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ADULT ORIENTATION
May 18, 2013
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WELCOME TO TROOP 574
Goals:
• Let you know what to expect in Troop 574
• Let you know how Boy Scouts differs from
Cub Scouts
• Let you know who to ask when you have
questions or concerns
• Let you know how to help your Scout
succeed
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WELCOME TO TROOP 574
We Will Cover:
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Safety
Organization
Advancement
Expenses for Equipment and
Activities
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Your Scout Made An Excellent Choice By
Joining Boy Scouts
In 10 years, what do you want your boy to be?
 Trustworthy
 Loyal
 Helpful
 Friendly
 Courteous
 Kind
 Obedient
 Cheerful
 Thrifty
 Brave
 Clean
 Reverent
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Your Scout Made An Excellent Choice By Joining
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• Very Active Boy Led Program
• 64 Scouts and more Registered Adults
• Numerous Active Eagle Scouts
• Focused on Developing Leaders and Having Fun
• Well Equipped Troop
• No Onerous Fund Raising Requirements
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Aims of Scouting:
• Character Development
• Citizenship Training
• Mental and Physical Fitness
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Key Elements of the Program:
• Outdoor Program Using Patrol Method
• Teach Common Sense
• Instill Understanding of Leadership and
Teach Leadership Skills
• Teach Responsibility
• Associate with Adults
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Would You Believe:
• Your son can plan and cook his own meals
• Your son can pack for a trip and survive on
what he took
• Your son can sleep outside overnight
without Mom, Dad, or Teddy Bear
• Your son will understand how
frustrating it is when others do not
listen
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But:
You have to let the Scouting system work.
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SAFETY
Youth Protection
• Required for all adults
• Reporting of suspected abuse is mandatory
• A Time to Tell offered periodically.
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SAFETY
Two Deep Leadership
• NEVER One on One with a Scout
• Includes Travelling, Campsites, Restrooms,
and Meetings
• Protects Scouts and Adults
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SAFETY
Code of Conduct
• Must be signed by Scout and Adult
• Progressive discipline designed to
encourage positive behavior, not to punish
• Discipline moves from Scouts to
Leaders to Parents
• Note the Dress Code
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SAFETY
Health Forms and Medicines
• Class 1 and Class 2 Health Forms
• Class 3 for major activities and old people
• Medicine administered per instructions by an
assigned adult on each trip
• One reason why we travel together
(but do not follow each other)
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SAFETY
We strive to accommodate all medical needs.
• We have Scouts with special needs and
pride ourselves on our ability to adapt and
include them in the program.
• Parents must communicate with us and give
us the tools we need.
• We care about each child and are, at
the same time, teaching responsibility.
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SAFETY
Dealing with homesickness.
• No cell phones on campouts.
• Parents will have leader’s cell phone
numbers.
• We will inform you on any issues.
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ORGANIZATION
The Boy Led Troop
• Starts with the Scout
• Each Scout is in a Patrol
• The Patrols make up the Troop
• The Troop is led by the Senior Patrol
Leader
• TLC = Troop Leadership Committee
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Game Time
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ORGANIZATION
The Boy Led Troop
• If your son has a question or problem
– Patrol Leader
– Asst. Sr. Patrol Leader or Senior Patrol Leader
– Assistant Scoutmaster or Scoutmaster
• Exception = Immediate threat to health or
safety of self or others
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ORGANIZATION
The Adult Oversight
- Working directly with the Scouts
• Scoutmaster
• Assistant Scoutmasters
• Merit Badge Counselors
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ORGANIZATION
Running the Troop
- Troop Committee
• Chairman
• Treasurer
• Fundraising
• Advancement
• Trail to First Class
• Star to Eagle
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ORGANIZATION
Running the Troop
- Troop Committee
• Merit Badge Coordinator
• Programs
• Adult Training
• Scout Training
• Chartered Organization Representative
• Webmaster
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ORGANIZATION
Running the Troop
- Troop Committee
• Membership
• Quartermaster
• Health and Safety
• Secretary
• Transportation
• Chaplain
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ORGANIZATION
Chartered Organization
• Owns the Troop
• Provides a meeting place
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ORGANIZATION
The Boy Scouts of America
• National
• Council (Circle 10)
• District (North Star)
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ORGANIZATION
Your Role!!!
• ASM (Assistant Scoutmaster)
• Committee Member
• Merit Badge Counselor
• Adult Leader (Campout, Driver, Boards)
• Interested Parent
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ORGANIZATION
Your Role!!!
• None
– Chances are good your Scout will
drop out
• Abundant openings, positions and needs
that will allow you to get involved
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BREAK TIME
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ADULT TRAINING
• Online Training
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Youth Protection – (FTF required for Camps)
This is Scouting
Fast Start: Boy Scouting
Troop Committee Challenge
Safe Swim Defense
Safety Afloat
Weather Hazards
Climb on Safely
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ADULT TRAINING
• North District New Leader Essentials
– Scoutmasters
– Assistant Scoutmasters
– Committee Chairs
– Committee Members
– Interested Parents
Introduction to Scouting values, aims and
methods.
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ADULT TRAINING
• North Star District Scoutmaster, ASM &
Scout Leader Specific Training
– Scoutmasters
– ASM
– Committee Chairs
– Committee Members
Hands on application of Scouting methods.
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ADULT TRAINING
• North District Outdoor Leader Skills
– Scoutmasters
– ASMs
– Committee Members
Hands-on skills training in the outdoors programs
of scouting.
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COMMUNICATION
Check your email and use your email
Check the website (www.troop574.org)
User id: troop574
Password: Keep:Safe
Check your Scout and use the boy leaders
Attend meetings and look for handouts
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EQUIPMENT
Equipment
- Take It Slow – Ask older Scouts and Adults for recommendations
• Scouts share tents with other Patrol
members
• Equipment can be rented or borrowed
• Will need mess kit, rain gear,
sleeping bag, toiletries, flashlight
• Summer camp list is longer
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EQUIPMENT
FIELD TRIP!!!
Tent Tour
Trailer Tour
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EXPENSES FOR EQUIPMENT
AND ACTIVITIES
Fund Raising Activities
- Goal is to allow Scout to earn what they need.
Participation at a specific level is not required.
• Popcorn
• Garage Sale
• Camp Cards
• Car Washes
• Tamale Sales
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EXPENSES FOR EQUIPMENT
AND ACTIVITIES
Scout Fund
- Money earned is placed in your son’s
Scout Fund.
• Scout Funds may be used for any Troop
activity
• Scout Funds are not refundable
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EXPENSES FOR EQUIPMENT
AND ACTIVITIES
Cost
- Should never prevent a Scout from
participating in our Troop and our Troop’s
activities.
- See me or David Lutz if cost is ever an
issue.
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ADVANCEMENT
Rank advancement vs. Merit Badges
Who signs off on rank accomplishments:
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Approved Troop Guide
Approved Troop Instructor
Assistant Scoutmaster
Scoutmaster
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ADVANCEMENT
Who signs off on Merit Badge
accomplishments:
– Registered Merit Badge Counselor
Who is not on either list:
– Mom and Dad
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ADVANCEMENT
Presented As Soon As Possible
• Court of Honor = formal recognition of all
awards received in front of parents, etc.
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ADVANCEMENT
Trail to First Class
• Skills training
• Reasonable goal = by summer camp next
year
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ADVANCEMENT
Progress Toward Eagle
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Merit Badges - Camps, Merit Badge Colleges
Service Hours
Leadership Positions
Training - Oak Leaf, Golden Acorn
FUN
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Do’s and Don’ts
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Do ask questions
Do get money and reservations in timely
Do not sign off your own son’s requirements
No smoking or drinking
Do not make separate rules for your son
Allow your son to learn from mistakes
Allow the Boy Scout system to work
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Remember:
• We care about each boy and want them to
succeed.
– BSA will amend requirements to address special needs
• BSA does NOT stand for Baby Sitters of America
• BSA DOES stand for learning while having fun
• If you have questions or concerns, we need to
know about them.
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WELCOME TO TROOP 574
Goals:
• Let you know what to expect
• Let you know who to ask when you have
questions or concerns
• Let you know how to help your Scout
succeed
Troop 574
WELCOME TO TROOP 574
Thank You for Entrusting Us with Your Son.
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