Welcome to BSA Leader Training Al Mouton Dist. Committee Wayne Knox District Training Chairman

1. 1 Welcome to BSALeader TrainingAl Mouton Dist. CommitteeWayne Knox District Training Chairman

2. 2 Training Overview Aims and Methods of Scouting National/Council/District BSA Structure Troop Committee Troop Adult Leaders - Scoutmaster/Assistants Troop Organization (Boys Positions) Webelos Meeting Planning Troop Activities (JLT, Patrol Leader Council, Troop meetings) Boy Scout Rank Advancements Uniforms Adult and Boys Unit Finance / Budget Scout Health and Safety Outdoor Skills Training

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5. 5 The Aims of Scouting Growth in moral strength and Character development Citizenship training Mental, emotional and physical fitness

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8. 8 Sense of belonging Achievement & recognition Self-esteem Confidence What Scouting can provide a boy: Self-discipline Self-reliance Healthy interaction Experience of teamwork Chapter 11, Scoutmaster’s HandbookChapter 11, Scoutmaster’s Handbook

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30. 30 Junior Leader Training (JLT) Troop should have elections every 6 months This should be followed by a JLT event to train the new leadership. Event takes up to 6 hours. All Officers should be present JLT training teaches team building Reviews different Leadership techniques and issues Reviews Job responsibilities Reviews techniques on planning troop activities Prepares the Boys for their upcoming Patrol Leader Council meeting

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34. 34 The Patrol Leaders’ Council Three Levels of Planning Six month Outings plan along with merit badges list Three Month Schedule of Patrol responsibilities One Month detail of weekly meetings The Patrol Leader Council should meet monthly to review all levels of planning. Most important is completing the detailed weekly troop planning sheets The Patrol Leader Council can also prepare and plan the next upcoming Court of Honor.

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36. 36 The Troop Meeting Preopening Opening- 5 minutes Merit Badge or Special Activity- 25 minutes Skills Instruction and Upcoming Outing preparation - 15 minutes Inter-patrol Activity 15- 20 minutes Patrol Meetings 10 minutes Closing 5 minutes After the meeting

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45. 45 Budget / Finances The Unit committee is responsible for establishing the yearly budget The committee must first establish a plan of activities, then establish the cost to meet the plan Sources of income could be: Chartered Organization Yearly registration cost to members Den dues Fund raising activities ; Popcorn sales, car wash, garage sales, etc.

46. 46 Budget / Finances (cont.) Committee then decides on what the Unit will pay for: Books, Scarves, Registration, summer camp, etc. All non-council money earning activities requires an application submitted to council at least three weeks before the activity The Units goal is not to build a large bank account, but to use the money for a great program

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49. 49 Scout Health and Safety Scout leaders should be familiar with BSA Heath and Safety requirements Emergency Preparedness Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat (every two years) Boat and Canoe Guidelines Camping Alcohol, drugs, and smoking policies Stoves, Fuel and Fire Prevention First Aid, First Aid Kits and Medical forms Guns and Firearms Sports and Activities Transportation Requirements (tour permits)

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54. 54 Adult Training Adults Leaders and Committee members should be continuously working to improve their understanding of responsibilities and skills. This can be done in the following ways: Attend the Monthly committee meetings Attend the Monthly Roundtables Attend a Yearly District Leader Training activity New Leader Essentials Cub Scouting leader Specific Training Cub Scouting leader Specific Training Scoutmaster Leadership Specific Training Baloo Training (Outdoor Skills) Webelos Outdoor Leader Fundamental BoyScout Outdoor Skills) Defensive Swim Safety Afloat Committee Training

55. 55 Adult Training Attend a Council Training Event National Camp School Philmont Leader Training Commissioners College Read the various Scout Leader Manuals Review the various Scout Leader Video’s

56. 56 Adult Training and Recognition Cubmaster Award - 1 year as assist. Or 2 year as Cubmaster Cub Scout Den Leader Award - 1 year as den leader Webelos Den Leader Award - 1 year as Webelos Den Leader Cub Scouter Award - 2 years as registered leader on Pack Assistant Den Leaders, Committee members Tiger Cub Den Leader Award - 1 year as Tiger Cub Coach Boy Scout Leader’s Training Award - 2 years as registered leader Assistant Scoutmasters, Committee members Scoutmaster’s Key Award - 3 years as Scoutmaster

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60. 60 Session Summary: Scouting Organization Overview Roles of the Committee Roles of a Scoutmaster and Assistants Troop organization Troop meetings Advancement Scout Health and Safety Outdoor Skills