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Boy Scout Troop 299 Dublin, OH

Boy Scout Troop 299 Dublin, OH. Super Scout Parent Orientation 2012 Presented by Jim Schrock Troop Committee Member. Aims and Methods The Patrol Method Advancement Outdoor Program Get Started! Paperwork…. Agenda. Plus Q&A and Back to Basics…. BSA Aims and Methods.

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Boy Scout Troop 299 Dublin, OH

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  1. Boy Scout Troop 299 Dublin, OH Super Scout Parent Orientation 2012 Presented by Jim SchrockTroop Committee Member

  2. Aims and Methods The Patrol Method Advancement Outdoor Program Get Started! Paperwork… Agenda Plus Q&A and Back to Basics… Troop 299 - Dublin, OH

  3. BSA Aims and Methods • Scouting aims to developCharacter, Citizenship, Personal Fitness • Using the 8 Methods of Boy Scouting Association with Adults Personal Growth Leadership Development Uniform Ideals of Scout Oath, Law, Motto Patrol Method Outdoor Program Advancement Troop 299 - Dublin, OH

  4. BSA Aims and Methods • But Scouts just want FUN! • Scouting promises the outdoors • Learn & practice outdoor skills • Camping, hiking, shooting, swimming, skiing, canoeing, biking, and much more! Troop 299 - Dublin, OH

  5. The Patrol Method “The patrol system is not one method in which Scouting for boys can be carried on. It is the only method” - Lord Baden Powell

  6. Indian Run United Methodist- Includes Scouting in its program- Meeting, storage space - Approves adult leaders- Owns all troop assetsDistrict, Council, National- BSA provides training, program Scoutmaster- Trains & guides the boy leaders- Uses Methods to bring scouting to the boys- Assisted by many adults - BSA trained • Patrol Leaders’ Council- Plans & runs troop’s program • Holds annual planning meeting • Meets monthly (last Tuesday) • Chaired by SPL • Senior Patrol Leader- Elected by all scouts- Runs all meetings & outings- Chairs Patrol Leaders Council • Appoints assistants Patrol- 6 to 8 boys age 11-17- Patrol Leader elected by scouts- PL appoints assistants- Plans outing meals, tenting- Works together on advancement • Troop Parents’ Committee- Supports the troop • Recruits, trains adult leaders • Approves all rank advancement • - Handles membership, funds- Fundraising opportunities for PLC- Meets monthly – all welcome! The Patrol Method Troop Parents’ Committee IRUMC Darby Creek District Simon Kenton Council Scoutmaster (SM) BSA National Council Assistant Scoutmaster (ASM) Junior Assistant Scoutmaster (JASM) Patrol Leaders’ Council (PLC) Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) ASPL Quartermaster Scribe Patrol Leader (PL) “Chinchilla” Patrol Leader (PL) “Evergreen” Chaplain’s Aide Historian Den Chief OA Rep APL APL Scouts Scouts Troop 299 - Dublin, OH

  7. Advancement “A badge is recognition of what a Scout is able to do,not merely a reward for what he has done” - Lord Baden Powell

  8. Advancement • 1 of 8 Methods of Scouting • Encourages boys to meet challenges • Natural outcome of participation in activities • Active participation in patrol & troop is required • The scout sets his own pace! Troop 299 - Dublin, OH

  9. Advancement • The Boy Scout Ranks Scout Oath & Law, joining requirements Boy Scout Tenderfoot Second Class First Class Develop outdoor skills and abilitiesCommunity serviceDemonstrate Scout Oath, Law in daily life Star Life Eagle (with palms) Merit Badge completionLeadership Positions of ResponsibilityCommunity serviceDemonstrate Scout Oath, Law in daily life Troop 299 - Dublin, OH

  10. Advancement • Advancement is a 4 step process • A Scout learnsby instruction and by doing • A Scout is testedby experienced scouts,who sign-off on skills requirements • A Scout is reviewedScoutmaster ConferenceBoard of Review • A Scout is recognizedwith praise, rank advancement, and publicly at Court of Honor Troop 299 - Dublin, OH

  11. Advancement • Merit Badges • Over 120 ways to explore! • Summer camp is a great place to begin • Scout asks Scoutmaster for Blue Card • Scoutmaster assigns a counselor (MBC) • Required for Star, Life, Eagle ranks • Can be worked at any time Our troop is fortunate to have counselorsfor every Merit Badge required for EagleVolunteers Are Needed! Troop 299 - Dublin, OH

  12. Outdoor Program Scouting promises you the great outdoors…

  13. Outdoor Program • Outdoors is where Scouting works best! • Real-life challenges & triumphs • PLC plans one each month • Usually involves camping 2 nights • Patrol Method Applied • Patrols plan, prepare, eat, clean, and tent together • Fun competitions • SPL and Scoutmaster are in charge • Adults belong to the Raven Patrol • Adults do everything the same way the scouts do it Troop 299 - Dublin, OH

  14. Outdoor Program • Logistics • Sign-up at troop meetings - permission slip, fees • Medical forms must be current • Scouts bring (or share) tent, sleeping bag and pad, utensils • Patrols bring stoves, pots, etc. • Pay grubmaster promptly • Money for meals on the road • Travel in Class-A • Drivers always appreciated Troop 299 - Dublin, OH

  15. Outdoor Program • Summer Camp • A must this summer! • Camp ConestogaLaurel Hill State Park, PA • Pathfinder for new scouts • Earn first merit badges • Details forthcoming Troop 299 - Dublin, OH

  16. Outdoor Program • High Adventure • Keeps older boys interested, active, learning • Summertime 1-2 week back-country • May be age, rank restrictions -- incentive! Troop 299 - Dublin, OH

  17. Get Started! “We just have to remember that our business as adults is not the same as the business of the Scouts. It is up to them to get things done. It is up to us to make sure they have what they need, but (within the bounds of health and safety) not what they do with it.“ - BSA Parent Orientation Trainer Notes

  18. Get Started! • Help your scout apply the Scout Oath and Law daily • Ask him to teach you the Scout Oath and Law • Create opportunities to practice at home • Pitch a tent, pack his gear, read maps, cook, wash clothes, … • Help him learn to participate in his Patrol and Troop • Encourage him to seek answers from the scouts in his patrol • Ask your Scout a lot of questions • Allow the Scouts to run their meetings and outings • Scouts elected their leaders… (and none are adults!) Troop 299 - Dublin, OH

  19. Get Started! • Get a notebook, a bag for gear, uniform, handbook • And help him learn to keep track of it himself • Help him earn Scout Rank • Complete “How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse” You may initial and date • Encourage him to contact the Scoutmaster for a Scout Rank Conference • Encourage earning Tenderfoot • Ask him (often!) when he wants to start the 30-day fitness requirement • Attend all meetings, outings and summer camp Always Keep Scouting Fun! Troop 299 - Dublin, OH

  20. Get Started! • Join the Raven Patrol! • Asst Scoutmaster • Troop Committee • Merit Badge Counselor • Driver Troop 299 - Dublin, OH

  21. Get Started! Above all, Make time for Scouting!Scouting is fun and worthwhile in so many ways, but only if your son is there Troop 299 - Dublin, OH

  22. Reference All meetings at IRUMC Fellowship Hall, 7:00PM(unless otherwise announced) Every TuesdayExcept last Tuesday of each month Troop Meetings Patrol Leaders’ Council (PLC) Last Tuesday of the month 3rd Thursday of each month. Boards of review as necessary. All adults welcome! Troop Parents’ Committee Patrol meetings As scheduled by each patrol Quarterly as announced, often in lieu of a regular troop meeting Court of Honor Email: troop299@googlegroups.comwww.troop299skc.org Troop 299 - Dublin, OH

  23. Reference This presentation is based on material from official BSA sources: The Boy Scout Handbook The Scoutmaster Handbook Boy Scout Leader Fast Start Training We encourage you to learn more about the Boy Scout programby visiting these official websites BSA National Website http://www.scouting.org BSA Online Training http://www.myScouting.org Simon Kenton Council http://www.skcbsa.org Troop 299 http://www.troop299skc.org Advancement Committee Guide The Troop Committee Guide BSA National Website Troop 299 - Dublin, OH

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