Training Chartered Organization Leaders and Representatives Program and Training Conference October 16, 2010 Jenny Prior Jerry Gould

Chartered Organization Representative: COR

Introduction of speakers and participants Chartered Organizations represented here today. Backgrounds in Scouting Topics or questions we need to cover in this training

Course Overview Overview of the BSA Charter Concept COR Responsibilities Unit Leadership Other Opportunities

Overview of the BSA Mission of the BSA Aims of BSA Methods used to achieve Aims Structure of the BSA Programs and Ages "Whole Scouting Family”

Mission of the Boy Scouts of America 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

Aims of Scouting Character Development Citizenship Training Personal Fitness

Methods of Scouting The Ideals (Oath, Law) The Patrol Method The Outdoors Advancement Adult Association Personal Growth Leadership Development The Uniform

Structure of BSA Scout (Youth) Adults Chartered Organization District Council National

The Scouting Family 1st Graders are Tiger Cubs 2nd and 3rd Graders are Cub Scouts 4th and 5th Graders are Webelos Scouts 11 to 18 year olds are Boy Scouts 14 to 18 year olds may be Varsity Scouts 14 to 21 year olds may be Venturers, which can be a male, female, or coed crew

Charters Granted by the National BSA Organization Council Charters –This is a charter to each council Chief Seattle Council Mt. Baker Council Pacific Harbors Council Local Organization Charters –This is a charter to support a particular unit of Scouts Private School PTSAs or parent groups Local Churches e.g. Methodist, LDS, Catholic etc. Service clubs e.g. Lions, Rotary, Kiwanis Veterans associations e.g. VFW Outdoor-oriented organizations or businesses e.g. REI

Local Council Provides to the Charter Organization Leadership Development Program Resources Service Center Camps and Facilities Liability Insurance Assistance in Leader Selection

Council Responsibilities Respect Org Aims/Objectives Training for the COR Training, Service & Support Coaching on Leader Selection Primary Insurance Protection Camps & Professionals

Chartered Organization Uses Scouting Under its Own Leadership To Serve Families that are part of its organization or as outreach to the community For its Own Objectives

Chartered Organization Responsibilities Comply with its own and BSA Policies Include Scouting as Part of its Overall Program for Youth and Families Appoint a Representative as the COR Create a Scout Committee of Parents and Others Provide a Secure Meeting Place Encourage Outdoor Experiences

Chartered Organization Representative's Duties Not an Honorary Position, but it is an Honor to have this position. Head of Organization’s Scouting Dept. Responsible for Unit Leadership. –Committee Chair is selected by COR. –Other Unit Leadership is selected by the Committee Chair and approved by the COR. Liaison to Local Scout Council Voting Member of the District Committee. Voting Member of the Council

Unit Committee Manages Scouting Unit Selects Unit Leaders Supports Unit Leaders Communicates with COR

COR Tasks Encourage Leader Training Promote Solid Programs Organize Enough Units Promote Recruiting Youth Encourage Transition

More Tasks... Assist in Charter Renewal Suggest Good Turns Encourage Regular Unit Committee Meetings Encourage Active Outdoor Programs

and More Tasks... Encourage Advancement, including Religious and Adult Awards Approve Financial Policies Represent Organization to District and Council –Attend District Committee meetings and vote on matters affecting your units –Attend Annual Council meetings

Resources for Help Unit Commissioner District Committee Professional Staff Publications Online resources

Leadership => Success 1.Selection Committee 2.List of Qualifications 3.List of Candidates 4.Organization Approval 5.Call on Prospect 6.Ask Prospect to Serve

Leader’s Acceptance 1.Application and YP cert. 2.Immediate Training 3.Announcement 4.Leader Goes to Work

Other Opportunities Roundtable Info and Ideas District Committee Updates Council Training Courses Philmont Training Center

Questions?

If you have a question in the coming months … Jenny Prior –Phone: Jerry Gould –Phone: