1. Troop 574 ADULT ORIENTATION May 18, 2013

2. Troop 574 WELCOME TO TROOP 574 Goals: 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

3. Troop 574 WELCOME TO TROOP 574 We Will Cover: Safety Organization Advancement Expenses for Equipment and Activities

4. Troop 574 WELCOME TO TROOP 574 Your Scout Made An Excellent Choice By Joining Boy Scouts In 10 years, what do you want your boy to be?  Trustworthy  Loyal  Helpful  Friendly  Courteous  Kind  Obedient  Cheerful  Thrifty  Brave  Clean  Reverent

5. Troop 574 WELCOME TO TROOP 574 Your 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

6. Troop 574 WELCOME TO TROOP 574 Aims of Scouting: Character Development Citizenship Training Mental and Physical Fitness

7. Troop 574 WELCOME TO TROOP 574 Key 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

8. Troop 574 WELCOME TO TROOP 574 Would 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

9. WELCOME TO TROOP 574 But: You have to let the Scouting system work. Troop 574

10. SAFETY Youth Protection Required for all adults Reporting of suspected abuse is mandatory A Time to Tell offered periodically.

11. Troop 574 SAFETY Two Deep Leadership NEVER One on One with a Scout Includes Travelling, Campsites, Restrooms, and Meetings Protects Scouts and Adults

12. Troop 574 SAFETY Code 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

13. Troop 574 SAFETY Health 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)

14. Troop 574 SAFETY We 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.

15. Troop 574 SAFETY Dealing with homesickness. No cell phones on campouts. Parents will have leader’s cell phone numbers. We will inform you on any issues.

16. Troop 574 ORGANIZATION The 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

17. WELCOME TO TROOP 574 Game Time Troop 574

18. ORGANIZATION The 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

19. Troop 574 ORGANIZATION The Adult Oversight - Working directly with the Scouts Scoutmaster Assistant Scoutmasters Merit Badge Counselors

20. Troop 574 ORGANIZATION Running the Troop - Troop Committee Chairman Treasurer Fundraising Advancement Trail to First Class Star to Eagle

21. Troop 574 ORGANIZATION Running the Troop - Troop Committee Merit Badge Coordinator Programs Adult Training Scout Training Chartered Organization Representative Webmaster

22. Troop 574 ORGANIZATION Running the Troop - Troop Committee Membership Quartermaster Health and Safety Secretary Transportation Chaplain

23. Troop 574 ORGANIZATION Chartered Organization Owns the Troop Provides a meeting place

24. Troop 574 ORGANIZATION The Boy Scouts of America National Council (Circle 10) District (North Star)

25. Troop 574 ORGANIZATION Your Role!!! ASM (Assistant Scoutmaster) Committee Member Merit Badge Counselor Adult Leader (Campout, Driver, Boards) Interested Parent

26. Troop 574 ORGANIZATION Your Role!!! None –Chances are good your Scout will drop out Abundant openings, positions and needs that will allow you to get involved

27. BREAK TIME Troop 574

28. 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

29. Troop 574 ADULT TRAINING North District New Leader Essentials –Scoutmasters –Assistant Scoutmasters –Committee Chairs –Committee Members –Interested Parents Introduction to Scouting values, aims and methods.

30. Troop 574 ADULT TRAINING North Star District Scoutmaster, ASM & Scout Leader Specific Training –Scoutmasters –ASM –Committee Chairs –Committee Members Hands on application of Scouting methods.

31. Troop 574 ADULT TRAINING North District Outdoor Leader Skills –Scoutmasters –ASMs –Committee Members Hands-on skills training in the outdoors programs of scouting.

32. Troop 574 COMMUNICATION Check your email and use your email Check the website (www.troop574.org)www.troop574.org User id: troop574Password: Keep:Safe Check your Scout and use the boy leaders Attend meetings and look for handouts

33. Troop 574 EQUIPMENT Equipment - 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

34. Troop 574 EQUIPMENT FIELD TRIP!!! Tent Tour Trailer Tour

35. Troop 574 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

36. Troop 574 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

37. Troop 574 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.

38. Troop 574 ADVANCEMENT Rank advancement vs. Merit Badges Who signs off on rank accomplishments: –Approved Troop Guide –Approved Troop Instructor –Assistant Scoutmaster –Scoutmaster

39. Troop 574 ADVANCEMENT Who signs off on Merit Badge accomplishments: –Registered Merit Badge Counselor Who is not on either list: –Mom and Dad

40. Troop 574 ADVANCEMENT Presented As Soon As Possible Court of Honor = formal recognition of all awards received in front of parents, etc.

41. Troop 574 ADVANCEMENT Trail to First Class Skills training Reasonable goal = by summer camp next year

42. Troop 574 ADVANCEMENT Progress Toward Eagle Merit Badges - Camps, Merit Badge Colleges Service Hours Leadership Positions Training - Oak Leaf, Golden Acorn FUN

43. Troop 574 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

44. Troop 574 WELCOME TO TROOP 574 Remember: 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.

45. Troop 574 WELCOME TO TROOP 574 Goals: 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

46. Troop 574 WELCOME TO TROOP 574 Thank You for Entrusting Us with Your Son.