1. Troop 63 Training Agenda: The troop committee –Function –Roles Advancement –What it is, and is not. Event planning –Who, what, where, when, why. –Critical success factors

2. As a compass keeps a hiker going in the right direction, Scouting's values put young people on the right path. For 100 years, Scouting has provided an "internal compass" guiding millions of young people throughout their lives. For every 100 boys who join a Boy Scout troop: Twelve will have their first contact with a church or synagogue. Five will earn their religious emblem. Three will enter the clergy or a religious vocation. Eighteen will develop hobbies that will last through their adult life. Eight will enter a career that was learned through the merit badge system. One will use his Scout skills to save the life of another. Two will use their Scout skills to save their own life. Twenty-one will become adult Scouting volunteers. Three will become Eagle Scouts.

3. Successful Troops Trained Leadership –Adult as well as youth leaders Patrol Method –Groups of 8-10 boys Fun outdoor program –Most of the word Scout is “OUT” Committed parents –If it’s important to you, it will be important to him

4. Unit Committee

5. Welcome to the Boy Scouts of America Adventure, Learning, Challenge, Responsibility – The promise of Scouting is all this and more. Are you ready for the adventure to begin?

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

7. Boy Scout Aims 1.Growth in moral strength and character 2.Participating citizenship 3.Development of physical, mental, and emotional fitness

8. Boy Scout Methods Ideals Scout oath Law Motto Slogan Patrols Peer groups Elected representation Activities Outdoors All outdoor programs Advancement Self-reliance Ability to help others Challenge Adult Association Image Role model Example Personal Growth Good turn Service Projects Religious Emblems Leadership Development Leadership skills and practice Citizenship Uniform Commitment to aims Identity

9. Scout Oath On my honor I will do my best To do my duty to God and my country And to obey the Scout law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, Mentally awake, And morally straight.

10. Scout Law A Scout is: Trustworthy Loyal Helpful Friendly Courteous Kind Obedient Cheerful Thrifty Brave Clean Reverent

11. Be Prepared Scout Motto Scout Slogan Do a good turn daily

12. The Organization of Scouting Administration National Council Region Local Council Scouting district Chartered organization Adult Leaders District Committee Unit Commissioner Troop Committee Parents Youth Leaders The patrol leaders’ council Youth leaders Patrols The Scout

13. National Council Four Regions Local Council District Charter Org. Northeast Conn. Yankee Wepawaug Valley OLA Where we are…

14. The Big Picture Your piece of The puzzle

15. The Role of the Troop Committee Mission Statement The troop committee, which is the troops Board of Directors, supports the troops adult and youth leaders in delivering a quality program to the troops Scouts

16. The Role of the Troop Committee Advise the Scoutmaster on policies relating to Scouting and the chartered organization

17. The Role of the Troop Committee Assist in transportation

18. The Role of the Troop Committee Assure that a qualified substitute leader is assigned if the Scoutmaster is absent or unable to serve

19. The Role of the Troop Committee Assure that quality adult leadership is recruited and trained (the Scoutmaster is most important), and encourage adult leader training.

20. The Role of the Troop Committee Carry out the policies and regulations of the Boy Scouts of America

21. The Role of the Troop Committee Coordinate the Friends of Scouting Campaign

22. The Role of the Troop Committee Encourage the leaders

23. The Role of the Troop Committee Ensure that the troop program provides at least 10 days and nights of outdoor programming per year

24. The Role of the Troop Committee Manage troop finances

25. The Role of the Troop Committee Obtain and maintain troop equipment

26. The Role of the Troop Committee Provide adequate meeting facilities

27. The Role of the Troop Committee Provide a spiritual tone for troop meetings

28. The Role of the Troop Committee Recruit and involve troop committee members

29. The Role of the Troop Committee Serve on Boards of Review

30. The Role of the Troop Committee Solve behavior problems that can not be resolved within the troop (governed by the Scout Oath and Scout Law)

31. The Role of the Troop Committee Support troop program delivery

32. The Role of the Troop Committee Support Youth recruitment