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Scoutmaster Position-Specific
Training
Welcome to
Welcome
This course is designed for the following individuals:
• Scoutmasters• Assistant Scoutmasters• Committee Members• and interested parents / volunteers
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Opening and Introductions
• Welcome
• Opening Ceremony
• Staff Introductions
• Participant Introductions
• Written Resources
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Aims of Scouting
• Character Development
• Citizenship Training
• Physical and Mental Fitness
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Methods of Scouting
Review: Character Development
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DINOSAUR 43DINOSAUR 43
FOSSIL 21FOSSIL 21
SHELLS 12SHELLS 12
JARASSIC 13JARASSIC 13
EONS 5EONS 55) X X X X X X5) X X X X X X
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1) X X X X X X1) X X X X X XIdeals 40Ideals 40
Adult Association 30Adult Association 30
Personal Growth 15Personal Growth 15
Leadership develop 10Leadership develop 10
Uniform 5Uniform 5
Methods of Scouting
Review: Citizenship Training
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DINOSAUR 43DINOSAUR 43
FOSSIL 21FOSSIL 21
SHELLS 12SHELLS 12
JARASSIC 13JARASSIC 13
EONS 5EONS 55) X X X X X X5) X X X X X X
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1) X X X X X X1) X X X X X XIdeals 40Ideals 40
Patrols 30Patrols 30
Outdoors 15Outdoors 15
Personal Growth 10Personal Growth 10
Leadership Develop. 5Leadership Develop. 5
Methods of Scouting
Review: Fitness
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DINOSAUR 43DINOSAUR 43
FOSSIL 21FOSSIL 21
SHELLS 12SHELLS 12
JARASSIC 13JARASSIC 134) X X X X X X4) X X X X X X
3) X X X X X X3) X X X X X X
2) X X X X X X2) X X X X X X
1) X X X X X X1) X X X X X XIdeals 40Ideals 40
Personal Growth 30Personal Growth 30
Outdoors 15Outdoors 15
Advancement 10Advancement 10
Role of the Scoutmaster
• What are the QUALITIES of an effective Scoutmaster?
• What are the SKILLS of an effective Scoutmaster?
• Patrol Activity
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Role of the Scoutmaster
• A Scoutmaster must BE … – A good role model for the leadership skills
expected of the boys– A coach and a guide as the boys grow through
Scouting– An example for the aims of Scouting– Approachable– Respectful– Trusted
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Role of the Scoutmaster
• A Scoutmaster must KNOW…– That Boy Scouting works best when the boys
are the leaders– That the patrol method is the best way to run a
troop– The basic skills that are expected from the
boys– How to use the Guide to Safe Scouting in
developing the troop’s program– The tools and resources available from the
district and council
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Role of the Scoutmaster
• A Scoutmaster must DO…– Everything he can to help the boys become
confident leaders
– Appropriate modeling so Scouts apply the aims of Scouting in their daily lives
– Needed training to develop assistant Scoutmasters
– His own recurring and supplemental training to improve and refresh his Scouting skills
– The work needed to partner with the troop committee
– Everything necessary to communicate effectively with boys, parents, and other leaders in the troop
– Everything needed to uphold the standards of the BSA and the chartered organization
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The Patrol Method
• Game : Quiz Show Round-Robin
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The Patrol Method
Let’s review your answers to the game:
•What is a Patrol?•What different types of Patrols are there?•Who is involved in the Patrol Leadership?•What should Patrols have Patrol Meetings?
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The Patrol Method
•How do you balance the needs of a specific patrol?
•What is the National Honor Patrol Award?
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Course Break 1
Let’s take a 10 minute break
before we continue to the next section
Intro to Outdoor Leader SkillsTraining Course
---------(Next Course Information)
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The Troop Meeting
• Introduction
• Troop Meeting Plan– Preopening – Opening– Skills instruction– Patrol meetings– Interpatrol activity– Closing – After the meeting
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Advancement
• Advancement Program Philosophy– The Scout Learns– The Scout is Tested– The Scout is Reviewed– The Scout is Recognized
• Role of Troop Committee in Advancement
• The Scoutmaster Conference
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The Support Team
• Roles of Unit Committee
• Troop Committee Positions
• District and Council Support Team
• Unit Commissioners
• BSA Organizational Chart
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The Support Team
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Course Break 2
Let’s take a 15 minute break
before we continue to the next section
Intro to Outdoor Leader SkillsTraining Course
---------(next course information)
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Annual Planning
• Five Steps of Annual Troop Program Planning– Do your homework– Get Patrol Input– Hold a planning conference– Consult with the troop committee– Announce the plan
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Wrap-up
• Rank Advancement Certificates to Participants
• Please fill out your Course and Instructor Evaluations now
• Other Training Opportunities
• Closing Ceremony
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Thank you for coming
Every Scout deserves a trained leader.