Troop 574

ADULT ORIENTATION

May 18, 2013

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WELCOME TO TROOP 574Goals:• 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:

• Safety• Organization• Advancement• Expenses for Equipment and

Activities

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WELCOME TO TROOP 574Your Scout Made An Excellent Choice By

Joining Boy ScoutsIn 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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WELCOME TO TROOP 574Your Scout Made An Excellent Choice By Joining

Troop 574• 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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WELCOME TO TROOP 574Key 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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WELCOME TO TROOP 574Would 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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SAFETYTwo Deep Leadership

• NEVER One on One with a Scout

• Includes Travelling, Campsites, Restrooms, and Meetings

• Protects Scouts and Adults

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SAFETYCode 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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SAFETYHealth 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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SAFETYWe 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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SAFETYDealing 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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ORGANIZATIONThe 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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ORGANIZATIONThe 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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ORGANIZATIONRunning the Troop

- Troop Committee• Chairman• Treasurer• Fundraising• Advancement

• Trail to First Class• Star to Eagle

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ORGANIZATIONRunning the Troop

- Troop Committee• Merit Badge Coordinator• Programs• Adult Training• Scout Training• Chartered Organization Representative• Webmaster

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ORGANIZATIONRunning 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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ORGANIZATIONYour Role!!!• ASM (Assistant Scoutmaster)• Committee Member• Merit Badge Counselor• Adult Leader (Campout, Driver, Boards)• Interested Parent

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ORGANIZATIONYour Role!!!• None

– Chances are good your Scout will drop out

• Abundant openings, positions and needs that will allow you to get involved

BREAK TIME

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Adult Training• Online Training

– 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 ParentsIntroduction 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 MembersHands on application of Scouting methods.

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Adult Training

• North District Outdoor Leader Skills– Scoutmasters– ASMs– Committee MembersHands-on skills training in the outdoors programs

of scouting.

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COMMUNICATIONCheck 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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EQUIPMENTEquipment

- 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 TourTrailer 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 BadgesWho signs off on rank accomplishments:

– 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

• 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

• 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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WELCOME TO TROOP 574Remember:• 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 574Goals:• 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

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WELCOME TO TROOP 574

Thank You for Entrusting Us with Your Son.