Stephen Wu Committee Chair

1. 中華童子軍 453團 邀你加入 Stephen WuCommittee Chair http://www.bsat453.org

2. Agenda • What is Scouting • Why Troop 453 • Schedule • Participation • Summer Camp • Summary

3. What is Scouting Scouting is a Game with a Purpose 寓教於樂

4. What Boys Want Fun! Fun! Fun!

5. On land…

6. On the mountains…

7. In the water…

8. Under the ground…

9. In the snow…

10. What do Scouts Learn • Scouting Skills • Tying Knots, Building Fire, First Aid, Cooking, Wilderness Survival, … • Leadership • Program Management, Teamwork, Public Speaking, Delegation, … • Characters • A Good Turn Daily, Community Service, Citizenship, Scout Laws, … • Life Skills • Self Motivate, Resume, Interview Skill, Conflict solving, Time Management, …

11. How is the Scouting Program Delivered? • Monthly outdoor activities • Hiking, camping, snow-camping, biking, fishing, rock-climbing, white water rafting, canoeing, etc. • Leadership & Challenges • Activities for different ages and skill levels • Boy Lead • Each event has a Scout-in-Charge (SIC) and an Adult-in-Charge (AIC) • Exploration and learning through earning merit badges • More than 120 to choose from

12. Boys Lead Boys • Troop is formed by patrols • Each patrol has a patrol leader (PL). Each scout performs a patrol job (phoner, scribe, …) to keep the patrol function • Patrol leaders report to Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) – the leader of the troop • SPL leads the troop with the help of his staff (Scribe, Quartermaster, Instructor, …) • Monthly campout is planned and executed by Scouts in Charge (SIC) • Adults (Scout Master and Assistant Scout Masters) provide guidance, safety

13. Why T453 – Our Focus • Quality activities for scouts of all skill levels • Monthly campouts, hiking, biking… • Week-long summer camp and leadership camps… • 7-10 day high adventures (wilderness hiking in New Mexico, wilderness canoeing in Minnesota/Canada, scuba diving/water activities in Florida) • Many events to provide ample opportunities for • Younger scouts to learn and explore • Older scouts to lead, guide, and set examples • A new scout patrol with designated Troop Guides to help new scouts get started • Quality adult leadership • 100% trained adult leaders • More than 20 Assistant Scout Masters (ASMs) • - Fun for boys, adults, and the whole family

14. Troop Organization Adults on the frontline Adults backend support Committee Chair Scout Master (SM) Boys Sub-comitte Advancement Sub-comitte Membership Sub-committee Finance ASM Patrol ASM ASM Patrol ASM ASM Patrol ASM Assistant Scout Master (ASM) New Scout Patrol ASM Junior Assistant Scout Master (JASM) Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) Troop Guide New Scout Patrol Patrol Leader (PL) Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL) Patrol Leader (PL) Patrol Leader (PL) Regular Patrol Patrol Leader (PL) Patrol members Staffs Den Chief Patrol members Patrol members Staffs Patrol members Patrol members Staffs Patrol members Staffs

15. Pack vs. Troop Pack Troop Senior Patrol Leader & ASPLs Run Meetings (Scouts) Events Chosen By Scouts, Planned By Scout-In-Charge, Supported By Adult-In-Charge Advancement Based On Individual Achievement Responsibilities: Troop Jobs, Patrol Jobs, SICs, Service Projects • Cubmaster & Den Leaders Run Meetings (Adults) • Cubmaster/Pack Parents Organize Events (Adults) • Advancement Based On Age • Not Much Responsibility, Goal To Have Fun

16. Schedule • Troop Meeting: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays • Committee Meeting: 2nd Wednesdays • Patrol Leaders Council: 4th Wednesdays • Campout: Once each month, Usually Saturday through Sunday noon • Patrol Meeting: Patrol Leader decides when and where, usually 2 PM each month on the weekends

17. Feb Activity Example

18. 2013 Campouts • Jan. Wilderness Cooking • Feb. Bearpaw Snow Camp • Mar. Mountain Biking • Apr. Triathlon • May Rock Climbing • June Summer Camp • July Surfing • Aug. X-Miler Backpacking • Sep. Family Camp • Oct. CASA Camporee • Nov. Horse Back Riding • Dec. Troop Leadership Training

19. Participation • Scouting is a great place for youth to learn • We believe the more you and your boy participate, the more the boy learn • Troop 453 encourages both boy and parents participate scouting activities

20. Scout Participation • Encourage boys in middle school age participate the majority of the meetings and events • Build bonding through overnight camping • Advance ranks quicker to build confidence • Take patrol, troop, and SIC jobs to practice leadership

21. Parent Participation • Encourage parents involve in CM or SM/ASM team to help the troop run • Make a good role model for your son • Understanding Scouting faster can help your boy better • Capture memorable moments with your son • Bond to other parents through activities

22. Summer Camp • When: Sun. 6/16 – Sat. 6/22 • Where: Camp Chawanakee near Fresno • What is Scouting Summer Camp? • Why do They Go?(Purpose and Benefit) • What do They do? (Typical Activities) • Who Attends Summer Camp? • Should First Year Scout go? • Should the Parents go?

23. Summary • Scouting provides the opportunities and environment for youths to develop, explore, learn, and lead through meaningful activities • T453 has a strong tradition with quality adult leadership and strong family support • Strong adult bonding • Funfor both boys and adults

24. T453 Contacts • Recruiting Chair • JuJu I-Chow 408-215-8665 • New Scout Patrol Assistant Scout Master • Aaron Lin 408-480-6118 • Scoutmaster • James MacHale 650-400-0344 • Committee Chair • Stephen Wu 408-887-2399 • Email to info@bsat453.org • Websites www.bsat453.org

25. Thank You! Q & A