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Scouts BSA Our Troop 12/11/2018 Originally prepared by Jenny Harris for Scouts BSA Troop 29 ( Linked ) in Rocklin, CA GEC-BSA 1 of 18 1

Agenda • Welcome to Scouts BSA • Program Overview • Volunteer Leaders • What’s Next 12/11/2018 Originally prepared by Jenny Harris for Scouts BSA Troop 29 ( Linked ) in Rocklin, CA GEC-BSA 2 of 18 2

WHY THE CHANGE? Families today are busier than ever & with less 201 8 free time, families want convenience. In fact, convenience beats cost as the #1 concern. Research shows that our programs are extremely appealing to today’s busy families. In a recent survey of parents not involved with Scouting… 90% 87% Are interested in a Are interested in a program like Cub Scouts program like Boy Scouts for their daughters for their daughters 12/11/2018 Originally prepared by Jenny Harris for Scouts BSA Troop 29 ( Linked ) in Rocklin, CA GEC-BSA 3 of 18

What About You - Scout Me In. At: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BfLdY2NQgM 12/11/2018 Originally prepared by & for Scouts BSA Troop 29 (Linked) in Rocklin, CA GEC-BSA 4 of 18 4

What is Changing? Who is eligible? Mirroring the ages served by the existing Boy Scout program, the program for girls will serve girls who have • comp mple leted ed the fifth h grad ade and are at least 10 ye years s old, • or have earned ned the Arrow ow of Light ht and are at least 10 ye years s old, • or or are age 11 but have e not reached hed age 18. and…. Girls can look forward to becoming Eagle Scouts 12/11/2018 Originally prepared by Jenny Harris for Scouts BSA Troop 29 ( Linked ) in Rocklin, CA GEC-BSA 5 of 18

HOW WILL IT WORK? Scouts BSA February 2019 AGES11-17 (OR GRADES 6-12) SEPARATE TROOPS FOR BOYS & GIRLS LINKED TROOPS CHARTERED ORGANIZATION CHARTERED ORGANIZATION CHARTERED ORGANIZATION TROOP COMMITTEE TROOP COMMITTEE SHARED TROOP COMMITTEE 12/11/2018 Originally prepared by Jenny Harris for Scouts BSA Troop 29 ( Linked ) in Rocklin, CA GEC-BSA 6 of 18 ALL-BOY TROOP ALL-GIRL TROOP

BSA Today: Welcoming Girls into Scouting: At: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qHFBO3a_nY&feature=youtu.be 12/11/2018 Originally prepared by & for Scouts BSA Troop 29 (Linked) in Rocklin, CA GEC-BSA 7 of 18 7

Plans for Scouts BSA Troops of girls are in-progress nationwide. 12/11/2018 Originally prepared by Jenny Harris for Scouts BSA Troop 29 ( Linked ) in Rocklin, CA GEC-BSA 8 of 18

Scout Me IN! Scouts BSA program is Scout-led • Scouts uts lead the program, plan all events, and elect their own leadership • Adults lts Scout ut Leader ers s provide mentoring, skills training, guidance, support and safety Scouts uts learn from doing and making course corrections, adult • leaders intervene when necessary ( but always with two – deep leadership ) • Pa Paren ent t involve olveme ment nt in leadership and committee positions is a must for this program. The program exists because of volunteers like you ! 9 of 18 12/11/2018 Originally prepared by Jenny Harris for Scouts BSA Troop 29 ( Linked ) in Rocklin, CA GEC-BSA

Volunteers: We need You! The direct contact between The adult responsible for The adult appointed by the Adult leaders age 18 or older who assist the the unit & the Chartered Org. working directly with the chartered org. & registered Scoutmaster in delivering This individual is also the Scouts to help them create as an adult leader of the the troop program. org.'s contact with the district the program for the troop. BSA. The unit committee committee and the Local The Scoutmaster trains boy chairman appoints & Council. The Chartered Org. leaders to run the troop by supervises the unit Rep. appoints the unit providing direction, committee & unit leaders. committee chair. coaching, & support. 12/11/2018 Originally prepared by Jenny Harris for Scouts BSA Troop 29 ( Linked ) in Rocklin, CA GEC-BSA 10 of 18

Scout Me IN! Camping Service Adventure Leadership Outdoor skills Personal Achievement Summer Camps Jamboree on the Air Friendship FUN!!! 11 of 18 Originally prepared by Jenny Harris for Scouts BSA Troop 29 ( Linked ) in Rocklin, CA GEC-BSA 12/11/2018

A Compass for Life MISSION: SION: The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. Scout t Slogan Scout t Oath th Do a Good Turn Daily! 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 Scout t Law other people at all times; to keep myself physically A Scout is: strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. • Trustworthy, • Loyal, Sco cout t Mott tto • Helpful, • Friendly, Be Prepared! • Courteous, Th The e Outd tdoor oor Code • Kind, • Obedient, As an American, I will do my best to - • Cheerful, • Be clean in my outdoor manners • Thrifty, • Be careful with fire • Brave, • Be considerate in the outdoors, and • Clean, • Be conservation minded. • and Reverent . 12 of 18 12/11/2018 Originally prepared by Jenny Harris for Scouts BSA Troop 29 ( Linked ) in Rocklin, CA GEC-BSA

Leadership & Rank Rank Advancement Leadership Positions Jason 12/11/2018 Originally prepared by Jenny Harris for Scouts BSA Troop 29 ( Linked ) in Rocklin, CA GEC-BSA 13 of 18

Merit Badges 135+ merit badges spanning - sports, - crafts, - science, - trades, - business, - future careers Merit t Badge ge Couns unselor ors s needed ed to cover Required & Elective badges! 12/11/2018 Originally prepared by Jenny Harris for Scouts BSA Troop 29 ( Linked ) in Rocklin, CA GEC-BSA 14 of 18

Scout Me IN! • Meeting Time: ___________ 251 Commerce Circle, Sacramento • Location: ___________ • Application Youth / Adult Leader • Scouting Costs: • Youth Troop dues $___ per year (Feb 1 st ) • Adult Troop dues $___ per year (Feb 1 st ) • Uniform and personal gear • Activities & Outings 15 of 18 12/11/2018 Originally prepared by Jenny Harris for Scouts BSA Troop 29 ( Linked ) in Rocklin, CA GEC-BSA

Take the first step toward forging a new future. Join Scouts BSA today and discover how awesome you are inside, outside! 12/11/2018 Originally prepared by Jenny Harris for Scouts BSA Troop 29 ( Linked ) in Rocklin, CA GEC-BSA 16 of 18

Scout me in ‘New Path’ video At: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ew-8hHrzedU 12/11/2018 Originally prepared by & for Scouts BSA Troop 29 (Linked) in Rocklin, CA GEC-BSA 17 of 18

Contact US • Contact: ___________ • Scout Master: ___________ • Charter Org Rep: ___________ • Committee Chair: ___________ • Golden Empire Council - Scout office: (916) 929-1417 • www.GEC-BSA.org and www.GEC-BSA.org\girls 12/11/2018 Originally prepared by Jenny Harris for Scouts BSA Troop 29 ( Linked ) in Rocklin, CA GEC-BSA 18 of 18