1 Venturing Leader Specific Training Venturing Leader Specific Training

E E W W E E 2 Schedule (draft) Schedule (draft)

E E W W E E 3 Session #1 Here’s Here’sVenturing Venturing

E E W W E E 4 IntroductionsIntroductions Staff member Staff member Participants Participants Staff member Staff member Participants Participants

E E W W E E 5 Buzz Groups What are you looking forward to? What are you looking forward to? What are you concerned about? What are you concerned about? What are you looking forward to? What are you looking forward to? What are you concerned about? What are you concerned about?

E E W W E E 6 BSA Mission Statement The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

E E W W E E 7 The Venturing Oath As a Venturer, I promise to do my duty to God and help strengthen America, to help others, and to seek truth, fairness, and adventure in our world. As a Venturer, I promise to do my duty to God and help strengthen America, to help others, and to seek truth, fairness, and adventure in our world.

E E W W E E 8 Venturing Code As a Venturer, I believe that America’s strength lies in our trust in God and in the courage, strength, and traditions of our people. I will, therefore, be faithful in my religious duties and will maintain a personal sense of honor in my own life. I will treasure my American heritage and will do all I can to preserve and enrich it. I will recognize the dignity and worth of all humanity and will use fair play and goodwill in my daily life. I will acquire the Venturing attitude that seeks the truth in all things and adventure on the frontiers of our changing world. As a Venturer, I believe that America’s strength lies in our trust in God and in the courage, strength, and traditions of our people. I will, therefore, be faithful in my religious duties and will maintain a personal sense of honor in my own life. I will treasure my American heritage and will do all I can to preserve and enrich it. I will recognize the dignity and worth of all humanity and will use fair play and goodwill in my daily life. I will acquire the Venturing attitude that seeks the truth in all things and adventure on the frontiers of our changing world.

E E W W E E 9 What is Venturing? Venturing is a youth development program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women who are at least 14 years old (and have completed the eighth grade) through 20 years of age. Local community organizations establish a Venturing Crew by matching their people and program resources to the interests of young people in the community. The result is a program of exciting and meaningful activities that helps youth pursue their special interests, to grow, to develop leadership skills, and to become good citizens. Venturing is a youth development program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women who are at least 14 years old (and have completed the eighth grade) through 20 years of age. Local community organizations establish a Venturing Crew by matching their people and program resources to the interests of young people in the community. The result is a program of exciting and meaningful activities that helps youth pursue their special interests, to grow, to develop leadership skills, and to become good citizens.

E E W W E E 10 Venturing Uniform No universal official uniform No universal official uniform Recommended uniform Recommended uniform Spruce green shirt Spruce green shirt Green tabs Green tabs Gray shorts or casual pants Gray shorts or casual pants Uniform, if any, is crew choice Uniform, if any, is crew choice No universal official uniform No universal official uniform Recommended uniform Recommended uniform Spruce green shirt Spruce green shirt Green tabs Green tabs Gray shorts or casual pants Gray shorts or casual pants Uniform, if any, is crew choice Uniform, if any, is crew choice

E E W W E E 11 Venturing’s Unique Place Venturing Venture Scout Varsity Crew Patrol Troop Team Stand-alone Optional Stand-alone Stand-alone (coed) Venturing Boy Scout Oath, Law, Motto, Slogan Oath & Code President,VP Venture PL SPL, ASPL, Captain, Secy,Treas, VentureAPL PL, APL, Scr Squad leader, Activity Chairs Instr., QM. Prog manager Bronze,Gold, Eagle, Life, Star, Silver, Ranger 1st, 2nd, Tenderfoot, Scout +Letter Venturing Venture Scout Varsity Crew Patrol Troop Team Stand-alone Optional Stand-alone Stand-alone (coed) Venturing Boy Scout Oath, Law, Motto, Slogan Oath & Code President,VP Venture PL SPL, ASPL, Captain, Secy,Treas, VentureAPL PL, APL, Scr Squad leader, Activity Chairs Instr., QM. Prog manager Bronze,Gold, Eagle, Life, Star, Silver, Ranger 1st, 2nd, Tenderfoot, Scout +Letter

E E W W E E 12 Charter Agreement Program inventory Program inventory Hobbies, skills, careers, ideas Hobbies, skills, careers, ideas Adult leaders Adult leaders Organize program inventory Organize program inventory Serve as Advisors Serve as Advisors Meeting facilities Meeting facilities Program inventory Program inventory Hobbies, skills, careers, ideas Hobbies, skills, careers, ideas Adult leaders Adult leaders Organize program inventory Organize program inventory Serve as Advisors Serve as Advisors Meeting facilities Meeting facilities

E E W W E E 13 Venturing Crew Youth led organization Youth led organization Based on program inventory Based on program inventory Recruits Recruits Elects officer Elects officer Plans programs Plans programs Adult Advisors provide training and guidance for crew’s elected officers Adult Advisors provide training and guidance for crew’s elected officers Youth led organization Youth led organization Based on program inventory Based on program inventory Recruits Recruits Elects officer Elects officer Plans programs Plans programs Adult Advisors provide training and guidance for crew’s elected officers Adult Advisors provide training and guidance for crew’s elected officers

E E W W E E 14 BSA Local Council The Boy Scouts of America recruits adult volunteers and assigns staff members to provide the following services for Venturing chartered organization’s crews.

E E W W E E 15 Leadership training for Advisors and elected officers Guidance on how to organize a crew or ship and keep the program going successfully Methods for recruiting Venturers, including an interest survey of local high school students. Regular communication with each crew to provide program support BSA Commitment

E E W W E E 16 BSA Commitment Use of council facilities, such as camps and equipment Planning of councilwide activities that enrich the crew’s program Liability insurance coverage

E E W W E E 17 Venturing Methods Adult association Leadership Recognition Ideals Group activities High adventure Teaching others Adult association Leadership Recognition Ideals Group activities High adventure Teaching others

E E W W E E 18 Nationwide Interests 85% outdoor oriented 85% outdoor oriented 11% sports and hobbies focus 11% sports and hobbies focus 4% Sea Scout ships 4% Sea Scout ships 85% outdoor oriented 85% outdoor oriented 11% sports and hobbies focus 11% sports and hobbies focus 4% Sea Scout ships 4% Sea Scout ships

E E W W E E 19 The Advisor The Advisor’s responsibilities include: Fostering a sense of community within the crew Fostering a sense of community within the crew Helping youth lead, plan, make decisions, and carry out a long term program of activities Helping youth lead, plan, make decisions, and carry out a long term program of activities Encourage participation and support for your crew Encourage participation and support for your crew Uphold standards and policies of sponsoring organization and the Boy Scouts of America Uphold standards and policies of sponsoring organization and the Boy Scouts of America

E E W W E E 20 The Advisor Protect young people in your Venturing crew from abuse or neglect and uphold the standards of the BSA Youth Protection emphasis Protect young people in your Venturing crew from abuse or neglect and uphold the standards of the BSA Youth Protection emphasis Ensure the activities are conducted within safety guidelines and requirements Ensure the activities are conducted within safety guidelines and requirements Cultivate the Venturing spirit within your crew — have fun Cultivate the Venturing spirit within your crew — have fun

E E W W E E 21 Break Break

E E W W E E 22 Session 2 Understanding Understanding and Protecting Youth and Protecting Youth Understanding Understanding and Protecting Youth and Protecting Youth

E E W W E E 23 What is the purpose of Venturing? What is the purpose of Venturing?

E E W W E E 24 You might think that Venturing is specialty information, learning leadership skills, a community service, or a good social experience. Venturing is all of these things and more, but the primary purpose is “forming responsible and caring adults”. What is the purpose of Venturing?

E E W W E E 25 Adolescent Development Issues Important development issues facing Venturers Experimentation Experimentation Movement from dependence to interdependence Movement from dependence to interdependence Social relationships Social relationships Physiological changes and sexual maturity Physiological changes and sexual maturity Reevaluation of values Reevaluation of values

E E W W E E 26 Understanding Young Adults What do we notice first about youth? What do we notice first about youth? Size Size Behavior Behavior Many times we misjudge based on above Many times we misjudge based on above Harder to know what is going on in heads Harder to know what is going on in heads Teenagers deal with opposing emotions: Teenagers deal with opposing emotions: They fear and crave independence They fear and crave independence Constant struggle for power / independence Constant struggle for power / independence Want to be unique, but peer pressure Want to be unique, but peer pressure What do we notice first about youth? What do we notice first about youth? Size Size Behavior Behavior Many times we misjudge based on above Many times we misjudge based on above Harder to know what is going on in heads Harder to know what is going on in heads Teenagers deal with opposing emotions: Teenagers deal with opposing emotions: They fear and crave independence They fear and crave independence Constant struggle for power / independence Constant struggle for power / independence Want to be unique, but peer pressure Want to be unique, but peer pressure

E E W W E E 27 Leadership Styles for Advisors Be a mentor Be a mentor Be a coach Be a coach Walk your talk Walk your talk Be understanding of the teenage years and their search for autonomy Be understanding of the teenage years and their search for autonomy Be able to relate Be able to relate Show mutual respect as a team member Show mutual respect as a team member Develop and demonstrate conflict management skills Develop and demonstrate conflict management skills Be a mentor Be a mentor Be a coach Be a coach Walk your talk Walk your talk Be understanding of the teenage years and their search for autonomy Be understanding of the teenage years and their search for autonomy Be able to relate Be able to relate Show mutual respect as a team member Show mutual respect as a team member Develop and demonstrate conflict management skills Develop and demonstrate conflict management skills

E E W W E E 28 Protecting Our Youth Guide to Safe ScoutingGuide Scouting

E E W W E E 29 Youth Protection Guidelines for Adult Leaders Video Youth Protection Guidelines for Adult Leaders Video

E E W W E E 30 Break(Lunch)Break(Lunch)

E E W W E E 31 Youth Protection: Personal Safety Awareness Video Youth Protection: Personal Safety Awareness Video

E E W W E E 32 Session #3 LeadershipandOrganizationLeadershipandOrganization

E E W W E E 33 Crew Organization and Leadership When an organization agrees to be a sponsor in Venturing, it agrees to recruit adult leaders; an Advisor, one or more associate Advisors, and a crew committee. These leaders must be adult men and women at least 21 years of age, who will guide the crew. When an organization agrees to be a sponsor in Venturing, it agrees to recruit adult leaders; an Advisor, one or more associate Advisors, and a crew committee. These leaders must be adult men and women at least 21 years of age, who will guide the crew.

E E W W E E 34 Crew Committee Advisor Associate Advisor Administration Associate Advisor Program Sponsoring Organization Consultants President Vice President Administration Vice President Program Treasurer Committee Chair Secretary Activity Chairs Venturing Crew Organization

E E W W E E 35 Adult Leaders Advisor Advisor Associate Advisors Associate Advisors Crew Committee Crew Committee Consultants Consultants

E E W W E E 36 VenturersVenturers 14 (and completed 8th grade) 14 (and completed 8th grade) Not yet 21 Not yet 21 Registered Registered Subscribes to the Oath and Code Subscribes to the Oath and Code Attends regular meetings Attends regular meetings 14 (and completed 8th grade) 14 (and completed 8th grade) Not yet 21 Not yet 21 Registered Registered Subscribes to the Oath and Code Subscribes to the Oath and Code Attends regular meetings Attends regular meetings

E E W W E E 37 Elected Post Officers President President Vice Presidents Vice Presidents Secretary Secretary Treasurer Treasurer Activity Chairs (appointed) Activity Chairs (appointed)

E E W W E E 38 Adult - Venturer Team The elected Venturer officers work hand-in-hand with the adult Advisors and committee members. Activity chairs work with adult consultants (from crew committee, parents or other qualified adults) Cooperation and teamwork between adults and young adults are essential to the success of Venturing The elected Venturer officers work hand-in-hand with the adult Advisors and committee members. Activity chairs work with adult consultants (from crew committee, parents or other qualified adults) Cooperation and teamwork between adults and young adults are essential to the success of Venturing

E E W W E E 39 Officer’s Briefing Done quickly, get officers started Done quickly, get officers started Advisor and new president brief new officers on current program Advisor and new president brief new officers on current program Explain Program Capability Inventory and Activity Interest Survey Explain Program Capability Inventory and Activity Interest Survey Schedule PCI, AIS, and Seminar Schedule PCI, AIS, and Seminar Explain officers’ responsibility Explain officers’ responsibility Provide Advisor’s expectations Provide Advisor’s expectations Done quickly, get officers started Done quickly, get officers started Advisor and new president brief new officers on current program Advisor and new president brief new officers on current program Explain Program Capability Inventory and Activity Interest Survey Explain Program Capability Inventory and Activity Interest Survey Schedule PCI, AIS, and Seminar Schedule PCI, AIS, and Seminar Explain officers’ responsibility Explain officers’ responsibility Provide Advisor’s expectations Provide Advisor’s expectations

E E W W E E 40 Venturing Leadership Skills Course Vision Vision Communication Communication Organization Organization Synergism Synergism Vision Vision Communication Communication Organization Organization Synergism Synergism

E E W W E E 41 How to Conduct a Reflection How to Conduct a Reflection

E E W W E E 42 BreakBreak

E E W W E E 43 Session #4 AwardsandRecognitionsAwardsandRecognitions

E E W W E E 44 B. A. R. S. Status Status Recognition Recognition Achievement Achievement Belonging Belonging Status Status Recognition Recognition Achievement Achievement Belonging Belonging

45 Venturing Advancement

E E W W E E 46 Venturing Advancement Bronze Bronze Gold Gold Silver Silver Ranger Ranger Quartermaster Quartermaster Bronze Bronze Gold Gold Silver Silver Ranger Ranger Quartermaster Quartermaster

E E W W E E 47 Bronze Awards Sports Youth Ministries Arts and Hobbies Outdoor (half of Ranger Award) Sea Scouting (Ordinary rank) Sports Youth Ministries Arts and Hobbies Outdoor (half of Ranger Award) Sea Scouting (Ordinary rank)

Youth Ministries Requirements Do nine of the eleven projects: Do nine of the eleven projects: Earn religious award Earn religious award Learn about cultural diversity Learn about cultural diversity Plan and lead a service project Plan and lead a service project Volunteer in church for three months Volunteer in church for three months Go on a religious retreat Go on a religious retreat Be in a religious play Be in a religious play Serve as an officer of your Sunday School Serve as an officer of your Sunday School Complete a Standard First Aid class Complete a Standard First Aid class Do five Ethical Controversies activities Do five Ethical Controversies activities Sunday School teacher Sunday School teacher Meet with church leader Meet with church leader Do nine of the eleven projects: Do nine of the eleven projects: Earn religious award Earn religious award Learn about cultural diversity Learn about cultural diversity Plan and lead a service project Plan and lead a service project Volunteer in church for three months Volunteer in church for three months Go on a religious retreat Go on a religious retreat Be in a religious play Be in a religious play Serve as an officer of your Sunday School Serve as an officer of your Sunday School Complete a Standard First Aid class Complete a Standard First Aid class Do five Ethical Controversies activities Do five Ethical Controversies activities Sunday School teacher Sunday School teacher Meet with church leader Meet with church leader

Gold Award 12 months tenure 12 months tenure Leadership role Leadership role Participate in a district (or higher) event Participate in a district (or higher) event Personal growth Personal growth Lead crew activities Lead crew activities Recite Venturing Oath Recite Venturing Oath Three letters of recommendation Three letters of recommendation Written presentation and crew review Written presentation and crew review 12 months tenure 12 months tenure Leadership role Leadership role Participate in a district (or higher) event Participate in a district (or higher) event Personal growth Personal growth Lead crew activities Lead crew activities Recite Venturing Oath Recite Venturing Oath Three letters of recommendation Three letters of recommendation Written presentation and crew review Written presentation and crew review

Silver Award One Bronze Award One Bronze Award Gold Award Gold Award Emergency Preparedness (First Aid, CPR, Safe Swim Defense) Emergency Preparedness (First Aid, CPR, Safe Swim Defense) Demonstrate leadership Demonstrate leadership Including Venturing Leadership Skills Course Including Venturing Leadership Skills Course Participate in Ethics in Action Participate in Ethics in Action Crew review Crew review One Bronze Award One Bronze Award Gold Award Gold Award Emergency Preparedness (First Aid, CPR, Safe Swim Defense) Emergency Preparedness (First Aid, CPR, Safe Swim Defense) Demonstrate leadership Demonstrate leadership Including Venturing Leadership Skills Course Including Venturing Leadership Skills Course Participate in Ethics in Action Participate in Ethics in Action Crew review Crew review

E E W W E E 51 Ranger Award Eight core requirement First Aid First Aid Emergency Preparedness Emergency Preparedness Leave No Trace Leave No Trace Navigation Navigation Wilderness Survival Wilderness Survival Communications Communications Cooking Conservation Conservation Eight core requirement First Aid First Aid Emergency Preparedness Emergency Preparedness Leave No Trace Leave No Trace Navigation Navigation Wilderness Survival Wilderness Survival Communications Communications Cooking Conservation Conservation

E E W W E E 52 Ranger Award Ranger Award Plus four of eighteen electives Backpacking Cave Exploring COPE Cycling/Mountain Biking Ecology First Aid Fishing Equestrian Hunting Lifesaver Plus four of eighteen electives Backpacking Cave Exploring COPE Cycling/Mountain Biking Ecology First Aid Fishing Equestrian Hunting Lifesaver Mountaineering Outdoor Living History Mountaineering Outdoor Living History Physical Fitness Plants and Wildlife Scuba Shooting Sports Watercraft Winter Sports

E E W W E E 53 Jan Religious Award Study (1) Ethics in Action(9) Feb Cooking* BDAC Rendezvous Mar Cultural Diversity (2) Ethics in Action Apr First Aid* (8) Jan Religious Award Study (1) Ethics in Action(9) Feb Cooking* BDAC Rendezvous Mar Cultural Diversity (2) Ethics in Action Apr First Aid* (8) May Service Project (3) Ethics in Action Jun Religious Play (6) Leadership Skills Jul Backpacking Swimming & SSD Aug Wilderness Survival* Ethics in Action Sep Religious Retreat (5) May Service Project (3) Ethics in Action Jun Religious Play (6) Leadership Skills Jul Backpacking Swimming & SSD Aug Wilderness Survival* Ethics in Action Sep Religious Retreat (5) Oct Religious Leader Meeting (11) Ethics in Action YOUTH MINISTRY BRONZE Nov Emergency Preparedness* Leadership Skills Dec Winter Sports Ethics in Action OUTDOOR BRONZE GOLD AWARD Oct Religious Leader Meeting (11) Ethics in Action YOUTH MINISTRY BRONZE Nov Emergency Preparedness* Leadership Skills Dec Winter Sports Ethics in Action OUTDOOR BRONZE GOLD AWARD Jan Religious Award Study (1) Ethics in Action(9) Feb Cooking* BDAC Rendezvous Mar Cultural Diversity (2) Ethics in Action Apr First Aid* (8) Jan Religious Award Study (1) Ethics in Action(9) Feb Cooking* BDAC Rendezvous Mar Cultural Diversity (2) Ethics in Action Apr First Aid* (8) May Service Project (3) Ethics in Action Jun Religious Play (6) Leadership Skills Jul Backpacking Swimming & SSD Aug Wilderness Survival* Ethics in Action Sep Religious Retreat (5) May Service Project (3) Ethics in Action Jun Religious Play (6) Leadership Skills Jul Backpacking Swimming & SSD Aug Wilderness Survival* Ethics in Action Sep Religious Retreat (5) Oct Religious Leader Meeting (11) Ethics in Action YOUTH MINISTRY BRONZE Nov Emergency Preparedness* Leadership Skills Dec Winter Sports Ethics in Action OUTDOOR BRONZE GOLD AWARD Oct Religious Leader Meeting (11) Ethics in Action YOUTH MINISTRY BRONZE Nov Emergency Preparedness* Leadership Skills Dec Winter Sports Ethics in Action OUTDOOR BRONZE GOLD AWARD Youth Ministries Program

E E W W E E 54 JanFirst Aid*Ethics in Action FebCooking* BDAC Rendezvous MarLand Navigation* AprBackpackingEthics in Action MayLeave No Trace*Leaderships Skills JunWilderness Survival* JulMountaineeringSwimming & SSD OUTDOOR BRONZE AugEmergency Preparedness* SepCommunications*Ethics in Action OctProject COPE NovConservation*Leadership Skills DecWinter SportsEthics in Action RANGER AWARDGOLD AWARD Outdoor/Ranger Program

Quartermaster Award For Sea Scouts For Sea Scouts See the Sea Scout Manual See the Sea Scout Manual For Sea Scouts For Sea Scouts See the Sea Scout Manual See the Sea Scout Manual

E E W W E E 56 AdvancementGameAdvancementGame

E E W W E E 57 Silver AwardRanger AwardQuartermasterGeneral Jeopardy Game

E E W W E E 58 Silver Award 10 Points May a Venturer earn all five Bronze Awards? Yes (VLM, p. 5) Click on button to return to game:

E E W W E E 59 Silver Award 20 Points How does the Venturing Leadership Skills Course relate to the Silver Award? Completion of VLSC is required (VLM p. 8) Click on button to return to game:

E E W W E E 60 Silver Award 30 Points Must a crew review be conducted for all Venturing awards? No, only the Gold and Silver (VLM, pp. 267, 273) Click on button to return to game:

E E W W E E 61 Silver Award 40 Points Which award required participation in two Ethical Controversies? Silver Award (VLM, p. 273) Click on button to return to game:

E E W W E E 62 Ranger Award 10 Points How many of the 18 electives must a Venturer complete to earn the Ranger Award? Four (RG, p. 3) Click on button to return to game:

E E W W E E 63 Ranger Award 20 Points How does the Outdoor Bronze Award relate to the Ranger Award? Outdoor Bronze is 1/2 Ranger requirements [four core and two electives] (RG, p. 3) Click on button to return to game:

E E W W E E 64 Ranger Award 30 Points Who may sign off on requirements and electives on the scoresheets in the Ranger Guidebook? Advisor or consultant who worked with you (RG, p. 4) Click on button to return to game:

E E W W E E 65 Ranger Award 40 Points Explain how a Venturer can receive multiple credit and / or past credit for work done as a Boy Scout? See page 4 of Ranger Guidebook Click on button to return to game:

E E W W E E 66 Quartermaster Award 10 Points Name the three ranks a Sea Scout must earn before the Quartermaster. Apprentice, Ordinary, Able (SSM, pp ) Click on button to return to game:

E E W W E E 67 Quartermaster Award 20 Points Explain how Sea Scout advancement is related to the Bronze Award? Sea Scout Bronze is Ordinary rank (VLM, p. 255) Click on button to return to game:

E E W W E E 68 Quartermaster Award 30 Points What percentage of a ship’s meetings must a Sea Scout attend to achieve Sea Scout ranks? 75% for Ordinary, Able, and Quartermaster (SSM, pp ) Click on button to return to game:

E E W W E E 69 Quartermaster Award 40 Points Describe the relationship between the Quartermaster service project and the Eagle service project. Must use the Eagle Service Project workbook (SSM, p. 93) Click on button to return to game:

E E W W E E 70 General 10 Points T/F: Venturers may work toward the Ranger and Silver Awards at the same time. True (VLM, p. 255) Click on button to return to game:

E E W W E E 71 General 20 Points Must a BSA advancement report be completed? Yes (Here’s Venturing, p. 32) Click on button to return to game:

E E W W E E 72 General 30 Points May a male Venturer pursue the Eagle rank? Yes, First Class Scouts, until 18 (VLM, p. 331) Click on button to return to game:

E E W W E E 73 General 40 Points Name the Venturing leadership positions a male Venturer may apply toward Eagle. President, vice president, secretary, treasurer Boatswain, boatswain’s mate, yeoman, purser, storekeeper Click on button to return to game:

E E W W E E 74 Jeopardy (10 point) Advancement Game May a Venturer earn all five Bronze Awards? May a Venturer earn all five Bronze Awards? Yes (VLM, p. 5) Yes (VLM, p. 5) How many of the 18 electives must a Venturer complete to earn the Ranger Award? How many of the 18 electives must a Venturer complete to earn the Ranger Award? Four (RG, p. 3) Four (RG, p. 3) Name the three ranks a Sea Scout must earn before the Quartermaster. Name the three ranks a Sea Scout must earn before the Quartermaster. Apprentice, Ordinary, Able (SSM, pp ) Apprentice, Ordinary, Able (SSM, pp ) T/F: Venturers may work toward the Ranger and Silver Awards at the same time. T/F: Venturers may work toward the Ranger and Silver Awards at the same time. True (VLM, p. 255) True (VLM, p. 255) May a Venturer earn all five Bronze Awards? May a Venturer earn all five Bronze Awards? Yes (VLM, p. 5) Yes (VLM, p. 5) How many of the 18 electives must a Venturer complete to earn the Ranger Award? How many of the 18 electives must a Venturer complete to earn the Ranger Award? Four (RG, p. 3) Four (RG, p. 3) Name the three ranks a Sea Scout must earn before the Quartermaster. Name the three ranks a Sea Scout must earn before the Quartermaster. Apprentice, Ordinary, Able (SSM, pp ) Apprentice, Ordinary, Able (SSM, pp ) T/F: Venturers may work toward the Ranger and Silver Awards at the same time. T/F: Venturers may work toward the Ranger and Silver Awards at the same time. True (VLM, p. 255) True (VLM, p. 255)

E E W W E E 75 Jeopardy (20 point) Advancement Game How does the Venturing Leadership Skills Course relate to the Silver Award? How does the Venturing Leadership Skills Course relate to the Silver Award? Completion of VLSC is required (VLM p. 8) Completion of VLSC is required (VLM p. 8) How does the Outdoor Bronze Award relate to the Ranger Award? How does the Outdoor Bronze Award relate to the Ranger Award? Outdoor Bronze is 1/2 Ranger requirements [four core and two electives] (RG, p. 3) Outdoor Bronze is 1/2 Ranger requirements [four core and two electives] (RG, p. 3) Explain how Sea Scout advancement is related to the Bronze Award. Explain how Sea Scout advancement is related to the Bronze Award. Sea Scout Bronze is Ordinary rank (VLM p.255) Sea Scout Bronze is Ordinary rank (VLM p.255) Must a BSA advancement report be completed? Must a BSA advancement report be completed? Yes (it is not mentioned in Venturing literature) Yes (it is not mentioned in Venturing literature) How does the Venturing Leadership Skills Course relate to the Silver Award? How does the Venturing Leadership Skills Course relate to the Silver Award? Completion of VLSC is required (VLM p. 8) Completion of VLSC is required (VLM p. 8) How does the Outdoor Bronze Award relate to the Ranger Award? How does the Outdoor Bronze Award relate to the Ranger Award? Outdoor Bronze is 1/2 Ranger requirements [four core and two electives] (RG, p. 3) Outdoor Bronze is 1/2 Ranger requirements [four core and two electives] (RG, p. 3) Explain how Sea Scout advancement is related to the Bronze Award. Explain how Sea Scout advancement is related to the Bronze Award. Sea Scout Bronze is Ordinary rank (VLM p.255) Sea Scout Bronze is Ordinary rank (VLM p.255) Must a BSA advancement report be completed? Must a BSA advancement report be completed? Yes (it is not mentioned in Venturing literature) Yes (it is not mentioned in Venturing literature)

E E W W E E 76 Jeopardy (30 point) Advancement Game Must a crew review be conducted for all Venturing awards? Must a crew review be conducted for all Venturing awards? No, only the Gold and Silver (VLM, pp 267, 273) No, only the Gold and Silver (VLM, pp 267, 273) Who may sign off on requirements and electives on the scoresheets in the Ranger Guidebook? Who may sign off on requirements and electives on the scoresheets in the Ranger Guidebook? Advisor or consultant who worked with you (RG, p. 4) Advisor or consultant who worked with you (RG, p. 4) What percentage of a ship’s meetings must a Sea Scout attend to achieve Sea Scout ranks? What percentage of a ship’s meetings must a Sea Scout attend to achieve Sea Scout ranks? 75% for Ordinary, Able, and Quartermaster (SSM, 85-96) 75% for Ordinary, Able, and Quartermaster (SSM, 85-96) May a male Venturer pursue the Eagle rank? May a male Venturer pursue the Eagle rank? Yes, First Class Scouts, until 18 (VLM, p. 331) Yes, First Class Scouts, until 18 (VLM, p. 331) Must a crew review be conducted for all Venturing awards? Must a crew review be conducted for all Venturing awards? No, only the Gold and Silver (VLM, pp 267, 273) No, only the Gold and Silver (VLM, pp 267, 273) Who may sign off on requirements and electives on the scoresheets in the Ranger Guidebook? Who may sign off on requirements and electives on the scoresheets in the Ranger Guidebook? Advisor or consultant who worked with you (RG, p. 4) Advisor or consultant who worked with you (RG, p. 4) What percentage of a ship’s meetings must a Sea Scout attend to achieve Sea Scout ranks? What percentage of a ship’s meetings must a Sea Scout attend to achieve Sea Scout ranks? 75% for Ordinary, Able, and Quartermaster (SSM, 85-96) 75% for Ordinary, Able, and Quartermaster (SSM, 85-96) May a male Venturer pursue the Eagle rank? May a male Venturer pursue the Eagle rank? Yes, First Class Scouts, until 18 (VLM, p. 331) Yes, First Class Scouts, until 18 (VLM, p. 331)

E E W W E E 77 Jeopardy (40 point) Advancement Game Which award requires participation in two Ethical Controversies? Which award requires participation in two Ethical Controversies? Silver Award (VLM p. 273) Silver Award (VLM p. 273) Explain how a Venturer can receive multiple credit and/or past credit for work done as a Boy Scout. Explain how a Venturer can receive multiple credit and/or past credit for work done as a Boy Scout. See page 4 of Ranger Guidebook See page 4 of Ranger Guidebook Describe the relationship between the Quartermaster service project and the Eagle service project. Describe the relationship between the Quartermaster service project and the Eagle service project. Must use the Eagle Service Project workbook (SSM, p. 93) Must use the Eagle Service Project workbook (SSM, p. 93) Name the Venturing Leadership positions a male Venturer may apply toward Eagle. Name the Venturing Leadership positions a male Venturer may apply toward Eagle. President, vice president, secretary, treasurer President, vice president, secretary, treasurer Boatswain, boatswain’s mate, yeoman, purser, storekeeper Boatswain, boatswain’s mate, yeoman, purser, storekeeper Which award requires participation in two Ethical Controversies? Which award requires participation in two Ethical Controversies? Silver Award (VLM p. 273) Silver Award (VLM p. 273) Explain how a Venturer can receive multiple credit and/or past credit for work done as a Boy Scout. Explain how a Venturer can receive multiple credit and/or past credit for work done as a Boy Scout. See page 4 of Ranger Guidebook See page 4 of Ranger Guidebook Describe the relationship between the Quartermaster service project and the Eagle service project. Describe the relationship between the Quartermaster service project and the Eagle service project. Must use the Eagle Service Project workbook (SSM, p. 93) Must use the Eagle Service Project workbook (SSM, p. 93) Name the Venturing Leadership positions a male Venturer may apply toward Eagle. Name the Venturing Leadership positions a male Venturer may apply toward Eagle. President, vice president, secretary, treasurer President, vice president, secretary, treasurer Boatswain, boatswain’s mate, yeoman, purser, storekeeper Boatswain, boatswain’s mate, yeoman, purser, storekeeper

E E W W E E 78 Four Levels of Learning Level 1—You read it Level 1—You read it Level 2—It is taught to you Level 2—It is taught to you Level 3—You experience it Level 3—You experience it Level 4—You teach it to someone else Level 4—You teach it to someone else Level 1—You read it Level 1—You read it Level 2—It is taught to you Level 2—It is taught to you Level 3—You experience it Level 3—You experience it Level 4—You teach it to someone else Level 4—You teach it to someone else

E E W W E E 79 ConsultantsConsultants Play a key role in Venturing Play a key role in Venturing Advisors should seek them out Advisors should seek them out Have special skills or resources Have special skills or resources Should be registered Should be registered No one-on-one involvement No one-on-one involvement Play a key role in Venturing Play a key role in Venturing Advisors should seek them out Advisors should seek them out Have special skills or resources Have special skills or resources Should be registered Should be registered No one-on-one involvement No one-on-one involvement

E E W W E E 80 Eagle Scout Eligibility Eligibility First Class Scout First Class Scout Earned as a Boy Scout or Varsity Scout Earned as a Boy Scout or Varsity Scout Requirements remain the same Requirements remain the same Leadership position in the crew Leadership position in the crew Eligibility Eligibility First Class Scout First Class Scout Earned as a Boy Scout or Varsity Scout Earned as a Boy Scout or Varsity Scout Requirements remain the same Requirements remain the same Leadership position in the crew Leadership position in the crew

E E W W E E 81 Boards of Review Scout rank must have board of review Scout rank must have board of review May be troop, team, or crew May be troop, team, or crew 3-6 committee members 3-6 committee members No advisors, assistants, relatives No advisors, assistants, relatives Purposes Purposes Work has been learned and completed Work has been learned and completed What kind of experience youth having? What kind of experience youth having? Encourage advancement to next rank Encourage advancement to next rank Not an examination, 15 minutes max Not an examination, 15 minutes max Eagle board follows council procedures Eagle board follows council procedures Scout rank must have board of review Scout rank must have board of review May be troop, team, or crew May be troop, team, or crew 3-6 committee members 3-6 committee members No advisors, assistants, relatives No advisors, assistants, relatives Purposes Purposes Work has been learned and completed Work has been learned and completed What kind of experience youth having? What kind of experience youth having? Encourage advancement to next rank Encourage advancement to next rank Not an examination, 15 minutes max Not an examination, 15 minutes max Eagle board follows council procedures Eagle board follows council procedures

E E W W E E 82 Crew Review Required for Gold and Silver Awards Required for Gold and Silver Awards Not for Bronze or Ranger Not for Bronze or Ranger Completion paperwork to Advisor Completion paperwork to Advisor Crew president (with Advisor) appoints review committee of 4-6 Venturers and adults Crew president (with Advisor) appoints review committee of 4-6 Venturers and adults Review determines if person grew as a result of the experience Review determines if person grew as a result of the experience Advancement report to council office Advancement report to council office Required for Gold and Silver Awards Required for Gold and Silver Awards Not for Bronze or Ranger Not for Bronze or Ranger Completion paperwork to Advisor Completion paperwork to Advisor Crew president (with Advisor) appoints review committee of 4-6 Venturers and adults Crew president (with Advisor) appoints review committee of 4-6 Venturers and adults Review determines if person grew as a result of the experience Review determines if person grew as a result of the experience Advancement report to council office Advancement report to council office

Advancement Map Previous Boy Scout or Varsity Scout JOIN Venturing Outdoor Youth Sports Arts and Sea Bronze Ministries Bronze Hobbies Scout Bronze Bronze Bronze Bronze Bronze Bronze Ranger Gold Award Award Silver Silver Quarter- Award Award master Award

E E W W E E 84 Venturing Awards LEADERSHIP AWARD Presented by Councils/Regions and National Council to Venturers and adults who have made exceptional contributions to Venturing ADVISOR AWARD of MERIT Recognizes Advisor for outstanding ability to work with youth. Nominated by crew president and committee chairman

E E W W E E 85 BreakBreak

E E W W E E 86 QuestionQuestion

E E W W E E 87 If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.

E E W W E E 88 Session #5 ResourcesandProgramPlanningResourcesandProgramPlanning

E E W W E E 89 Crew’s Program Planning Process Program Capability Inventory Venturing Activity Interest Survey Brainstorm Match Venturing activity interests with resources Fill in the gaps Schedule the activities Select Venturing chairpersons and adult consultants Follow-up is vital! Assume nothing! Program Capability Inventory Venturing Activity Interest Survey Brainstorm Match Venturing activity interests with resources Fill in the gaps Schedule the activities Select Venturing chairpersons and adult consultants Follow-up is vital! Assume nothing!

E E W W E E 90 Step 1—Program Capability Inventory (PCI) Conducted by the crew committee and adult Advisors. Every adult (or Venturer) who can help the crew is surveyed: Profession Hobbies Contacts Equipment access Skills Inventory is the basic resource pool for crew activities Conducted by the crew committee and adult Advisors. Every adult (or Venturer) who can help the crew is surveyed: Profession Hobbies Contacts Equipment access Skills Inventory is the basic resource pool for crew activities

E E W W E E 91 Step 2 — Activity Interest Survey Step 2 — Activity Interest Survey This questionnaire is taken by the Venturers. Provides information on what activities the Venturers are interested in doing. Should contain possible activities over all of the program emphasis areas. Provides the officers information on the Venturers’ interests. This questionnaire is taken by the Venturers. Provides information on what activities the Venturers are interested in doing. Should contain possible activities over all of the program emphasis areas. Provides the officers information on the Venturers’ interests.

E E W W E E 92 Step 3 — Brainstorm After surveying the Venturers on their interests you should brainstorm additional activity topics. This brainstorming should include the entire crew membership. This brainstorming should include the entire crew membership. (See “How to Brainstorm” in the Venturing Leaders’ Manual, pp ) (See “How to Brainstorm” in the Venturing Leaders’ Manual, pp ) After surveying the Venturers on their interests you should brainstorm additional activity topics. This brainstorming should include the entire crew membership. This brainstorming should include the entire crew membership. (See “How to Brainstorm” in the Venturing Leaders’ Manual, pp ) (See “How to Brainstorm” in the Venturing Leaders’ Manual, pp )

E E W W E E 93 Planning Activity

E E W W E E 94 Step 4 — Match Activity Interests With Resources Step 4 — Match Activity Interests With Resources Match the activity interests with the resources on your PCI. Where a match exist you have a potential program. The crew committee will need to recruit or acquire other resources for the remainder of the Venturer activity interests. Match the activity interests with the resources on your PCI. Where a match exist you have a potential program. The crew committee will need to recruit or acquire other resources for the remainder of the Venturer activity interests.

E E W W E E 95 Step 5 — Fill in the Gaps Step 5 — Fill in the Gaps The crew officers might feel that other activities should be included to better balance the crew program. These might include other Venturing activities, other activities for your sponsoring organization, standing crew activities, training sessions, annual recruiting open house,etc. The crew officers might feel that other activities should be included to better balance the crew program. These might include other Venturing activities, other activities for your sponsoring organization, standing crew activities, training sessions, annual recruiting open house,etc.

E E W W E E 96 Step 6 — Schedule the Activities Step 6 — Schedule the Activities List each activity selected on your crew calendar. Schedule two crew meetings, an officers’ meeting, and one other activity each month. Backdate major activities such as your big superactivity for the year. Watch out for date conflicts. Program scheduling is done at the Officers’ Seminar. List each activity selected on your crew calendar. Schedule two crew meetings, an officers’ meeting, and one other activity each month. Backdate major activities such as your big superactivity for the year. Watch out for date conflicts. Program scheduling is done at the Officers’ Seminar.

E E W W E E 97 Step 7 — Select Venturer Activity Chairs and Adult Consultants An interested and capable Venturer is appointed to serve as chair for each activity Assisted by an adult consultant from the PCI who has knowledge about the particular activity. Team manages the planning, development and execution of the activity. An interested and capable Venturer is appointed to serve as chair for each activity Assisted by an adult consultant from the PCI who has knowledge about the particular activity. Team manages the planning, development and execution of the activity.

E E W W E E 98 Step 8 Follow-up is vital! Assume nothing. At your monthly officer and crew committee meetings check on the status of the program development. Follow-up is vital! Assume nothing. At your monthly officer and crew committee meetings check on the status of the program development.

E E W W E E 99 Program Planning Summary Program Capability Inventory Venturer Activity Interest Survey Brainstorm activities Match activity interests with resources Fill in the gaps Schedule the activities Select activity chairs and consultants Follow-up

E E W W E E 100 Open House Before the meeting Before the meeting Greeting Greeting Hands-on activity / icebreaker Hands-on activity / icebreaker Welcome Welcome What is Venturing & crew purpose What is Venturing & crew purpose About our crew About our crew Questions and answers Questions and answers Advisor’s comments Advisor’s comments Invitation to join Invitation to join Hands-on activity again + registration Hands-on activity again + registration Refreshments Refreshments Cleanup Cleanup Before the meeting Before the meeting Greeting Greeting Hands-on activity / icebreaker Hands-on activity / icebreaker Welcome Welcome What is Venturing & crew purpose What is Venturing & crew purpose About our crew About our crew Questions and answers Questions and answers Advisor’s comments Advisor’s comments Invitation to join Invitation to join Hands-on activity again + registration Hands-on activity again + registration Refreshments Refreshments Cleanup Cleanup

E E W W E E 101 Additional Resources Venturing Literature and Resources Venturing Literature and Resources Take Adventure to the Limit Take Adventure to the Limit Passport to High Adventure Passport to High Adventure Venturing Literature and Resources Venturing Literature and Resources Take Adventure to the Limit Take Adventure to the Limit Passport to High Adventure Passport to High Adventure

E E W W E E 102 QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?

E E W W E E 103 What’s Next? Set specific goals Set specific goals Samples: Samples: Conduct Venturing Leadership Skills Course Conduct Venturing Leadership Skills Course Conduct exciting open house Conduct exciting open house Conduct PCI / AIS and make annual plan Conduct PCI / AIS and make annual plan Conduct Youth Protection Training Conduct Youth Protection Training Committee assemble a consultant list Committee assemble a consultant list Set specific goals Set specific goals Samples: Samples: Conduct Venturing Leadership Skills Course Conduct Venturing Leadership Skills Course Conduct exciting open house Conduct exciting open house Conduct PCI / AIS and make annual plan Conduct PCI / AIS and make annual plan Conduct Youth Protection Training Conduct Youth Protection Training Committee assemble a consultant list Committee assemble a consultant list

E E W W E E 104 Adult Training Awards Scouter’s Key (Advisor) Scouter’s Key (Advisor) Fast Start and Basic training Fast Start and Basic training Three years tenure, seminars, VLSC Three years tenure, seminars, VLSC Quality Unit, parents night Quality Unit, parents night Roundtable attendance Roundtable attendance Training Award (Venturing) Training Award (Venturing) Basic training Basic training Two years tenure Two years tenure Seven of 11 projects Seven of 11 projects Scouter’s Key (Advisor) Scouter’s Key (Advisor) Fast Start and Basic training Fast Start and Basic training Three years tenure, seminars, VLSC Three years tenure, seminars, VLSC Quality Unit, parents night Quality Unit, parents night Roundtable attendance Roundtable attendance Training Award (Venturing) Training Award (Venturing) Basic training Basic training Two years tenure Two years tenure Seven of 11 projects Seven of 11 projects

E E W W E E 105 GraduationGraduation

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