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LEADER BASIC TRAINING

LEADER BASIC TRAINING. HERE’S SEA SCOUTING. MISSION OF THE BSA. The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. THE VENTURING OATH. As a Venturer,

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LEADER BASIC TRAINING

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  1. LEADER BASIC TRAINING

  2. HERE’S SEA SCOUTING

  3. MISSION OF THE BSA The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law

  4. 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.

  5. VENTURING CODE As a Venturer, I believe that America’s strength lies in our Trust in God and in the courage, strength, and traditions of our people. I will, therefore be faithful in my religious duties and will Maintain a personal sense of honor in my own life. I will treasure my American heritage and will do al I can to Preserve and enrich it. I will recognize the dignity and worth of all humanity and Will use fair play and goodwill in my daily life. I will acquire the Venturing attitude that seeks the truth in all things and adventure on the frontiers of our changing world.

  6. SEA PROMISE • As a Sea Scout I promise to do my best: • To guard against water accidents • To know the location and proper use of the • lifesaving devices on every boat I board • To prepare to render aid to those in need • To seek to preserve the motto of the sea: • Women and Children First.

  7. WHAT IS SEA SCOUTING? Sea Scouting is a youth development program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women who are at least 14 years old (and have completed the eighth grade) through 20 years of age. Local community organizations establish a Sea Scout Ship by matching their people and program resources to the interests of young people in the community. The result is a program of exciting and meaningful activities that helps youth pursue their special interests, to grow, to develop leadership skills, and to become good citizens.

  8. SEA SCOUT UNIFORM It is recommended that your ship use a uniform in either the Coast Guard or Navy style. Whatever is chosen should be worn by all members and leaders. Sea Scout uniforms come in two classes – dress uniforms (blue and white) and work uniforms (winter and summer). More information on uniforms may be found in the Sea Scout Manual.

  9. SEA SCOUT SHIP The Sea Scout ship is a youth-led organization that recruits members, elects officers, and plans programs based on the chartered organizations program inventory. Adult advisors provide training and guidance for the ship’s elected officers.

  10. CHARTERED ORGANIZATIONS Support their ship by: • Conducting a program inventory of adults willing to provide program help with careers, skills, facilities and ideas. • Providing adult leaders who organize the inventory and serve as advisors to the ship’s elected youth leaders. • Providing meeting facilities

  11. BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA The Boy Scouts of America recruits adult volunteers and assigns staff members to provide the following services for Sea Scout chartered organization’s ships.

  12. BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA COMMITMENT • Leadership training for adult leaders and elected officers • Guidance on how to organize a ship and keep the program going successfully • Methods for recruiting Sea Scouts, including an interest survey of local high school students. • Regular communication with each ship to provide program support

  13. BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA COMMITMENT • Use of council facilities, such as camps and equipment • Planning Sea Scout activities that enrich the ship’s program • Liability insurance coverage

  14. METHODS OF SEA SCOUTING • Voluntary association between youth and adults • Ethical decision making • Group activity • Recognition of achievement • Democratic Process • Sea Scouting is about curiosity, exploration and adventure

  15. SEA SCOUTING EXPERIENCE AREAS • Develop better Understanding of America’s social, economic, and governmental systems • Encourage a pride in our American heritage

  16. SEA SCOUTING EXPERIENCE AREAS • Instilling stable personal values firmly based on religious concepts • Developing skill in dealing with all people and encouraging a sense of family and community responsibility

  17. SEA SCOUTING EXPERIENCE AREAS • Developing leadership skills • Preparing to give leadership and fulfill our responsibilities to American society and to the people of the world

  18. SEA SCOUTING EXPERIENCE AREAS • Developing a degree of self-reliance based on courage, initiative, and resourcefulness • Understanding and appreciating the wise use of resources and the protection of our environment.

  19. SEA SCOUTING EXPERIENCE AREAS • Encouraging the skill and the desire to help others • Gaining a keen respect for the basic rights of others

  20. SEA SCOUTING EXPERIENCE AREAS • Improving mental, emotional, and physical fitness and an appreciation for sports • Developing ethical decision making skills

  21. SKIPPER’S RESPONSIBILITIES The Skipper’s responsibilities include: • Fostering a sense of community within the ship • Developing the youth to lead, plan, make decisions, and carry out a long term program of activities • Encourage participation and support for your ship • Uphold standards and policies of sponsoring organization and the Boy Scouts of America

  22. SKIPPER’S RESPONSIBILITIES • Protect young people in your Sea Scout ship from abuse and neglect and upholding the standards of the Boy Scouts of America Youth Protection emphasis • Ensure the activities are conducted within safety guidelines and requirements • Cultivate the Sea Scouting spirit within your ship

  23. UNDERSTANDING AND PROTECTING YOUTH

  24. ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT ISSUES Important development issues facing Sea Scouts • Experimentation • Movement from dependence to interdependence • Social Relationships • Physiological changes and sexual maturity • Reevaluation of values

  25. ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT Teenagers deal with opposing emotions: • They fear and crave independence • They face a constant struggle for power and independence • They want to be unique, but are affected by peer pressure

  26. PROTECTING OUR YOUTH Guide to Safe Scouting • Leadership requirements for trips and outings • Safe Swim Defense • Safety Afloat • SCUBA • Camping • Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco use and abuse • Guns and Firearms • Cave Exploring • Climbing and Rappelling • Unauthorized and Restricted Activities • Medical Information • Transportation • Tour Permits

  27. YOUTH PROTECTION “Youth Protection Guidelines” in the Venturing Leader Manual lists several considerations that the Sea Scout leader must remember

  28. YOUTH PROTECTION GUIDELINES FOR ADULT LEADERS • Two deep leadership at all meetings (2 adults) • No one-on-one contact with Sea Scouts (other Sea Scouts or adult leaders must be present) • Respect privacy of the Sea Scouts • Separate accommodations for adult leaders and Sea Scouts and for males and females on overnight trips • Parental permission for overnight activities

  29. YOUTH PROTECTION GUIDELINES FOR ADULT LEADERS • Ensure proper preparation for activities, especially those with safetyrisks • Secret organizations are not permitted • Hazing and initiation activities are prohibited • Appropriate standards for attire should be upheld • Proper training, supervision, and monitoring of officers is necessary

  30. LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATION

  31. LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATION The key to success of a Sea Scout ship is informed, enthusiastic leaders, trained youth officers, and an exciting program of interest.

  32. SHIP ORGANIZATION AND LEADERSHIP When an organization agrees to be a chartered organization in Sea Scouting, it agrees to recruit adult leaders; a Skipper, one or more Mates, and a crew committee chairperson. These leaders must be adult men and women at least 21 years of age, who will guide the ship.

  33. SEA SCOOUTING SHIP ORGANIZATION BOATSWAIN SKIPPER SHIP COMMITTEE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN BOATSWAIN’S MATE (ADMINISTRATION) MATE (ADMINISTRATION) BOATSWAIN’S MATE (PROGRAM) MATE (PROGRAM) PURSER TREASURER CONSULTANTS YOEMAN CHARTERED ORGANIZATION ACTIVITY CHAIRS

  34. SHIP COMMITTEE • The ship committee • recruits the Skipper and Mates • maintains the program capability inventory • approves the ship program and obtains equipment and other resources • helps with fundraising and financial management • The committee usually meets monthly

  35. CONSULTANT Consultants are used to provide technical expertise to the program activities being planned by the Sea Scout activity committees. They may be one-time-only participants and are often identified by the PCI.

  36. SKIPPERS ARE THE KEY The Skippers are the key to the success of the ship. They must match the interest of the Sea Scouts with the program resources of the chartered organization This is achieved by training the ship officers to lead their ship and by planning a relevant program guided by the adult leaders and crew committee.

  37. SEA SCOUT A Sea Scout is a young man or women who has completed the eight grade and is at least 14 years of age but not yet 21. He or she pays an annual registration fee, subscribes to the Sea Scout Oath and Code, attends regular meetings, and is a registered member of a chartered Sea Scout ship

  38. ELECTED SHIP OFFICERS These Sea Scouts are responsible for coordinating the process of planning and implementing their ship program The Sea Scout Manual has more complete job descriptions for the officers and adult leaders.

  39. ACTIVITY CHAIRS Activity chairs and committees are appointed from the ships membership to carry out specific program activities. This ensures that all Sea Scouts are involved in bringing about their ships program.

  40. ADULT - SEA SCOUT TEAMS The elected Sea Scout officers work hand-in-hand with the adult Skippers, Mates and committee members. Activity Chairs work with adult consultants (from ship committee, parents or other qualified adults) Cooperation and teamwork between adults and young adults are essential to the success of Sea Scouting

  41. OFFICERS’ BRIEFING As soon as possible after their election conduct an Officers’ Briefing. This is the first step in getting a trained, competent group of officers. (A sample agenda may be found in the Sea Scout Manual) The briefing is the time to establish the climate and values that you think are important, like the emphasis on being in a partnership with the officers, enthusiasm and fun, trust and responsibility

  42. SHIP QUARTERDECK SEMINAR Shortly after the Officers’ Briefing the Skipper and outgoing officers conduct a Quarterdeck Seminar for the newly elected officers. This is usually done on a Saturday or over a whole weekend. This seminar includes: Leadership skills training Crew operations training Crew program scheduling for the upcoming year An outline for the seminar may be found in the Sea Scout Manual.

  43. VENTURING LEADERSHIP SKILLS COURSE The Venturing Leadership skills Course, NO. 34340 was produced to help teach young adults the attitudes and skills that good leaders demonstrate. It is designed to be taught to all Sea Scouts in the ship. It is recommended that the ship Skipper and officers conduct the course in an outdoor retreat setting. This course is required for the Silver Award.

  44. REFLECTION We can make our experiences more meaningful and effective is we reflect on them. In Sea Scouting, reflection is simply the process of the Sea Scouts talking about their experience immediately afterward. Reflection provides an opportunity for everyone to have input into what happened.

  45. REFLECTION - STEPS • Reflection is best accomplished by asking open-ended questions such as “what”, “How”, “when” and “why”. There are no right or wrong answers. • Questions about what happened • Questions about how we can improve • Questions about setting new goals

  46. ADVANCEMENT

  47. B.A.R.S. STATUS RECOGNITION ACHIEVEMENT BELONGING Youth experts tell us that the healthy progression of a young person into adult life follows the B.A.R.S. staircase shown above.

  48. B.A.R.S. Young people must feel a sense of belonging to the group (Sea Scout ship). In the ship they should be given opportunities to achieve something meaningful. The Venturing and Sea Scouting advancement programs help fulfill the recognition and status portions of the B.A.R.S. staircase.

  49. VENTURING ADVANCEMENT Silver Award Gold Award Bronze Awards Ranger Award Quartermaster Award

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