1 Scoutmaster Position-Specific Training Welcome to

Welcome This course is designed for the following individuals: Scoutmasters Assistant Scoutmasters Committee Members and interested parents / volunteers 2

Opening and Introductions Welcome Opening Ceremony Staff Introductions Participant Introductions Written Resources 3

Aims of Scouting Character Development Citizenship Training Physical and Mental Fitness 4

Methods of Scouting Review: Character Development

Methods of Scouting Review: Citizenship Training

Methods of Scouting Review: Fitness

Role of the Scoutmaster What are the QUALITIES of an effective Scoutmaster? What are the SKILLS of an effective Scoutmaster? Patrol Activity 8

Role of the Scoutmaster A Scoutmaster must BE … 9

Role of the Scoutmaster A Scoutmaster must KNOW… 10

Role of the Scoutmaster A Scoutmaster must DO… 11

The Patrol Method Game : Quiz Show Round-Robin 12

The Patrol Method Let’s review your answers to the game: What is a Patrol? What different types of Patrols are there? Who is involved in the Patrol Leadership? Why should Patrols have Patrol Meetings? 13

The Patrol Method How do you balance the needs of a specific patrol? What is the National Honor Patrol Award? Patrol Leader’s Council –Purpose & Responsibilities –Members 14

Course Break 1 Let’s take a 10 minute break before we continue to the next section 15

The Troop Meeting Introduction Troop Meeting Plan –Preopening –Opening –Skills instruction –Patrol meetings –Interpatrol activity –Closing –After the meeting 16

Advancement Advancement Program Philosophy –The Scout Learns –The Scout is Tested –The Scout is Reviewed –The Scout is Recognized The Scoutmaster Conference Role of Troop Committee in Advancement Boards of Review 17

The Support Team Roles of Unit Committee Troop Committee Positions District and Council Support Team Unit Commissioners BSA Organizational Chart 18

The Support Team 19

Course Break 2 Let’s take a 15 minute break before we continue to the next section 20

Annual Planning 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 21

Wrap-up Rank Advancement Certificates to Participants Please fill out your Course and Instructor Evaluations now Other Training Opportunities Closing Ceremony 22

23 Thank you for coming Every Scout deserves a trained leader.