Welcome to New Leader Essentials

Video No. 1: Introduction

What are our goals? The mission statement The aims of Scouting The methods of Scouting

The Mission of the Boy Scouts of America: To prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

Aims of the Boy Scouts of America Character development Character development Citizenship training Citizenship training Mental and physical fitness Mental and physical fitness

How do we develop character?

Character encompasses a person’s personal qualities, values, and outlook.

Scouting helps young people grow: They become confident but are not conceited. They become confident but are not conceited. They are honest with themselves and with others. They are honest with themselves and with others. Their personal appearance shows they respect themselves. Their personal appearance shows they respect themselves. The develop special skills and interests. The develop special skills and interests. They can take care of themselves, especially in emergencies. They can take care of themselves, especially in emergencies. They can be counted upon to do their best in difficult situations. They can be counted upon to do their best in difficult situations. They practice their religious beliefs. They practice their religious beliefs. They respect other people regardless of their differences. They respect other people regardless of their differences.

How do we train for citizenship?

Scouts are encouraged to Learn about and take pride in their national heritage. Learn about and take pride in their national heritage. Develop an understanding of our social, economic, and governmental systems. Develop an understanding of our social, economic, and governmental systems. Be of service to others. Be of service to others. Have knowledge and respect for other cultures and social groups. Have knowledge and respect for other cultures and social groups.

Scouts are encouraged to : Be aware of community organizations and their functions. Be aware of community organizations and their functions. Understand and respect the ethnic and social relationships in their communities. Understand and respect the ethnic and social relationships in their communities. Appreciate the environment and seek to protect it. Appreciate the environment and seek to protect it.

How do we develop mental and physical fitness?

Scouting encourages: Exercise and participation in vigorous activities. Exercise and participation in vigorous activities. Adopt healthy habits. Adopt healthy habits. Keep their weight within a healthy range. Keep their weight within a healthy range. Avoid use of tobacco, drugs, and alcohol. Avoid use of tobacco, drugs, and alcohol. Strive to be mentally awake. Strive to be mentally awake. Use good judgment in making sound decisions. Use good judgment in making sound decisions. Be resourceful in solving problems. Be resourceful in solving problems.

The Programs of Scouting Cub Scouting is for boys in the first through fifth grades or ages 7 through 10. Cub Scouting is for boys in the first through fifth grades or ages 7 through 10. Boy Scouting is for boys ages 11 through 17. Boy Scouting is for boys ages 11 through 17. Varsity Scouting is for boys 14 through 17. Varsity Scouting is for boys 14 through 17. Venturing is for young men and women ages 14 through 20. Venturing is for young men and women ages 14 through 20.

Methods: Cub Scouting (Boys first through fifth grades) Ideals Ideals Den Den Advancement Advancement Family involvement Family involvement Activities Activities Home-and neighborhood-centered Home-and neighborhood-centered Uniform Uniform

Methods: Boy Scouting/Varsity Scouting (Boys 11 through 17) Ideals Ideals Patrol Patrol Advancement Advancement Adult association Adult association Outdoors Outdoors Personal growth Personal growth Leadership Leadership Uniform Uniform

Methods: Venturing (Young men and women 14 through 20) Ideals Ideals Group activities Group activities Recognition Recognition Adult association Adult association High adventure High adventure Teaching others Teaching others Leadership Leadership

Our goal is to be continually moving youth from dependence on adult direction to independence.

The Cub Scout Promise I, (name), promise to do my best to do my duty to God and my country, to help other people, and to obey the Law of the Pack.

The Scout Oath 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.

The Venturing Oath As a Venturer, I promise to do my duty to God and help strengthen America, to help others, and to seek truth, fairness, and adventure in our world.

Unit Scenarios

How do youth grow and develop?

Video No. 2: Ages and Stages

Where do I fit in?

Video No. 3: Scouting Begins With Youth

Where do I get help?

What human resources are available?

How do we recruit and retain other volunteers? Have a positive attitude. Have a positive attitude. Expect people to volunteer. Expect people to volunteer. Be specific. Be specific. Express gratitude. Express gratitude. Create specific jobs. Create specific jobs. Start with small jobs. Start with small jobs. Don’t assume a “no.” Don’t assume a “no.” Busy people make the best leaders. Busy people make the best leaders. Ask, ask, ask…. Ask, ask, ask….

Parental Survey form

Scouting’s Districts and Councils

Scouting’s Volunteers and Professionals

Boys’ Life and Scouting Magazines Include it in your unit budget plan!

Scout Center/Trading Post Literature Literature Advancement records Advancement records Information about upcoming events Information about upcoming events People with answers to program questions People with answers to program questions

Who pays for Scouting? Youth and their families Youth and their families Chartered organizations and their units Chartered organizations and their units Communities Communities Local council Local council National Council National Council

What do youth and their families pay for ? Uniform and insignia Uniform and insignia Books and materials Books and materials Personal equipment Personal equipment Activity costs Activity costs Annual registration fee Annual registration fee Boys’ Life subscription Boys’ Life subscription Weekly unit dues Weekly unit dues Contributions to Friends of Scouting and United Way Contributions to Friends of Scouting and United Way

What do chartered organizations provide? A meeting place A meeting place Selection and approval of adult leadership Selection and approval of adult leadership

What do units provide? Program materials and equipment Program materials and equipment Advancement/recognition items Advancement/recognition items Special events Special events

How does the community support the local council? Friends of Scouting contributions Friends of Scouting contributions United Way United Way Product sales Product sales Special projects Special projects Events Events Bequests and other planned gifts Bequests and other planned gifts

What does the council provide? Camping facilities Camping facilities Training for leaders Training for leaders Service for new and existing units Service for new and existing units Local service center Local service center Activities and events Activities and events Liability insurance Liability insurance Supplies and materials Supplies and materials Professional staff Professional staff

What does the National Council do? Supports local councils Supports local councils Conducts program research and development Conducts program research and development Develops literature and materials Develops literature and materials Provides professional training Provides professional training Operates national high-adventure and training facilities Operates national high-adventure and training facilities Conducts national events Conducts national events

Scout Song

How do we keep Scouting safe?

Video No. 4: How do I keep Scouting Safe?

The Boy Scouts of America

Get Help Each unit has a unit commissioner Each District has a District Executive Both can help answer your safety and procedure questions.

Briefly List your Concerns ???????????????

Video No. 5: Conclusion