1. Chief Seattle Council Program and Training Conference October 20, 2012
New Scout Orientation
Chief Seattle Council
Program and Training Conference
October 20, 2012

2. New Scout Orientation Two Audiences
Youth
Adults
Potentially different baseline experiences
Crossing over from Cub Scout Program
No previous scouting experience
Previous generation scouting experience

3. New Scout Orientation Youth Initial Scoutmaster Conference
Overview of troop program
Introduction to the concept of “Scout Led” and the Patrol Method
Discussion about living the Scout Oath and Law
Buddy system and Youth Protection Guidelines

4. New Scout Orientation Scout Rank
Meet the age requirements and find a troop.
Complete application and BSA medical form history
Repeat the Pledge of Allegiance.
Demonstrate the Scout sign, salute, and handshake.
Demonstrate tying the square knot (a joining knot).
Understand and agree to live by the Scout Oath or Promise, Law, motto, and slogan, and the Outdoor Code.
Describe the Scout badge.
Complete the pamphlet exercises. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet "How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide".
Participate in a Scoutmaster conference. Turn in your Boy Scout application and health history form signed by your parent or guardian, then participate in a Scoutmaster conference.

5. New Scout Orientation Scout rank
If youth has been a Cub Scout and earned the Arrow of Light, he has completed many of these requirements, including the Scoutmaster Conference
Need a system to track which families have completed the Youth Protection Packet included in the BSA handbook

6. New Scout Orientation Scout rank
For boys that have not been Cub Scouts, it is the responsibility of the youth leadership to help the scout meet the requirements for Scout rank
Youth leadership that can be involved
Patrol leader or his designate
Troop Guide
Troop Instructor

7. New Scout Orientation Youth
Will learn more about the patrol method by being part of a patrol
Will learn how to prepare for outings by participating and gradually assuming more responsibility
Scout skills such as first aid, etc are introduced as the youth progresses through the ranks to that of First Class

8. New Scout Orientation Adults Administrative tasks Program
Structure
Activities
Equipment
Other
Supporting the unit

9. New Scout Orientation Administrative tasks
Application and BSA health form
Annual recharter
Permission slips
Dues
National
Troop
Boys Life

10. New Scout Orientation Program: Structure “Scout Led” Patrol Method
Patrol Leaders Council
Positions of Responsibility
Advancement
Youth Leadership Training continuum

11. New Scout Orientation Program: Activities Summer camp Winter camp
Klondike
Camporee
Traditional unit outings
High adventure
BSA supported programs
Unit designed programs
National and World Jamboree

12. New Scout Orientation Program: Equipment needs 10 essentials
Sleeping bag
Backpack
Rain gear and other weather appropriate clothing
Personal cooking equipment
Troop gear

13. New Scout Orientation Program: Other Merit badges Service projects
Fundraising
Role within chartered organization
Role in the community

14. New Scout Orientation Supporting the unit
Every family should help in some way
Adult leaders
Asst Scoutmasters
Committee Members
Merit badge counselors
Patrol parents
Friends of Scouting
Matching gifts

15. New Scout Orientation Journey to Excellence
Scouting’s Continuous Quality Improvement program
Meeting these criteria indicates that the troop is well run and utilizes BSA standards in their program
Minor changes yearly
For 2013, increase emphasis on the importance of physical fitness

16. New Scout Orientation Resources
(lots of details / forms / etc. From Troop 474)
Unit website