Transcript Unit Committee Training

Unit Committee Training
Scout Oath or Promise
On 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.
Scout Law
A Scout is:
Trustworthy
Loyal
Helpful
Friendly
Courteous
Kind
Obedient
Cheerful
Thrifty
Brave
Clean
Reverent
Scout Slogan
Do a good turn daily
Scout Motto
Be Prepared
Welcome to the Boy Scouts of
America
Adventure, Learning, Challenge, Responsibility –
The promise of Scouting is all this and more.
Are you ready for the adventure to begin?
Boy Scout Aims
Growth in moral strength and character
Participating citizenship
Development of physical, mental, and
emotional fitness
Boy Scout Methods
Ideals
Scout oath
Law
Motto
Slogan
Patrols
Peer groups
Elected representation
Activities
Outdoors
All outdoor programs
Advancement
Self-reliance
Ability to help others
Challenge
Adult Association
Image
Role model
Example
Personal Growth
Good turn
Service Projects
Religious Emblems
Leadership Development
Leadership skills and practice
Citizenship
Uniform
Commitment to aims
Identity
The Organization of Scouting
Administration
National Council
Region
Local Council
Scouting district
Chartered organization
Adult Leaders
District Committee
Unit Commissioner
Troop Committee
Parents
Youth Leaders
The patrol leaders’ council
Youth leaders
Patrols
The Scout
The Big Picture
Your piece of
The puzzle
The Role of the Troop Committee
Mission Statement
The troop committee, which is the troops
Board of Directors, supports the troops
adult and youth leaders in delivering a
quality program to the troops Scouts
The Role of the Troop Committee
Advise the Scoutmaster on policies relating
to Scouting and the chartered organization
The Role of the Troop Committee
Assist in transportation
The Role of the Troop Committee
Assure that a qualified substitute leader is
assigned if the Scoutmaster is absent or
unable to serve
The Role of the Troop Committee
Assure that quality adult leadership is
recruited and trained (the Scoutmaster is
most important), and encourage adult
leader training.
The Role of the Troop Committee
Carry out the policies and regulations of the
Boy Scouts of America
The Role of the Troop Committee
Coordinate the
Friends of Scouting Campaign
The Role of the Troop Committee
Encourage the leaders
The Role of the Troop Committee
Ensure that the troop program provides
at least 10 days and nights of outdoor
programming per year
The Role of the Troop Committee
Manage troop finances
The Role of the Troop Committee
Obtain and maintain troop equipment
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Provide adequate meeting facilities
The Role of the Troop Committee
Provide a spiritual tone for troop meetings
The Role of the Troop Committee
Recruit and involve troop committee
members
The Role of the Troop Committee
Serve on Boards of Review
The Role of the Troop Committee
Solve behavior problems that can not be
resolved within the troop
(governed by the Scout Oath and Scout Law)
The Role of the Troop Committee
Support troop program delivery
The Role of the Troop Committee
Support Youth recruitment
Questions?
Position Responsibilities
Committee Challenge Game
How to Play the Game
• First player takes a card and reads it to the player on his
left (Next Player). If the next player answers correctly he
moves the number of spaces indicated on the card. Play
follows to the left.
• If you stop at a space with an arrow (bottom of the rope
bridge for example), follow the bridge to the top.
• You may not stop on an occupied space. In that case
keep moving to the next unoccupied space.
• Landing on a “Take a Break” space entitles you to a
“Take a Break” card. Read it and follow the instructions.
• First player to the end wins. It isn’t necessary to have an
exact number when you reach the end.
Position Responsibilities
Let me tell you what I do
RESPONSIBILITIES OF TROOP
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Chairperson
Duties:
Organize the committee to see that all functions are delegated,
coordinated, and completed
Maintain a close relationship with the chartered organization
representative and Scoutmaster
Interpret national and local policies to the troop
Prepare troop committee meeting agendas
Call, preside over, and promote attendance at monthly troop
committee meetings and any special meetings that may be called.
Ensure troop representation at monthly roundtables
Secure top-notch, trained, individuals for camp leadership.
Arrange for charter review and recharter annually.
Plan the charter presentation.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF TROOP
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Secretary
Duties:
Keep minutes of meetings and send out committee meeting
notices
Handle publicity
Prepare a family newsletter of troop events and activities
Conduct the troop resource survey
Plan for family night programs and family activities
At each meeting, report the minutes of the previous meeting
RESPONSIBILITIES OF TROOP
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Treasurer (Finance/Records)
Duties:
Handle all troop funds, pay bills on recommendation of the
Scoutmaster and authorization of the troop committee
Maintain checking and savings accounts
Train and supervise the troop scribe in recordkeeping
Keep adequate records
Supervise money-earning projects, including obtaining
proper authorizations
Supervise the camp savings plan
Lead in the preparation of the annual troop budget
Lead the Friends of Scouting campaign
Report to the troop committee at each meeting
RESPONSIBILITIES OF TROOP
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Outdoor/Activities Coordinator
Duties:
Help in securing permission to use camping sites
Serve as transportation coordinator
Ensure a monthly outdoor program
Promote the National Camping Award
Promote, through family meetings, attendance at troop
campouts, camporees, and summer camp to reach the goal
of an outing per month
Secure tour permits for all troop activities
Report to the troop committee at each meeting
RESPONSIBILITIES OF TROOP
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Advancement Coordinator
Duties:
Encourage Scouts to advance in rank
Work with the troop scribe to maintain all Scout
advancement records
Arrange quarterly troop boards of review and courts of
honor
Develop and maintain a merit badge counselor list
Make a prompt report on the correct form to the council
service center when a troop board of review is held
Secure badges and certificates
Work with the troop librarian to build and maintain a
library of merit badge pamphlets and other
advancement literature
Report to the troop committee at each meeting
RESPONSIBILITIES OF TROOP
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Chaplain
Duties:
Provide a spiritual tone for troop meetings and activities
Give guidance to the chaplain aide
Promote regular participation of each member in the activities
of the religious organization of his choice
Visit homes of scouts in times of sickness or need
Give spiritual counseling and service when needed or
requested
Encourage Boy Scouts to earn their appropriate
religious emblems
Report to the troop committee at each meeting
RESPONSIBILITIES OF TROOP
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Training coordinator
Duties:
Ensure troop leaders and committee members have
opportunities for training
Maintain an inventory of up-to-date training materials, video
tapes, and other training resources
Work with the district team in scheduling Fast Start training
for all new leaders
Be responsible for BSA Youth Protection training within the
troop
Encourage periodic junior leader training within
the troop at the council and national levels
Report to the troop committee at each meeting
RESPONSIBILITIES OF TROOP
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Equipment Coordinator
Duties:
Supervise and help the troop procure camping
equipment
Work with the quartermaster on inventory and
proper storage and maintenance of all troop
equipment
Make periodic safety checks on all troop camping
gear, and encourage troops in the safe
use
of all outdoor equipment
Report to the troop committee monthly
RESPONSIBILITIES OF TROOP
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Chartered Organization Representative
Duties:
Serves as head of the “Scouting Department” in the
organization
Secures a troop committee chair and encourages training
Maintains a close liaison with the troop committee chair
Helps recruit adult leaders
Serves as a liaison between troop and organization
Assists with troop rechartering
Encourages service to organization
Is an active and involved member of the
district committee
Delivering the Promise
Delivering the Promise
Individual Roles
In the Committee
How did we do?
Please fill out an
Evaluation form and return it
to the instructor
Congratulations !!
Thank you for caring enough to take an
active role in the development of the
future leaders of our nation
Certificates of Completion
will now be presented