Venturing Program and
Recognition
A “Thrive in Five” Presentation by the NER Area 5 VOA
Venturing Program and Recognition
Presentation guidebook
Venturing Program and
Recognition
A “Thrive in Five” Presentation by the NER Area 5 VOA
Introduction:
This course is for youth and adult leaders to teach them about the various awards in
Venturing, the life skills that are earned through them, and the scholarships that can be
gained. This presentation lists requirements and
Objectives:
– To explain the various awards in Venturing
– To present the life skills that could be learned while earning Venturing recognition
– To show some scholarships that can be earned using the same activities for the
Venturing recognition
Preparation:
Make sure to have a projector and computer to display the powerpoint. It may be helpful to
have some of the awards with you, displayed on a shirt or on a board if possible. Have out
any fliers or promotional materials for upcoming recognition earning events. Get the contact
information of any participants in the training, so they can be emailed more information
about Venturing recognition and other activities.
Venturing Program and
Recognition
A “Thrive in Five” Presentation by the NER Area 5 VOA
Current Recognition/Awards
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Venturing Bronze Award
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Venturing Gold Award
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Venturing Silver Award
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Venturing Ranger Award
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Sea Scouting Quartermaster Award
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Quest Award
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TRUST Award
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Shooting Sports Outstanding Achievement Award
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Youth Leadership Award
Venturing Program and
Recognition
A “Thrive in Five” Presentation by the NER Area 5 VOA
1-Bronze
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Sports Bronze
Outdoor Bronze
Religion and Community Bronze
Sea Scout Bronze
Arts and Hobbies Bronze
B. Outdoor Bronze Award
Complete four of the following Ranger Award Requirements:
* Standard First Aid
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Communications
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Cooking
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Emergency Preparedness
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Land Navigation
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Leave No Trace
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Wilderness Survival
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Conservation
Venturing Program and
Recognition
A “Thrive in Five” Presentation by the NER Area 5 VOA
Complete two of the following Ranger Award Electives:
* Backpacking
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Cave Exploration
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Cycling/Mountain Biking
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Ecology
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Equestrian
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First Aid
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Fishing
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Hunting
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Lifesaver
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Mountaineering
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Outdoor Living History
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Physical Fitness
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Plants and Wildlife
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Project COPE
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Scuba Certification
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Shooting Sports
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Watercraft
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Winter Sports
Venturing Program and
Recognition
A “Thrive in Five” Presentation by the NER Area 5 VOA
2-Ranger
Requirements
Complete eight of the following Ranger Award Requirements:
* Standard First Aid
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Communications
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Cooking
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Emergency Preparedness
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Land Navigation
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Leave No Trace
*
Wilderness Survival
*
Conservation
Venturing Program and
Recognition
A “Thrive in Five” Presentation by the NER Area 5 VOA
Do four of the following Ranger Award elective requirements:
* Backpacking
*
Cave Exploration
*
Cycling/Mountain Biking
*
Ecology
*
Equestrian
*
First Aid
*
Fishing
*
Hunting
*
Lifesaver
*
Mountaineering
*
Outdoor Living History
*
Physical Fitness
*
Plants and Wildlife
*
Project COPE
*
Scuba Certification
*
Shooting Sports
*
Watercraft
*
Winter Sports
Venturing Program and
Recognition
A “Thrive in Five” Presentation by the NER Area 5 VOA
Life Skills
* First Aid is extremely useful for any person to know
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Communication skills are important for every job, and for working in group situations
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Emergency preparedness is important, as shown by the recent Hurricane Sandy
Scholarships
* http://www.collegescholarships.org/scholarships/science/wildlife.htm
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A list of scholarships that are based around wildlife, wildlife biology, and Outdoorsmanship
http://collegeprowler.com/scholarships/interest/outdoors/
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“college scholarships for outdoors”
A. Sports Bronze Award
Do nine of twelve suggested activities that relate to:
* First aid
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Sportsmanship
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Competition organization
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Exercise
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Drug problems
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Sporting history
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Training technique
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Nutrition
Venturing Program and
Recognition
A “Thrive in Five” Presentation by the NER Area 5 VOA
3- Quest
Requirements
Do all five of the following Quest Award core requirements:
* Sports Bronze Award
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First Aid
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Fitness for life
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Fitness assessment
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Sports disciplines
Complete at least one Quest Award elective:
* History and Heritage of Sports
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Sports Nutrition
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Drug-free Sport
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Communications
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History and Heritage of the Disabled Sports Movement
Life Skills
* Teenagers can be tempted to try drugs by friends or other peers, the Sports Bronze Award and Quest
Award show them the consequences of using drugs
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This can help anyone interest in a career in sports or sports management
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Provides a supplement to taking part in sports
Venturing Program and
Recognition
A “Thrive in Five” Presentation by the NER Area 5 VOA
Scholarships
* http://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/education/sports-scholarships-nonathletes/
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Sports scholarships for non-athletes
http://www.athleticscholarships.net/
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Information about sports scholarships
4- Trust
Requirements
Life Skills
Scholarships
* http://www.scholarships4students.com/religious_scholarships.htm
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https://www.mycollegeoptions.org/scholarship-search-by-religion.aspx
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Scholarships listed by religion
D. Sea Scouts Bronze Award
Complete 18 Requirements in the following fields
* Ideals
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Active Membership
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Special Skills
Venturing Program and
Recognition
A “Thrive in Five” Presentation by the NER Area 5 VOA
5- Sea Scouting Quartermaster Award
Requirements
Should I include this? Regular Venturers can’t earn it
Life Skills
* Helps teach people about running a ship
*
Especially for teens looking for a career in the Navy or where they would be on a ship/running on a
ship
Scholarships
* http://www.boatus.com/colleges/scholarships.asp
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http://www.scholarshipstats.com/sailing.html
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Marine and naval scholarships
Colleges with strong sailing teams/programs
http://collegeprowler.com/scholarships/sports/sailing/
E. Arts and Hobbies Bronze Award
Do an activity in nine of the following fields
* CAD Site Visit
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Advertising
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Theater Production
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New Hobby
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Golfing
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Physical Training Improvement
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Merits of Sports
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Hobby Store Visit
Venturing Program and
Recognition
A “Thrive in Five” Presentation by the NER Area 5 VOA
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Teach the Disadvantaged a Sport or Hobby
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Hobby Meet
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Photography Contest
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Artwork for Crew Activity
Life Skills
* Helps Venturer’s explore many different hobbies, so they can learn about new things they might
enjoy
Scholarships
* http://www.financialaidfinder.com/student-scholarship-search/scholarships-hobbiesinterests/scholarships-unusual-talents-hobbies/
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http://www.ehow.com/info_12054759_scholarships-hobbies.html
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Scholarships for unusual hobbies
Scholarships for normal and abnormal hobbies
http://scholarships.worldstudioinc.com/
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Scholarships for artists
http://www.cas.unt.edu/advising/scholarships
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Scholarships for Arts & Sciences, as well as general Arts
Venturing Program and
Recognition
A “Thrive in Five” Presentation by the NER Area 5 VOA
6-Gold
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The candidate must have at least 12 months' tenure as an active, registered Venturer before final
qualification.
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Earn at least one Bronze Award.
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The candidate must have been an active member of the Venturing crew, and served in a leadership
role within the past 12 months.
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The candidate must have participated in a district, council, area, region, or national Venturing
event.
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The candidate must set and accomplish one personal growth goal related to each of the following
areas: citizenship, leadership, service to others, community/family, outdoor experience, and total
fitness. (Six personal growth goals
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The candidate must plan, prepare for, and lead to completion two or more crew activity projects
that relate to at least two of the following areas: citizenship, leadership, service to others,
community/family, outdoor experience, and total fitness.
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The candidate must be able to recite the Venturing Oath.
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The candidate must submit three letters of recommendation to the crew Advisor that confirm he or
she lives in accordance with the principles of the Venturing Oath.
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After completing all other requirements, the candidate should prepare evidence of completion of the
work and submit it to the crew Advisor. A committee of six people will then review the written
presentation and interview the candidate
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Finally, the candidate must have qualified for the Gold Award before his or her 21st birthday.
Venturing Program and
Recognition
A “Thrive in Five” Presentation by the NER Area 5 VOA
Life Skills
* Teaches Venturers to be better leaders
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Gets them involved in Scouting at a greater level
Scholarships
* http://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/the-scholarship-coach/2011/07/28/6-college-scholarshipsthat-award-leadership
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http://alumni.berkeley.edu/services/scholarships/leadership-award
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http://www.scholarships4school.com/leadership-scholarships.html
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http://www.washington.edu/uaa/mge/apply/leadership/
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Scholarships for leadership
7-Silver
Venturers must be proficient in emergency preparedness (including standard first aid, CPR, and Safe Swim
Defense), participate in Ethics in Action, complete the Venturing Leadership Skills Course, earn the
Venturing Gold Award, and earn at least one of the five Venturing Bronze awards
Life Skills
* Leadership
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Ethics
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Involvement
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Scholarships
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http://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/the-scholarship-coach/2011/07/28/6-college-scholarshipsthat-award-leadership
Venturing Program and
Recognition
A “Thrive in Five” Presentation by the NER Area 5 VOA
8-Venturing Leadership Award
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Be registered and involved as a Venturer for at least one year.
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Be a youth member when nominated for the award.
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Hold a leadership position or an office at the unit, district, council, area, region, or national level (as
appropriate for the level of the award presented).
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Show exceptional dedication and give outstanding leadership and service to Venturing and to
Venturers (on the level appropriate for the award
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Recognition is not mandatory
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Scouts can choose to go after the awards they want
Non-Scouting Awards
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Activities done for awards in Venturing can be used to earn other awards or scholarships
1-Congressional Gold Award
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http://www.congressionalaward.org/youth.php
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Set and complete goals in the areas of volunteer service, physical fitness, personal development, and
expedition and exploration.
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Must have over 400 volunteer hours
Venturing Program and
Recognition
A “Thrive in Five” Presentation by the NER Area 5 VOA
2-Prudential Spirit of Community Award
http://spirit.prudential.com/view/page/soc/14830
* describe an individual's community service activity or an individual's significant leadership in a
group activity that has taken place during the previous year,
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be completed and submitted to a school principal or the head of an officially designated local
organization by November 6, and
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be certified by the principal of a middle level or high school or the head of an officially designated
local organization. These individuals should review implementation instructions carefully.
Eligible
* is in grades 5-12 as of November 6,
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is a legal resident of any U.S. state or Washington, D.C.,
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has engaged in a volunteer activity that occurred at least partly during the 12 months prior to the date
of application, and
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submits a completed application to a school principal or the head of an officially designated local
organization by November 6.
Venturing Program and
Recognition
A “Thrive in Five” Presentation by the NER Area 5 VOA
3-President’s Gold Award
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Recipients must be United States citizens or lawfully admitted permanent residents of the United
States.
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Awards are issued for service hours served within a 12-month time period or over the course of a
lifetime.
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Awards are issued for volunteer service only. Additional levels of participation with the
organization, i.e. charitable support, are not a factor considered for the award.
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Court-ordered community service does not qualify for the award.
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Awards are issued by approved Certifying Organizations.
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Service must be with an organization that is legally established in the United States, the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or one of the territories.