unit committee training. scout oath or promise on my honor i will do my best to do my duty to god...
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Unit Committee Training
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.
Scout Law
A Scout is:Trustworthy
Loyal
Helpful
Friendly
Courteous
Kind
Obedient
Cheerful
Thrifty
Brave
Clean
Reverent
Be Prepared
Scout Motto
Scout Slogan
Do a good turn daily
Welcome to the Boy Scouts of America
Adventure, Learning, Challenge, Responsibility –
The promise of Scouting is all this and more.
Are you ready for the adventure to begin?
Boy Scout Aims
Growth in moral strength and character
Participating citizenship
Development of physical, mental, and emotional fitness
Boy Scout MethodsIdealsScout oathLaw MottoSlogan
PatrolsPeer groupsElected representationActivities
OutdoorsAll outdoor programs
AdvancementSelf-relianceAbility to help othersChallenge
Adult AssociationImageRole modelExample
Personal Growth Good turnService ProjectsReligious Emblems
Leadership DevelopmentLeadership skills and practiceCitizenship
UniformCommitment to aimsIdentity
The Organization of Scouting
AdministrationNational Council
Region
Local Council
Scouting district
Chartered organization
Adult LeadersDistrict Committee
Unit Commissioner
Troop Committee
Parents
Youth LeadersThe patrol leaders’ council
Youth leaders
Patrols
The Scout
The Big Picture
Your piece of
The puzzle
The Role of the Troop Committee
Mission Statement
The troop committee, which is the troops Board of Directors, supports the troops adult and youth leaders in delivering a quality program to the troops Scouts
The Role of the Troop Committee
Advise the Scoutmaster on policies relating to Scouting and the chartered organization
The Role of the Troop Committee
Assist in transportation
The Role of the Troop Committee
Assure that a qualified substitute leader is assigned if the Scoutmaster is absent or
unable to serve
The Role of the Troop Committee
Assure that quality adult leadership is recruited and trained (the Scoutmaster is
most important), and encourage adult leader training.
The Role of the Troop Committee
Carry out the policies and regulations of the Boy Scouts of America
The Role of the Troop Committee
Coordinate the
Friends of Scouting Campaign
The Role of the Troop Committee
Encourage the leaders
The Role of the Troop Committee
Ensure that the troop program provides
at least 10 days and nights of outdoor programming per year
The Role of the Troop Committee
Manage troop finances
The Role of the Troop Committee
Obtain and maintain troop equipment
The Role of the Troop Committee
Provide adequate meeting facilities
The Role of the Troop Committee
Provide a spiritual tone for troop meetings
The Role of the Troop Committee
Recruit and involve troop committee members
The Role of the Troop Committee
Serve on Boards of Review
The Role of the Troop Committee
Solve behavior problems that can not be resolved within the troop
(governed by the Scout Oath and Scout Law)
The Role of the Troop Committee
Support troop program delivery
The Role of the Troop Committee
Support Youth recruitment
Questions?
Position Responsibilities
Committee Challenge Game
How to Play the Game
• First player takes a card and reads it to the player on his left (Next Player). If the next player answers correctly he moves the number of spaces indicated on the card. Play follows to the left.
• If you stop at a space with an arrow (bottom of the rope bridge for example), follow the bridge to the top.
• You may not stop on an occupied space. In that case keep moving to the next unoccupied space.
• Landing on a “Take a Break” space entitles you to a “Take a Break” card. Read it and follow the instructions.
• First player to the end wins. It isn’t necessary to have an exact number when you reach the end.
Position Responsibilities
Let me tell you what I do
RESPONSIBILITIES OF TROOP COMMITTEE MEMBERS
ChairpersonDuties:
Organize the committee to see that all functions are delegated, coordinated, and completedMaintain a close relationship with the chartered organization representative and ScoutmasterInterpret national and local policies to the troopPrepare troop committee meeting agendasCall, preside over, and promote attendance at monthly troop committee meetings and any special meetings that may be called.Ensure troop representation at monthly roundtablesSecure top-notch, trained, individuals for camp leadership.Arrange for charter review and recharter annually.Plan the charter presentation.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF TROOP COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Secretary
Duties:Keep minutes of meetings and send out committee meeting notices
Handle publicity
Prepare a family newsletter of troop events and activities
Conduct the troop resource survey
Plan for family night programs and family activities
At each meeting, report the minutes of the previous meeting
RESPONSIBILITIES OF TROOP COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Treasurer (Finance/Records)Duties:
Handle all troop funds, pay bills on recommendation of the Scoutmaster and authorization of the troop committeeMaintain checking and savings accountsTrain and supervise the troop scribe in recordkeepingKeep adequate recordsSupervise money-earning projects, including obtaining proper authorizationsSupervise the camp savings planLead in the preparation of the annual troop budgetLead the Friends of Scouting campaignReport to the troop committee at each meeting
RESPONSIBILITIES OF TROOP COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Outdoor/Activities Coordinator
Duties:Help in securing permission to use camping sites
Serve as transportation coordinator
Ensure a monthly outdoor program
Promote the National Camping Award
Promote, through family meetings, attendance at troop campouts, camporees, and summer camp to reach the goal of an outing per month
Secure tour permits for all troop activities
Report to the troop committee at each meeting
RESPONSIBILITIES OF TROOP COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Advancement CoordinatorDuties:
Encourage Scouts to advance in rankWork with the troop scribe to maintain all Scout advancement recordsArrange quarterly troop boards of review and courts of honorDevelop and maintain a merit badge counselor listMake a prompt report on the correct form to the council service center when a troop board of review is heldSecure badges and certificatesWork with the troop librarian to build and maintain a library of merit badge pamphlets and other advancement literatureReport to the troop committee at each meeting
RESPONSIBILITIES OF TROOP COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Chaplain
Duties:Provide a spiritual tone for troop meetings and activities
Give guidance to the chaplain aide
Promote regular participation of each member in the activities of the religious organization of his choice
Visit homes of scouts in times of sickness or need
Give spiritual counseling and service when needed or requested
Encourage Boy Scouts to earn their appropriate religious emblems
Report to the troop committee at each meeting
RESPONSIBILITIES OF TROOP COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Training coordinatorDuties:
Ensure troop leaders and committee members have opportunities for trainingMaintain an inventory of up-to-date training materials, video tapes, and other training resourcesWork with the district team in scheduling Fast Start training for all new leadersBe responsible for BSA Youth Protection training within the troopEncourage periodic junior leader training within the troop at the council and national levelsReport to the troop committee at each meeting
RESPONSIBILITIES OF TROOP COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Equipment CoordinatorDuties:
Supervise and help the troop procure camping equipmentWork with the quartermaster on inventory and proper storage and maintenance of all troop equipmentMake periodic safety checks on all troop camping gear, and encourage troops in the safe use of all outdoor equipmentReport to the troop committee monthly
RESPONSIBILITIES OF TROOP COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Chartered Organization RepresentativeDuties:
Serves as head of the “Scouting Department” in the organization Secures a troop committee chair and encourages trainingMaintains a close liaison with the troop committee chairHelps recruit adult leadersServes as a liaison between troop and organizationAssists with troop rechartering Encourages service to organizationIs an active and involved member of the district committee
Delivering the Promise
Delivering the Promise
Individual Roles
In the Committee
How did we do?
Please fill out an
Evaluation form and return it
to the instructor
Congratulations !!
Thank you for caring enough to take an active role in the development of the
future leaders of our nation
Certificates of Completion
will now be presented