1. Boy Scout New Parent Orientation
Troop 73
Palisades District
Bluegrass Council

2. The Goals of Scouting Values The Aims of Boy Scouting
Scout Oath and Law
Motto and Slogan
The Aims of Boy Scouting
Character development
Citizenship training
Physical, mental, and emotional fitness
Aims are Delivered by these Methods
Ideals
The Patrol Method
Outdoor Programs
Advancement
Personal Growth
Leadership Development
Uniform
AIMS AND METHODS OF THE SCOUTING PROGRAM
The Scouting program has three specific objectives, commonly referred to as the "Aims of Scouting." They are character development, citzenship training, and personal fitness.
The methods by which the aims are achieved are listed below in random order to emphasize the equal importance of each.
Ideals. The ideals of Boy Scouting are spelled out in the Scout Oath, the Scout Law, the Scout motto, and the Scout slogan. The Boy Scout measures himself against these ideals and continually tries to improve. The goals are high, and, as he reaches for them, he has some control over what and who he becomes.
Patrols. The patrol method gives Boy Scouts an experience in group living and participating citizenship. It places responsibility on young shoulders and teaches boys how to accept it. The patrol method allows Scouts to interact in small groups where they can easily relate to each other. These small groups determine troop activities through their elected representatives.
Outdoor Programs. Boy Scouting is designed to take place outdoors. It is in the outdoor setting that Scouts share responsibilities and learn to live with one another. It is here that the skills and activities practiced at troop meetings come alive with purpose. Being close to nature helps Boy Scouts gain an appreciation for God's handiwork and humankind's place in it. The outdoors is the laboratory for Boy Scouts to learn ecology and practice conservation of nature's resources.
Advancement. Boy Scouting provides a series of surmountable obstacles and steps in overcoming them through the advancement method. The Boy Scout plans his advancement and progresses at his own pace as he meets each challenge. The Boy Scout is rewarded for each achievement, which helps him gain self-confidence. The steps in the advancement system help a Boy Scout grow in self-reliance and in the ability to help others.
Personal Growth. As Boy Scouts plan their activities and progress toward their goals, they experience personal growth. The Good Turn concept is a major part of the personal growth method of Boy Scouting. Boys grow as they participate in community service projects and do Good Turns for others. Probably no device is so successful in developing a basis for personal growth as the daily Good Turn. The religious emblems program also is a large part of the personal growth method. Frequent personal conferences with his Scoutmaster help each Boy Scout to determine his growth toward Scouting's aims.
Leadership Development. The Boy Scout program encourages boys to learn and practice leadership skills. Every Boy Scout has the opportunity to participate in both shared and total leadership situations. Understanding the concepts of leadership helps a boy accept the leadership role of others and guides him toward the citizenship aim of Scouting.
Uniform. The uniform makes the Boy Scout troop visible as a force for good and creates a positive youth image in the community. Boy Scouting is an action program, and wearing the uniform is an action that shows each Boy Scout's commitment to the aims and purposes of Scouting. The uniform gives the Boy Scout identity in a world brotherhood of youth who believe in the same ideals. The uniform is practical attire for Boy Scout activities and provides a way for Boy Scouts to wear the badges that show what they have accomplished.

3. History of Scouting The Beginnings of Scouting Movement
The 20th-century scouting movement was started by Robert Baden-Powell during the Boer War as a series of games and exercises to help men learn to live in the open under difficult conditions
Baden-Powell developed a book called “Aids to Scouting” as a way of training recruits. This book became an instant hit among boys
He conducted his first Boy Scout camp on Brownsea Island in 1907, and his book “Scouting for Boys” was published in 1908
In England, Boy Scouts formally started on Jan. 24, 1908
History of Scouting in the USA
In the United States the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) had been running camps for boys since 1884.
In 1902 Ernest Thompson Seton founded the Tribe of Woodcraft Indians as a boy's organization. Three years later Daniel Carter Beard started a similar society called the Sons of Daniel Boone.
February 8th, 1910 William Boyce, inspired by unknown Scout in London, incorporated BSA working with YMCA and Seton
In 1910, Seton combined B-P “Scouting for Boys” and Woodcraft Manual to publish first BSA Handbook
The word scout comes from the French verb ecouter, which means "to listen." Armies have long used scouts to gather information about the enemy. On the American frontier a scout was someone always on the lookout for danger. He also used outdoor skills and knowledge of nature to help him in his work.
The 20th-century scouting movement began as a series of games and exercises to help men--primarily soldiers--learn to live in the open under difficult conditions. The program was started during the Boer War in South Africa by Robert Baden-Powell. Then a colonel in the British Army, he developed a military textbook called 'Aids to Scouting' as a way of training recruits. This book became an instant hit among boys. Baden-Powell was a little dismayed that boys were using a military manual. He was convinced that he should take time from the military to create a non-military version for the boys to focused on observing nature and tracking animals rather than spying on enemy soldiers and tracking troop movements.
When Baden-Powell returned to England in 1903, he began to adapt his program to the training of boys. He conducted his first Boy Scout camp on Brownsea Island in 1907, and his book 'Scouting for Boys' was published in Ernest Thompson Seton helped Baden-Powell with his handbook. In England Boy Scouts formally started on Jan. 24, 1908.
In the United States the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) had been running camps for boys since In 1902 Ernest Thompson Seton founded the Tribe of Woodcraft Indians as a boy's organization. Three years later Daniel Carter Beard started a similar society called the Sons of Daniel Boone. These two groups, along with the YMCA camps, laid the foundation on which the Boy Scout movement developed in the United States in conjunction with Baden-Powell's work in England. Seton combined his Woodcraft manual with Baden-Powells Scouting for Boys to create the BSA's first hand book in 1910.
The BSA was started using a very deliberate well executed process. First the founders of the USA Scouting movement formed a coalition of the prominent youth groups in the USA at the time and used the YMCA as the lead orgainzation to lead this coalition. Second it incorporated, which made the organization a legal entity. The Boy Scouts of America was incorporated on Feb. 8, Then, it lobbied the U. S. Congress to get a Charter granting it exclusive rights to the name Boy Scout, Scout, etc. On June 15, 1916, Congress did this by granting a charter to the organization.

4. BSA Organizational Overview
The Scout Organization
National Council of Boy Scouts
Region
Local Council
Bluegrass Council
District
Palisades (Boyle, Garrard, Jessamine, Madison, Mercer and Southern Fayette County)
Chartered Organization
Centenary United Methodist
Troop Committee
Committee Chair:
Greg Chase
Troop
Scoutmaster:
Randy Pack
Complete with your specific details…

5. “The patrol method is not a way to operate a Boy Scout troop, it is the only way. Unless the patrol method is in operation, you don't really have a Boy Scout troop.”
—Robert S. S. Baden-Powell

6. The Scouts Organization
Patrols
Grouping of six or more boys who work together. Each patrol elects its own boy leader, called a patrol leader.
Troop Youth Leaders
The troop is actually run by its boy leaders. With the guidance of the Scoutmaster and his assistants, they plan the program, conduct troop meetings, and provide leadership among their peers.
Senior patrol leader - top junior leader in the troop. He leads the patrol leaders' council and, in consultation with the Scoutmaster, appoints other junior leaders and assigns specific responsibilities as needed.
Assistant senior patrol leader - fills in for senior patrol leader in his absence. He is also responsible for training and giving direction to the quartermaster, scribe, troop historian, librarian, and instructors.
Troop Historian - collects and maintains troop memorabilia and information on former troop members.

7. The Scouts Organization
Troop Youth Leaders (continued)
Troop Historian - collects and maintains troop memorabilia and information on former troop members.
Librarian - keeps troop books, pamphlets, magazines, audiovisuals, and merit badge counselor list available for use by troop members.
Instructor - teaches one or more advancement skills to troop members.
Chaplain Aide - assists in troop religious services and promotes religious emblems program.
Junior assistant Scoutmaster - Scout at least sixteen (16) years old who supervises and supports other boy leaders as assigned.
Patrol leader - gives leadership to members of his patrol and represents them on the PLC (patrol leaders’ council).
Assistant patrol leader - fills in for the patrol leader in his absence.
Troop guide - advisor and guide to new Scout patrols.
Den chief - works with a Cub Scout den as a guide.
Quartermaster - responsible for troop supplies and equipment.
Scribe - the troop secretary.

8. What does it mean when we say “a boy-led troop”?
The BSA's definition is that “empowering boys to be leaders” is the core of Scouting.
A Boy Scout troop is a small democracy. With the Scoutmaster's direction, the boys are formed into patrols, plan the troop's program, and make it a reality.
WARNING: This may mean things can be more chaotic and disorganized than you might expect.

9. There are three types of patrols:
Regular patrols
New-Scout patrols
Venture patrols
“The object of the patrol method is not so much saving the Scoutmaster trouble as to give responsibility to the boy.”
—Robert S. S. Baden-Powell

10. TROOP ORGANIZATION CHART for a Large Troop
Scoutmaster
TROOP ORGANIZATION CHART for a Large Troop
Junior Assistant Scoutmaster
Assistant Scoutmaster New Scout
Assistant Scoutmaster Venture
Senior Patrol
Leader
Assistant Senior Patrol
Patrol Leader
Venture Patrol
Assistant Patrol Leader
Chaplain's Aide
Quartermaster
Historian
Scribe
Librarian
OA Troop Representative
Instructor
Patrol
Grubmaster
Cheermaster
Troop Guide
New-Scout Patrol Leader
Den Chief
Patrol Leaders' Council

11. Troop Committee Chairman – Greg Chase Scoutmaster– Randy Pack
Treasurer – Harold Craven
Activities / Camping – Kent Wharton
Advancement – LaDonda Circone
Training – Jerry Hart
Equipment – Bill Hoyt, Kent Wharton
Chaplain – Jeff Franzwa
OA Rep – Ryan Wharton
Popcorn – Ken Donnelly
Summer Camp – Mark Vranicar

12. Boy Scout Advancements
Process by which Boy Scout Progresses
Advancement is a means to an end, not an end in itself
Designed to help Scout have exciting and meaningful experience
Education and fun are key to advancement principles
Growth the Scout achieves overcoming obtainable goals
Scout through First Class Ranks focus on Scouting’s basic skills
Rank Advancements
Scout
Tenderfoot
Second Class
First Class
Star
Life
Eagle

13. Advancement Principles
Personal growth is the prime consideration in the program
Learning by doing
Each youth progresses at his own rate
A badge is recognition of what a young person is able to do, not just a reward for what he has done
Advancement encourages Scouting Ideals

14. Advancement
The parent’s role is to monitor, motivate, and support the scout
To do this, you need to become familiar with the book.
Do Not Loose

15. Advancement - Merit Badges
Over 100 Boy Scout Merit Badges
Teach Scouts about sports, crafts, science, trades, business, and future careers
Required for rank advancement beyond First Class Scout
21 Merit Badges required for Eagle Scout (12 specific badges required)
Must meet the requirements as stated – no more, no less…
Is a Board of Review required?
Technically, no.
We do them to check for quality of program and document every badge earned.

16. Merit Badges
All Merit Badges require approval from Scoutmaster or delegate before starting
Ensures approved Merit Badge counselor is identified
Qualified Merit Badge Counselors must approve
How?
Summer Camp
Troop Activities / Fairs
District and Council Merit Badge Fairs
Individually – arranged with the counselor

17. Scoutmaster Conferences
Essential to individual Scout development and advancement
Getting to know scout
Setting individual goals
Mentoring
Building confidence
Encouragement
Problem Solving and discipline
Scouts responsible for scheduling an advancement Scoutmaster Conference after requirements for rank advancement completed

18. Board of Review
Evaluation of the effectiveness of the Scouting program within the troop
Review is not an examination
Make sure Scout has completed the requirements
Determine how good an experience Scout is having within the Troop
Encourage Scout to advance further
Scout is responsible for scheduling a BOR after completing the Scoutmaster Conference

19. Recognition Each time a Scout advances in rank, he will be recognized
Rank advancement is effective after approval by Board of Review
Formal recognition occurs at the Court of Honor
Eagle Scout rank is usually recognized by a very special Eagle Court of Honor

20. Uniforms Class A Uniform (Full Uniform)
Tan Boy Scout shirt, Scout pants or shorts, Scout belt
Insignia and Neckerchief
Scout socks
Required for travel, Courts of Honor, Troop meetings, meals on some campouts, and other more formal events
“Dress” uniform includes merit badge and OA sashes
Class B Uniform (Activity Uniform)
Troop or other Scout t-shirt or sweatshirt
Scout pants or shorts
Worn during camping trips, service projects and other “activity” events
Troop 73 t-shirts available for purchase from Troop
Class C – Activity appropriate attire
Will change into upon arrival at camping/activity location
Put any specific dress requirements in here for your troop…

21. Recommended Equipment
Uniform (Required)
Sleeping Bag
Rated for Weather
Sleeping Pad
Tent
Tents can be often shared or borrowed
Need to be able to pitch at night
Other Equipment
Mess Kit, 1st Aid Kit, Whistle, Flashlight, Pocket Knife, Compass
Water Bottle, …
Optional
Backpacking, Climbing, etc.
Change to your basic equipment needed… usually a very early question from parents and letting them know early can help them use first Christmas to maybe get started on some of the equipment.

22. Troop Outings Camps and campouts Regular campout procedures
Troop 73 camps an average of once each month during the school year
Patrols usually plan, purchase, and cook their own meals
At least one large campout every summer
One high-adventure camp each summer
Regular campout procedures
Planning & scheduling meeting in spring
PLC plans details month before
Approx. 2 weeks before campout, turn in permission slip and pay fee
Transportation arranged & coordinated by Troop Committee
Detail your food and outings process on this slide. Who purchases food and how it is reimbursed. Detail how you communicate to parents details of upcoming outings and how you rsvp. Set the expectation of when/where/how this is done.

23. Other Stuff Record Keeping Meetings
Troop keeps Merit Badge & Advancement records in advancement database
Critical that you also keep your own records
Campouts attended
Camped days, miles hiked/backpacked/floated
Service hours and projects
Leadership positions and time
The Scout Handbook is the permanent record. Do not loose.
Meetings
Every Tuesday, 7:00PM to 8:30PM
Troop Committee (adults) meets on 1st Monday of each month

24. Costs Dues Major fundraiser – Popcorn Sales Annual Recharter Fee (BSA)
$1.00 / week (earned by Scout)
Major fundraiser – Popcorn Sales
“Show and Sell”
“Sell and Deliver”
Participating Scouts receive credit to their accounts of percentage of funds raised, available to be used for Scouting-related activities
Prizes
Every scout must sell a minimum of $200 to help pay troop operating costs. Otherwise there is a $50 coverage fee.

25. Troop & Scout Communications
Troop Website
Facebook site (BOY-SCOUT-TROOP-73)
Give us your and we’ll invite you to join!
Other websites
(Boy Scouts of America)
(Bluegrass Council)
Next 3 slides should be updated with how your troop provides communications to adults… this is critical to keeping adults active…

26. We Need YOU !!! Troop Committee Assistant Scoutmasters
Merit Badge Counselors
We’re all too busy … but everyone can do something.

27. Q & A