vs. backpacking – Everything (except sleeping bag and pad) should fit in one
Duffel or backpack (you can wait on a backpack)
Specific Gear Recommendations – Good sleeping bag and ground pad
• +20 should be OK (bags can be made warmer with inserts)– Rain suit - Breathable is better - NOT PONCHOS– Boots – w/ ankle support is recommended – mid tops– THINK SYNTHETICS (NYLON) NO COTTON– SOFT “SMART” WOOL SOCKS and clothes
Personal Gear
Buy large when possible– if it won’t affect the performance or health
MARK EVERYTHING WITH “SCOUT NAME” AND “TROOP 420”
Look for sales, closeouts, specials Check major outdoor stores, REI,
CABELAS, CAMPMOR,
Troop Committee
“Board of Directors”– Supports the program– Quality of adult leadership, – finance, – equipment, – supports BSA policy, – provides assistance, – serves on boards of review
Jack Lusby, Chair
Troop Committee 7:00pm on the 3rd Monday of each month -
usually
Decisions about the direction of the troop take place
Active participation in the troop committee will help you understand the Scouting program which can help you guide your Scout through the program
Parents and Scouts of Troop 420 are encouraged to attend and join the committee.
Troop Operational Policy Statement
Primary Principles - Follow Scout Oath and Law
Practical Considerations - Read by parents and scouts
Medication Advancement Conduct
Fund Raising Monthly Dues Required participation in fund raising activities, For
example - Tree Sales, Spaghetti Diner, Pizza Sales Opportunities for some monies to be applied to scout
accounts – popcorm, auction
Subsidies- – Scouts who attend specified number of camping tips, troop meetings,
and perform service hours quality for a subsidy on select trips– Typical subsidized trips - Ski trip, Summer Camp, June and July trip– Subsidy may apply to one parent as well as scout on some trips
Parents Requirements Be a Good Role Model
– Model the Scout Oath and Law in our own behavior
Support youth development– Let them continue skills at home – cooking– Get them to meetings & campouts– Please have scouts gather & pack their gear -oversee this activity
if needed
Support youth leadership development Volunteer in the Troop – Committee,
Merit Badge Counselor, Driver Let us know about concerns, suggestions,
etc.
I wish you all good scouting
Q & A
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