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Boy Scout Troop 19 Overview
Greg Anthony, Scoutmaster
Jim Woodward, Committee Chairperson
April 2014
Agenda
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Introductions
Objective
Troop 19 Culture
Organization
BSA Scouting
Troop 19 Scouting
Q&A
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Goals
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Communicate, Educate and
Inform
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This meeting
Weekly Newsletter
Web Site (www.troop19.org)
Monthly Committee Meeting
Troop 19 Family Handbook
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Objective
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• After this session you’ll have a
better understanding…
– Why make Scouts a priority
– How to get the most from
Scouting with Troop 19
– What’s expected of our Scouts
– How Parents can help
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Troop 19
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BSA Mission Statement
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people
to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in
them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
Troop 19 Vision Statement
Troop 19 will prepare our youth members to become responsible,
participating citizens and leaders who are guided by the Scout Oath
and Law. We will accomplish this by providing a dynamic youth led
program overseen by trained Scout Leaders.
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Frequently Asked
Questions
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Who am I entrusting my sons with? What are their qualifications?
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Why is a complete BSA uniform required and not just a shirt?
How will my son be welcomed and what should he expect at first?
How is the troop organized and run?
Who do I contact about…?
How much are troop dues? What other fees can I expect to pay
during the year?
What do I need to purchase for camping equipment?
What level of participation is expected
How does advancement work?
How and what to volunteer for?
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Introductions
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BSA Scouting
What’s in it for you?
The Scouting Promise
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• Adventure
• Friendship
• Learning
• Challenges
• Responsibility
• Leadership
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Aims and Methods
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Aims
Methods
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Build Character
Foster Citizenship
Develop Fitness
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Ideals
Patrols
Outdoors
Advancement
Adult Association
Personal Growth
Leadership Development
Uniform
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The Building Blocks of
Scouting
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Life Skills
Leadership
Citizenship
Values
Building youth with
strong character who are
physically fit and
prepared to be good
citizens.
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What Troop 19’s Past and
Present Scouts Say
“Scouting gave me direction in life. It
instilled a respect not only for nature
and the outdoors, but also for others
around me. It provided me with
leadership skills and training that
prepared me for the real world.”
“Scouting is the reason I became who
I am today. The leadership skills and
life experience have set me on a level
higher than that of my peers and it
has been recognized in many areas of
my life.”
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"Scouting has taught me to push
myself beyond my mental and
physical limits. In doing so it
has brought me to a new level self
confidence, better leadership
qualities, and an overall preparedness
for life."
“Scouting taught me the meaning of
friendship, trust and commitment.”
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Youth Challenges
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• Balancing competing interests
• Becoming independent
• Make your choices…
…. But Scouting requires Commitment to
Self, Patrol, Troop
… and Parent / Son Collaboration
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Troop 19 Scouting
Troop 19 Expectations
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Do Your Best
Be a Player and Participate!
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Troop and Patrol Meetings
Outdoor Activities
Community Service Projects
Wreath Sales
Team Work
Set the Example
Have Fun
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Youth-Led Scouting
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Empowering youth
to develop as
leaders is the core
of Scouting and
Troop 19’s guiding
principle
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Youth-Led Program
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Leadership Positions of Responsibility
Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) Meetings
Annual Program Planning Retreat
Trained Adults Mentoring Youth Leaders
“Safe Haven” For Failure
The Patrol System
Fun and Adventure
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The Patrol System
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“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 Baden-Powell
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The Patrol System
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Types of Patrols
Patrol Leadership
Patrol Meetings and Activities
The Patrol at Troop Meetings
and Activities
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Troop 19 Organizational
Structure
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Leadership Positions
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Procedure
– Discusses Leadership
Interest to SPL and
SM
– Completes Application
Form from Troop
Website
– Decision by PLC
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Leadership Positions
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Scouts Responsibilities
“EARN THE BADGE”
70% Attendance at Meetings and Activities
“You can’t lead if you are not there”
Attend Troop Sponsored Training
– Fall Weekend Troop Leader Training
– Monthly PLC
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Leadership Positions
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Advanced Training
– SM Recommendation
– Paid by Troop 19
• National Youth
Leadership Training
• Philmont National
Advanced Youth
Leadership Experience
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Advancement Process &
Program
Step 1
Scout Learns
Step 2
Scout Tested
Step 3
Advancement
Review
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Step 4
Recognition
Each rank requires
• Active Participation
• Community Service
• Demonstration of Scout Service
Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class
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Outdoor
Physical Fitness
Citizenship
Patrol and Trop Participation
Personal Development
Star, Life, Eagle
• Merit Badges
• Position of Responsibility
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Learning & Testing
Step 1
Scout Learns
Step 2
Scout Tested
Step 3
Advancement
Review
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Step 4
Recognition
Step 1: Scout Learns
• By Active Participation in troop & patrol meetings,
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outdoor programs
Patrol Leaders, Youth Leaders and Assistant
Scoutmasters teach skills for 1st 3 Ranks
Merit badges taught by merit badge counselors &
outside experts
Step 2: Scout is Tested
• Scout encouraged to sign-up on troop meeting night or
camp-out to be tested on requirements
• Leader sees that Scout masters skill and records
achievement
• Scout Handbook Sign-off by leader (not parent)
Step 1 & 2: 1 Requirement at a Time, not a Final Test
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Advancement Review
Step 1
Scout Learns
Step 2
Scout Tested
Step 3
Advancement
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Step 4
Recognition
Step 3: Advancement Review
• Scoutmaster Review
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Review Scout’s progress with Advancement, Leadership,
Participation, Spirit
Counsel
Plan
Look Forward within and outside of scouting
• Board of Review
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Ensure Scout understands requirements his own words
Allows Scout to demonstrate his comfort with basic
Scouting skills and concepts
Review Scout’s experiences – good and bad
Troop 19 runs all Boards of Review through Life
• Eagle review completed at District level
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Recognition
Step 1
Scout Learns
Step 2
Scout Tested
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Step 3
Advancement
Review
Step 4
Recognition
Step 4: Recognition
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Troop Meeting
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New badge awarded as soon as possible after
completing Board of Review
Court of Honor
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Recognition at next Court of Honor (3x year)
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Timeline to Eagle
1st Class
Star
Life
Eagle
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Suggested
Min – 5 years
Max 7 years
1st Class
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Star
Life
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Eagle
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Scout Age
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Participation
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•Goal at least 50% participation in troop meetings and activities
•Scout decides his participation level based on his goals in Scouting
and his other interests
•Advancement is only one of the eight methods of Scouting
•Youth Leaders (Scouts working on Star, Life and Eagle) must achieve
participation goal to fulfill their leadership rank requirement – “You
can’t lead if you are not there”
• 3 Required Activities in One Year
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Wreath Sales
District Klondike Derby
Scout Sunday
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Merit Badges
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21 Required for Eagle
Two Types
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Eagle Required (13)
Elective (120+)
How to Earn Merit Badges
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Scout Initiated
Summer Camp
Other Special Venues
With a Buddy!
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Merit Badge Process
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1. Pick a Merit Badge to Work on
2. Identify MB Counselor
• Check MB counselor list with Mr. Anthony or Mr.
Filteau
3. Obtain signed MB blue card from Mr. Anthony
(before first meeting with MB counselor)
4. Buy the MB book or check it out from the
Troop Library
5. Scout (not parent) contacts MB counselor to
review requirements and establish approach
to work on MB
• Only counselors registered with the BSA may
approve merit badges
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Community Service
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Star:
4 Hours Minimum
Life:
6 Hours Minimum
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Examples
• Religious Institutions
• Non-Profit Organizations (excluding
BSA)
• Help with Eagle projects
Eagle:
Major Project
Project Qualification Process
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Eagle Project pre-approved by
Scoutmaster and Troop Committee
prior to Eagle Project Board Review
Cannot “Double Dip”
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Scout Spirit
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Living the Scout Oath and Scout Law
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Meetings
Outings
Supporting other Scouts
Outside of Scouting
Helping others, Community Service
Enthusiasm
Participation
Respect
Attitude
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Outings
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Troop Weekend Outings
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Nantucket Biking, Acadia Sea Kayaking and
Mountain Biking, Turkey Campout, Skiing
and Snowboarding, Rock Climbing, Klondike
Derby, Mountain Man, Canoeing and more!
Summer Camp
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Highlight of the year!
• Stellar program
• Great Camps – Hidden Valley and Camp
Bell
• Unifies Scouts and Troop
• A year of Tuesday nights in one week!
High Adventure Trips
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Major trip every 2-3 years
Trips structured for all abilities
Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Grand
Tetons, Rocky Mountain National Park, San
Juan Wilderness of Colorado,
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High Adventure
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Equipment
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Troop Owned Patrol Equipment
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Patrols issued Patrol Boxes including camping
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Tents, dining tarps, cooking equipment
All equipment must be returned fully cleaned
or aired out to the quartermaster
Key Recommended Personal
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Backpack
Sleeping bag
Foam sleeping pad or air mattress
Plastic ground cloth
Mess Kit
Toilet Kit
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Annual Wreath Sales
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Supplements troop annual dues ($40)
Pay for troop hiking / camping equipment
Subsidize some camping fees
Pay for badges and awards
Cover BSA National registration and Boys Life Magazine
Support selected personal Scout equipment purchases
$$$ to individual Scout Accounts
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Scouts encouraged to sell minimum of 20 wreaths
On average, $500 generated per scout
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Kickoff Day: Last Sunday afternoon in October
• Troop sells door-to-door in Nashua area
• Assembly Day: Wednesday before Thanksgiving
• Wreaths assembled with ribbons and pine cones
• Scout Accounts generated according to Troop sales, individual sales
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Used for Scout Camp, major trips, Scouting goods
• Families must participate – lots of ways to help out!
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Communications
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It takes Two to Communicate
Effectively
Scouts
– Troop Meeting Announcements
– Patrol Meetings
– Phone calls to/from Patrol Leader
Parents
– Scoutmaster’s Weekly Newsletter
– Telephone
– E-Mail
– Committee Meetings
– Troop Meetings
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Troop Meetings
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• Be on Time
• Scout Handbook
• Uniform
– 100% Official BSA Field
Uniform (Shirt, Pants, and
Scout Belt)
– Troop Hat (optional at
meetings but required at
certain events)
• Scout Spirit
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Conduct & Discipline
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Scouts should strive to uphold principles in
Scout Oath and Scout Law
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Chain of Command (Non-Safety Issues)
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Patrol Leaders
Senior Patrol Leaders (SPL)
Patrol Leaders Council (PLC)
Assistant Scoutmaster (ASM)
Scoutmaster
Troop Committee
Parental Involvement
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Direct to own scout
Otherwise through Assistant Scoutmasters
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Troop Organization
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Scoutmaster
Parent
& Assistants
Committee
Scouts
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Troop Committee
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Chartered Organization Rep
Garry Crane
Committee Chairperson
Jim Woodward
Secretary
Jane Richardson
Treasurer
Jim Woodward
Wreath Sales
Jessica Paulsen
Advancement
Rich Filteau
Quartermaster
Jane Richardson
Hospitality
Robin Guertin
Membership
Paul Guertin/Jane Richardson
Webmaster
Steve Rak
Training
Publicity
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Help Wanted
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• Eagle Court of Honor Program Coordinator (about once per year)
• Assistant Quartermaster
• Assistant Advancement Chair
• Assistant Hospitality Chair
• Review Board for Scout Advancements during troop meetings (1 -2x month)
• Troop Chaplain (promote religious award program/Scout Sunday coordinator)
• Wreath Sales Subcommittees
• Permission Slip and Transportation Coordinator
• Treasurer
• Assistant Webmaster
• Publicity
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Finally
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• Continued Parent Support
– Of Your Scout
– Of Our Program
• Get Involved
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Troop Committee
Assistant Scoutmaster
Boards of Review
Teach a Merit Badge
Drive on an Outing
Help at an Event
Recruit More Scouts
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Questions
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