Training Chartered Organization Leaders and Representatives Guy M. Bennett with thanks to Kevin Baker Jenny Prior

Introduction Current BSA Positions Chartered Organizations Backgrounds in Scouting Topics or Questions

Course Overview BSA Organization Charter Concept COR Responsibilities Unit Leadership Other Opportunities

We Will Understand Mission of the BSA Purposes (Aims) of BSA Structure of the BSA Programs and Ages "Whole Scouting Family”

Mission of the Boy Scouts of America Prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law

Aims of Scouting Character Development Citizenship Training Personal Fitness

Methods of Scouting Ideals (Oath, Law) Patrol Method The Outdoors Advancement Adult Association Personal Growth Leadership The Uniform

Structure of BSA Scout (Youth) Adults Chartered Organization District Council National

Charter Concept Local Council Charters Local Organization Charters

Local Council Provides Leadership Development Program Resources Service Center Camps and Facilities Liability Insurance Assist in Leader Selection

Chartered Organization Uses Scouting Under its Own Leadership To Serve its Families For its Own Objectives

Chartered Organization Responsibilities Comply with its own and BSA Policies Include Scouting as Part of its Overall Program for Youth and Families Appoint a Representative (COR) Committee of Parents and Others Secure Meeting Place Encourage Outdoor Experiences

Council Responsibilities Respect Org Aims/Objectives Training for the COR Training, Service & Support Coaching on Leader Selection Primary Insurance Protection Camps & Professionals

Chartered Organization Representative's Duties Not an Honorary Position Head of Organization’s Scouting Dept. Liaison to Council Voting Member

Unit Committee Manages Scouting Unit Selects Unit Leaders Supports Unit Leaders Communicates with COR

COR Tasks... Encourage Leader Training Promote Solid Programs Enough Units for Need Promote Recruiting Youth Encourage Transition

More Tasks... Assist in Charter Renewal Suggest Good Turns Oversee Committee Encourage Active Outdoor Programs

and More Tasks... Push Advancement, incl. Religious and Adult Awards Approve Financial Policies Represent Organization to District and Council

Resources for Help District Committee Unit Commissioner Professional Staff Books, Pamphlets & Audiovisuals

Leadership => Success 1.Selection Committee 2.List of Qualifications 3.List of Candidates 4.Organization Approval 5.Call on Prospect(s) 6.Ask Prospect to Serve

Leader’s Acceptance 1.Application 2.Immediate Training 3.Announcement 4.Leader Goes to Work

Other Opportunities District Committee Updates Council Training Courses Philmont Training Center Roundtable Ideas

Resources Training the COR Training Requirements Guide to Safe Scouting Roundtable Ideas

Questions?