Venturing Core Awards Presenter’s Name(s)

The Golden Circle WHAT: Every single person can identify what they do. It is easy to tell what you need to do to earn the Venturing awards. WHATs are easy to identify. HOW: Some people know HOW they do WHAT they do. HOWs are often given to explain how to do something. Not as obvious as WHATs , and many think HOWs are the means to achieving your WANTs (goal setting). It would be false to assume that’s all that is required. There is one missing detail. WHY: Very few people can clearly articulate WHY they do WHAT they do. This isn’t about earning a patch or medallion – that’s a result. WHY is all about your purpose, cause or belief. WHY are you in Venturing? WHY are you working on earning the awards? And WHY should anyone care? This training will cover the WHATs and HOWs of earning the Venturing awards (WHAT is required and HOW you can earn the requirements). But an important part of the process of earning awards is to recognize and remember WHY you are earning them. Remember to begin with WHY CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016

Venturing Core Awards Venturing Award Discovery Award Pathfinder Award Summit Award CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016

The ALPS Model Adventure Leadership Personal Growth Service CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016

Tiers of Adventure Tier I Adventure Tier II Adventure Little preparation; less than 1 day long Not far outside comfort zone Ex. Crew recruitment events or fun activities Tier II Adventure Some preparation, less than 4 days long Outside standard activities Ex. Weekend campouts or large events Tier III Adventure Extensive preparation, at least 4 days long Mentally and physically challenging Ex. Attending a high adventure base CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016

The Venturing Award The first step: making a commitment Award Focus: Joining Participate in a crew activity Interview with the crew president and advisor Complete Personal Safety Awareness Training State intention to join during an induction ceremony The first step: making a commitment CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016

The Discovery Award The next step: exploring boundaries Award Focus: Participation 2 Tier II or Tier III adventures CPR and first aid trainings Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews (ILSC) Goal Setting and Time Management Training Crew Officer Orientation One personal growth reflection & goal 24 service hours Advisor conference and board of review The next step: exploring boundaries CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016

The Pathfinder Award Moving on: expanding opportunities Award Focus: Leadership 2 more Tier II or III adventures; Lead one of them Project Management Training Complete 1 of the following: Serve in an officer position for 6 months Participate in or staff a national leadership course 2 more personal growth reflections & goals Ethical controversy and conflict resolution 36 additional service hours Plan a project designed to sustain your crew Advisor conference and board of review Moving on: expanding opportunities CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016

The Summit Award The final step: achieving your vision Award Focus: Mentoring 3 additional adventures One must be Tier III Mentoring Training Mentor a youth in planning an adventure Complete 2 of the following: 6 months in leadership positions Participate in or staff a national leadership course Lead ILSC Create a personal code of conduct Lead ethical controversy and conflict resolution 2 more personal growth reflections & goals Lead a service project Advisor conference and board of review The final step: achieving your vision CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016

Process Local council must email a copy of the fully completed Summit Award Application to advancement.team@scouting.org Following the official approval by the National Service Center, a certificate will be mailed CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016

A Venturer Discovers the Path to the Summit. Tying It All Together All awards are attainable if a crew is functioning. Encourages participation in activities. Each award has a different focus, but they all include aspects of Adventure, Leadership, Personal Growth, and Service. A Venturer Discovers the Path to the Summit. CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016

Specialty Awards Unrelated to the Core Awards. They are intended to allow Venturers to explore a specific area more in depth. CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016

More Information Venturing.org/summit-award.html Scouting.org/programupdates Venturing Awards and Requirements handbook, Handbook for Venturers, and the Advisor’s handbook <insert additional resources> CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016

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