Welcome to New Leader Essentials

1. Welcome to New Leader Essentials

2. Video No. 1: Introduction

3. What are our goals? • The mission statement • The aims of Scouting • The methods of Scouting

4. The Mission of the Boy Scouts of America: To prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

5. Aims of the Boy Scouts of America • Character development • Citizenship training • Mental and physical fitness

6. How do we develop character?

7. Character encompasses a person’s personal qualities, values, and outlook.

8. Scouting helps young people grow: • They become confident but are not conceited. • They are honest with themselves and with others. • Their personal appearance shows they respect themselves. • The develop special skills and interests. • They can take care of themselves, especially in emergencies. • They can be counted upon to do their best in difficult situations. • They practice their religious beliefs. • They respect other people regardless of their differences.

9. How do we train for citizenship?

10. Scouts are encouraged to • Learn about and take pride in their national heritage. • Develop an understanding of our social, economic, and governmental systems. • Be of service to others. • Have knowledge and respect for other cultures and social groups.

11. Scouts are encouraged to : • Be aware of community organizations and their functions. • Understand and respect the ethnic and social relationships in their communities. • Appreciate the environment and seek to protect it.

12. How do we develop mental and physical fitness?

13. Scouting encourages: • Exercise and participation in vigorous activities. • Adopt healthy habits. • Keep their weight within a healthy range. • Avoid use of tobacco, drugs, and alcohol. • Strive to be mentally awake. • Use good judgment in making sound decisions. • Be resourceful in solving problems.

14. The Programs of Scouting • Cub Scouting is for boys in the first through fifth grades or ages 7 through 10. • Boy Scouting is for boys ages 11 through 17. • Varsity Scouting is for boys 14 through 17. • Venturing is for young men and women ages 14 through 20.

15. Methods: Cub Scouting(Boys first through fifth grades) • Ideals • Den • Advancement • Family involvement • Activities • Home-and neighborhood-centered • Uniform

16. Ideals Patrol Advancement Adult association Outdoors Personal growth Leadership Uniform Methods: Boy Scouting/Varsity Scouting(Boys 11 through 17)

17. Methods: Venturing(Young men and women 14 through 20) • Ideals • Group activities • Recognition • Adult association • High adventure • Teaching others • Leadership

18. Our goal is to be continually moving youth from dependence on adult direction to independence.

19. The Cub Scout Promise I, (name), promise to do my best to do my duty to God and my country, to help other people, and to obey the Law of the Pack.

20. The Scout Oath On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.

21. The Venturing Oath As a Venturer, I promise to do my duty to God and help strengthen America, to help others, and to seek truth, fairness, and adventure in our world.

22. Unit Scenarios

23. How do youth grow and develop?

24. Video No. 2: Ages and Stages

25. Where do I fit in?

26. Video No. 3: Scouting Begins With Youth

27. Where do I get help?

28. What human resources are available?

29. Have a positive attitude. Expect people to volunteer. Be specific. Express gratitude. Create specific jobs. Start with small jobs. Don’t assume a “no.” Busy people make the best leaders. Ask, ask, ask…. How do we recruit and retain other volunteers?

30. Parental Survey form

31. Scouting’s Districts and Councils

32. Scouting’s Volunteers and Professionals

33. Include it in your unit budget plan! Boys’ Life and Scouting Magazines

34. Scout Center/Trading Post • Literature • Advancement records • Information about upcoming events • People with answers to program questions

35. Who pays for Scouting? • Youth and their families • Chartered organizations and their units • Communities • Local council • National Council

36. What do youth and their families pay for ? • Uniform and insignia • Books and materials • Personal equipment • Activity costs • Annual registration fee • Boys’ Life subscription • Weekly unit dues • Contributions to Friends of Scouting and United Way

37. What do chartered organizations provide? • A meeting place • Selection and approval of adult leadership

38. What do units provide? • Program materials and equipment • Advancement/recognition items • Special events

39. How does the community support the local council? • Friends of Scouting contributions • United Way • Product sales • Special projects • Events • Bequests and other planned gifts

40. What does the council provide? • Camping facilities • Training for leaders • Service for new and existing units • Local service center • Activities and events • Liability insurance • Supplies and materials • Professional staff

41. What does the National Council do? • Supports local councils • Conducts program research and development • Develops literature and materials • Provides professional training • Operates national high-adventure and training facilities • Conducts national events

42. Scout Song

43. How do we keep Scouting safe?

44. Video No. 4: How do I keep Scouting Safe?

45. The Boy Scouts of America http://www.bsa.scouting.org

46. Get Help • Each unit has a unit commissioner • Each District has a District Executive • Both can help answer your safety and procedure questions.

47. Briefly List your Concerns???????????????

48. Video No. 5: Conclusion