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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 Whats Next 12/11/2018


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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

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  • Welcome to Scouts BSA
  • Program Overview
  • Volunteer Leaders
  • What’s Next

Agenda

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WHY THE CHANGE?

Families today are busier than ever & with less 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… Are interested in a program like Cub Scouts for their daughters Are interested in a program like Boy Scouts for their daughters

90% 87%

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What About You - Scout Me In.

At: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BfLdY2NQgM

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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,

  • r have earned

ned the Arrow

  • w of Light

ht and are at least 10 ye years s old,

  • r
  • r are age 11 but have

e not reached hed age 18.

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and…. Girls can look forward to becoming Eagle Scouts

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HOW WILL IT WORK?

SEPARATE TROOPS FOR BOYS & GIRLS LINKED TROOPS Scouts BSA

February 2019

AGES11-17 (OR GRADES 6-12)

CHARTERED ORGANIZATION CHARTERED ORGANIZATION CHARTERED ORGANIZATION TROOP COMMITTEE TROOP COMMITTEE SHARED TROOP COMMITTEE

ALL-BOY TROOP ALL-GIRL TROOP

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

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BSA Today: Welcoming Girls into Scouting:

At: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qHFBO3a_nY&feature=youtu.be

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Plans for Scouts BSA Troops of girls are in-progress nationwide.

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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

  • lveme

ment nt in leadership and committee positions is a must for this program. The program exists because of volunteers like you!

Scout Me IN!

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Volunteers: We need You!

The adult responsible for working directly with the Scouts to help them create the program for the troop. The Scoutmaster trains boy leaders to run the troop by providing direction, coaching, & support. The adult appointed by the chartered org. & registered as an adult leader of the

  • BSA. The unit committee

chairman appoints & supervises the unit committee & unit leaders. The direct contact between the unit & the Chartered Org. This individual is also the

  • rg.'s contact with the district

committee and the Local

  • Council. The Chartered Org.
  • Rep. appoints the unit

committee chair. Adult leaders age 18 or

  • lder who assist the

Scoutmaster in delivering the troop program.

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Camping Service Adventure Leadership Outdoor skills Personal Achievement Summer Camps Jamboree on the Air Friendship FUN!!!

Scout Me IN!

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Scout t Law

A Scout is:

  • Trustworthy,
  • Loyal,
  • Helpful,
  • Friendly,
  • Courteous,
  • Kind,
  • Obedient,
  • Cheerful,
  • Thrifty,
  • Brave,
  • Clean,
  • and Reverent.

Scout t Slogan

Do a Good Turn Daily!

Th The e Outd tdoor

  • or Code

As an American, I will do my best to -

  • Be clean in my outdoor manners
  • Be careful with fire
  • Be considerate in the outdoors, and
  • Be conservation minded.

Sco cout t Mott tto

Be Prepared!

Scout t Oath th

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

  • ther people at all times; to keep myself physically

strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.

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.

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Leadership & Rank

Jason

Leadership Positions Rank Advancement

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Merit Badges

135+ merit badges spanning

  • sports,
  • crafts,
  • science,
  • trades,
  • business,
  • future careers

Merit t Badge ge Couns unselor

  • rs

s needed ed to cover Required & Elective badges!

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  • Meeting Time: ___________
  • Location: ___________
  • Application Youth / Adult Leader
  • Scouting Costs:
  • Youth Troop dues $___ per year (Feb 1st)
  • Adult Troop dues $___ per year (Feb 1st)
  • Uniform and personal gear
  • Activities & Outings

Scout Me IN!

251 Commerce Circle, Sacramento

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Take the first step toward forging a new future. Join Scouts BSA today and discover how awesome you are inside, outside!

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Scout me in ‘New Path’ video

At: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ew-8hHrzedU

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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