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VEN 127 Venturing Program Planning

This comprehensive guide covers PCI, AIS, leadership structure, program responsibilities, and planning considerations for successful Venturing activities. Learn about important forms, publications, special program opportunities, and useful websites to enhance your crew's experience.

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VEN 127 Venturing Program Planning

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  1. VEN 127.ppt VEN 127Venturing Program Planning Jeremy J. Kuhar jeolin@hotmail.com www.venturing-nepa.com

  2. My Audience • I assume an audience that… • …has taken VEN 107 (or completed fast start training) • …recognizes basic Venturing terminology

  3. Topics Covered • PCI, AIS, & Other Useful Forms • Leadership Structure & Program Responsibilities • Important Planning Considerations • Useful Publications • Two Special Program Opportunities • Useful Websites

  4. Goals of Any Program • Short-Term Individual Goal • Fun Time, Learn Something New • Short-Term Crew Goal • Happy Venturers, Parents, Advisors • Long-Term Crew Goal • Retention, Growth

  5. The PCI & AIS…The Dynamic Duo • PCI – Program Capability Inventory • Survey of adult resources in the community • Kept on file for future reference • AIS – Activity Interest Survey • Survey of Venturers in Your Crew • Identifies Common Interests • Helps Identify Programming Needs

  6. AIS Pg1

  7. AIS Pg2

  8. PCI

  9. PCI.mdb

  10. Other Useful Forms • Program Planning Form • Activity Planner • Sample Parental Permission

  11. Topics Covered • PCI, AIS, & Other Useful Forms • Leadership Structure & Program Responsibilities • Important Planning Considerations • Useful Publications • Two Special Program Opportunities • Useful Websites

  12. How Leadership Structure Figures - In

  13. How Leadership Structure Figures - In Remember these are suggestions only. • Vice President for Program • Maintains current PCI/AIS files • Maintains up-to-date Crew calendar • Works with activity chair for specific events • Activity Chair • Coordinates planning of his/her event • Works with consultant(s), VP Program, and Associate Advisor for Program to plan event • Uses PCI to find qualified help

  14. How Leadership Structure Figures - In • Associate Advisor for Program • Works with VP Program to determine interests of Crew members • Provides support to activity chairs • Helps crew officers in evaluating completed activities/events • Consultants • Provide outside expertise to Crew’s program

  15. Topics Covered • Leadership Structure & Program Responsibilities • Important Planning Considerations • Useful Publications • Two Special Program Opportunities • Useful Websites

  16. A Basic Checklist Program Planning Considerations • Date(s) • Location • Adults • Equipment • Male vs. Female • Food • Itinerary • Lodging • Budget • Insurance • Tour Permit • Publicity & Marketing • Communication • Contingency Plans Planning Supplemental 1.ppt

  17. Planning an Activity Set a broad goal or objective Decide what form the project/activity will take Get everyone affected involved Consider the resources available Develop a step-by-step course of action Consider alternatives Follow-through to completion Program Planning Considerations Planning Supplemental 2.ppt

  18. Important Considerations • Insurance • BSA Insurance Policy • Potential Venturers Policy • Tour Permits • Medical Forms! • Youth Protection Guidelines • Two-Deep Leadership • 18 vs. 21 Adult Status?

  19. Remember the Awards • Incorporate advancement opportunities into your activities (if so chosen) • Many awards require Venturers to teach skills or lead activities • Awards manuals & requirements often give you great programming ideas

  20. Topics Covered • Important Planning Considerations • Useful Publications • Two Special Program Opportunities • Useful Websites

  21. Useful Publications • Passport to High Adventure (4310) • Venturing Leader Manual (34655) • Guide to Safe Scouting (34416) • Venturing Fast Start (25-878) • Ranger Guidebook / Venturer Handbook (33494) • Quest Handbook (33151) • Sea Scout Manual (33239) • Venturing Leadership Skills Course (34340) • Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (33640) • Troop Program Resources (33588) • Troop Program Features (33110, 33111, 33112) • Trust Award Handbook (33154)

  22. Useful Trainings • Powder Horn Skills Resources Training • Minsi Trails Council, Fall 2006 • Kodiak • Kodiak X • Nature of Leadership Treks • Wood Badge for the 21st Century

  23. Upcoming NEPA Events • 2006 Venturing Rendezvous • April 21-23 @ Goose Pond Scout Reservation • 2006 Insomniacs Revenge • October 6-8 @ Goose Pond Scout Reservation • 2007 Venturing Rendezvous • TBA @ Camp Acahela

  24. Useful Websites • www.venturing-mag.org • www.venturing.org • www.powderhorn-bsa.org • www.scouting.org/venturing • www.usscouts.org • www.venturing.info • www.venturing-nepa.com

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