1. Contact programupdates@scouting.org with questions.programupdates@scouting.org 2015 Program Changes 1

2. We have changed our programs to reflect the results of a thorough program review and assessment that clearly identifies those elements that are appealing, exciting and culturally relevant to today’s youth and families. The BSA’s programs match what today’s youth both want and need. Dynamic and Relevant Program 2 PROGRAM UPDATES

3. Task Force Structure Chair Russ Hunsaker Character Betsy Eubanks Citizenship Al Patrick Personal Fitness Scott Armstrong Outdoor Skills … John Savage Leadership Devl. Brad Smith Advancement Diane Cannon 3 Roughly Seventy-Five (75) Volunteers Nationally Representative Networked to other functions and discipline Religious Relations Committee Aquatics Task Force Program Impact, etc. Governance thru the Program Content Support Committee to the National Board December 2013

4. Timeline & Organizing Principles 4 LaunchProductionDevelopmentDesignAssessment Character DevelopmentParticipatory CitizenshipPersonal FitnessOutdoor Skills/AwarenessLeadership Development National 2014 NAM 2014 Top Hands 2014 PTC 2014 Regional Planning Conf. Council – Unit Fall – Winter 2014/2015 Regional Training Weekends Q1/Q2 2015 Open Webinars Unit May 2015 Handbooks, Leader books, training available September 2015 Program Implementation Begins Outdoor Program Summer 2016

5. One Oath and Law Adopt the Scout Oath and Law for use in the Cub Scout & Venturing program, retiring the Cub Scout Promise & Venturing Oath. –Revise the Core Values of Cub Scouts to align exactly with the twelve points of the Scout Law. –Retire the Law of the Pack, while maintaining the concept of “Akela” as leader. –Maintain the current Cub Scout motto, sign, salute, and handshake. –Venturers will use the Scout sign and salute. 5

6. 6 Venturing – New Program Model

7. 7 ALPS Program Model Four Areas of Focus Progressive Learning Lasting Impact for Youth Begins June 2014 “Old” program ends December 31, 2014

8. 8 Award Focus: Joining Commitment to ideals Participation Venturing Award

9. 9 Discovery Award Award Focus: Participation Preparing to lead Service Active participation Goal setting & personal growth

10. 10 Pathfinder Award Award Focus: Leadership Advanced skills Planning service Goal setting through planning

11. 11 Summit Award Award Focus: Mentoring Leading service Goal setting in “the big picture”

12. 12 Crew Activities Tier I Tier II Tier III

13. 13 Program Opportunities Program Guides

14. 14 Online Training Personal Reflections Goal Setting Time Management Project Management Mentoring

15. ACTIVITY Calendar Planning Growth & Council Impact 15

16. 16 Support Council Standards of Venturing Excellence (CSVE) –Adjusted Unit, District, and Council Standards –Focus on Retention and Membership National Venturing Committee

17. 17 National Venturing Committee New structure for all levels. Regional, Area, Council, District Structure will be designed Representation from all Region both youth and adult

18. 18 Support from National Assess Design & Development LearningDeploy Member Support Evaluate

19. Q&A 19

20. 20 Program Questions? For program questions, contact: Program.Content@scouting.org Or visit: www.scouting.org/venturing