Parent Orientation

Agenda Why Scouting - What are we trying to do? Philosophy. How do we accomplish this? Boy’s view - organization & advancement Our support - Parent roles

Goal for Presentation Help you as a Scout parent to gain a better understanding of Boy (vs Cub) Scouting Provide you specific tasks to encourage and guide your sons to a successful Scouting experience.

Why Scouting Fun is an important part, but we are teaching

Personal Values Self Confidence Respect Teamwork Leadership Citizenship

Boy Leadership Boy Scout Troop is like Cub Pack Troop Leadership: Senior Patrol Leader (SPL), 3 ASPLs (1 ASPL for new scouts) Others (Quatermaster, Scribe, etc), including Troop Guides

Boy Leadership Boy Scout Patrol like Cub Den Patrol Leadership Troop Guides are leaders for new scouts for first 6 months Troop Guides’ involvement is high at first, and will lessen as boys learn

Differences from Cub Scouts Boys have more responsibility –Planning, packing, setting up camp, cooking, activities –Scout is responsible for initiation of advancement –Parents cannot sign off. SM, ASM, or Life/Eagle in T69 can sign off. Scouts & parents need to understand this

S Advancement for New Scouts Scout Tenderfoot Second Class First Class Requirements are in the book. Each rank requires a Scoutmaster Conference

Tenderfoot Requirements

Advancement The parent’s role is not to carry the scout The parent’s role is to monitor, motivate, and support the scout

Monitoring To monitor, you have to understand what is required. Your Assignment: Read Chapters 1 and 3 of the Boy Scout Handbook Track his progress

Encouraging For Tenderfoot, most items are taught by older scouts. But they can get stuck. Your Assignment: Encourage working on the fitness requirement - especially pullups! Help him memorize Scout Oath, Scout Law

Support There are some things that the scout cannot do without help Your Assignment: Select camping gear Help him get to troop meetings and functions Prepare for Summer Camp

Get Plugged In!! The Troop Web Site Calendar Summer Camp Adult Leaders Training

Web Calendar

The Scary Adults

Some of the Adult Leaders Peter Voorhees - Scoutmaster Wayne Mote - Committee Chair Doug Brown - New Scouts Gene Thorncroft - Chief’s patrol See bulletin board for all positions!

Supporting the Troop The boys have nothing to run if there is no parent support The troop needs help in many forms – driving to outings, summer camp planning, advancement, etc. Start with adult leader training – it helps you, your son, and the troop

Summer Camp

Summer camp is where scouts make the most advancement progress Attend with the Troop if you can. Attend a different session if there is a conflict with June Parents are welcome, and encouraged to attend

Summer Camp Sign up! We must have your medical forms. Schedule the physical NOW! Get a “footlocker” before they sell out Much more info to come (see “Summer Camp” on Web site)

Troop Meetings Format –Opening –Patrol meetings –Closing Meet almost every Monday, except after an outing. When in doubt check web site

Outings Usually once a month “April” - Camporee - 5/2-4 May - Cycling 5/30-6/1 June Summer camp August - Scoutland

Parents at Outings Any parent is welcome! Adults camp in Chief’s patrol. Starbucks is a good tentwarming present to bring Cost: –$25 to leave the parking lot –Additional activity fee depends on campout

Pop Quiz! A B C D E

Closing Are you convinced of the importance of Scouting? Will you commit your support and involvement to your son?