1. 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”

2. 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

3. Video: New Crew Fast Start

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. 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

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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

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

17. 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

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

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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

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

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

25. 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

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

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

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

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

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

33. 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

34. 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

35. 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

36. 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

37. 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

38. 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

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