Generations in scouting Welcome back! This presentation is Values, Mission, and Vision. Handouts of the charts will be distributed later in the day, so it would be a good idea to make notes of key points and discussion items in your notebooks. You can feel free to ask questions at any time. I’ll also reserve some time at the end of the presentation to answer questions. Day 1, 4:30 PM, 60 minutes Randy Smith ASM Program N5-347-11-1 Course Overview

Learning Objectives As a result of this session, you will: Understand generational differences as another aspect of diversity. Consider how these differences impact each group. Understand the “adult led, youth run” aspect of a unit. Learn ways to work together across generations for a better future. As a result of this session, you will: Understand what is meant by values, mission, and vision Review the values, mission, and vision of Scouting Consider values, mission, and vision, in the context of leadership Learn about the Wood Badge Ticket Begin writing your own Wood Badge Ticket based upon your personal values and vision Course Overview

Let’s Play a Game! Ask What are values? (Chart Answers) Values … are core beliefs or desires that guide or motivate our attitudes and actions. They’re what each of us have in here (point to chest), what makes us tick. Course Overview

Rules of Play You have the name of a well known person placed on your back. You must figure out who you are. You may ask 1 person up to 20 questions to assist you. Oh….and by the way……you have 5 minutes! When values are applied to a specific situation they get different names. For example: click for each group Principles or standards “Service Above Self” (Rotary Club International) “Be Prepared” “Do A Good Turn Daily” ... Personal Qualities – The things you DO Acting honestly Communicating truthfully Being Organized Course Overview

What is a Generation? When values are applied to a specific situation they get different names. For example: click for each group Principles or standards “Service Above Self” (Rotary Club International) “Be Prepared” “Do A Good Turn Daily” ... Personal Qualities – The things you DO Acting honestly Communicating truthfully Being Organized 5 Course Overview 5

A group of people who were born in approximately the same time frame who share common cultural icons and attitudes. When values are applied to a specific situation they get different names. For example: click for each group Principles or standards “Service Above Self” (Rotary Club International) “Be Prepared” “Do A Good Turn Daily” ... Personal Qualities – The things you DO Acting honestly Communicating truthfully Being Organized 6 Course Overview 6

Scouting is over 100 years old now. Much is the same Scouting is over 100 years old now. Much is the same. But much has changed. Just think of the last 30 years! When values are applied to a specific situation they get different names. For example: click for each group Principles or standards “Service Above Self” (Rotary Club International) “Be Prepared” “Do A Good Turn Daily” ... Personal Qualities – The things you DO Acting honestly Communicating truthfully Being Organized 7 Course Overview 7

Then (34 years ago) Let’ start with a story In the 1300s at Cambridge University in England, a chapel was constructed for one of the colleges. The vaulted roof supported huge beams fashioned out of old-growth oak. Seven hundred years later, the beams had deteriorated to the point that the roof was in danger of collapsing. The building required extensive renovation, including replacing the beams. But where, in our time, could those repairing the building find giant oak trees of such an age and quality as had been available to the original builders? The answer lay right outside the door of the chapel. The original builders of the chapel had known that at some point far in the future, the structure would need new oak beams, and so they had planted acorns in the churchyard. Over the centuries, a grove of oak trees had grown to full maturity. The mission of those chapel builders – to ensure the survival of the chapel – extended hundreds of years into the future. Their vision – planting the acorns as a means of achieving the mission – was a step-by-step process that required planning and organization. Their mission and their vision were built upon their values – a solid foundation that gave direction and meaning to those things they set out to achieve. Course Overview

1977 Newspaper drives High attrition in Boy Scouts (mostly high school) Parents stood behind Scoutmasters (and teachers) on matters of discipline. “left handed smoke shifters” were a part of every new Scouts experience! Sports programs co-existed with Scouting When values are applied to a specific situation they get different names. For example: click for each group Principles or standards “Service Above Self” (Rotary Club International) “Be Prepared” “Do A Good Turn Daily” ... Personal Qualities – The things you DO Acting honestly Communicating truthfully Being Organized 9 Course Overview 9

Now Let’ start with a story In the 1300s at Cambridge University in England, a chapel was constructed for one of the colleges. The vaulted roof supported huge beams fashioned out of old-growth oak. Seven hundred years later, the beams had deteriorated to the point that the roof was in danger of collapsing. The building required extensive renovation, including replacing the beams. But where, in our time, could those repairing the building find giant oak trees of such an age and quality as had been available to the original builders? The answer lay right outside the door of the chapel. The original builders of the chapel had known that at some point far in the future, the structure would need new oak beams, and so they had planted acorns in the churchyard. Over the centuries, a grove of oak trees had grown to full maturity. The mission of those chapel builders – to ensure the survival of the chapel – extended hundreds of years into the future. Their vision – planting the acorns as a means of achieving the mission – was a step-by-step process that required planning and organization. Their mission and their vision were built upon their values – a solid foundation that gave direction and meaning to those things they set out to achieve. 10 Course Overview 10

2010 High attrition rate in Cub Scout years. Tiger program Mandatory training of leaders Lack of knowledge by parents & new leaders on BSA mission & values. Scouting often takes a “backseat” to sports programs. The BSA has gone “Co-Ed”! When values are applied to a specific situation they get different names. For example: click for each group Principles or standards “Service Above Self” (Rotary Club International) “Be Prepared” “Do A Good Turn Daily” ... Personal Qualities – The things you DO Acting honestly Communicating truthfully Being Organized 11 Course Overview 11

The Greatest Generation (Use flipchart to record responses) Born Between 1925 - 1945 Course Overview

Events & Experiences World War II The Great Depression Attack on Pearl Harbor Roosevelt’s New Deal GI Bill Korean War The Transistor Radio Telephone When values are applied to a specific situation they get different names. For example: click for each group Principles or standards “Service Above Self” (Rotary Club International) “Be Prepared” “Do A Good Turn Daily” ... Personal Qualities – The things you DO Acting honestly Communicating truthfully Being Organized 13 Course Overview 13

Baby Boomer Generation (Use flipchart to record responses) Born Between 1946 - 1964 14 Course Overview 14

Events & Experiences Race Riots, Civil Rights, Kent State Watergate Woodstock Space Travel Assassinations (JFK, RFK, MLK…..) Scientific Advances Television When values are applied to a specific situation they get different names. For example: click for each group Principles or standards “Service Above Self” (Rotary Club International) “Be Prepared” “Do A Good Turn Daily” ... Personal Qualities – The things you DO Acting honestly Communicating truthfully Being Organized 15 Course Overview 15

Generation X Born Between 1965 - 1981 (Use flipchart to record responses) Born Between 1965 - 1981 16 Course Overview 16

Events & Experiences The Internet Cell Phones & Video Gaming Working Moms MTV Desert Storm Challenger Disaster Fall of the Berlin Wall AIDS When values are applied to a specific situation they get different names. For example: click for each group Principles or standards “Service Above Self” (Rotary Club International) “Be Prepared” “Do A Good Turn Daily” ... Personal Qualities – The things you DO Acting honestly Communicating truthfully Being Organized 17 Course Overview 17

Millennials Born Between 1982 - 2000 (Use flipchart to record responses) Born Between 1982 - 2000 18 Course Overview 18

Events & Experiences School Shootings Social Networking September 11th Enron, World Com etc… Iraq & Afghanistan Oklahoma City Bombing Continual Feedback Peer / Social pressures ! When values are applied to a specific situation they get different names. For example: click for each group Principles or standards “Service Above Self” (Rotary Club International) “Be Prepared” “Do A Good Turn Daily” ... Personal Qualities – The things you DO Acting honestly Communicating truthfully Being Organized 19 Course Overview 19

WWYD ?? ( What Would You Do) Your unit is conducting a Youth Leadership Training. The older youth are running / staffing the program Adult leadership is multigenerational Youth leadership has 15 teens (millennials) Youth staff wants to run everything without adult help. You’re responsible for safety, budget and final result. It’s the last staff development and the youth staff is still a little rough around the edges but wants to kick back & chill. As a result of this session, you will: Understand what is meant by values, mission, and vision Review the values, mission, and vision of Scouting Consider values, mission, and vision, in the context of leadership Learn about the Wood Badge Ticket Begin writing your own Wood Badge Ticket based upon your personal values and vision 20 Course Overview 20

WWYD ?? Who runs the show……you or the youth staff? How do you react when the youth makes a decision that you don’t agree with? How can the expectations & characteristics of each of the four generations factor into this conflict? As a result of this session, you will: Understand what is meant by values, mission, and vision Review the values, mission, and vision of Scouting Consider values, mission, and vision, in the context of leadership Learn about the Wood Badge Ticket Begin writing your own Wood Badge Ticket based upon your personal values and vision 21 Course Overview 21

Ask What are values? (Chart Answers) Values … are core beliefs or desires that guide or motivate our attitudes and actions. They’re what each of us have in here (point to chest), what makes us tick. 22 Course Overview 22

2010 BSA Annual Meeting Let’s take a look at a discussion that took place between our Chief Scout Executive, Bob Mazzuca (baby boomer) and National OA Chief, Brad Lichota (millennial). When values are applied to a specific situation they get different names. For example: click for each group Principles or standards “Service Above Self” (Rotary Club International) “Be Prepared” “Do A Good Turn Daily” ... Personal Qualities – The things you DO Acting honestly Communicating truthfully Being Organized 23 Course Overview 23

Summary As a result of this session, do you now: View generational differences as another dimension of diversity? Understand how these differences might impact each group? Understand the “adult led, youth run” aspect of a unit? Have a foundation for working together across generations for a better future? As a result of this session, you will: Understand what is meant by values, mission, and vision Review the values, mission, and vision of Scouting Consider values, mission, and vision, in the context of leadership Learn about the Wood Badge Ticket Begin writing your own Wood Badge Ticket based upon your personal values and vision 24 Course Overview 24

Thank you. Thank you for your attention. Course Overview

Date Version Changes By Change control log Date Version Changes By Jan. 14, 2009 0.0 template Fred M. Stringer Jan 17, 2009 1 -Version prepared for Staff Development -Change personal mission to the mission of the BSA -Changed sample mission statements to current versions -Cosmetic changes Larry Goldman March 7, 2009 2 -Added slide on the difficulty of expressing VMV -Added additional wording to “ticket” slides -Added examples to the review of learning objectives March 22, 2009 2.1 -Combined slides 18 and 19 -Updated the “notes” Course Overview