Welcome Back to Scoutmaster Specific Training 1

Preview of Session Three Program planning- annual planning conference Advancement Membership Paperwork Finances The uniform Other training opportunities Summary and closing 2 Keeping It Going: Program Planning and Troop Administration

Session Three: Keeping It Going Program Planning 3

Five Steps of Annual Troop Program Planning Do your homework Get patrol input Hold a planning conference Consult with the troop committee Announce the plan 4

Do Your Homework Coordinate with other activities Set priorities General outline Senior Patrol Leader Adjustments 5

Get Patrol Input SPL shares plan with Patrol Leaders’ Council and seeks input Patrol Leaders share plan with Patrol Members and seek input Input fed back to Troop Leadership 6

Hold a Planning Conference Plan for the coming six months or year Attended by –Patrol Leaders’ Council members –Scoutmaster –Assistant Scoutmasters 7

Consult With The Troop Committee 8

Announce and Publicize the Plan 9

Planning Items to Consider Boards of review Courts of honor Year-round recruiting plan Webelos-to- Scout transition 10 Monthly Activities Service /Conservation project Scoutmaster’s Youth Leader Training (ILST) PLS and NYLT ILST – Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops NYLT – National Youth Leadership Training PLS – Patrol Leadership Skills training course

Follow – Up Monthly PLC meetings Adult meetings –Monthly Roundtables –Committee meetings Weekly review 11

Your Primary Planning Tools Troop Program Features Troop Program Resources Troop program support Council calendar Other calendars 12

Session Three: Keeping It Going Advancement Program 13

The Four Steps to Advancement A Scout learns A Scout is tested A Scout is reviewed A Scout is recognized 14

A Scout Is Reviewed The Board of Review 15

The Board of Review Not a retest, but a discussion Atmosphere of trust and support Encouragement and praise 16

A Scout Is Recognized Immediately by Scoutmaster Publicly in a court of honor 17

Timing of Advancement Encourage scouts to be self-motivated Each Scout learns at his own pace Can work on Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class requirements in any order Encourage earning First Class within one year of joining troop –Need well rounded Troop program –Use First Class Tracking Sheet 18

Strengths of the Advancement Program It’s fun It offers adventure It allows Scouts to measure their progress It provides recognition It promotes development of physical fitness, character, and citizenship But it’s just one of the eight methods of Scouting! 19

Session Three: Keeping It Going Membership 20

Who Can Join? Any boy who: Has graduated fifth grade, OR Is 11 Years old, OR Has earned the Arrow of Light 21

Why Recruit ? For the good of the boys For the good of the troop 22

Secrets to Growing A Troop Retain current members Bring Webelos Scouts into the troop Build strong pack relationships Recruit boys not currently in Scouting Emphasize the importance of Scouting to parents Accept the responsibility to bring in new members Encourage boys to recruit other boys 23

The biggest disservice we can do is fail to give a boy an invitation to take advantage of all that Scouting has to offer. 24

Break 25

Session Three: Keeping it Going Paperwork 26

Share the Paperwork! Charter renewal Quality Unit Award Money earning application Tour permit Advancement records 27 Eagle Service Project Workbook NESA Applications Membership applications Health forms

Session Three: Keeping it Going Finances 28

Troop Finances Troop expenses Troop budget Money-earning projects 29

Troop Finances Expenses: –Charter Fee –Registration –Program Materials –Activities –Boys Life –Accident Insurance –Reserve Fund 30

Troop Finances Troop Budget: –Preparation –Review –Approval –Presentation 31

Troop Finances Money Earning Projects –Help support troop program –Meaningful activities –Incentives for participation 32

Session Three: Keeping it Going The Uniform 33

The Uniform 34 Official Activity

The Uniform Promotes comradeship and recognition NOT required for boys Adults should set example Uniform Bank Purchase 35

Session Three: Keeping it Going Other Training Opportunities 36

The BSA Training Continuum 37 Fast Start This Is Scouting Position (Program) Specific Training Wood Badge Sustained and supported with: - Supplemental training - Roundtables - Publications Increasing Experience Includes IOLS for SM and ASM

Supplemental Training Boy Scout Roundtables Advanced Camping Skills Climb On Safely Project COPE Passport to High Adventure Training Other local training Youth Leader Training Philmont Training Center Troop Annual Planning Conference Video Support Powder Horn 38

Scoutmasters & assistants need to attend Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills to be considered “trained” 39

Session Three: Keeping It Going Summary and Closing 40

The Methods of Scouting Ideals Patrol method Outdoors Advancement Association with adults Personal growth Leadership development Uniform 41

Recognition Ceremonies Boys want ceremony Positive reinforcement Acknowledge achievement Encouragement to continue 42

Plan, Re-plan, and Plan Some More! Set the scene Make it meaningful Keep it simple Involve the boy leaders 43

Delivering the Scouting Promise: “Adventure, learning, challenge, responsibility – the promise of Scouting is all this and more…” That’s why we’re here! 44

Thousands of volunteers have been in your position… and thousands have succeeded! 45

You can deliver the promise of Scouting! What will your action plan be? 46

47 National Resources Scoutmaster Handbook Troop Committee Guidebook Scouting magazine Boys’ Life National web sites Guide to Safe Scouting Other books and pamphlets Scoutmaster Handbook Troop Committee Guidebook Scouting magazine Boys’ Life National web sites Guide to Safe Scouting Other books and pamphlets

48 Local Resources Monmouth Council Service Center (Morganville) Scout Executive District Executive and other support staff Commissioner staff Camping facilities (QHSR and FSR) Program support Fundraising programs Training Activities Monmouth Council Service Center (Morganville) Scout Executive District Executive and other support staff Commissioner staff Camping facilities (QHSR and FSR) Program support Fundraising programs Training Activities

49 Local Information Sources Roundtable Monthly meeting For all leaders Conducted by the district Program ideas and fun Council web site, newsletters Commissioner Service Roundtable Monthly meeting For all leaders Conducted by the district Program ideas and fun Council web site, newsletters Commissioner Service

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Punch Line Boy Scouting is fun for everyone involved The program is already designed for you There is great value for the boys and adults The program works if adults set the example Every Scout deserves a trained leader! 52

Questions, Comments? 53

Recognition Time 54