Transcript * Session 1

Welcome to
Scoutmaster
Specific
Training
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Scout Handshake
Made with the hand nearest the heart
and is offered as a token of friendship.
Extend your left hand to another Scout
and firmly grasp his left hand. The
fingers do not interlock.
-Boy Scout Handbook
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Session One: Course Overview
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The Promise:
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“Adventure, learning, challenge,
responsibility-the promise of Scouting is
all this and more….
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Thousands of Volunteers
Like You
Training Progression
Fast Start
 New Leader Essentials
 Scoutmaster Training
 Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills
 Wood Badge
Other Training
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High Adventure Training
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Round Table
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Univ of Scouting
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Outdoor Leader Skills
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This course is an important and
enjoyable part of the basic preparations
to be a Scoutmaster
It covers the outdoor skills expected of
a First Class Scout
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Training Overview
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New Leader Essentials
Scoutmaster Training
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Getting Started
Lighting the Fire
Keeping It Going
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills
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Session One-Getting Started: The
Role of the Scoutmaster in a Boy
Led Troop
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Ideals
Patrol Method
Association with Adults
Personal Growth
Leadership Development
Uniform
Session Two-Lighting the Fire:
The Outdoor Program and
Advancement Program
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Ideals
Outdoors
Advancement
Association with Adults
Personal Growth
Session Three-Keeping It Going:
Program Planning and Troop
Administration
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Ideals
Association with Adults
Personal Growth
Leadership Development
Uniform
Written Resources for
Scoutmasters
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The Scoutmaster
Handbook
The Boy Scout
Handbook
Other BSA Literature
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Aims of Scouting
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Character development
Citizenship Training
Mental and physical fitness
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* Troop Organization
Bill Lew
Assistant Scoutmaster
Troop 224
Lafayette (Aklan)
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The Boy-Led Troop
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“One of your most important challenges as
Scoutmaster is to train boy leaders to run
the Troop by providing direction, coaching
and support. They will make mistakes now
and then and will rely on you to guide
them. But only through real hands-on
experience as leaders can boys learn to
lead.”
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The Scoutmaster Handbook, Chapter 3, “The
Boy-Led Troop”
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Basic Troop Organization
Scoutmaster
Asst. Scoutmaster
Asst. Scoutmaster
Senior Patrol Leader
Asst. SPL
Asst. SPL
Patrol Leader
Patrol Leader
Patrol Leader
Patrol
Patrol
Patrol
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Troop Structure
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Provides a place for every troop
member to feel they belong.
Offers a framework for boys to take on
leadership roles appropriate for their
skills & experience.
Encourages boys to lead the troop with
the support and guidance of adults.
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The Patrols
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The basic organizational unit of a Troop
6 – 8 boys (manageable size)
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3 Kinds of Patrols:
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New Scout Patrol.
Regular Scout Patrol.
Venture Patrol.
Number & kinds of Patrols determined
by Troop demographics and interests.
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New Scout Patrol
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Up to 1 year.
Goal - complete the 1st Class rank.
Often - rotating the patrol leadership.
Older Scout mentor - “Troop Guide”.
Often - an Assistant Scoutmaster (ASM)
assigned to work with this Patrol.
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Regular Patrol
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Usually Scouts who have achieved 1st
Class rank or are at least 7th grade.
Most of the boys have the skills –
camping, hiking, cooking, etc.
May be made up of similar age boys or
mixed ages.
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Venture Patrol
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Boys ages 13 – 17.
More challenging high adventure
outings and activities.
ASM may be assigned.
Can help to keep older Scouts involved.
About half of all Troops have Venture
Patrols.
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Who Leads the Patrol?
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The Patrol Leader!
Elected by Patrol members.
Lead role in planning and conducting Patrol
meetings and events.
Represents the Patrol at the PLC (Patrol
Leader Council) meetings.
Can appoint an Assistant Patrol Leader.
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Who Leads the Troop?
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The Senior Patrol Leader (SPL)!
Most leadership responsibility of any Scout in
the Troop.
Elected by Troop members.
Can appoint 1 or more Assistant SPL.
The Scoutmaster works most with the SPL.
If SM supports, coaches, and helps SPL to
succeed, the Troop can be effectively boy-led
and the SPL grows into a leader.
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Patrol Leaders Council (PLC)
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The primary leadership body of the
Troop.
Membership - SPL, ASPL, Patrol
Leaders, Troop Guides.
Plans the Troop’s overall program;
preparation for meetings and activities;
ensure quality = FUN.
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Other Troop Leadership Roles
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Quartermaster, Scribe, Historian,
Librarian, Instructor, Chaplain Aide,
Junior Assistant Scoutmaster.
Den Chiefs & Webelos Den Chiefs.
Give more Scouts leadership
opportunities, spread the work.
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Troop Elections
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SPL & Patrol Leaders – in many Troops
elected every 6 months.
Other positions appointed by the SPL
with SM approval.
Junior Assistant SM appointed by the
SM.
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Adult Leaders In A Troop
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Roles are designed to allow the boys to
learn & practice effective leadership
skills.
Adult roles most immediately involved
with the Troop:
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Scoutmaster.
Assistant Scoutmaster.
Troop Committee.
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Assistant Scoutmasters
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Support the Scoutmaster.
Cover when Scoutmaster is absent.
Often have specific roles.
ASMs can enrich the program.
ASM help provide two-deep
leadership.
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Troop Committee
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Board of Directors for the Troop.
Minimum 3 members; no maximum.
One member is the Committee Chair.
Committee Role: Support the SM’s so
the SM’s can spend time in areas of
leadership where he or she can be most
effective.
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Scouts – Coming & Going
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Often come from a Webelos Den in a
Cub Scout Pack – but not always!
Older Scouts may join or form a
Venture Patrol in the Troop – or may
transition from a Scout Troop to a
Varsity Team or a Venturing Crew.
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Varsity Scouting
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Boys ages 14 – 17.
Standalone unit – not tied to a Troop.
Focus on participatory sports & high
adventure.
5 areas of emphasis:
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Advancement.
High Adventure/Sports.
Personal Development.
Service.
Special Programs & Events.
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Venturing
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The BSA youth development program
for young men & women ages 14 – 20.
Venturers subscribe to the Venturing
Code.
Often Venturing Crews focus on outdoor
activities that require advanced skills,
e.g. whitewater kayaking,
rock
climbing, scuba, etc.
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Summary
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Troop framework gives boys opportunities to
learn & grow.
Offers challenges that match their interests
and stages of development.
Involves adults to support Scoutmasters,
freeing the Scoutmasters to help Scouts to
become effective leaders.
Cornerstone: Boy-Led Patrols & Troop.
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* Break
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10 minutes
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* Troop Meeting
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Wick Smith
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Question
Do boys join Scouting just to
attend troop meetings?
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They join
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To
To
To
To
have fun
have adventures
explore the great outdoors
make friends
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Troop meetings are the ‘catalyst’
that makes everything possible--
And they must be:
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Fast paced
Interesting
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Question
Why have troop meetings?
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The primary purposes are:
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Motivation of the boys
Strengthening the patrols
Promoting patrol leadership
Encouraging learning and Scouting skills
Allowing them to exercise leadership
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The Troop Meeting Plan
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Preopening
Opening
Skills Instruction
Patrol meetings
Interpatrol activity
Closing
After the meeting
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Preopening
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Start 15 minutes before the troop
meeting
Involving game or project
Keep it different
Assign an ASM or senior Scout to
manage
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Opening
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5 minutes
Led by Senior Patrol Leader
Disciplined and formal
Flag ceremony, Scout Oath, Scout Law
Uniform inspection
Meeting agenda
Announcements
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Skills Instruction
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15 – 20 minutes
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Patrol Meetings
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5 – 20 minutes
Led by Patrol Leader
Planning an outing
Planning a merit badge
Planning the menu and duty roster for a
campout
Patrol management
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Interpatrol activity
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15 – 20 minutes
Led by Senior Patrol Leader
A game to test skills
A race
Or just a game
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Closing
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5 minutes
Led by Scoutmaster
Outstanding business
Upcoming meetings and events
Scout advancement recognition
Scoutmaster’s minute
Flags
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After the meeting
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Service patrol tidies up
Brief review with SPL and PLC
Finalize plans for next meeting
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Question
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What is the Scoutmaster’s
role in a troop meeting?
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The Scoutmaster role is to:
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Offer the Senior Patrol Leader
support and guidance
Share the Scoutmaster’s Minute
Meeting with the SPL and PLC
after the meeting
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Video No. One
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Before the meeting
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Video 1 - Before the Meeting
What did you see
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What role is the Scoutmaster Playing
What role is the Senior Patrol Leader Playing
What expectations does the Scoutmaster
have of the youth leaders?
In what ways will the meeting be a success?
Does this happens in your Troop?
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Video No. Two
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After the meeting
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Video 2 - After the Meeting
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What was the role of the Scoutmaster in this
scene? What about the Scouts?
Here are some questions that might be asked
of the Patrol Leaders Council After the
Meeting
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Did we accomplish a purpose
Was the meeting fast paced and fun?
Did we do something new / different?
What worked well?
Where do we stand for next week?
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Video No. Three
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Teaching the Senior Patrol Leader
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Video 3 - Teaching the Senior
Patrol Leader
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What is the role of the Scoutmaster?
What about the Senior Patrol
Leader?
What steps can Scoutmasters take
to help the Scouts Lead rather than
the Leading Themselves?
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“We Did It Ourselves”
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The Troop Meeting Planer is a tool that can
help shape a successful Troop / Program
It is most effective when the Adults
remember it is the BSA not the ASA (Adult
Scouts of America)
Train them then Trust THEM!
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Summary
“A leader is best when people barely
know he exists; not so good when people
obey and acclaim him; worse when they
despise him. But a good leader who talks
little when his work is done, his aim
fulfilled, they will say, ‘We did it
ourselves.’”
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Recap
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Boys join Boy Scouts to:
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Have fun
Have adventures
Explore the great outdoors
Make friends
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* The Patrol Method
Bill Lew
Assistant Scoutmaster
Troop 224
Lafayette (Aklan)
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The Patrol Method
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“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.”
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Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of
Scouting
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Safe Scouting
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Meetings, activities and all other Scouting
events strive to be physically & emotionally
safe for all participants.
Your example and insistence on high
standards can steer Scouts away from
inappropriate behavior:
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Vulgar jokes.
Disrespectful comments.
Bullying and inappropriate teasing.
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Inappropriate behaviors can:
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Diminish a boy’s Scouting experience.
Cast a negative light on BSA.
Scoutmasters set the tone & have the
ultimate authority & responsibility to
deal with behavior that will not be
tolerated in the Troop.
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Discussion
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When it comes to working with
boys, what are your greatest
concerns?
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Boy-Led Troop:
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“One of your most important challenges
as Scoutmaster is to train boy leaders
to run the Troop by providing direction,
coaching and support. They will make
mistakes now and then and will rely
upon you to guide them. But only
through real hands-on experience as
leaders can boys learn to lead.”
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The Scoutmaster Handbook, Chapter 3,
“The Boy-Led Troop”
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Key to Troop Leadership:
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Basic Fact of Leadership for a
Scoutmaster:
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LEADERSHIP IS OFTEN PROVIDING
WHAT IS MISSING.
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Discussion
“Lost In The Woods!”
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What do Scouts need from
the Scoutmasters?
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Key to Your Success:
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Adjust your leadership style to match
the need of the Boy Leader in the
particular situation:
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“Task Specific”.
How do you know what he needs?
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Listen.
Observe.
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The Value of Listening
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Boys will know you care!
Helps you to determine the stage
of development for the Boy Leader.
Evaluate the task at hand.
Later -- leadership styles and task
at hand.
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SM Handbook on Listening
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“Listen to the Scouts in your troop. Make
yourself available to them during Scoutmaster
conferences, on hikes and campouts, and on
other occasions when they want to talk.
Often they will simply be eager to share the
excitement of a moment or the pride of
having learned a new skill or completed a
requirement. At other times they may
(cont’d)
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SM Handbook on Listening
have concerns about something happening
in the Troop or in their lives. Train yourself
to pay attention to what they are saying
and to listen without passing judgment.
When you are willing to hear what they
want to share, you can address issues in
ways that are coherent, meaningful, and
effective.”
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The Scoutmaster Handbook, Chapter 11,
“Working with Boys”
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Positive Reinforcement
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Catch your Scouts doing
things well and tell them
about it!
Classic and effective,
“Good Job!”
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Matching Leadership Style
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Directing.
Coaching.
Supporting.
Delegating.
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Directing
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Style is task specific – the boy
leader is inexperienced or
untrained; or he lacks confidence
or willingness or incentive.
The SM gives clear guidelines and
structure.
High task and low relationship.
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Coaching
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The boy leader wants to do the job
but lacks successful experience
and/or training.
Participatory style – still high task
with high relationship (2-way).
SM discusses “whys” and gives
guidance. Let the Scout determine
his own approach to the extent he
can. Coach and guide; show and do.
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Supporting
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The boy leader is trained, understands
the task, has successful experience, but
may not be completely confident.
The SM provides resources and offers
support; allows the Scout to run with
the task, and be available as a
sounding board & provide help -- if
needed.
Low task, high relationship.
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Delegating
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The boy leader is fully ready
and confident. The boy leader
completes the task.
Low task & low relationship.
Yeah! Good Job!
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The Main Challenge
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What just happened? The
SM provided the appropriate
style of leadership for the
situation.
Won’t always move through
a smooth progression of
leadership style.
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Situational Leadership Book
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“Leadership and the
One Minute Manager “
Ken Blanchard,
Patricia Zigarmi,
Drea Zigarmi
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Video No. Four:
Leadership Styles
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What Scouting Can
Provide A Boy
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The sense of belonging to a group.
Achievement & recognition.
Self-esteem.
Confidence in himself.
Self-discipline.
Self-reliance.
Healthy interactions with others.
Importance and effectiveness of teamwork:
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The Scoutmaster Handbook, Chapter 11, “Working With
Boys”
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The Patrol Leaders Council
Also Known as the PLC
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Asst.
Scoutmaster
Scoutmaster
Basic Troop
Organization
Asst.
Scoutmaster
Patrol Leaders’ Council
Senior
Patrol
Leader
Patrol
Leader
Patrol
Leader
Patrol
Leader
Patrol
Patrol
Patrol
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The Patrol Leaders’ Council
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What Occurs at the Patrol Leader’s Council?
Two Hats of the Leader
Members should recognize that their
decisions are subject to the final approval of
the:
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Scoutmaster
Troop Committee
Let’s Join a PLC midway through
the meeting….
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Video No. Five Patrol Leaders Council
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Let’s Watch!
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Video 5 - Patrol Leaders
Council
What Did you Observe?
 What were the roles of the key players?
 What is the role of the Adult Leaders?
 What expectations did the Scoutmaster
have of the Scouts?
 What should a Scoutmaster do if the an
event is unsuccessful?…
Let’s join the next video
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Video No. 6 - Activity Review
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Let’s Check in on this review…
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Video 6 - Activity Review
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What did you observe?
What Challenges are faced by the Patrol
Leaders Council?
What can be learned when something
goes astray?
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So, What is the Prize?
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Scouts who are given the Responsibility,
Resources, and Support to Plan and Run their
own Troop Meetings are Learning
Important Lessons in Leadership
Increased Confidence and Leadership Abilities
are the direct result of their Scoutmaster’s
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Efforts to provide support and guidance
Then staying behind the scenes
when possible
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Pre-Opening Activity
The Knot Game!
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Marian Pollack
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Learning Your Knots
Patrol Relay Race
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Reminder: The Methods of
Scouting
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Ideals
Patrol method
Outdoors
Advancement
Association with adults
Personal growth
Leadership development
Uniform
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Preview
of Sesssion Two
Lighting the Fire
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The Outdoor Program
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“Sizzle”
“Nuts and bolts”
Patrol/group activity
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Outdoors: “The Sizzle”
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The
The
The
The
allure
arena
classroom
adventure
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Outdoors: A “Pop” Quiz
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Session Two: Nuts and Bolts
of the Outdoor Program
Your Outdoor Program
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What are you most enthused about?
What are you most concerned about?
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Outdoors: the skills
Key Resources to Develop
Your Skills
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BSA training opportunities
Supportive adults
The boy-led troop using the patrol
method
BSA outdoor-related literature
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Outdoor Leader Skills
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This course is an important and
enjoyable part of the basic preparations
to be a Scoutmaster
It covers the outdoor skills expected of
a First Class Scout
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Please turn to Chap. 6 of your
Scoutmaster Handbook, “The
Outdoor Program”
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The Scoutmaster Handbook
Checklists
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Scoutmaster’s Campsite Quick Checklist
Scout Outdoor Essentials
Personal Overnight Camping Gear
Troop Overnight Camping Gear
Outdoor Program Checklist
…and your Scoutmaster Handbook
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Please be sure to read
Chapter 9 of the Scoutmaster
Handbook, “The Outdoor
Program” before coming to
the Outdoor Leaders Training.
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Leave No Trace
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Plan ahead and prepare.
Travel and camp on durable surfaces.
Dispose of waste properly.
Leave what you find.
Minimize campfire impact.
Respect wildlife.
Be considerate of other visitors.
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Wilderness Use Policy
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BSA Property Smart
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Conservation Projects
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“It is crucial that a project be discussed
and approved well in advance by the
appropriate property owner or land
manager”
The Conservation Handbook No. 33570
Many awards and rank requirements
require conservation work
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Outdoors: Safety
“Sweet 16” of BSA Safety
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Qualified supervision
Physical fitness
Buddy system
Safe area or course
Equipment selection
and maintenance
Personal safety
equipment
Safety procedures and
policies
Skill level limits
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Weather check
Planning
Communications
Permits and notices
First aid resources
Applicable laws
CPR resource
Discipline
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Additional Safety Resources
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Safe Swim Defense
Safety Afloat
Climb On Safely
Guide to Safe Scouting
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Scoutmaster Handbook
Resources
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Principles of Leave No Trace
Tour Permits
Scoutmaster’s Campsite Quick Checklist
Scout Outdoor Essentials
Personal Overnight Gear
Troop and Patrol Equipment
Guidelines for Safety Using Camp Stoves
The Sweet 16 of BSA Safety
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The Basic Information
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Key Language
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If You Are Driving
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When to Use a Class 1, 2 or 3
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Safety and Difficult Situations
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Share responsibility for safety with boys
Do step in immediately if it is unsafe
Work with boys to come up with solutions
Involve other adults if serious and/or
reoccurring
If a boys actions are perceived danger to
himself or others – send him home and
contact guardians
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Outdoors: A Patrol Activity
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Winter climate
Arid climate
Rugged terrain
Urban setting
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1. Don’t dominate the
conversation
2. Be positive
3. No put downs
4. Focus on positives first
5. Generalize the experience
6. Set Goals
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Reflection is a form of careful
listening and sharing that
allows Scouts and leaders to
assess an experience and get
from it the greatest value it has
to offer.
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Exploring Reflection
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What did I do?
What worked?
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Chance for Reflection
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Scoutmaster’s Conference
Board of Review
Scoutmaster’s Minute
PLC
Scout’s Own
During a break on the trail
Plan for them in your activities
Anytime you see an opportunity for learning
Advancement
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The Four Steps to
Advancement
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A
A
A
A
Scout
Scout
Scout
Scout
learns.
is tested.
is reviewed.
is recognized.
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Video Segment #7
Teaching Scout Skills
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Video Segment #8
Scoutmaster Conference
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The Board of Review
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Not a retest, but a discussion
Atmosphere of trust and support
Encouragement and praise
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A Scout Is Recognized
Immediately by Scoutmaster
 Publicly in a court of honor
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Earning a Merit Badge
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Use the buddy system.
Avoid one-on one-situations.
Get Blue Card from Scoutmaster.
Meet counselor with your ”buddy.”
Do work until requirements are met.
Get signature on Blue Card. Give to the
Troop Advancement Chairman.
Receive award at next Court of Honor.
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Service Projects
A Scout may participate:
 On his own
 As member of his patrol
 As member of his troop
 On Eagle projects
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Service Project Time
Requirements
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Second Class – 1 hour
Star – 6 hours
Life – 6 hours
Eagle – sufficient to show
leadership
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Strengths of the Advancement
Program
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It’s fun.
It offers adventure.
It allows Scouts to measure their progress.
It provides recognition.
It promotes development of physical fitness,
character and citizenship.
But it’s just one of the eight methods
of Scouting!
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The Methods of Scouting
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The ideals
The patrol method
The outdoors
Advancement
Personal growth
Leadership Development
The Uniform
Adult Association
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You can deliver the promise of
Scouting!
What will your action plan be?
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Five Steps of Annual Troop
Program Planning
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Do your homework.
Get patrol input.
Hold a planning conference.
Consult with the troop committee.
Announce the plan.
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Planning Items to Consider
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Boards of review
Courts of honor
Year-round
recruiting plan
Webelos-to- Scout
transition
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Monthly Activities
Service
/Conservation
project
Troop Junior Leader
Training
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Your Primary Planning Tools
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Troop Program Features
Troop Program Resources
Troop program support
Council calendar
Other calendars
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Patrol planning exercise
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Membership
Chuck Savage
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Membership
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Why did you join?
Who Can Join?
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11 years old or
Graduated 5th grade or
Earned Arrow of Light award
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Why Recruit?
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For the good of the boys
For the good of the troop
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Secrets to Growing A Troop
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Retain current members.
Bring Webelos Scouts into the troop.
Build strong pack relationships.
Recruit boys not currently in Scouting.
Emphasize the importance of Scouting to
parents.
Accept the responsibility to bring in new
members.
Encourage boys to recruit other boys.
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Video No. 9: Growing the Troop
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The biggest disservice we can
do is fail to give a boy an
invitation to take advantage of
all that Scouting has to offer.
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Share the Paperwork!
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Charter renewal
Quality Unit Award
Money earning
application
Tour permit
Advancement records
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Eagle Service Project
Workbook
NESA Applications
Membership
applications
Health forms
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Troop Finances
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Annual Troop Budget
Troop Expenses—Rechartering,
Insurance, Boys’ Life magazine,
Badges/Awards, Troop Gear, Outings
Dues, Outing Fees, Money-earning
projects
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Supplemental Training
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Youth Protection Training
Wood Badge for the 21st
Century
Boy Scout Roundtables
Advanced Camping Skills
Climb On Safely
Project COPE Passport to
High Adventure Training
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Other local training
Junior Leader Training
Philmont Training Center
Troop Annual Planning
Conference
Video Support
Powder Horn
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October 28 and 29, 2006
Scoutmasters and Assistants need to
attend Introduction to Outdoor Leader
Skills to be considered “trained”.
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Scoutmasters and Assistants must
attend --Introduction to Outdoor Leader
Skills
to be considered “trained”.
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Boys Want Ceremony!
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Set the scene.
Make it meaningful.
Keep it simple.
Involve the boy leaders.
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You can deliver the promise of
Scouting!
What will your action plan be?
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