Scouts BSA information presentation (with links to videos)

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Scouts BSA Your Troop
12/11/2018 Originally prepared by Jenny Harris for Scouts BSA Troop 29 (Linked) in Rocklin, CA GEC-BSA
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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 daughters90% 87%
2018

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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
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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
• completed the fifth grade and are at least 10 years old,
• or have earned the Arrow of Light and are at least 10 years
old,
• or are age 11 but have not reached age 18.
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

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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 lead the program, plan all events, and elect their own
leadership
• Adults Scout Leaders provide mentoring, skills training,
guidance, support and safety
• Scouts learn from doing and making course corrections, adult
leaders intervene when necessary (but always with two –deep
leadership)
• Parent involvement 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
org.'s contact with the district
committee and the Local
Council. The Chartered Org.
Rep. appoints the unit
committee chair.
Adult leaders age 18 or
older 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 Law
A Scout is:
• Trustworthy,
• Loyal,
• Helpful,
• Friendly,
• Courteous,
• Kind,
• Obedient,
• Cheerful,
• Thrifty,
• Brave,
• Clean,
• and Reverent.
Scout Slogan
Do a Good Turn Daily!
The Outdoor 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.
Scout Motto
Be Prepared!
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.
A Compass for Life
MISSION: 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 Badge
Counselors
needed 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.orggirls

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