Session Three: Leadership and Organization Jeremy J. Kuhar Venturing Roundtable Commissioner Advisor, Crew 79 Gettysburg Associate Advisor, Crew 951 Moosic “…a Good Old Owl Too”

Who are Venturers? A young man or woman At least 14 years old, completed 8th grade Not yet 21 Interested in the program the Crew has to offer Registered Members of the BSA Subscribe to the Venturing Oath and Code Attend regular meetings

Video: New Crew Fast Start

Your Crew’s Success Is Dependent On: Informed Enthusiastic Leaders Trained Youth Officers An Exciting Well Planned Program

Your Crew’s Success Is Dependent On: Informed Enthusiastic Leaders Trained Youth Officers An Exciting Well Planned Program

Session Organization Adult Leadership Structure Help from Outside the Crew Youth Leadership Structure Adult Training Opportunities Youth Training Opportunities

Session Organization Adult Leadership Structure Help from Outside the Crew Youth Leadership Structure Adult Training Opportunities Youth Training Opportunities

Crew-level Adult Registered Positions Advisors Associate Advisors Committee Chairperson Committee Members

Crew Advisors Must be at least 21 Only one per Crew Male or Female

The Advisor’s Responsibilities Are key to the success of the Crew Must match the youth interests to those resources available to the Crew Responsible for conducting Crew officer’s trainings Are Advisors All responsibilities are listed in the Venture Leader Manual

Crew Associate Advisors Must be at least 21 There are one or more per Crew NA for Administration NA for Program Other Associate Advisors

Associate Advisor for Administration Acts as a “Vice Advisor” Supports the youth VP for Admin. Helps to recruit new members Coordinate recognition of Venturers Helps sustain Venturer interest

Associate Advisor for Program Supports the youth VP for Program Determine program interest of Venturers Ensure maintenance of Crew calendar Helps Activity Chairpersons Help evaluate completed programs

The Crew Committee All members must be at least 21 At least 3 members required The Crew Committee Chair… Organizes Committee meetings Coordinates all programs Serves as a liaison between the Advisor and the Crew’s chartered organization

The Committee’s Responsibilities Recruits the Crew Advisor and Associate Advisors Completes and maintains the PCI Secures equipment, facilities, etc. Reviews, supports, and approves the Crew programs

Session Organization Adult Leadership Structure Help from Outside the Crew Youth Leadership Structure Adult Training Opportunities Youth Training Opportunities

Consultants Consultants!! Often identified by the PCI Do not have to be registered Scouters Provide expertise to the Crew’s program Assists the Crew’s activity planning committee

Session Organization Adult Leadership Structure Help from Outside the Crew Youth Leadership Structure Adult Training Opportunities Youth Training Opportunities

Youth Leadership Structure President Vice President for Program Vice President for Administration Treasurer Secretary Activity Chairperson

President Is the youth leader of the Crew Represents the Crew at a VOA Assists the Advisor in conducting the Crew Officers’ seminar Conducts periodic evaluations of other Crew Officers …And other responsibilities

Vice President for Program Arranges the program planning for the Crew Collects Crew activity interest information by using the AIS Helps Activity Chairs Maintains the Crew calendar

Vice President for Administration Takes over for the President in his/her absence Leads the recruitment of new Crew members Conducts the Openings and Closings Organizes and recognizes the achievements of Crew members

Treasurer Maintains Crew financial records and monitors the Crew budget Manages Crew funds Reports on Crew finances to the Crew

Secretary Manages Crew communications Maintains Crew membership and attendance records Coordinates Crew publicity

Activity Chairpersons Lead the Crew in the organization of specific Crew activities Are appointed on an activity-by-activity basis Report on their progress to the Vice President for Program

Remember… This is a democracy, not a dictatorship A Venture Crew should be a team All lines of communication are two way

And of course… The Venturing Roundtable Third Sunday of Sept., Nov., Jan., and Apr. 7-8:30 p.m. At the Council Office

Session Organization Adult Leadership Structure Help from Outside the Crew Youth Leadership Structure Adult Training Opportunities Youth Training Opportunities

Adult Leader Training Venture Leader Specific Training Powderhorn Training Wood Badge Training Universities of Scouting Other Council-level Trainings

Session Organization Adult Leadership Structure Help from Outside the Crew Youth Leadership Structure Adult Training Opportunities Youth Training Opportunities

The Crew Officers’ Briefing Conducted ASAP after elections Helps new officers understand their positions Should run approximately 2 hours Should be fast paced Chaired by the President

Suggested Agenda Welcome and Opening Remarks Advisor Opening Remarks President Program Activity Update President or VP for Program All about the PCI, AIS Advisor Preview upcoming Crew Officer’s Seminar President Conclusion Advisor

Venturing Leadership Skills Course 4 Modules Vision Communication Organization Synergism Run by the Crew Advisors Open to the entire Crew Best to run over a weekend

More on the VLSC Employs the use of hands on activities and role playing activities All materials required are easy to obtain Participation in the course is required for the Silver Award

Conducting a Reflection Reflect on the actions/activity you just did. Allow everyone in the group to comment. Ask open ended questions, such as “What,” “How,” “When,” and “Where.” Remember the Ground Rules No putdowns allowed, every response is valid Leader should show no signs of disapproval

The Human Knot If we have enough time… …and enough people… …we’re going to do the Human Knot, which is used as an activity in the VLSC in the Synergism Module

Questions? Jeremy J. Kuhar Venturing Roundtable Commissioner Advisor, Crew 79 Gettysburg Associate Advisor, Crew 951 Moosic “…a Good Old Owl Too”