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Welcome to The Family Of Scouting

Welcome to The Family Of Scouting. BSA Troop 468. BSA. Boy Scouts Of America Not Baby Sitting Of America. Scouting- A Values-Based Program 童軍 - 一個重視人生價值觀的計劃. FOUNDER. BADEN POWELL IN ENGLAND YEAR:1907. Boy Scouts. AGE?

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Welcome to The Family Of Scouting

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  1. Welcome toThe Family Of Scouting BSA Troop 468

  2. BSA Boy Scouts Of America NotBaby Sitting Of America

  3. Scouting- A Values-Based Program 童軍- 一個重視人生價值觀的計劃

  4. FOUNDER BADEN POWELL IN ENGLAND YEAR:1907

  5. Boy Scouts AGE? • Who have earned the Arrow of Light Award from Cub Scouts and at least 10 • Who have completed the fifth grade and are at least 10 • Who are 11-17 years old

  6. What Scouting Offer the Boys?童軍計劃提供的是甚麼？An Environment in which everyone can feel secure both physically and emotionally.一個讓男童們安心發展體能和心智的環境Who can do the offers?誰能幫到他們呢？You- Adult leaders, parents大人、家長們，是您們啊！

  7. The goal of BSA is to help boys develop into honorablemen. It is easier to build a boy than to repair a man We prepareOutdoor Activities, Meetings and Trainings to achieve the goal.

  8. The Aims Of Scouting Every Scouting activity moves boys toward 3 basic aims: 童軍三大目標 • Character development 良好品格的培養 • Citizenship training 公民教育 • Mental and physical fitness 強化心智體能的訓練

  9. Character development 良好品格的培養 • - He becomes confident but is not conceited. 他變得充滿自信但不浮誇 • - He is honest with himself and others. 他忠於自己，信實於別人 • - His personal appearance shows that he respectshimself. • 他的儀表反映他的自重 • - He develops special skills and interests. 他發展專長和興趣

  10. He can take care himself, especially in emergencies. 他獨立自處；特別在緊急關頭，也懂應對- He can be counted upon to do his best, even in difficult situations. 他在任何情況下都盡己所能做到最好 (這個Best字，不是指父母或其他人的標準)- He practices his religious belief. 他履行他的宗教信仰-He respects other people regardless of their differences. 他尊重別人，理解別人的差異

  11. 2. Citizenship training 公民教育 • Learn about and take pride in his national heritage. 了解自己的國家、民族，並引以為榮 • Develop an understanding of the social, economic, and governmental systems of which he is a part. 作為社會的一份子，認識所在社會、經濟和政治結構 • Service to the community. 熱心社會服務 • Have knowledge of and respect for cultures and social groups other than his own.尊重其他族裔和團体的文化 • Be aware of community organizations and their functions 關心社會的組織及其運作. • Appreciate the environment and seek to protect it. 重視環保

  12. 3. Mental and physical fitness 強化心智和體能的訓練 • Improve physical condition through exercise and participation invarious activities透過各類戶外活動以增強體能 • Reject experimenting tobacco, alcohol, and illegal drugs, or with other activities that can be harmful to himself and others抗拒嘗試抽煙、毒品、酒精及其他危害自己及他人的活動 • Use good judgment and make sound decisions.英明果斷 • Train himself to be resourceful in solving problem.善於應變

  13. 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.

  14. Scout Law 12 • TRUSTWORTHY • LOYAL • HELPFUL • FRIENDLY • COURTEOUS • KIND • OBEDIENT • CHEERFUL • THRIFTY • BRAVE • CLEAN • REVERENT

  15. Scout Motto • Be Prepared • Scout Slogan • Do A Good Turn Daily Outdoor Code • As an American, I will do my best to - • Be clean in my outdoor manners. I will treat the outdoors as a heritage.I will take care of it for myself and othersI will keep my trash and garbage out of lakes, streams, fields, woods, and roadways. • Be careful with fire.I will prevent wildfire.I will build my fires only where they are appropriate.When I have finished using a fire, I will make sure it is cold out.I will leave a clean fire ring, or remove all evidence of my fire. • Be considerate in the outdoors.I will treat public and private property with respect.I will use low-impact methods of hiking and camping. and • Be conservation mindedI will learn how to practice good conservation of soil, waters, forests, minerals, grasslands, wildlife, and energy.I will urge others to do the same.

  16. The Organization Of Scouting NATIONAL COUNCIL BSA REGION (T468-WEST) LOCAL COUNCIL (T468-SANTA CLARA) DISTRICT (T468-POLARIS) CHARTERED ORGANIZATION Chartered Organization Representative (T468-CHINESEAMERICAN SCOUTING ASSOCAITION) TROOP COMMITTEE TROOP

  17. BSA T468 Troop Committee Committee Chair Advancement Event Camping Treasurer Webmaster Publication Facilities Training Membership Scrip Badge Equipment All volunteers!

  18. A T468 Boy-Led Troop

  19. T468 Troop Organization Scoutmaster ASMS Junior ASMs Senior patrol Leader SPL *PLC Patrol LeaderCouncil ASPL ASPL Scribe Patrol Leader Dragons Patrol Patrol Leader Tigers Patrol Patrol Leader Red Bulls Patrol Patrol Leader Vipers Patrol Historian Instructor Quartermaster Webmaster Troop Guides Den Chiefs OA Troop Representative PATROLS

  20. THE METHOD OF SCOUTING Methods: • The ideals –Memorize and live by Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout slogan, and Scout Motto • The Patrol method-Divide into Patrols. Everyone has a job. Patrol meetings. Patrol competition 3 The Outdoors- Learned from adventure, exploring, doing, accept challenge 4 Advancement- A Scout learn or be taught, then be tested, then be reviewed, then be recognized. There are Ranks with different requirement that the Scouts have to meet. (More detail later) 5 Association with adults- Adult leaderswill set up as examples and encouraging the boys.. Scouts will learn thro’ observation, watching, following, asking and listening • Personal Growth-Scout-age boys are experiencing dramatic physical and emotional growth. Scouting offers them opportunities to channel those changes into productive endeavors. They will grow along with friends. They meet the adult’s world by community service . They explore career fields by earning Merit Badges. 7 Leadership- Development-Leadership skills can be practiced in assigned staff positions, in Patrols, Outdoor activities such as Camporees, as Scout In Charge in activities, Meetings. Junior Leaders can join Bristlecone for more leadership training 8 The Uniform- The BSA Scout uniform has been recognized part of the American scene. Wearing uniform can develop sense of belonging. T468 has both Class A and Class B Uniform.

  21. The Patrol • Interacts in a small group • works together as a team and share the responsibility. • takes pride in its identity, and the members strive to make their patrol the best it can be. • joins with other patrols to learn skills and complete advancement requirements. • competes against other patrols in Scout skills and athletic competitions. • The members of each patrol elect one of their own to serve as Patrol Leader. In T468, the term for PL is 6 months. • An ideal patrol size is 8 Scouts. Patrols with fewer than eight Scouts should try to recruit new members to get their patrol size up to the ideal number. • Activities examples: patrol meeting, patrol campout, fishing, skiing, movies, cycling…

  22. Our Patrols 2007 • Red Bulls- Scouts mainly from San Jose • Vipers- Scouts mainly from San Jose • Tigers- Scouts mainly from Fremont • Hawks- Scouts mainly from Fremont

  23. A Yearly Plan for T468 • Who plan? Scoutmaster & ASMs, SPL, PLC **reviewed by the Troop Committee • When to plan? December • What is the content? --Annual activities and outings --Troop Meeting themes --Scout-In-Charges --ASM In-Charges

  24. 2007 Year plan as an example

  25. How does a Scout Advance?

  26. Four Steps To Advancement • A Scout learns • Live by Scout Oath and Scout Law • Finish requirements, Merit badges & Community Service hours • A Scout is tested • Got tested and initials by senior Scouts who is Star or above rank • A Scout is reviewed • Have a conference with the Scoutmaster &/or ASMs • Meet with troop Committee members at the Board Of Review • A Scout is recognized • Advancement recognized by the Troop Committee at the Court Of Honor (COH)

  27. How to help the Troop Grow? Scout: • Participation, attendances • Spirit • Live by Scout Law & Scout Oath • Make more friends in the Troop • Recruit more scouts • Have a Staff position and be a good staff • Get training • Give more suggestions to the troop • Practice your leadership…

  28. How to help the Troop Grow? Parents: • Communicate more with the Scouts (how to send out email for the troop? The T468 Website) • Set as an example, example: wear Scout Uniform • Help carpool for outings • Support Friends of Scouting • Sign up a position in the Committee or as SM/ASMs • Sign up as Merit Badge Counselor • Recruit more Scouts • Get Training • Pay the Troop and Patrol dues • Buy more Scrips • …

  29. THANK YOU!!!

  30. About Merit Badge… For Scouts: • How to find a Merit Badge Counselor? • What is a blue card? Where to get one? • Who keeps the blue card after completion of Merit Badge requirement? • Who will buy the Merit Badge for the Scout? • How to keep your Merit Badge? • How to keep record for yourself?

  31. Merit Badge Counselor Of T468 For parents: • We encourage ALL the parents/ adult leaders to sign in for Merit Badge Counselors for at least one Merit Badge • A short training is required

  32. WANTED! EAGLEMERIT BADGE COUNSELOR CAMPING CITIZENSHIP IN THE COMMUNITY COMMUNICATIONS CITIZENSHIP IN THE NATION FAMILY LIFE CITIZENSHIP IN THE WORLD ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS OR LIFESAVING FIRST AID PERSONAL FITNESS PERSONAL MANAGEMENT SWIMMING OF HIKING OR CYCLING

  33. Scoutmaster Conference • What is SMC? • A visit between SM, ASM & a Scout • Overall reviewing the requirements, leadership skills, Merit Badges by SM & ASMS • SM will sign the handbook for the Scout who has completed his advancement requirements. • Establishing trust and understanding between a Scout and the SM/ ASMs • Reinforce the ideals of Scouting • Allow the Scout and Scoutmaster to share ideas and ask questions of one another • Set goals and outline steps for achieving them.

  34. Scoutmaster Conference • When? • Usually Scout who thinks he is ready for advancement will apply for SMC • Where? • New Scout –Troop meetings or outings • Tenderfoot to 2nd class-Outings • 1st Class and above-More formal, Conference will be held at a meeting room. • ( Best friends learning Center) • Question: • What a tenderfoot Scoutneed to prepare for SMC? • What a 1st class Scout need to prepare for SMC?

  35. Board of Review Procedure For Tenderfoot through Life

  36. The review has three purposes: • To make sure that the work has been learned and completed. • To find out what kind of experience the boy is having in his patrol and troop. • To encourage the Scout to progress further.

  37. The review is concerned about: • Proficiency in the required skills • Understanding of scouting ideas/scout spirit • A scout’s attitude • Participation in troop and patrol activities • Maintaining standards (requirements) • Motivating scouts to further advancement

  38. How to request After Scout Master’s conference is signed-off, the scout should request for a Board of Review at least ONE WEEK PRIOR TO BOR date by e-mailing or phone contact or in person to Troop Advancement chair.

  39. PLEASE NOTE • BOR Request will not be processed and confirmed if any items are missing or incomplete. • BOR Confirmation with Date and Time will be given by e-mail after all required items are completed.

  40. Tenderfoot - Second Class Completed 468 BOR request form An article for our Troop’s Newsletter First Class - Life Completed 468 BOR request form An article for our Troop’s Newsletter Current SMC action items Scout resume Items need to submit to request BOR

  41. Preparation and Ready for BOR • A scout should come to Board of Review IN FULL UNIFORM: Scout shirt with proper badges on, Scout short with belt, Scout socks and neckerchief. A scout should have merit badge sash if they have earned at least 6 merit badges. For Star rank and above, name tag is required. • A scout should bring along with him PROPERLY SIGNED-OFF HANDBOOK and SCOUT BINDER. • For advancing to First Class or above ranks, a scout should bring three to four sets of copy of the current scout master conference action items, article and resume. • A scout should bring good spirit.

  42. RULES TO ADVANCE • A scout can only advance to Star rank at least 4 months after 1st class BOR date. • A scout can only advance to Life rank at least 6 months after Star BOR date. • Scouts must follow the BOR rules/requirements, no exceptions. • Upon fulfilling all BOR requirements, the scout will be signed off.

  43. COURT OF HONOR • A Scout’s Advancement or Achievement will be recognized during the COH • It will be a honored moment for the Scout and his family. • The COH is conducted by Advancement Chair or the Committee Chair. Eagle COH will be coordinated by Eagle parents. • The whole troop and families and friends will be invited

  44. A Quality Troop Boy Scout Troops need to meet the following: * A Troop must complete all * items and two others for a total of six.*1. Training - Scoutmaster will complete Boy Scout Fast Start Training and Scoutmaster Fundamentals.*2. Two-Deep Leadership - We will have at least one more assistant Scoutmaster registered, trained, and active and one adult assigned the responsibility of Youth Protection Training.3. Planned Program - The Troop will conduct an annual planning conference, publish an annual troop program calendar, and present the program to parents at a family activity.4. Service Project - The Troop will complete an annual service project preferable for their Chartered Partner or their community.5. Advancement - 60% or more of the membership will advance one rank or have a 10% increase in total advancement over a year ago. Approved advancement for this recognition include all ranks from Tenderfoot through Eagle.6. Boys' Life - A subscription to Boys' Life will go into the homes of all Boy Scout members, or we will have a 10% increase over a year ago.*7. Outdoor Activities - the Troop will conduct six highlight activities (such as hikes, campouts, trips, tours, etc.) and attend a Boy Scout long term camp.8. Membership - The unit will renew their charter with equal or greater numbers of youth registered over a year ago.9. Patrol Method - the unit will conduct Troop Junior Leader Training as outlined in the Scoutmaster handbook and hold monthly patrol leaders' council meetings.*10. On-Time Charter Renewal - The Troop will complete it's charter renewal before its current charter expires.

  45. Right Now…Our troop has Eagle Scouts(Highest rank Scout)The new Scouts who sit here today may become the future Eagles…Do you want to be an Eagle Scout? 21

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