Title: Chartered Organization Rep Training
1Chartered Organization Rep Training
- Fresno California Stake
- August 2005
2Session 1. Welcome and Introduction
- Pres. Randy Haar
- Brother Timothy Brox
3Introductions
- Name
- The ward you represent
- How many years in Scouting as youth and adult
- Topics you would like to have covered.
4Session 2. Overview of the BSA
5The BSA Mission Statement
- "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."
6The Purposes of the Aaronic Priesthood
- The mission of the Aaronic Priesthood is to help
each - young man---
- Become converted to the gospel of Jesus Christ
and live by its teachings. - Magnify priesthood callings and fill the
responsibilities of his priesthood office. - Give meaningful service.
- Prepare to receive the Melchizedek Priesthood and
temple ordinances. - Commit to, prepare for, and serve an honorable
fulltime mission. - Prepare to become a worthy husband and father.
7"What word or words stand out to you?"
- "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. - The mission of the Aaronic Priesthood is to help
each - young man---
- Become converted to the gospel of Jesus Christ
and live by its teachings. - Magnify priesthood callings and fill the
responsibilities of his priesthood office. - Give meaningful service.
- Prepare to receive the Melchizedek Priesthood and
temple ordinances. - Commit to, prepare for, and serve an honorable
fulltime mission. - Prepare to become a worthy husband and father.
8Aaronic Priesthood Scouting
- Scouting under Church sponsorship must not
operate independently of the priesthood and the
family. The Scout unit should become an extension
of the home, the deacons, teachers, or priests
quorum, or the Primary classes and should
function as part of the Churchs activity program
for boys and young men. (1997 LDS Scout
Handbook, pg1)
9The purposes of the Boy Scouts of America
- Citizenship training
- Character development
- Personal fitness
10From your knowledge, what Scouting activities
address these purposes?
11Scouting activities that address these purposes
- The BSA accomplishes its purpose by making its
program available to existing organizations that
have compatible goals. - Examples pinewood derbies, campouts,
electing/calling sustaining troop, team, and
crew officers, summer camp, youth leader
training, community service projects, etc. - Be aware that activities tend to be
program-specific, and different methods are used
in different programs.
12Aims of the BSA By Program
- METHODS OF CUB SCOUTING
- Ideals
- The Den
- Home and Neighborhood Centered
- Advancement
- Activity Program
- Parent Involvement
- Uniform
- METHODS OF BOY SCOUTING
- Ideals
- Patrols
- Outdoors
- Advancement
- Personal Growth
- Adult Association
- Leadership Development
- Uniform
13Aims of the BSA By Program - II
- METHODS OF BOY SCOUTING
- Ideals
- Patrols
- Outdoors
- Advancement
- Personal Growth
- Adult Association
- Leadership Development
- Uniform
- METHODS OF VENTURING
- Ideals
- Group Activities
- High Adventure
- Recognition
- Personal Growth
- Adult Association
- Teaching Others
- Leadership
14The Whole Scouting Family
- A continuum
- Goals in each program for a boy
- A chartering organization that has Cub Scouting,
Boy Scouting, and Venturing has the "whole
Scouting family."
15Organization of the BSA in LDS Units
- No Tiger Cubs in LDS packs
- Eight nine-year-olds are Cub Scouts.
- Ten-year olds are Webelos Scouts.
- Eleven through 13 are Boy Scouts.
- Fourteen through 15 are Varsity Scouts
- Sixteen through 17 are Venturers.
16Building Blocks of Scouting
- Boys
- Adults
- Chartered Organizations
- Districts
- Councils
- National Organization
17Every Boy Deserves a Trained Leader
- Cub Scout Training Track
- Fast Start, New Leader Essentials, Cub-specific
Training OWL Training Wood Badge - Boy Scouts Track
- Fast Start, New Leader Essentials, Boy
Scout-specific Training\Troop Committee
Challenge IOLS Training Wood Badge - Varsity Scouts Track
- Fast Start, New Leader Essentials,
Varsity-specific Training IOLS Training Wood
Badge Troop Committee Challenge - Venturing Track
- Fast Start, New Leader Essentials,
Venturing-specific Training IOLS Training Wood
Badge Powderhorn Troop Committee Challenge
18Continuous Training
- Roundtable
- Monthly In-service 2nd Thursday, 700 pm at
Fresno Stake Center - University of Scouting
- Each October
- Cub Scout Pow Wow
- Each January
- Wood Badge
- local courses Utah course
- Youth Protection, Safe Swim Defense/Safety Afloat
19Session 3. Charter Concept
20Types of Charters
- One of the roles of the national organization of
the Boy Scouts is to grant charters to use the
Scouting program. There are two types of charters
issued by the national organization. - Local Councils
- Local Organizations
21Local Councils
- Charters are granted to the local council for two
purposes - Extend an invitation to community
groups/organizations to use the Scouting program.
- Provide supporting services to help community
organizations/groups successfully carry out their
Scouting programs. - Some of the services a council provides
- Volunteer and professional counseling
- Leadership development
- Program resources
- Service center
- Camps and other outdoor facilities
- Liability insurance protection
- Assist in the selection of leaders
22Local Organizations
- The chartered organization uses Scouting
- Under its own leadership.
- To serve families and youth for which the
organization is concerned (either within the
organization, outside the organization, or both).
- To help the group or organization accomplish its
objectives.
23Local Council Responsibilities
- Respect the aims and objectives of the
organization and offer resources to help meet
those aims and objectives. - Provide year-round training, service, and support
to the organization and units. - Provide training and support for the chartered
organization representative as the primary
communication link. - Provide techniques and methods for selecting
quality unit leaders and ensuring those selected
meet BSA leadership standards. - Provide primary general liability insurance
- Provide camping facilities, service centers, and
a full-time professional staff to assist the
organization in every possible way.
24Questions
25Session 4. Your Job as a COR
26Your Responsibilities Are Important
- Your primary function is to ensure that the
chartered organization's Scouting program
succeeds. - The COR is head of the "Scouting department" in
the ward. - Franchise Owner/Operator concept
27COR Goals/Tasks
- Quality Unit Award for each program
- Every Boy Deserves a Trained Leader
- Four Ts
- On-time re-charter
28Follow the Four Ts
- Training
- Tenure
- Testimony
- Time
- Know Training track for each program
29Unit Committee
- Each Scouting unit (pack, troop, team, or crew)
is managed by a group of adults approved by the
organization who serve as the unit committee. - The committee's principal responsibility is to
support the Aaronic Priesthood in carrying out
the unit program. The COR maintains a close
relationship with the unit committee chairman. - The goal is for the COR to report to the
organization programs, needs, and successes on a
regular basis. The COR also shares with the unit
the desires and needs of the chartering
organization. - Thus, communication between the organization and
its Scouting program is through the chartered
organization representative.
30Communication With the Council
- The Boy Scouts of America, in its relationship
with chartered organizations, depends on the COR
to be the liaison between the local council and
the organization. - In fact, you are a voting member of the district
and council.
31Communication With the Council
32COR Responsibilities
- To Organization (break out each three)
- Ward
- BSA
- To Leaders
- Example
- Training
- Help assistance
- To the boys
33Resources for Help
- District
- Training
- Activities
- Advancement
- Camping
- Friends of Scouting
- Order of the Arrow chapter
- District Commissioners staff
- Stake Primary/YM are TRAINED commissioners and
your primary scouting resources - Roundtable staff
- Unit service Unit Commissioners for each ward
program - Provide Re-charter guidance IT training
- District Executive and other BSA council
professionals
34Questions
- Role and tasks
- Training
- Organization
- Committee organization
- Others
35Session 5. When You Need Unit Leadership
36Leadership Is Key to Success
- The quality of any program, whether it's a
Scouting program or any other program, is
directly related to the leadership. - How does a committee or an organization actually
go about selecting and recruiting the best person
for the job?
37Recruiting for Scouting in Your Ward
- Step 1Meet as a bishopric (Selection Committee)
- Step 2List the Qualifications
- Step 3List the Candidates
- Step 4Organization Approval
- Step 5Call on the Prospect.
38Session 6. Other Opportunities, Questions,
Graduation
39District Committee
- Monthly meeting headed by the district chairman
- District commissioner and district executive
attend as well as vice chairmen CORs - Oppty for COR to keep finger on the pulse of
local scouting and to get resources for his ward.
40Council Training
- The Longhorn Council conducts a variety of
training courses to support your unit and its
operation. - Most training is organized delivered through
the district on a school-year calendar basis - Some training is also conducted by the
exclusively by the council - Wood Badge, a national training course
- Twin Arrows National Youth Leader Training
- University of Scouting
- Pow-Wow
- Aquatics School
- COR, Youth Protection, Key-3, and others
41Philmont Training Center
- Beyond training offered on the local council
level, the BSA offers training on a national
level. Philmont Training Center in New Mexico
provides "mountaintop" training experiences. - Volunteers are exposed to national volunteers and
staff.
42Roundtable
- Another opportunity to strengthen the local Scout
unit is the roundtable. - Unit leaders get ideas on monthly themes and
outdoor ideas, as well as advancement
information. - Distribute your district/council calendar.
- Review the dates of district committee meetings
and roundtables.
43Final Questions
- Opportunity for participants to ask any final
questions.
44Action Items For Our Stakes CORs Scouters
- Ward CORs will have everyone in scouting complete
Fast Start for their program assignment by 15
September 2005. - CORs and Stake Presidency will personally invite
each scouter not already trained to attend New
Leader Essentials at University of Scouting 15
Oct 2005. - Stake will ask all scouters to complete their
respective training tracks this fall.
45Inspiration/Graduation
46SCOUT LEADER REGISTRATION
- Upon being called to a Ward Scouting leadership
position, the person accepting the call should
complete BSA form No. 28-501L "Adult Application"
(available through your local Scout office),
making sure all questions have been answered and
signatures are secured. The membership
application is submitted with appropriate fees to
the local BSA council office within the following
week. Each applicant is checked against the BSA
files. If there are any problems, a BSA official
will contact the ward Bishop otherwise the
Bishop may assume the application has been
accepted. If an adult being considered for a ward
Scout leadership calling is new to the ward, the
Bishop should check with the prior Bishop to make
certain all is in order. LDS Relationships BSA
Office April 1998 / Revised May 2002