Transcript Adult Venturing Leader Basic

LEADER
BASIC TRAINING
HERE’S SEA SCOUTING
MISSION OF THE BSA
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is
to prepare young people to make ethical
choices over their lifetimes by instilling in
them the values of the Scout Oath and Law
THE VENTURING OATH
As a Venturer,
I promise to do my duty to God and
help strengthen America,
to help others, and,
to seek truth, fairness, and adventure
in our world.
VENTURING CODE
As a Venturer, I believe that America’s strength lies in our
Trust in God and in the courage, strength, and traditions of our
people.
I will, therefore be faithful in my religious duties and will
Maintain a personal sense of honor in my own life.
I will treasure my American heritage and will do al I can to
Preserve and enrich it.
I will recognize the dignity and worth of all humanity and
Will use fair play and goodwill in my daily life.
I will acquire the Venturing attitude that seeks the truth in all
things and adventure on the frontiers of our changing world.
SEA PROMISE
As a Sea Scout I promise to do my best:
• To guard against water accidents
• To know the location and proper use of the
lifesaving devices on every boat I board
• To prepare to render aid to those in need
• To seek to preserve the motto of the sea:
Women and Children First.
WHAT IS SEA SCOUTING?
Sea Scouting is a youth development program of the
Boy Scouts of America for young men and women who
are at least 14 years old (and have completed the eighth
grade) through 20 years of age.
Local community organizations establish a Sea Scout
Ship by matching their people and program resources
to the interests of young people in the community. The
result is a program of exciting and meaningful activities
that helps youth pursue their special interests, to grow,
to develop leadership skills, and to become good
citizens.
SEA SCOUT UNIFORM
It is recommended that your ship use a
uniform in either the Coast Guard or Navy
style. Whatever is chosen should be worn
by all members and leaders. Sea Scout
uniforms come in two classes – dress
uniforms (blue and white) and work uniforms
(winter and summer).
More information on uniforms may be found
in the Sea Scout Manual.
SEA SCOUT SHIP
The Sea Scout ship is a youth-led
organization that recruits members, elects
officers, and plans programs based on the
chartered organizations program inventory.
Adult advisors provide training and
guidance for the ship’s elected officers.
CHARTERED ORGANIZATIONS
Support their ship by:
•Conducting a program inventory of adults willing
to provide program help with careers, skills,
facilities and ideas.
•Providing adult leaders who organize the inventory
and serve as advisors to the ship’s elected youth
leaders.
•Providing meeting facilities
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
The Boy Scouts of America recruits
adult volunteers and assigns staff
members to provide the following
services for Sea Scout chartered
organization’s ships.
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA COMMITMENT
• Leadership training for adult leaders and elected
officers
• Guidance on how to organize a ship and keep the
program going successfully
• Methods for recruiting Sea Scouts, including an
interest survey of local high school students.
• Regular communication with each ship to provide
program support
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA COMMITMENT
• Use of council facilities, such as camps and
equipment
• Planning Sea Scout activities that enrich the ship’s
program
• Liability insurance coverage
METHODS OF SEA SCOUTING
• Voluntary association between youth and adults
• Ethical decision making
• Group activity
• Recognition of achievement
• Democratic Process
• Sea Scouting is about curiosity, exploration and
adventure
SEA SCOUTING
EXPERIENCE AREAS
•Develop better Understanding
of America’s social, economic,
and governmental systems
•Encourage a pride in our
American heritage
SEA SCOUTING
EXPERIENCE AREAS
• Instilling stable personal
values firmly based on religious
concepts
• Developing skill in dealing with
all people and encouraging a
sense of family and community
responsibility
SEA SCOUTING
EXPERIENCE AREAS
• Developing leadership skills
• Preparing to give leadership
and fulfill our responsibilities
to American society and to the
people of the world
SEA SCOUTING
EXPERIENCE AREAS
• Developing a degree of selfreliance based on courage,
initiative, and resourcefulness
• Understanding and appreciating
the wise use of resources and the
protection of our environment.
SEA SCOUTING
EXPERIENCE AREAS
• Encouraging the skill and the
desire to help others
• Gaining a keen respect for the
basic rights of others
SEA SCOUTING
EXPERIENCE AREAS
• Improving mental, emotional,
and physical fitness and an
appreciation for sports
•Developing ethical decision
making skills
SKIPPER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
The Skipper’s responsibilities include:
• Fostering a sense of community within the ship
• Developing the youth to lead, plan, make decisions, and
carry out a long term program of activities
• Encourage participation and support for your ship
• Uphold standards and policies of sponsoring
organization and the Boy Scouts of America
SKIPPER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
• Protect young people in your Sea Scout ship from
abuse and neglect and upholding the standards of
the Boy Scouts of America Youth Protection
emphasis
• Ensure the activities are conducted within safety
guidelines and requirements
• Cultivate the Sea Scouting spirit within your ship
UNDERSTANDING
AND
PROTECTING
YOUTH
ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT ISSUES
Important development issues facing Sea Scouts
• Experimentation
• Movement from dependence to interdependence
• Social Relationships
• Physiological changes and sexual maturity
• Reevaluation of values
ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT
Teenagers deal with opposing emotions:
• They fear and crave independence
• They face a constant struggle for power and
independence
• They want to be unique, but are affected by
peer pressure
PROTECTING OUR YOUTH
Guide to Safe Scouting
• Leadership requirements for trips and outings
• Safe Swim Defense
• Safety Afloat
• SCUBA
• Camping
• Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco use and abuse
• Guns and Firearms
• Cave Exploring
• Climbing and Rappelling
• Unauthorized and Restricted Activities
• Medical Information
• Transportation
• Tour Permits
YOUTH PROTECTION
“Youth Protection Guidelines” in the
Venturing Leader Manual lists several
considerations that the Sea Scout
leader must remember
YOUTH PROTECTION
GUIDELINES FOR ADULT LEADERS
• Two deep leadership at all meetings (2 adults)
• No one-on-one contact with Sea Scouts (other
Sea Scouts or adult leaders must be present)
• Respect privacy of the Sea Scouts
• Separate accommodations for adult leaders
and Sea Scouts and for males and females on
overnight trips
• Parental permission for overnight activities
YOUTH PROTECTION
GUIDELINES FOR ADULT LEADERS
• Ensure proper preparation for activities,
especially those with safety risks
• Secret organizations are not permitted
• Hazing and initiation activities are prohibited
• Appropriate standards for attire should be upheld
• Proper training, supervision, and monitoring
of officers is necessary
LEADERSHIP
AND
ORGANIZATION
LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATION
The key to success of a Sea Scout ship is
informed, enthusiastic leaders, trained
youth officers, and an exciting program of
interest.
SHIP ORGANIZATION AND LEADERSHIP
When an organization agrees to be a
chartered organization in Sea Scouting, it
agrees to recruit adult leaders; a Skipper,
one or more Mates, and a crew committee
chairperson. These leaders must be adult
men and women at least 21 years of age,
who will guide the ship.
SEA SCOOUTING SHIP ORGANIZATION
BOATSWAIN
SKIPPER
BOATSWAIN’S
MATE
(ADMINISTRATION)
MATE
(ADMINISTRATION)
BOATSWAIN’S
MATE
(PROGRAM)
PURSER
COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN
SHIP
COMMITTEE
MATE
(PROGRAM)
TREASURER
CONSULTANTS
YOEMAN
ACTIVITY
CHAIRS
CHARTERED ORGANIZATION
SHIP COMMITTEE
The ship committee
• recruits the Skipper and Mates
• maintains the program capability inventory
• approves the ship program and obtains equipment
and other resources
• helps with fundraising and financial management
The committee usually meets monthly
CONSULTANT
Consultants are used to provide technical
expertise to the program activities being
planned by the Sea Scout activity
committees.
They may be one-time-only participants
and are often identified by the PCI.
SKIPPERS ARE THE KEY
The Skippers are the key to the success of the ship.
They must match the interest of the Sea Scouts with
the program resources of the chartered organization
This is achieved by training the ship officers to lead
their ship and by planning a relevant program guided
by the adult leaders and crew committee.
SEA SCOUT
A Sea Scout is a young man or women who has
completed the eight grade and is at least 14
years of age but not yet 21. He or she pays an
annual registration fee, subscribes to the Sea
Scout Oath and Code, attends regular meetings,
and is a registered member of a chartered Sea
Scout ship
ELECTED SHIP OFFICERS
These Sea Scouts are responsible for
coordinating the process of planning and
implementing their ship program
The Sea Scout Manual has more complete
job descriptions for the officers and adult
leaders.
ACTIVITY CHAIRS
Activity chairs and committees are
appointed from the ships membership to
carry out specific program activities.
This ensures that all Sea Scouts are
involved in bringing about their ships
program.
ADULT - SEA SCOUT TEAMS
The elected Sea Scout officers work hand-in-hand with
the adult Skippers, Mates and committee members.
Activity Chairs work with adult consultants (from
ship committee, parents or other qualified adults)
Cooperation and teamwork between adults and young
adults are essential to the success of Sea Scouting
OFFICERS’ BRIEFING
As soon as possible after their election conduct an
Officers’ Briefing. This is the first step in getting a
trained, competent group of officers. (A sample
agenda may be found in the Sea Scout Manual)
The briefing is the time to establish the climate and
values that you think are important, like the emphasis
on being in a partnership with the officers, enthusiasm
and fun, trust and responsibility
SHIP QUARTERDECK SEMINAR
Shortly after the Officers’ Briefing the Skipper and
outgoing officers conduct a Quarterdeck Seminar for
the newly elected officers. This is usually done on a
Saturday or over a whole weekend. This seminar
includes:
Leadership skills training
Crew operations training
Crew program scheduling for the upcoming year
An outline for the seminar may be found in the Sea
Scout Manual.
VENTURING
LEADERSHIP SKILLS COURSE
The Venturing Leadership skills Course, NO. 34340
was produced to help teach young adults the
attitudes and skills that good leaders demonstrate.
It is designed to be taught to all Sea Scouts in the
ship. It is recommended that the ship Skipper and
officers conduct the course in an outdoor retreat
setting.
This course is required for the Silver Award.
REFLECTION
We can make our experiences more meaningful and
effective is we reflect on them. In Sea Scouting,
reflection is simply the process of the Sea Scouts
talking about their experience immediately
afterward.
Reflection provides an opportunity for everyone to
have input into what happened.
REFLECTION - STEPS
Reflection is best accomplished by asking openended questions such as “what”, “How”, “when”
and “why”. There are no right or wrong answers.
1. Questions about what happened
2. Questions about how we can improve
3. Questions about setting new goals
ADVANCEMENT
B.A.R.S.
STATUS
RECOGNITION
ACHIEVEMENT
BELONGING
Youth experts tell us that the healthy progression of
a young person into adult life follows the B.A.R.S.
staircase shown above.
B.A.R.S.
Young people must feel a sense of belonging
to the group (Sea Scout ship). In the ship they
should be given opportunities to achieve
something meaningful. The Venturing and
Sea Scouting advancement programs help
fulfill the recognition and status portions of
the B.A.R.S. staircase.
VENTURING ADVANCEMENT
Silver
Award
Gold
Award
Bronze
Awards
Ranger
Award
Quartermaster
Award
VENTURING AWARDS
Bronze Awards
• Sports
• Youth Ministries
• Arts and Hobbies
• Outdoor (half of Ranger Award)
• Sea Scouting (Ordinary rank)
VENTURING AWARDS
Gold Award (by 21st birthday)
• Tenure
• Leadership
• Participate in council/district events
• Personal Growth
• Lead Crew Activities
• Recite Venturing Oath
• Letters of Recommendation
• Written presentation and interview
VENTURING AWARDS
SILVER AWARD (by 21st birthday)
• Earn one Bronze Award
• Emergency Preparedness
• Leadership Skills Course and Officer Service
• Ethics in Action
• Earn Gold Award
• Certifications
The Quartermaster Award is the
highest award a Sea scout can
earn. Prior to earning the
Quartermaster Award a Sea Scout
must progress through
Apprentice, Ordinary and Able
Ranks
Requirements for these ranks and
the Venturing Awards may be
found in The Sea Scout Manual,
No. 33239B.
FOUR LEVELS OF LEARNING
Level 1 – You Read it
Level 2 – It is Taught to You
Level 3 – You Experience it
Level 4 – You Teach it to someone else
Studies show that we retain 85% when we
teach a principle or skill to someone else.
Sea Scouting advancement requires level 4
CONSULTANTS PLAY A KEY ROLE
Skippers should seek help from local experts in
the many hobbies and skills referred to in the
the Sea Scouting advancement program
Remember consultants will need to follow the
youth protection guidelines and health and
safety guidelines of the Boy Scouts of America.
BRIDGE OF REVIEW
Young men working on Star, Life or Eagle Palms may be
reviewed by either their troop or ship. The bridge of review
should be composed of three to six members of the troop or
ship committee and quarterdeck.
Young men may continue with the ranks of Star, Life or
Eagle as a Sea Scout if they have completed the First Class
progress award in a troop.
The Eagle and Quartermaster bridge of review follow the
procedure established by the local council.
SHIP REVIEWS
Ship bridges of review are required for Sea Scouts working
on the Venturing Gold and Silver awards and Sea Scouting
Apprentice, Ordinary and Able ranks.
After the Sea Scout has completed all other requirements,
the ship Boatswain and Skipper appoint a review committee
of four to six people including Sea Scouts and adults. This
committee reviews the growth of the Sea Scout
All Sea Scouting advancement should be reported on the
standard BSA Advancement Report form.
VENTURING ADVISOR AWARD OF MERIT
This award is based on training, quality program,
youth leadership development, youth retention
and success with Venturing. The Skipper must be
nominated by the ship Boatswain and the adult
committee chair.
(This award uses the Scoutmaster Award of Merit
square knot with a Venturing pin device, No.
00940 attached.)
RESOURCES
AND
PROGRAM PLANNING
PROGRAM PLANNING
Young adults join Sea Scouting for the
program of the Sea Scouting Ship.
The Sea Scouts, using resources from
the chartered organization and other
sources, along with the skills of adult
leaders and consultants, develop a
program.
PROGRAM PLANNING PROCESS
Program Capability Inventory
(PCI)
The PCI is conducted by the ship committee
and adult leaders. Every adult (or Sea Scout)
who can help the ship is surveyed as to their
profession, hobbies, contacts, equipment
access and skills. This inventory forms the
basic resource pool for ship activities
PROGRAM PLANNING PROCESS
Venturing Activity Interest Survey
This questionnaire is taken by the Sea Scouts. It
provides information on what activities the Sea
Scouts are interested in doing. The survey
should contain possible activities over all of the
program emphasis areas.
PROGRAM PLANNING PROCESS
Brainstorm
After surveying the Sea Scouts on their
interests you should brainstorm additional
activity topics. This brainstorming should
include the entire ship membership. (See
the “How to Brainstorm” in the Venture
Leaders’ Manual.)
PROGRAM PLANNING PROCESS
Match activity interests with resources
Match the activity interests with the
resources on your PCI. Where a match
exist you have a potential program. The
ship committee will need to recruit or
acquire other resources for the remainder
of the Sea Scout activity interests.
PROGRAM PLANNING PROCESS
Fill in the gaps
The ship officers might feel that other activities
should be included to better balance the ship
program. These might include other Sea
Scouting activities, other activities for your
chartered organization, standing ship activities,
training sessions, annual recruiting open
house, etc.
PROGRAM PLANNING PROCESS
Schedule the Activities
List each activity selected on your ship calendar.
You will need to schedule two ship meetings, a
quarterdeck meeting, and one other activity each
month. Remember to backdate major activities
such as your big superactivity for the year.
Watch out for date conflicts. This program
scheduling is done at the Quarterdeck Seminar.
PROGRAM PLANNING PROCESS
Select Sea Scout Activity Chairs
and Adult Consultants
An interested and capable Sea Scout is
appointed to serve as chair for each activity
and is assisted by an adult consultant from
the PCI who has knowledge about the
particular activity. This team manages the
planning, development and execution of the
activity.
PROGRAM PLANNING PROCESS
Follow-up is vital! Assume nothing.
At your monthly quarterdeck and ship
committee meetings check on the status of
the program development.
PROGRAM PLANNING PROCESS
• Program Capability Inventory
• Venturing Activity Interest Survey
• Brainstorm Activities
• Match Activity Interests With Resources
• Fill in the Gaps
• Schedule the Activities
• Select Activity Chairs and Consultants
• Follow-up
OPEN HOUSE
Each year to recruit new Sea Scouts to your ship,
you will want to conduct an open house program.
This meeting is devoted to showing your ship to
prospective members and getting them to join.
Young adults are invited by letter or personal
invitation. Remember the council often does
interest surveys of high schools in your area. The
open house should be held early in the fall.
The Sea Scout Manual has detailed information for
conducting the Open House.
SUPERACTIVITY
The highlight of your ship's program year will be
a Superactivity, a major project or trip requiring
extensive planning and preparation. It serves as
the long range goal to retain members interest
and will generate publicity and interest in your
crew.
The Sea Scout Manual contains a how-to guide
for planning a Superactivity
FORMS - FORMS - FORMS
Your program activities will require the use of several
forms.
• Adult and Youth Registration Forms
• Parents permission slip (overnight activities)
• Boy Scouts of America Money Earning Application
• Boy Scouts of America Local and National Tour Permits
• Flying Permit Application
(Other permits as activity situation dictates)
SUPPLEMENTAL ACTIVITIES & HELPS
• Ethics forums and controversies
• Sea Scouting activities
• Other Sea Scout ships and Venturing crews
• Sea Scouting/Venturing Literature
Sea Scout Manual
Venturing Leader Manual
Venturing Reference Guide
Guide to Safe Scouting
Venturer Handbook
The Venturing Leader
Manual contains
information on the
Venturing achievement
program and the Youth
Protection Guidelines
of the Boy Scouts of
America.
The reference
guide to running
safe Sea Scout
activities, include
information on
restricted activities
VENTURING AWARDS
LEADERSHIP AWARD
Presented by Councils/Regions and National Council
to Sea Scouts, Venturers and adults who have made
exceptional contributions to Venturing
ADVISOR AWARD of MERIT
Recognizes Ship Skippers and Crew Advisors for
outstanding ability to work with youth. Skippers are
Nominated by ship boatswain and adult committee
chairman
VENTURING TRAINING
• Venturing Adult Leader Basic
• Sea Scout Officers Specialized Training
• Ship Quarterdeck Seminar
• Venturer Leadership Skills Development Course
• Venturing Leader Powder Horn Training
• SEABADGE
• SEAL
• Yearly Venturing Program Planning Conference
• Quarterly Advisors’/Wardroom Meetings
SEA SCOUTING/ VENTURING
INFORMATION
Additional information on the Venturing and
Sea Scouting programs may be found on
the National Boy Scouts of America and
National Sea Scouting web sites:
bsa.scouting.org
www.seascout.org
QUESTIONS
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