Boy Scout Troop 19 Overview

1. Boy Scout Troop 19 Overview Troop 19 Nashua, NH Greg Anthony, Scoutmaster Jessica Paulsen, Committee Chairperson March 2010

2. Agenda • Introductions • Objective • Troop 19 Culture • Organization • BSA Scouting • Troop 19 Scouting • Q & A

3. Goals • Communicate, Educate and Inform • This meeting • Weekly Newsletter • Web Site • Monthly Committee Meeting • Troop 19 Family Handbook

4. Objective • After this session you’ll have a better understanding… • Why make Scouts a priority • How to get the most from Scouting with Troop 19 • What’s expected of our Scouts • How Parents can help

5. Troop 19 • BSA Mission Statement • 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. • Troop 19 Vision Statement • Troop 19 will prepare our youth members to become responsible, participating citizens and leaders who are guided by the Scout Oath and Law. We will accomplish this by providing a dynamic youth led program overseen by trained Scout Leaders.

6. Frequently Asked Questions • Who am I entrusting my sons with? What are their qualifications? • How will my son be welcomed and what should he expect at first? • How is the troop organized and run? • Who do I contact about…? • How much are weekly dues? What other fees can I expect to pay during the year? • Why is a complete BSA uniform required and not just a shirt? • What do I need to purchase for camping equipment? • Why do you insist on a high level of participation for meetings and activities? • How does advancement work? • How and what to volunteer for?

7. Introductions

8. BSA Scouting What’s in it for you?

9. The Scouting Promise • Adventure • Friendship • Learning • Challenges • Responsibility • Leadership

10. Aims and Methods • Aims • Build Character • Foster Citizenship • Develop Fitness • Methods • Ideals • Patrols • Outdoors • Advancement • Adult Association • Personal Growth • Leadership Development • Uniform

11. The Building Blocks of Scouting • Life Skills • Leadership • Citizenship • Values • Building youth with strong character who are physically fit and prepared to be good citizens.

12. “Scouting gave me direction in life. It instilled a respect not only for nature and the outdoors, but also for others around me. It provided me with leadership skills and training that prepared me for the real world.” “Scouting is the reason I became who I am today. The leadership skills and life experience have set me on a level higher than that of my peers and it has been recognized in many areas of my life.” "Scouting has taught me to push myself beyond my mental and physical limits. In doing so it has brought me to a new level self confidence, better leadership qualities, and an overall preparedness for life." “Scouting taught me the meaning of friendship, trust and commitment.” What Troop 19’s Past and Present Scouts Say

13. Teenage Challenges • Balancing competing interests • Becoming independent • Make your choices… …. But Scouting requires Commitment to Self, Patrol, Troop … and Parent / Son Collaboration

14. Troop 19 Scouting Troop 19 Nashua, NH

15. Troop 19 Expectations • Do Your Best • Be a Player and Participate! • Troop and Patrol Meetings • Outdoor Activities • Community Service Projects • Wreath Sales • Team Work • Set the Example • Have Fun

16. Youth-Led Scouting • Empowering youth to be leaders is the core of Scouting and Troop 19’s guiding principle

17. Youth-Led Program • Leadership Positions of Responsibility • Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) Meetings • Annual Program Planning Retreat • Trained Adults Mentoring Youth Leaders • “Safe Haven” For Failure • The Patrol System • Fun and Adventure

18. The Patrol System • “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.” • -Robert Baden-Powell

19. Types of Patrols Patrol Leadership Patrol Meetings and Activities The Patrol at Troop Meetings and Activities The Patrol System

20. Troop 19 Organizational Structure

21. Leadership Positions Procedure • Discusses Leadership Interest to SPL and SM • Completes Application Form from Troop Website • Decision by PLC

22. Leadership Positions • Scouts Responsibilities “EARN THE BADGE” • 70% Attendance at Meetings and Activities Attend Troop Sponsored Training • Fall Weekend Troop Leader Training • Monthly PLC

23. Advanced Training SM Recommendation Paid by Troop 19 National Youth Leadership Training Philmont National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience Leadership Positions

24. Advancement Process & Program Step 1 Scout Learns Step 2 Scout Tested Step 3 Advancement Review Step 4 Recognition Each rank requires • Active Participation • Community Service • Demonstration of Scout Service Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class • Outdoor • Physical Fitness • Citizenship • Patrol and Trop Participation • Personal Development Star, Life, Eagle • Merit Badges • Position of Responsibility

25. Learning & Testing Step 1 Scout Learns Step 2 Scout Tested Step 3 Advancement Review Step 4 Recognition • Step 1: Scout Learns • By Active Participation in troop & patrol meetings, outdoor programs • Patrol Leaders, Youth Leaders and Assistant Scoutmasters teach skills for 1st 3 Ranks • Merit badges taught by merit badge counselors & outside experts Step 2: Scout is Tested • Scout encouraged to sign-up on troop meeting night or camp-out to be tested on requirements • Leader sees that Scout masters skill and records achievement • Scout Handbook Sign-off by leader (not parent) Step 1 & 2: 1 Requirement at a Time, not a Final Test

26. Advancement Review Step 1 Scout Learns Step 2 Scout Tested Step 3 Advancement Review Step 4 Recognition Step 3: Advancement Review • Scoutmaster Review • Review Scout’s progress with Advancement, Leadership, Participation, Spirit • Counsel • Plan • Look Forward within and outside of scouting • Board of Review • Ensure Scout understands requirements his own words • Allows Scout to demonstrate his comfort with basic Scouting skills and concepts • Review Scout’s experiences – good and bad • Troop 19 runs all Boards of Review through Life • Eagle review completed at District level

27. Recognition Step 1 Scout Learns Step 2 Scout Tested Step 3 Advancement Review Step 4 Recognition • Step 4: Recognition • Troop Meeting • New badge awarded as soon as possible after completing Board of Review • Court of Honor • Recognition at next Court of Honor (3x year)

28. Timeline to Eagle Suggested Min – 5 years 1st Class Star Life Eagle Max 7 years 1st Class Star Life Eagle 11 12 14 16 18 Scout Age

29. Participation • Goal is 70% participation in troop meetings and activities • Scout decides his participation level based on his goals in Scouting and his other interests • Advancement is only one of the eight methods of Scouting • Youth Leaders (Scouts working on Star, Life and Eagle) must achieve participation goal to fulfill their leadership rank requirement – “You can’t lead if you are not there” • 3 Required Activities in One Year • Wreath Sales • District Klondike Derby • Scout Sunday

30. Merit Badges • Two Types • Eagle Required (12) • Elective (110+) • How to Earn Merit Badges • Scout Initiated • Summer Camp • Other Special Venues • With a Buddy!

31. Merit Badge Process • Pick a Merit Badge to Work on • Identify MB Counselor • Check MB counselor list with Mr. Anthony or Mr. Filteau • Obtain signed MB blue card from Mr. Anthony (before first meeting with MB counselor) • Buy the MB book or check it out from the Troop Library • Scout (not parent) contacts MB counselor to review requirements and establish approach to work on MB • Only counselors registered with the BSA may approve merit badges

32. Community Service • Star: 4 Hours Minimum • Life: 6 Hours Minimum • Examples • Religious Institutions • Non-Profit Organizations (excluding BSA) • Help with Eagle projects • Eagle: Major Project • Project Qualification Process • Eagle Project pre-approved by Scoutmaster and Troop Committee prior to Eagle Project Board Review • Cannot “Double Dip”

33. Scout Spirit • Living the Scout Oath and Scout Law • Meetings • Outings • Supporting other Scouts • Outside of Scouting • Helping others, Community Service • Enthusiasm • Participation • Respect • Attitude

34. Outings • Troop Weekend Outings • Nantucket Biking, Acadia Sea Kayaking and Mountain Biking, Turkey Campout, Skiing and Snowboarding, Rock Climbing, Klondike Derby, Mountain Man, Canoeing and more! • Summer Camp • Highlight of the year! • Stellar program • Great Camps – Hidden Valley and Camp Bell • Unifies Scouts and Troop • A year of Tuesday nights in one week! • Biannual High Adventure Trips • Major trip every 2 years for First Class or Higher • Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Grand Tetons, Rocky Mountain National Park, San Juan Wilderness of Colorado,

35. High Adventure

36. Equipment • Troop Owned Patrol Equipment • Patrols issued Patrol Boxes including camping equipment • Tents, dining tarps, cooking equipment • All equipment must be returned fully cleaned or aired out to the quartermaster Key Recommended Personal Equipment • Backpack • Sleeping bag • Foam sleeping pad or air mattress • Plastic ground cloth • Mess Kit • Toilet Kit

37. Annual Wreath Sales • The Only Fund Raising Event for Troop 19 • Pay for troop hiking / camping equipment • Subsidize some camping fees • Pay for badges and awards • Cover BSA National registration and Boys Life Magazine • Support selected personal Scout equipment purchases • All scouts must participate • Scouts encouraged to sell minimum of 20 wreaths • On average, $500 generated per scout • Key dates • Kickoff Day: 1st Sunday afternoon in November • Troop sells door-to-door in Nashua area • Assembly Day: Friday after Thanksgiving • Wreaths assembled with ribbons and pine cones • Scout Accounts generated according to Troop sales, individual sales • Used for Scout Camp, major trips, Scouting goods • Families must participate – lots of ways to help out!

38. Communications It takes Two to Communicate Effectively Scouts • Troop Meeting Announcements • Patrol Meetings • Phone calls to/from Patrol Leader Parents • Scoutmaster’s Weekly Newsletter • Telephone • E-Mail • Committee Meetings • Troop Meetings www.troop19.org

39. Troop Meetings • Be on Time • Dues $1/week • Scout Handbook • Uniform • 100% Official BSA Field Uniform (Shirt, Pants, and Scout Belt) • Troop Hat (optional at meetings but required at certain events) • Scout Spirit www.troop19.org

40. Conduct & Discipline • Scouts should strive to uphold principles in Scout Oath and Scout Law • Chain of Command (Non-Safety Issues) • Patrol Leaders • Senior Patrol Leaders (SPL) • Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) • Assistant Scoutmaster (ASM) • Scoutmaster • Board of Review • Parental Involvement • Direct to own scout • Otherwise through Leadership Chain of Command

41. Troop Organization Scoutmaster & Assistants Parent Committee Scouts

42. Troop Committee • Chartered Organization Rep Chuck Howe • Committee Chairperson Jessica Paulsen • Secretary Jane Richardson • Treasurer Cathy Cutter • Wreath Sales • Advancement Rich Filteau • Quartermaster Lon Paulsen • Hospitality Jennifer Welborn-Shepard • Recruiting Rob Bisbee & Gordy Harris • Webmaster Clay Yost • Training Open • Publicity Carol Ritchie

43. Help Wanted • Eagle Court of Honor Program Coordinator (about once per year) • Assistant Quartermaster • Assistant Advancement Chair • Assistant Hospitality Chair • Review Board for Scout Advancements during troop meetings (1 -2x month) • Swim Tester (once or twice a year) • Troop Chaplain (promote religious award program/Scout Sunday coordinator) • Uniform Bank and Used Equipment Sale • Wreath Sales Subcommittees

44. Finally • Continued Parent Support • Of Your Scout • Of Our Program • Get Involved • Troop Committee • Assistant Scoutmaster • Boards of Review • Teach a Merit Badge • Drive on an Outing • Help at an Event

45. Questions