1. 1 Venturing Leader Specific Training Venturing Leader Specific Training

2. 2 Session #5 ProgramPlanningAndResourcesProgramPlanningAndResources

3. 3 If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.

4. 4 Crew’s Program Planning Process Program Capability Inventory (PCI) Venturing Activity Interest Survey (VAI) 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 (PCI) Venturing Activity Interest Survey (VAI) 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!

5. 5 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

6. 6 Step 2 — Activity Interest Survey Step 2 — Activity Interest Survey This questionnaire is completed 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 completed 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.

7. 7 Step 3 — Brainstorm After surveying the Venturers, brainstorm additional activity potentials. Include all crew members. Include all crew members. (See “How to Brainstorm” in the Venturing Leader Manual.) (See “How to Brainstorm” in the Venturing Leader Manual.) After surveying the Venturers, brainstorm additional activity potentials. Include all crew members. Include all crew members. (See “How to Brainstorm” in the Venturing Leader Manual.) (See “How to Brainstorm” in the Venturing Leader Manual.)

8. 8 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 will need to recruit or acquire other resources for the remainder of the activity interests. Match the activity interests with the resources on your PCI. Where a match exist you have a potential program. The crew will need to recruit or acquire other resources for the remainder of the activity interests.

9. 9 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 (or because the resources are already available). 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 (or because the resources are already available). These might include other Venturing activities, other activities for your sponsoring organization, standing crew activities, training sessions, annual recruiting open house, etc.

10. 10 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” task list for major activities, such as your superactivity. Watch out for date conflicts. Program scheduling is done at the Crew Officers’ Seminar. List each activity selected on your crew calendar. Schedule two crew meetings, an officers’ meeting, and one other activity each month. “Backdate” task list for major activities, such as your superactivity. Watch out for date conflicts. Program scheduling is done at the Crew Officers’ Seminar.

11. 11 Step 7 — Select Activity Chairs and Consultants An interested and capable Venturer is appointed to serve as chairperson for each activity Assisted by an adult consultant (from the PCI) who has expertise relative to the particular activity. The youth-adult team manages the planning, development and execution of the activity. An interested and capable Venturer is appointed to serve as chairperson for each activity Assisted by an adult consultant (from the PCI) who has expertise relative to the particular activity. The youth-adult team manages the planning, development and execution of the activity.

12. 12 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. And, follow-up AFTER the activity!

13. 13 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

14. 14 Open House 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 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

15. 15 ResourcesResources What, Where, How ?? What, Where, How ?? Venturing/BSA – literature, camps and equipment, training (incl. roundtables/program forums), other leaders Venturing/BSA – literature, camps and equipment, training (incl. roundtables/program forums), other leaders Government – literature, parks, rangers, guides Government – literature, parks, rangers, guides Local clubs, businesses, and individuals (ACA, NAUI, bike shop, marinas, etc.) Local clubs, businesses, and individuals (ACA, NAUI, bike shop, marinas, etc.) What, Where, How ?? What, Where, How ?? Venturing/BSA – literature, camps and equipment, training (incl. roundtables/program forums), other leaders Venturing/BSA – literature, camps and equipment, training (incl. roundtables/program forums), other leaders Government – literature, parks, rangers, guides Government – literature, parks, rangers, guides Local clubs, businesses, and individuals (ACA, NAUI, bike shop, marinas, etc.) Local clubs, businesses, and individuals (ACA, NAUI, bike shop, marinas, etc.)

16. 16 QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?

17. 17 What’s Next? Set specific goals Set specific goals Such as: Such as: 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 Such as: Such as: 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

18. Adult Training What is next for Training? What is next for Training? Basic Training Basic Training Supplemental Training Supplemental Training Advanced Training Advanced Training What is next for Training? What is next for Training? Basic Training Basic Training Supplemental Training Supplemental Training Advanced Training Advanced Training 18

19. Basic Training Venturing Fast Start Venturing Fast Start This is Scouting This is Scouting Venturing Leader Specific Training Venturing Leader Specific Training Youth Protection Training Youth Protection Training Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills Basic Training Venturing Fast Start Venturing Fast Start This is Scouting This is Scouting Venturing Leader Specific Training Venturing Leader Specific Training Youth Protection Training Youth Protection Training Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills 19

20. Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills A weekend course A weekend course Soon to be required for leaders of “outdoor crews” to be considered “Basic trained”. Soon to be required for leaders of “outdoor crews” to be considered “Basic trained”. Supplemental for others. Supplemental for others. A weekend course A weekend course Soon to be required for leaders of “outdoor crews” to be considered “Basic trained”. Soon to be required for leaders of “outdoor crews” to be considered “Basic trained”. Supplemental for others. Supplemental for others. 20

21. Mandatory Training Mandatory Training is coming. Currently being piloted thru 2011. Mandatory Training is coming. Currently being piloted thru 2011. Key unit leaders (advisor, skipper) will need to be “basic trained” by a certain date when rolled out. Key unit leaders (advisor, skipper) will need to be “basic trained” by a certain date when rolled out. Other unit leaders (assoc. advisors, mates) will need to be “basic trained” by a date further out. Other unit leaders (assoc. advisors, mates) will need to be “basic trained” by a date further out. Mandatory Training is coming. Currently being piloted thru 2011. Mandatory Training is coming. Currently being piloted thru 2011. Key unit leaders (advisor, skipper) will need to be “basic trained” by a certain date when rolled out. Key unit leaders (advisor, skipper) will need to be “basic trained” by a certain date when rolled out. Other unit leaders (assoc. advisors, mates) will need to be “basic trained” by a date further out. Other unit leaders (assoc. advisors, mates) will need to be “basic trained” by a date further out. 21

22. 22 Adult Training Supplemental Training Safe Swim Defense, Safety Afloat, Climb On Safely, Trek Safely, Weather, etc. Safe Swim Defense, Safety Afloat, Climb On Safely, Trek Safely, Weather, etc. Trainer’s EDGE Trainer’s EDGE Venturing Roundtable/Program Forum Venturing Roundtable/Program Forum Florida Sea Base Conference Center Florida Sea Base Conference Center Philmont Training Center Philmont Training Center Supplemental Training Safe Swim Defense, Safety Afloat, Climb On Safely, Trek Safely, Weather, etc. Safe Swim Defense, Safety Afloat, Climb On Safely, Trek Safely, Weather, etc. Trainer’s EDGE Trainer’s EDGE Venturing Roundtable/Program Forum Venturing Roundtable/Program Forum Florida Sea Base Conference Center Florida Sea Base Conference Center Philmont Training Center Philmont Training Center

23. Safety Training Safe Swim Defense, Safety Afloat, Climb On Safely, Trek Safely, Weather, etc. Safe Swim Defense, Safety Afloat, Climb On Safely, Trek Safely, Weather, etc. This training can be completed on-line at the BSA website. This training can be completed on-line at the BSA website. Do so asap, and keep up to date. Do so asap, and keep up to date. Will be required for Tour Permits. Will be required for Tour Permits. Safe Swim Defense, Safety Afloat, Climb On Safely, Trek Safely, Weather, etc. Safe Swim Defense, Safety Afloat, Climb On Safely, Trek Safely, Weather, etc. This training can be completed on-line at the BSA website. This training can be completed on-line at the BSA website. Do so asap, and keep up to date. Do so asap, and keep up to date. Will be required for Tour Permits. Will be required for Tour Permits. 23

24. Venturing Roundtable/Program Forum On-going Supplemental Training. On-going Supplemental Training. Old term- “Venturing Roundtable”; new term “Monthly Program Forum”. Old term- “Venturing Roundtable”; new term “Monthly Program Forum”. Ideally, run once a month at district level. Ideally, run once a month at district level. Instead, may be run quarterly, bi-monthly at council level. Instead, may be run quarterly, bi-monthly at council level. Chance for adults AND youth to come together, meet leaders of other units, share ideas, get updated, etc. Chance for adults AND youth to come together, meet leaders of other units, share ideas, get updated, etc. On-going Supplemental Training. On-going Supplemental Training. Old term- “Venturing Roundtable”; new term “Monthly Program Forum”. Old term- “Venturing Roundtable”; new term “Monthly Program Forum”. Ideally, run once a month at district level. Ideally, run once a month at district level. Instead, may be run quarterly, bi-monthly at council level. Instead, may be run quarterly, bi-monthly at council level. Chance for adults AND youth to come together, meet leaders of other units, share ideas, get updated, etc. Chance for adults AND youth to come together, meet leaders of other units, share ideas, get updated, etc. 24

25. Florida Sea Base Conference Center Florida Sea Base provides volunteer training. Florida Sea Base provides volunteer training. Usually in the spring, a week-long training course for Venturing adults is offered. Usually in the spring, a week-long training course for Venturing adults is offered. Check with your council for information, and go if you can. Check with your council for information, and go if you can. Florida Sea Base provides volunteer training. Florida Sea Base provides volunteer training. Usually in the spring, a week-long training course for Venturing adults is offered. Usually in the spring, a week-long training course for Venturing adults is offered. Check with your council for information, and go if you can. Check with your council for information, and go if you can. 25

26. Philmont Training Center Philmont Training Center offers volunteer training all summer long. Philmont Training Center offers volunteer training all summer long. Several Venturing courses offered: Several Venturing courses offered: Strictly for Venturing Advisors Strictly for Venturing Advisors Speciality Programs for Crews Speciality Programs for Crews Building Crews that Thrive. Building Crews that Thrive. Etc Etc Check with your council for more info and go. Check with your council for more info and go. Philmont Training Center offers volunteer training all summer long. Philmont Training Center offers volunteer training all summer long. Several Venturing courses offered: Several Venturing courses offered: Strictly for Venturing Advisors Strictly for Venturing Advisors Speciality Programs for Crews Speciality Programs for Crews Building Crews that Thrive. Building Crews that Thrive. Etc Etc Check with your council for more info and go. Check with your council for more info and go. 26

27. 27 Adult Training Advanced Training Wood Badge Wood Badge Powder Horn Powder Horn Seabadge Conference Seabadge Conference Seabadge Underway Seabadge Underway Advanced Training Wood Badge Wood Badge Powder Horn Powder Horn Seabadge Conference Seabadge Conference Seabadge Underway Seabadge Underway

28. Wood Badge Weeklong or 2 3-day weekend course Weeklong or 2 3-day weekend course Advanced course for ALL Scouters (and Venturers 18 and older) Advanced course for ALL Scouters (and Venturers 18 and older) Leadership development course Leadership development course Put on by most councils annually Put on by most councils annually Weeklong or 2 3-day weekend course Weeklong or 2 3-day weekend course Advanced course for ALL Scouters (and Venturers 18 and older) Advanced course for ALL Scouters (and Venturers 18 and older) Leadership development course Leadership development course Put on by most councils annually Put on by most councils annually 28

29. Powder Horn Week-long or 2 3-day weekend course Week-long or 2 3-day weekend course High adventure resource course for Venturing & Boy Scout leaders. High adventure resource course for Venturing & Boy Scout leaders. Covers topics needed to deliver a program for Venturers to earn the Ranger Award. Covers topics needed to deliver a program for Venturers to earn the Ranger Award. Bulk of training by outside consultants/experts. Bulk of training by outside consultants/experts. Put on by councils or council-clusters. Put on by councils or council-clusters. Being revised. New version may allow for Venturers to attend. Being revised. New version may allow for Venturers to attend. Week-long or 2 3-day weekend course Week-long or 2 3-day weekend course High adventure resource course for Venturing & Boy Scout leaders. High adventure resource course for Venturing & Boy Scout leaders. Covers topics needed to deliver a program for Venturers to earn the Ranger Award. Covers topics needed to deliver a program for Venturers to earn the Ranger Award. Bulk of training by outside consultants/experts. Bulk of training by outside consultants/experts. Put on by councils or council-clusters. Put on by councils or council-clusters. Being revised. New version may allow for Venturers to attend. Being revised. New version may allow for Venturers to attend. 29

30. Seabadge Conference Weekend course for Sea Scout leaders Weekend course for Sea Scout leaders Advanced leadership course for Sea Scout leaders Advanced leadership course for Sea Scout leaders Run by Regions 2-3 times a year Run by Regions 2-3 times a year Weekend course for Sea Scout leaders Weekend course for Sea Scout leaders Advanced leadership course for Sea Scout leaders Advanced leadership course for Sea Scout leaders Run by Regions 2-3 times a year Run by Regions 2-3 times a year 30

31. Seabadge Underway New weekend course. New weekend course. Aim to teach Sea Scout leaders how to manage a ship for safe operation. Aim to teach Sea Scout leaders how to manage a ship for safe operation. Run by Regions 2-3 times a year. Run by Regions 2-3 times a year. New weekend course. New weekend course. Aim to teach Sea Scout leaders how to manage a ship for safe operation. Aim to teach Sea Scout leaders how to manage a ship for safe operation. Run by Regions 2-3 times a year. Run by Regions 2-3 times a year. 31

32. 32 GraduationGraduation

33. 33 VenturingVenturing... to seek truth, fairness, and... to seek truth, fairness, and adventure in our world. adventure in our world.... to seek truth, fairness, and... to seek truth, fairness, and adventure in our world. adventure in our world.