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Scouts BSA Our Troop

12/11/2018 Originally prepared by Jenny Harris for Scouts BSA Troop 29 (Linked) in Rocklin, CA GEC-BSA1

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•Welcome to Scouts BSA

• Program Overview

• Volunteer Leaders

•What’s Next

Agenda

12/11/2018 Originally prepared by Jenny Harris for Scouts BSA Troop 29 (Linked) in Rocklin, CA GEC-BSA2

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WHY THE CHANGE?

Families today are busier than ever & with less

free time, families want convenience. In fact,

convenience beats cost as the #1 concern.

Research shows that our programs are extremely

appealing to today’s busy families.

In a recent survey of parents not involved with Scouting…

Are interested in a

program like Cub Scouts

for their daughters

Are interested in a

program like Boy Scouts

for their daughters90% 87%

2018

12/11/2018 Originally prepared by Jenny Harris for Scouts BSA Troop 29 (Linked) in Rocklin, CA GEC-BSA

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What About You - Scout Me In. At: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BfLdY2NQgM

12/11/2018 Originally prepared by & for Scouts BSA Troop 29 (Linked) in Rocklin, CA GEC-BSA4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BfLdY2NQgM

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What is Changing?

Who is eligible?

Mirroring the ages served by the existing Boy Scout

program, the program for girls will serve girls who have

• completed the fifth grade and are at least 10 years old,

• or have earned the Arrow of Light and are at least 10 years old,

• or are age 11 but have not reached age 18.


and….

Girls can look forward to becoming Eagle Scouts

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HOW WILL IT WORK?

SEPARATE TROOPS FOR BOYS & GIRLS LINKED TROOPS

Scouts BSA

February 2019

AGES11-17 (OR GRADES 6-12)

CHARTERED ORGANIZATION CHARTERED ORGANIZATION CHARTERED ORGANIZATION

TROOP COMMITTEE TROOP COMMITTEE SHARED TROOP COMMITTEE

ALL-BOY TROOP ALL-GIRL TROOP


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BSA Today: Welcoming Girls into Scouting:At: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qHFBO3a_nY&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qHFBO3a_nY&feature=youtu.be

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Plans for Scouts BSA Troops of girls are in-progress nationwide.

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Scouts BSA program is Scout-led

• Scouts lead the program, plan all events, and elect their own

leadership

• Adults Scout Leaders provide mentoring, skills training,

guidance, support and safety

• Scouts learn from doing and making course corrections, adult

leaders intervene when necessary (but always with two –deep

leadership)

• Parent involvement in leadership and committee positions is a

must for this program. The program exists because of

volunteers like you!

Scout Me IN!


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Volunteers: We need You!

The adult responsible for

working directly with the

Scouts to help them create

the program for the troop.

The Scoutmaster trains boy

leaders to run the troop by

providing direction,

coaching, & support.

The adult appointed by the

chartered org. & registered

as an adult leader of the

BSA. The unit committee

chairman appoints &

supervises the unit

committee & unit leaders.

The direct contact between

the unit & the Chartered Org.

This individual is also the

org.'s contact with the district

committee and the Local

Council. The Chartered Org.

Rep. appoints the unit

committee chair.

Adult leaders age 18 or

older who assist the

Scoutmaster in delivering

the troop program.


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Camping

Service

Adventure

Leadership

Outdoor skills

Personal Achievement

Summer Camps

Jamboree on the Air

Friendship

FUN!!!

Scout Me IN!


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Scout LawA Scout is:

• Trustworthy,

• Loyal,

• Helpful,

• Friendly,

• Courteous,

• Kind,

• Obedient,

• Cheerful,

• Thrifty,

• Brave,

• Clean,

• and Reverent.

Scout SloganDo a Good Turn Daily!

The Outdoor CodeAs an American, I will do my best to -

•Be clean in my outdoor manners

•Be careful with fire

•Be considerate in the outdoors, and

•Be conservation minded.

Scout MottoBe Prepared!

Scout OathOn 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.

A Compass for LifeMISSION: 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.


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Leadership & Rank

Jason

Leadership Positions Rank Advancement


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Merit Badges

135+ merit

badges

spanning

- sports,

- crafts,

- science,

- trades,

- business,

- future careers

Merit Badge

Counselors

needed to

cover Required

& Elective

badges!


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• Meeting Time: ___________

• Location: ___________

• Application Youth / Adult Leader

• Scouting Costs:

• Youth Troop dues $___ per year (Feb 1st)

• Adult Troop dues $___ per year (Feb 1st)

• Uniform and personal gear

• Activities & Outings

Scout Me IN!

251 Commerce Circle, Sacramento


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Take the first step toward forging

a new future. Join Scouts BSA

today and discover how awesome

you are inside, outside!


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Scout me in ‘New Path’ videoAt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ew-8hHrzedU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ew-8hHrzedU

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Contact US

• Contact: ___________

• Scout Master: ___________

• Charter Org Rep: ___________

• Committee Chair: ___________

• Golden Empire Council - Scout office: (916) 929-1417

• www.GEC-BSA.org and www.GEC-BSA.org\girls


http://www.gec-bsa.org/

http://www.gec-bsa.org/girls

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