Road Map To Venturing (National Venturing Task Force) 2013 National Annual Meeting May 23, 2013 Grapevine, TX

Elective Overview Introduction and Overview Charles Dahlquist Background of Formation of National Venturing Task Force Bob Scott Overview of Approved Road Map to Venturing Governance Venturing Program Changes Venturing Training Changes Rick Newton Peter Self Questions & Answers Task Force October 13, 2018October 13, 2018

Why a National Venturing Task Force Launch May 2015 Venturing Membership National Task Force Accelerated Timeline Strategic Plan Goal 411 call for the organization to complete an assessment of the programs of the BSA and make changes to those programs to make them more dynamic and relevant to today’s youth and families. The implementation target for 411 is the 2015-2016 program year. Venturing was originally within the scope of the 411 goal. However, during initial research on this goal, two areas of the Venturing program (membership declines and low usage of the Venturing recognition system) suggested this program needed an accelerated timeline. With the approval of the Chief Scout Executive and sponsored by Gary Butler, Assistant Chief Scout Executive, a task force was formed to focus attention on the Venturing program. The task force was chaired by Charles Dahlquist, past National Venturing Committee chair, program impact staff members and volunteers from across the country experienced in program execution – including some of the original creators of the Venturing program. … 0.7% Earned 1:12,000 Youth October 13, 2018

Road Map to Venturing Effective Training (Youth & Adult) Success Measurement (JTE) Program Model & Recognition National Governance Older Youth Program Reporting Effective Training (Youth & Adult) Unit/Program Cohesion Uniform, One Oath & Law There are six areas of recommendation and change: Creation of a National Venturing Committee with a key three structure reporting to the Council Operations Support Committee and connected to local councils thru regional Venturing chairs. Nominations process is currently underway. Redevelopment of the Venturing JTE goals and structure to specifically build focus and support for membership growth and quality program implementation. A revision of the Venturing program structure, including recognition awards and requirements to be more supporting of youth interests and future needs. Beginning to report Varsity membership with the balance of BSA’s older youth programs – Venturing and Sea Scouts. This will begin in 2014 and is administrative only, no changes in the Varsity program. Adult training is being modified to separate position specific training for committee members from advisors. Current youth training receives some changes to make it more Venturing specific and importantly a number of new trainings/experiences are added to support the new program requirements. The use of the Scout Oath and Law and the Scout sign and salute and an increase emphasis on uniforming – developed by National Supply or of crew design, round out the recommendations. October 13, 2018October 13, 2018

Venturing Governance National Venturing Committee --------------------- National Venturing Key 3 ----------------------- National Venturing Advisor National Venturing President (Youth) National Venturing Chair National Venturing Staff Advisor Regional Venturing Chairs (4) Members at Large October 13, 2018

Program Strategies Alignment with BSA mission 4 Program Areas or Pillars Alignment with BSA mission Sensitivity to youth wants Maintains peer involvement Based on foundation of adventure Respect for their future needs Progressive increase in challenge and effort 4 Levels – Progressive Effort Names of the awards are to be determined but will NOT be Bronze, Gold and Silver. Later in the presentation one will see Levels I – IV used. These are placeholders only. Completion of the top level, or capstone, award will result in achievements having been met in all “squares” within the program matrix.

Program Areas/Pillars Purpose: New experiences which push Venturers to new personal heights Insight: Adventures and activities provide the social benefits youth crave at this point of development Level of difficulty: Variable; may be tailored to crew skills and experience Individual and crew-defined Historic appeal of Venturing Adventure

Program Areas/Pillars Purpose: Develop broad interpersonal leadership skills applicable to life situations Insight: Societal expectations of leadership qualities as desirable are growing—especially among youth’s life influencers Level of Difficulty: Escalating: Participate/follow, lead, mentor Leverages formal training and practical experience (elected or appointed) Adventure Leadership

Program Areas/Pillars Adventure Leadership Service Purpose: Develop behavior leading to ongoing sense of responsibility Insight: Youth have limited control of their lives. They enjoy the opportunity to assert their values through the choice to serve. Crew or individual Scouting and/or community focus

Program Areas/Pillars Purpose: Growth in the skills and ethical/moral foundations which support economic independence, life-long learning, and timeless values. Insight: Social/educational influences provide little positive guidance on key life, social and moral/ethical skills. And youth know it. Focus is on goal development and personal planning. Small formal “trainings” facilitate practical application. Adult mentorship is critical. Adventure Leadership Service Personal Growth

Program Levels Joining level Initial participation Adventure Leadership Service Personal Growth IV III II Level I Joining level Initial participation Commit to crew and ideals Induction into crew

Venturing Program Matrix Full participant, developing core skills Active in crew adventures and activities Introduction to leadership (training and practice) Participation in crew or individual service Goal setting and personal management training Adventure Leadership Service Personal Growth IV III II Level I

Program Levels Adventure Leadership Service Personal Growth IV III II Level I Emerging leadership, challenging skills and activity level Elected or appointed leadership role including advanced training Participating in activity and service planning Goal development, planning, and pursuit

Venturing Program Matrix Adventure Leadership Service Personal Growth IV III II Level I Fully realized skills and leadership Focus is: Mentorship of other crew members Capstone, legacy service project Goal approach: Longer horizon, larger life impact The goal with Level IV is to create a capstone experience akin to the Eagle Award in Boy Scouts or the Quartermaster Award in Sea Scouts.

Venturing Program Matrix Adventure Leadership Service Personal Growth IV III II Level I Detailed requirements have been drafted Vetted by Advancement Committee Handbook/Leader Guide development team incorporating feedback and applying to their writing

Awards Transition Plan Initial Announcement 5/2013 New Program Launched 5/14 Current Awards Discontinued 12/31/14 Current New New Awards (Conditional Names) Level IV Level III Level II Level I Current Awards Silver Gold Bronze May continue working on current awards until 12/31/2014 May convert to new awards after 5/2014, must begin with Level II Award regardless of current awards earned Must utilize the new awards requirements after 12/31/2014 May convert to new awards after 5/2014 Beginning with the Level II Award for current Venturers Beginning with Level I for new Venturers Must utilize the new awards requirements after 12/31/2014 October 13, 2018

70–20-10 Training October 13, 2018October 13, 2018 Making sure that both youth and adults understand and internalize the concepts and values of this new era in Venturing will require better and more effective training. In designing our new training and updating our existing courses, the 70-20-10 rule will be used as our guide. This guide is based upon 3 observations of effective learning: • 70 percent of our learning comes from real life and on-the-job experiences, tasks and problem solving • 20 percent comes from feedback and working with and observing role models • 10 percent comes from courses and reading Lord Baden-Powell and other founders of the Scouting movement understood this principle when they set out to create an experiential laboratory. Our training will rely less on classroom theory and more upon hands on experiences that are fun and inspire. October 13, 2018October 13, 2018

Venturing Youth Protection Training Crew Committee Challenge Making sure our adult leaders have the knowledge of “how to do their job” is critical. We need to quickly and effectively provide the right tools to each leader working within Venturing. For this reason we are separating and targeting our training curriculum by developing a new syllabus specifically for members of the Crew Committee. In addition, changes are being made to the VLST syllabus, which will provide direct and succinct education on what it takes to be a successful adult Venturing leader. October 13, 2018October 13, 2018

Youth Training Crew Officer’s Orientation Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews (ILSC) ILSC is being updated to remove the program neutral content and is being tailored to the specific needs and program of the Venturing Crew. Once completed, the youth member may wear the trained strip.

Youth Experiences (Training) – Supporting the Program Matrix Adventure Leadership Service Personal Growth Mentoring Others Resumes, Vitas & Applications Personal Interviews Project Management Time Management Goal Setting Conducting a Personal Reflection Slide indicates how new youth trainings/experiences impact the pillars of the program matrix, not in which set of requirements they might appear. October 13, 2018October 13, 2018

Road Map to Program Launch Add rollout presentations aka LFL October 13, 2018

Q & A October 13, 2018