Troop Leadership Training

1. Troop Leadership Training

2. “Training boy leaders to run their troop is the Scoutmaster's most important job.” “Train Scouts to do a job, then let them do it.” “Never do anything a boy can do.” —Robert S. S. Baden-Powell

3. Scouting offers young people a rich and varied arena in which to learn and use leadership skills. Among the challenges encountered by a troop's youth leaders are • Organizing patrols • Using duty rosters • Planning menus and figuring food costs • Encouraging advancement • Guiding a patrol's involvement in problem solving • Teaching outdoor skills • Helping to ensure patrol safety during outings • Handling patrol finances • Helping other Scouts make the most of their own leadership opportunities The badge of office presented to a Scout who accepts a position troop leadership does NOT automatically make him a good leader…

4. Questions: • How many have been through this course before? • How many have been to the Council S.E.A.L.S Training? • How many have been to the National NYLT “Top Gun” training How many have been to the Council S.E.A.L.S training? How many have been to the National NYLT “Top Gun” training?

5. Agenda – Why are we here today? • Introduction to Troop Leadership • The Boy-Led Troop and Living the Scout Oath and Law • The Boy-Led Patrol • Review Troop Organization Chart • Position Overview • SM Vision of Success • How to Fulfill Your Role - Break out by Position • Discussion of the Scout-Led Patrol • Position Overview – PL/APL, Youth Advisor, SPL/ASPL, Adult Advisors • Use of EDGE Method • Use of Stop/Start/Continue • Mock PLC • Mock Monday Night Meeting • What Is Expected of Me? • Have a Plan!!! Be Prepared!!! • Communicate!!! • Get to know your Scouts/Patrol. Rank Advancement Needs. • Have fun while learning, Eat Pizza, Get “Trained” to position

6. Introduction To Troop Leadership

7. What does it mean when we say “a boy-led troop”? The BSA's definition is that “empowering boys to be leaders” is the core of Scouting. A Boy Scout troop is a small democracy. With the Scoutmaster's direction, the boys are formed into patrols, plan the troop's program, and make it a reality. 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:” • Scout Law • A Scout is • Trustworthy • Loyal • HelpfulFriendly • Courteous • Kind • Obedient • Cheerful • Thrifty • Brave • Clean • And Reverent

8. Troops find success by utilizing the following: • Troop calendar • Troop meetings • Troop activities • Patrol leaders' council • Public service • Outdoor activities

9. TROOP 65 ORGANIZATION CHART August 2013 Scoutmaster Billy Hawkins Junior ASMs Clayton Johnston Daniel Gallimore Tommy Quist ASM New Scout Chris Snyder Douglas Graham ASM Venture Paul Gallimore Troop Guide Ryan Hagy ASPLs Nicholas Sharett, Chris Johnson , Ben Fannon Senior Patrol Leader Will French Patrol Leaders' Council New Scout Patrol Vikings PL Jacob Pearson Rams PL Conor Magee Badgers PL Trey Shuford Toxic Moose Den Chiefs Brandon Hawkins Max Loelius Chris Johnson OA Rep Jason Lux Instructors J Merrill A Gallimore Quartermasters S Hollenbaugh Trent Merrell Banks Grubbs Scribe T.J. O’Brien-Pifer Librarian TJ O’Brien-Pifer Historian Foster Chadwik Chaplain's Aides Grey Fandel Stags PL Jack Chernewych Bobcats PL Hunter Cowick APL John Allocco APL Jacob Pearson APL Grey fandel APL Jordon Kinney APL Payton Graham Scribe Quartermaster Grubmaster Cheer master Scribe Quartermaster Grubmaster Cheer master Scribe Quartermaster Grubmaster Cheer master Scribe Quartermaster Grubmaster Cheer master Scribe Quartermaster Grubmaster Cheer master Leave No Trace Instructor Nicholas Lux, Ben Fannon, Chris Cherewych Bugler Erik Lamay, Trey Shuford Webmaster Nicholas Sharrett

10. SM Vision of Success SM Vision of Success

11. Pizza Leadership Video http://www.slideshare.net/MarkVincett/troop-leader-training#btnPrevious Split Group

12. Boy Led Patrols and PLC “The patrol method is not a way to operate a Boy Scout troop, it is the only way. Unless the patrol method is in operation, you don't really have a Boy Scout troop.” —Robert S. S. Baden-Powell

13. Why Patrols? • Patrols are the building blocks of a Boy Scout Troop • As a team, the patrol members share the responsibility of making the patrol a success. • Each patrol selects a name for itself, decides on a yell, & designs a flag. • A patrol takes pride in its own identity, & its members strive to make theirs the best patrol possible. • The ideal size of a patrol is eight. This size is appropriate not only for effective patrol and troop meetings, but also for hiking & camping wihthout leaving a trace.

14. There are three types of patrols: • Regular patrols (Stags) • New-Scout patrols (Lightning) • Venture patrols (Toxic Moose) “The object of the patrol method is not so much saving the Scoutmaster trouble as to give responsibility to the boy.” —Robert S. S. Baden-Powell

15. The Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) Plans and run the Troop’s program and activities Meets monthly to fine-tune upcoming meetings and outings Patrol Leaders and Troop Guides (youth advisor) presents ideas and concerns of their patrol, then communicates the council’s decisions to the rest of their patrol members. The Scoutmaster attends the PLC as a Coach Scoutmaster and Troop Committee have veto power for any of the decisions that the PLC has made.

16. Senior Patrol Leader – The youth leader w/ the most responsibility • Assistant Senior Patrol Leader – assistant to SPL, leads Service Leaders (Scribe, Den Chief) • Patrol Leader (PL) – Responsible for his patrol and patrol members • Assistant Patrol Leader (APL) – assistant to his Patrol Leaders • Troop Guide (mentor new scout patrol) – leader & Mentor to the New Scout Patrol (lightning) • Troop Service Leaders • Quartermaster – Responsible for the Troop’s equipment • Scribe – The Troop’s Secretary • Order of Arrow Troop Representative – Troop’s Link to the OA chapter & Lodge • Historian – Keeper Of Troop Photos, History, and Archives • Librarian - Keeper of the Troop’s Video and other Media • Instructor – Teacher of scouting skills & Advancement req. • Chaplain Aide – Help put Reverence in Scouting & the Troop • Additional Positions • Den Chief – Reaching back to help Cub Scouts advance • Junior Assistant Scoutmaster – Experienced & resp. youth leader filling an adult position • Webmaster - Maintains and updates the Troop’s website • LNT Trainer – Teacher and Rep. of the Leave No Trace program Webmaster, Leave No Trace Trainer

37. Webmaster • Updates Troop website • Maintains Troop website • LNT Trainer • Trains and helps implement LNT (leave No Trace) rules and ideas. • Supports instructor or becomes the instructor when scout are learning LNT skills and ideas

38. TAKE A BREAK

39. Position Overview Patrol Leader and Assistant Patrol Leader Overview Distribute Handouts – PL and APL

40. PATROL LEADER • Position description: The patrol leader is the leader of his patrol. He represents his patrol on the patrol leaders’ council. • Reports to: The senior patrol leader • Patrol leader duties: • Appoints the assistant patrol leader. • Represents the patrol on the patrol leaders’ council. • Plans and steers patrol meetings. • Takes Patrol Attendance at all Troop Activities • Helps Scouts Rank advance. • Keeps patrol members informed. • Sets the example. • Wears the uniform correctly. • Lives the Scout Oath and Law. • Shows Scout spirit. • *PL Should Ensure Patrol Folder Is Being Used and Updated. Oversee APL.

41. ASSISTANT PATROL LEADER • Position description: The assistant patrol leader is appointed by the patrol leader and leads the patrol in his absence. • Reports to:The patrol leader • Assistant patrol leader duties: • Helps the patrol leader plan and steer patrol meetings and activities. • Helps him keep patrol members informed. • Helps the patrol get ready for all troop activities. • Represents his patrol at patrol leaders’ council meetings when the patrol leader cannot attend. • Sets the example. • Wears the uniform correctly. • Lives the Scout Oath and Law. • Shows Scout spirit. • *Recommendation: APL Should Manage the Patrol Folder Including Taking Attendance

42. What Makes a Patrol Successful? Discussion…

43. PATROL LEADER and ASSISTANT PATROL LEADER Success • Tips and Tricks!!! • Come and participate in PLC to make sure there is a PLAN!! • You are responsible for Patrols!!! • Discipline • Keep Patrol Order – Opening and Closing Ceremony, All the Time!! • Helping patrol members advance • More hands on activities and competition – Last week of month?? • How to have a controlled Meeting • Come Prepared • Over Plan!! • Have “extra” activities ready • Be Prepared!!! Know what you are going to do before meeting!!!

44. PATROL LEADER and ASSISTANT PATROL LEADER Success • Tips to being a good leader!!! • Keep Your Word • Be Fair To All • Be a Good Communicator • Be Flexible • Be Organized • Delegate • Set An Example • Be Consistent • Give Praise • Ask For Help

46. You may be asking, “What is EDGE™?” EDGE™ is the method you will use to teach in your troop. The key to making EDGE™ work is to use it for all teaching opportunities. Make it a habit. Explain—The trainer explains how something is done. Demonstrate—After the trainer explains, the trainer demonstrates while explaining again. Guide—The learner tries the skill while the trainer guides him through it. Enable—The trainee works on his own under the watchful eye of the trainer. The trainer’s role in this step is to remove any obstacles to success, which enables the learner to succeed.

47. Start, Stop, Continue

48. What should we start doing that we are not currently doing? What do we stop doing that is not working? What should we continue doing that is working well and helps us succeed?

49. Mock PLC

50. TAKE A BREAK