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Welcome to New Leader Essentials
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Video No. 1 Introduction
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What are our goals?

• The mission statement
• The aims of Scouting
• The methods of Scouting

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The Mission of the Boy Scouts of America

• To prepare young people to make ethical choices
  over their lifetimes by instilling in them the
  values of the Scout Oath and Law.

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Aims of the Boy Scouts of America

• Character development
• Citizenship training
• Mental and physical fitness

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How do we develop character?
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Character encompasses a persons personal
qualities, values, and outlook.
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Scouting helps young people grow

• They become confident but are not conceited.
• They are honest with themselves and with others.
• Their personal appearance shows they respect
  themselves.
• The develop special skills and interests.
• They can take care of themselves, especially in
  emergencies.
• They can be counted upon to do their best in
  difficult situations.
• They practice their religious beliefs.
• They respect other people regardless of their
  differences.

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How do we train for citizenship?
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Scouts are encouraged to

• Learn about and take pride in their national
  heritage.
• Develop an understanding of our social, economic,
  and governmental systems.
• Be of service to others.
• Have knowledge and respect for other cultures and
  social groups.

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Scouts are encouraged to

• Be aware of community organizations and their
  functions.
• Understand and respect the ethnic and social
  relationships in their communities.
• Appreciate the environment and seek to protect
  it.

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How do we develop mental and physical fitness?
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Scouting encourages

• Exercise and participation in vigorous
  activities.
• Adopt healthy habits.
• Keep their weight within a healthy range.
• Avoid use of tobacco, drugs, and alcohol.
• Strive to be mentally awake.
• Use good judgment in making sound decisions.
• Be resourceful in solving problems.

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The Programs of Scouting

• Cub Scouting is for boys in the first through
  fifth grades or ages 7 through 10.
• Boy Scouting is for boys ages 11 through 17.
• Varsity Scouting is for boys 14 through 17.
• Venturing is for young men and women ages 14
  through 20.

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Methods Cub Scouting(Boys first through fifth
grades)

• Ideals
• Den
• Advancement
• Family involvement
• Activities
• Home-and neighborhood-centered
• Uniform

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Methods Boy Scouting/Varsity Scouting(Boys 11
through 17)

• Ideals
• Patrol
• Advancement
• Adult association
• Outdoors
• Personal growth
• Leadership
• Uniform

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Methods Venturing(Young men and women 14
through 20)

• Ideals
• Group activities
• Recognition
• Adult association
• High adventure
• Teaching others
• Leadership

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Our goal is to be continually moving youth from
dependence on adult direction to independence.
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The Cub Scout Promise

• I, (name), promise to do my best to do my duty to
  God and my country, to help other people, and to
  obey the Law of the Pack.

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The 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.

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The Venturing Oath

• As a Venturer, I promise to do my duty to God and
  help strengthen America, to help others, and to
  seek truth, fairness, and adventure in our world.

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Unit Scenarios
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How do youth grow and develop?
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Video No. 2 Ages and Stages
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Where do I fit in?
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Video No. 3 Scouting Begins With Youth
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Where do I get help?
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What human resources are available?
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How do we recruit and retain other volunteers?

• Start with small jobs.
• Dont assume a no.
• Busy people make the best leaders.
• Ask, ask, ask.

• Have a positive attitude.
• Expect people to volunteer.
• Be specific.
• Express gratitude.
• Create specific jobs.

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Parental Survey form
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Scoutings Districts and Councils
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Scoutings Volunteers and Professionals
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Boys Life and Scouting Magazines
Include it in your unit budget plan!
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Scout Center/Trading Post

• Literature
• Advancement records
• Information about upcoming events
• People with answers to program questions

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Who pays for Scouting?

• Youth and their families
• Chartered organizations and their units
• Communities
• Local council
• National Council

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What do youth and their families pay for ?

• Uniform and insignia
• Books and materials
• Personal equipment
• Activity costs
• Annual registration fee
• Boys Life subscription
• Weekly unit dues
• Contributions to Friends of Scouting and United
  Way

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What do chartered organizations provide?

• A meeting place
• Selection and approval of adult leadership

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What do units provide?

• Program materials and equipment
• Advancement/recognition items
• Special events

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How does the community support the local council?

• Friends of Scouting contributions
• United Way
• Product sales
• Special projects
• Events
• Bequests and other planned gifts

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What does the council provide?

• Camping facilities
• Training for leaders
• Service for new and existing units
• Local service center
• Activities and events
• Liability insurance
• Supplies and materials
• Professional staff

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What does the National Council do?

• Supports local councils
• Conducts program research and development
• Develops literature and materials
• Provides professional training
• Operates national high-adventure and training
  facilities
• Conducts national events

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Scout Song
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How do we keep Scouting safe?
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Video No. 4 How do I keep Scouting Safe?
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Get Help

• Each unit has a unit commissioner
• Each District has a District Executive
• Both can help answer your safety and procedure
  questions.

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Briefly List your Concerns???????????????
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Video No. 5 Conclusion