Day One: Values, Mission, and Vision Day One: Living the Values 1-30

A Story of Values, Mission, and Vision Their mission and their vision were built upon their values—a solid foundation that gave direction and meaning. The mission of the chapel builders—to ensure the survival of the chapel hundreds of years into the future. Their vision included planting the acorns as a means of achieving the mission. 1. Mission- The mission of the chapel builders was to ensure the survival of the chapel hundreds of years into the future. 2. Vision- Planting the acorns was a step-by-step process that required planning and organization. 3. Their mission and their vision were built upon their values —a solid foundation that gave direction and meaning to those things they set out to achieve. 1-31

Values are core beliefs or desires that guide or motivate our attitudes and actions. The expressions of Scouting’s values are articulated most clearly in the Scout Oath and the Scout Law. Values are core beliefs or desires that guide or motivate our attitudes and actions. The expressions of Scouting’s values are articulated most clearly in the Scout Oath and the Scout Law. 1-32

Values Come in Different Forms Principles or Standards Personal Qualities Character Traits Codes of Ethics Goals Values Come in Different Forms: Principles or Standards Personal Qualities Character Traits Codes of Ethics Goals 1-33

A mission is a brief statement that reflects the core values of an organization and communicates the organization’s long-term objectives—why the organization exists. A mission is a brief statement that reflects the core values of an organization, and communicates the organization’s long-term objectives—why the organization exists. 1-34

Mission Statement Boy Scouts of America The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is 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. Mission Statement Boy Scouts of America The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is 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. 1-35

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A vision is a picture of future success A vision is a picture of future success. A vision forms when we think far enough ahead to realize there will be important challenges that we can prepare for now, perhaps by doing something as simple as planting a few acorns. A vision is a picture of future success. A vision forms when we think far enough ahead to realize there will be important challenges that we can prepare for now, perhaps by doing something as simple as planting a few acorns. Criteria For A Meaningful Vision 1-36

Criteria for a Meaningful Vision A vision engages the heart and spirit. A vision leads toward a worthwhile goal. A vision gives meaning to an effort. Criteria For A Meaningful Vision: A vision engages the heart and spirit. A vision leads toward a worthwhile goal. A vision gives meaning to an effort. 1-37

Criteria for a Meaningful Vision A vision is simple. A vision is attainable. A vision can change over time. Criteria For A Meaningful Vision: A vision is simple. A vision is attainable. A vision can change over time. 1-38

A vision without a mission is just a dream… A vision without a mission is just a dream…. A mission without a vision just passes the time…. A vision with action can change the world. — Joel Barker A vision without a mission is just a dream…. A mission without a vision just passes the time…. A vision with action can change the world. —Joel Barker 1-39

The Wood Badge Ticket The Wood Badge Ticket 1-40

Wood Badge Ticket Key Concepts Five significant goals – Support of current Scouting responsibilities – At least one goal incorporates an aspect of diversity Wood Badge Ticket Key Concepts: Your Ticket will include five significant goals. The goals will be written in support of your current Scouting responsibilities. At least one of the five goals will incorporate some aspect of diversity. 1-41

Wood Badge Ticket Key Concepts The goals written for your ticket should be SMART: Specific Measurable Attainable Relevant Time-Based Wood Badge Ticket Key Concepts The goals written for your ticket should be SMART: Specific Measurable Attainable Relevant Time-Based 1-42

Wood Badge Ticket Key Concepts For each goal, you will also indicate: Who What Where When Why How How verified Wood Badge Ticket Key Concepts For each goal, you will also indicate: Who What Where When Why How How verified 1-43