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The document provides comprehensive training for Scoutmasters in the Boy Scouts of America, detailing their essential roles, responsibilities, and the importance of the patrol method in youth leadership development. It emphasizes the aims of scouting, including character development, citizenship training, and the need for effective adult guidance in creating a successful scouting program. The document also covers resource allocation, annual planning, and program management strategies to enhance scouting experiences for youth leaders.
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- 2. Scoutmaster Position Specific Training 2 ScottKirklin @sdkirklin facebook.com/skirklin Las Vegas Area Council, BSA Greg Cost facebook.com/
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- 4. Opening Ceremony Scout Oath Onmy 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, and reverent. 4
- 5. Opening Ceremony The OutdoorCode As 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. 5
- 6. Scoutmaster Position Specific Training Whyare we here? 6
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- 8. Aims and Methods ofScouting 8
- 9. “. . .it’sa game with a purpose!” Robert Baden-Powell 9
- 10. The Mission ofthe Boy Scouts of America 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. 10
- 11. Aims and Methodsof Scouting Character Development Citizenship Training Physical and Mental Fitness 12
- 12. Aims and Methodsof Scouting What qualities will our Scouts exhibit in the future that they will gain from their current Scouting experience? Self-motivation High Expectations Focus Interest in the Outdoors Technical Skills Leadership Ability Citizenship 13
- 13. Methods of BoyScouting 15 Character Development: • Ideals • Adult association • Personal growth • Leadership development • Uniform Citizenship Training: • Ideals • Patrols • Outdoors • Personal growth • Leadership development Fitness: • Ideals • Personal growth • Outdoors • Advancement
- 14. How Programs Stray 17 •Low expectations for youth leaders • Treating Boy Scouts like Cubs • Not following age-appropriate guidelines • Favoritism • Multiple standards • Troop Rules contrary to BSA • Inappropriate Fundraising • Not conducting the program according to BSA guidelines • Inadequate training of Adult Leaders
- 15. Aims and Methods- Summary 18 Boy Scouting is a program that serves youth from 11 through 18 years old. Scoutmasters must stay true to the aims of Scouting and help youth leaders in troops plan and lead exciting, fun, and safe activities using the methods of the Boy Scouting program.
- 16. Role of theScoutmaster 19 What are the Qualities of a Scoutmaster?
- 17. Qualities of aScoutmaster 20 • Works well with young men • Cares about Scouts and ensures their safety • Teaches Scouts how to do things for themselves • Understands the Scouting program • Sets a positive example • Is comfortable in the outdoors/Works with others that are… • Develops the other adult leaders • Communicates well with parents, Leaders and Scouts
- 18. Be, Know, Do 22 AScoutmaster must BE ... • A good role model for the leadership skills expected of the young men • A coach and a guide as the boys grow through Scouting • An example for the aims of Scouting —Exemplary character —Model citizen —Physically fit, mentally awake, and morally straight • Approachable • Respectful • Trusted
- 19. Be, Know, Do 23 AScoutmaster must KNOW ... • That Boy Scouting works best when the young men are the leaders • That the patrol method is the ONLY way to run a troop • The basic skills that are expected from the young men • How to use the Guide to Safe Scouting and FOLLOW IT • The tools and resources available from the district and council —Unit commissioners —Training opportunities for youth and adults —Roundtables and supplemental training opportunities —High-adventure opportunities
- 20. Be, Know, Do 24 AScoutmaster must DO ... • Everything he can to help the young men become confident leaders • Appropriate modeling so Scouts apply the aims of Scouting in their daily lives • Needed training to develop Assistant Scoutmasters • His/Her own recurring and supplemental training to improve • The work needed to partner with the Troop Committee • Everything necessary to communicate effectively with everyone • Everything needed to uphold the standards of the BSA and the chartered organization
- 21. Role of theScoutmaster - Summary Scoutmasters have important roles to play to ensure a successful Scouting experience for the Scouts and for the chartered organization. The best Scoutmasters give the Scouts opportunities to learn, practice, and demonstrate good leadership in Scout-led troops. 25
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- 23. Patrol Method What IsA Patrol? Kinds of Patrols Patrol Leadership Why Have Patrol Meetings? 27
- 24. Patrol Method What Isa Patrol? • Basic unit of a troop • 6-8 Scouts • Has a young man as a leader • Has a name • Has a flag • Has a yell • Camps together • Competes as a team • Leads ceremonies • Are semi permanent 28 Kinds of Patrols • New-Scout patrol • Traditional patrol • Older-Scout patrol • National Honor Patrol (award)
- 25. Patrol Method Patrol Leadership •Patrol Leader • Assistant Patrol Leader • Troop Guide (as a youth coach) 29 Why Have Patrol Meetings? • Plan patrol activities • Collect dues • Prepare for outings • Clean and repair gear • Play games • Work on skills • Rehearse ceremonies
- 26. Patrol Method -Reflection Q: What was the point of the game we just played? A: To model the patrol method, an active way of learning, and have fun Q: What elements of the patrol method did you observe? A: Team effort, leadership, competition, camaraderie, developing friendships Q: How might you use this short example to ensure fun, exciting, and active troop meetings? A: Teach Scouts to incorporate the games and skill-development activities from Troop Program Resources into their troop meeting plans, and encourage Scouts to devise their own ways of making troop meetings fun, exciting, and active. 30
- 27. Patrol Method Different Kindsof Patrols New Scout Patrol Traditional Patrol Older Scout Patrol 31
- 28. New Scout Patrol •Just joined the troop at the same time • New to Scouting • Were probably a Webelos Den or group of friends • Patrol leaders serve shorter terms • Has an older Scout to assist them (Troop Guide) • Has an Assistant Scoutmaster to coach them 32
- 29. Traditional Patrol • Friendswith similar interests and abilities • Chose to be in the patrol together • Range of ages • Ideal for smaller Troops 33
- 30. Older Scout Patrol •Experienced Scouts • 14 years or older – If Community Unit • Participate in higher adventures (see age- appropriate guidelines) • Serve as youth leaders • Keeps older Scouts engaged and contributing 34
- 31. Balancing the Patrols’Needs Discuss your Patrol’s assigned outing theme. Design programs for each patrol type to fit your theme: New Scout Patrol Traditional Patrol Older Scout Patrol 35
- 32. Guidelines for ALLPatrols • Scoutmaster and the participants’ parents give permission. • The activity doesn’t conflict with the troop calendar. • Guide to Safe Scouting policies are followed. (Especially the need for two-deep adult leadership). 36
- 33. Patrol Method -Summary • The patrol is the primary element in a successful troop. • The patrol leaders and youth troop leaders make up the Patrol Leaders’ Council (PLC) and lead the troop. • Your advancement sheets reinforce the importance of the patrol method and the understanding that the patrol is a requirement for Second Class. We will continue to use the patrol method throughout the course. 37
- 34. The Troop Meeting Whyhave Troop Meetings? • Motivate Scouts • Strengthen Patrols • Promote Patrol Spirit • Encourage practice of Scouting skills • Allow Scouts to exercise leadership 39
- 35. Troop Meeting Plan DownloadTroop Program Features for FREE at: tinyurl.com/troop-program Or available at Scout Shops for $8.49 for each Volume, 1, 2, and 3 40
- 36. Troop Meeting Plan Preopening Opening Skillsinstruction Patrol meetings Inter-patrol activity Closing After the meeting 41
- 37. Troop Meeting Plan Scoutmaster’sRole in Troop Meetings • Offer the Senior Patrol Leader support and guidance. • Share a Scoutmaster’s Minute at the close of the meeting. • Meet with the Patrol Leaders’ council to assess the meeting and review plans for the next troop meeting. 42
- 38. Advancement Guide to Advancement2015 http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/33088.pdf Also available from Scout Shops for $11.99 43
- 39. Advancement Four Steps ofAdvancement 1. A Scout learns. 2. A Scout is tested. 3. A Scout is reviewed. 4. A Scout is recognized. 44
- 40. Advancement Program Resources Availableto Scoutmasters • National Outdoor Achievement Awards • Aquatics awards: Mile Swim, Scuba BSA, Kayaking BSA • Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops • Religious awards programs • Leave No Trace • Conservation awards: Hornaday, World Conservation Award • Shooting sports programs • National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) 45
- 41. Advancement How does leadershiptraining fit into advancement? • Leadership is necessary for Star, Life, and Eagle • Shows Scout spirit (teaching newer Scouts the basic skills) • Develops character and citizenship • Improves the patrol’s experience (achieve more as a group) 46
- 42. Advancement How to GuideScouts through Ranks • Skill sessions during Scout meetings • Campout planning • Merit badge work and activities • Patrol meetings • Merit Badge University • Outings • Summer Camp • High-adventure camps • National and International Jamborees 48
- 43. Advancement Unit Advancement Coordinator TroopCommittee is responsible for keeping the advancement records. The Advancement Coordinator keeps the troop’s advancement records and maintains the merit badge counselor list. They also arrange timely boards of review, and obtain the necessary badges and certificates for Courts of Honor. He or she also will work with youth leadership to track advancement and to help the troop Librarian maintain a library of advancement literature. 49
- 44. Scoutmaster Conferences • TheScoutmaster conference is intended to be a rewarding opportunity for both the Scoutmaster and the young man to grow in Scouting. • It is not a test — there is nothing in BSA policy requiring a Scout to “pass” the conference in order to proceed to a board of review. • It is a way for the Scoutmaster to gauge the health of the troop and ensure each Scout is succeeding. 50
- 45. Scoutmaster Conferences • TheGuide to Advancement notes that while the Scoutmaster conference is often held “after the other requirements for a rank are met, it is not required that it be the last step before the board of review.” • Some Scoutmasters hold more than one conference along the way, and any one of them may count toward the requirement. • The ultimate purpose of the Scoutmaster conference is to reinforce the method of positive adult association. 51
- 46. Advancement Summary • Advancementis a large part of the Boy Scouting program. • A Scout troop can have great Scouting without great advancement, but a troop with an active outdoor program will naturally have a strong advancement program. • Statistics show that a strong advancement program leads to increased satisfaction and retention of Scouts. 52
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- 48. The Support Team Whatis a unit committee? • Minimum of 3 members, no maximum • One serves as Committee Chair • Composed of Chartered Organization members and/or Scout parents 54
- 49. Role of theUnit Committee 55 • Recruits and trains quality adult leadership • Provides adequate meeting facilities • Advises Scoutmaster on Scouting and chartered organization policies • Supports youth and adult leaders in carrying out the program • Responsible for administrative tasks • Responsible for finances, funding, and budgeting • Obtains, maintains, and cares for unit property
- 50. Role of theUnit Committee 56 • Serves on boards of review • Facilitates a camping and outdoor program • Provides a safe meeting place for the troop • Supports unit leaders with problems that affect the unit or program • Provides for special-needs youth as necessary • Helps with Friends of Scouting campaign • Assists with youth behavioral problems • Welcomes new parents
- 51. Troop Committee Positions Athree-person committee: • Committee chair • Administration • Logistics 57
- 52. Troop Committee Positions Alarge committee: • Chartered organization representative • Committee chair • Secretary • Treasurer and fundraising • Advancement coordinator • Equipment coordinator • Membership • Activities and outdoor program • Training (youth and adult) 58
- 53. District and CouncilSupport 4 Functions of Councils & Districts: 1. Membership and Relationships 2. Finance 3. Quality Program 4. Unit Service 59
- 54. District and CouncilSupport Examples of District & Council Support: • District roundtables: units gather for program ideas, supplemental training, fellowship, and information • District camporees: Troop camping & competitions • Youth & adult training: NYLT, University of Scouting, Wood Badge • Summer camp: Highlight of the Scouting year • Order of the Arrow: Provides leadership training and promotes and supports summer camp, service opportunities, camporees, and council activities • Recognition: Awards, Council banquet 60
- 55. Unit Commissioner Role ofUnit Commissioner: • Friend of the troop: serves as an advocate to the district for the troop • Representative: represents the ideals, principles, and policies of the BSA • Teacher: provides best practices, helps solve challenges, and reinforces training programs • Counselor: external observer and empathetic coach who identifies opportunities including training, activities, leadership skills, health and safety, and more • Manager: Charter renewal process 61
- 56. Unit Commissioner Challenges ofUnit Commissioner: • Poor youth retention • No youth recruiting • Stagnant or no program • Poor quality or no troop meetings • Uninvolved parents • Shortage of active adults • Untrained youth and adult leadership • Chartered organization’s dissatisfaction with the troop 62
- 57. The Support Team- Summary • The Troop Committee is important to the success of a unit’s program. • It handles support functions in order for the unit leadership to focus on the Scouts. • The relationship between the Scoutmaster and the Troop Committee should be one of friendship and trust. • When difficulties arise, the Scoutmaster should be able to turn to the committee at any time for assistance, support, and encouragement. • The Troop Committee Challenge is an online training program that all committee members should take. (Required for JTE) 63
- 58. Annual Planning An AnnualProgram Plan will: • Attract more families • Improve Retention • Improve variety of activities • Be Scout led 64
- 59. Annual Planning Two formsof planning: • Annual long-range planning • Monthly short-term planning 65
- 60. The Five Stepsof Annual Troop Program Planning 1. Do your homework. 2. Get patrol input. 3. Hold a planning conference. 4. Consult with the Troop Committee. 5. Announce the plan. 66
- 61. Do Your Homework Prioritiesfor the Year 67
- 62. Do Your Homework Prioritiesfor the Year • Summer Camp • Monthly (Outdoor) Activity • Community Service • Fundraising Activity • Courts of Honor • High Adventure (may require more than a year advance planning) 68
- 63. Get Patrol Input Hereis one scenario: • SPL shares an outline of the annual program plan, with options, with the PLC. • Each Patrol Leader presents the plan to his patrol for discussion. • Patrol members can discuss, make changes, or add ideas. • SPL presents monthly themes to troop for discussion and vote. • PLC enacts plan based on input from patrols. 69
- 64. Hold a TroopProgram Planning Conference • The troop program planning conference is at the heart of determining a troop’s activities for the coming six months or year. • Members of the PLC, the Scoutmaster, and the Assistant Scoutmasters should attend. 70
- 65. Consult With theTroop Committee • SPL and Scoutmaster present the proposed troop program to the troop committee and ask for their support. • If the committee believes the plan should be revised, the SPL will return to the PLC for revision. • Upon acceptance, the committee provides necessary support. • The committee has the right of refusal if it feels the program plan is unsafe or unwise for the troop. • Scoutmaster delegates parts of the plan to Assistant Scoutmasters to provide the necessary adult guidance and accountability. 71
- 66. Announce the Troop’sAnnual Plan Distribute copies of the final plan to: • troop members • the parent/guardian of each Scout • members of the troop committee • representatives of the chartered organization 72
- 67. Annual Planning Publicize througha variety of outlets: • Troop website • Handouts • Social Media • Post in scout meeting place • Email • Newsletter 73
- 68. Annual Planning -Summary An annual plan makes the Scoutmaster's job easier by involving the troop in the planning process. It helps distribute responsibilities to troop leadership and adult volunteers. 74
- 69. Any questions beforewe show you the final slide? 75
- 70. Thank You ForAttending Today Troop Leader Guidebook Vol 1 $12.99 Appendix PDF: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/512- 150_Appendix(15)_WEB.pdf Continue your training! • Outdoor Leadership Skills • University of Scouting • Wood Badge Slides available will be sent to your email 76