2. 1 Venturing Leader Specific Training Venturing Leader Specific Training

3. 2 Reminder to instructors: Check the note/comment pages – before the course (the notes will not appear as the slide show runs) Reminder to instructors: Check the note/comment pages – before the course (the notes will not appear as the slide show runs) This is a “hidden slide” and will not show in the presentation. This is a “hidden slide” and will not show in the presentation. Reminder to instructors: Check the note/comment pages – before the course (the notes will not appear as the slide show runs) Reminder to instructors: Check the note/comment pages – before the course (the notes will not appear as the slide show runs) This is a “hidden slide” and will not show in the presentation. This is a “hidden slide” and will not show in the presentation.

4. 3 Schedule (draft) Schedule (draft)

5. 4 Session #1 Here’s Here’sVenturing Venturing

6. 5 IntroductionsIntroductions Staff members Staff members Participants Participants Staff members Staff members Participants Participants

7. 6 Buzz Groups As an adult Venturing leader, What are you looking forward to? What are you looking forward to? What are you concerned about? What are you concerned about? As an adult Venturing leader, What are you looking forward to? What are you looking forward to? What are you concerned about? What are you concerned about?

8. 7 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.

9. 8 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.

10. 9 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.

11. 10 What is Venturing? Venturing is a youth development program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women who are at least 13 years old AND have completed the eighth grade OR 14 through 21 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, grow, develop leadership skills, and become good citizens. Venturing is a youth development program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women who are at least 13 years old AND have completed the eighth grade OR 14 through 21 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, grow, develop leadership skills, and become good citizens.

12. 11 Venturing Terms Venturing, NOT “Venture”. Venturing, NOT “Venture”. Venturer, NOT “Venture Scout”, “Venturer Scout”, “Venturing Scout” or the like. Venturer, NOT “Venture Scout”, “Venturer Scout”, “Venturing Scout” or the like. Venturing Crew, NOT “Venture Crew” or the like. Venturing Crew, NOT “Venture Crew” or the like.

13. 12 Venturing Uniform Uniform, if any, is crew choice Uniform, if any, is crew choice No universal official uniform No universal official uniform BSA Recommended uniform BSA Recommended uniform Spruce green shirt Spruce green shirt Bright Green tabs Bright Green tabs Gray shorts or casual pants (any) Gray shorts or casual pants (any) Uniform, if any, is crew choice Uniform, if any, is crew choice No universal official uniform No universal official uniform BSA Recommended uniform BSA Recommended uniform Spruce green shirt Spruce green shirt Bright Green tabs Bright Green tabs Gray shorts or casual pants (any) Gray shorts or casual pants (any)

14. 13 Venturing’s Unique Place Venturing Scout Venture Varsity Crew Troop Patrol Team Stand-alone Stand-alone Optional (Troop) Stand-alone 13-21 (coed) 11-17 13-17 14-17 Venturing Boy Scout Oath, Law, Motto, Slogan Oath & Code President, VP SPL, ASPL, Venture PL Captain, Secy, Treas, PL, APL, Scr, Venture APL Squad leader, Activity Chairs Instr., QM. Prog manager Bronze, Gold, Eagle, Life, Star, Silver, Ranger 1st, 2nd, Tenderfoot, Scout +Letter Venturing Scout Venture Varsity Crew Troop Patrol Team Stand-alone Stand-alone Optional (Troop) Stand-alone 13-21 (coed) 11-17 13-17 14-17 Venturing Boy Scout Oath, Law, Motto, Slogan Oath & Code President, VP SPL, ASPL, Venture PL Captain, Secy, Treas, PL, APL, Scr, Venture APL Squad leader, Activity Chairs Instr., QM. Prog manager Bronze, Gold, Eagle, Life, Star, Silver, Ranger 1st, 2nd, Tenderfoot, Scout +Letter

15. 14 Chartered Organization Program inventory (adults/resources) Program inventory (adults/resources) Hobbies, skills, facilities, careers, ideas Hobbies, skills, facilities, careers, ideas Adult leaders Adult leaders Organize program inventory Organize program inventory Serve as Advisors Serve as Advisors Meeting facilities Meeting facilities Program inventory (adults/resources) Program inventory (adults/resources) Hobbies, skills, facilities, careers, ideas Hobbies, skills, facilities, careers, ideas Adult leaders Adult leaders Organize program inventory Organize program inventory Serve as Advisors Serve as Advisors Meeting facilities Meeting facilities

16. 15 Venturing Crew Youth led organization Youth led organization Recruits members Recruits members Elects officers Elects officers Plans programs Plans programs Adult leaders provide training and guidance for the crew’s officers Adult leaders provide training and guidance for the crew’s officers Youth led organization Youth led organization Recruits members Recruits members Elects officers Elects officers Plans programs Plans programs Adult leaders provide training and guidance for the crew’s officers Adult leaders provide training and guidance for the crew’s officers

17. 16 BSA Local Council What is the role of the local BSA council? The Boy Scouts of America recruits adult volunteers and assigns staff members to provide the following services for Venturing chartered organization’s crews: What is the role of the local BSA council? The Boy Scouts of America recruits adult volunteers and assigns staff members to provide the following services for Venturing chartered organization’s crews:

18. 17 o Training for adult and youth leadership o Guidance on how to organize a crew or ship and keep the program going successfully o Methods for recruiting Venturers, including an interest survey of local high school students. o Regular communication with each crew to provide program support o Training for adult and youth leadership o Guidance on how to organize a crew or ship and keep the program going successfully o Methods for recruiting Venturers, including an interest survey of local high school students. o Regular communication with each crew to provide program support BSA Commitment

19. 18 BSA Commitment Use of council facilities, such as camps and equipment Planning of council-wide activities that enrich the crew’s program Liability insurance coverage

20. 19 Venturing Methods - ALRIGHT Adult association Leadership Recognition Ideals Group activities High adventure Teaching others Adult association Leadership Recognition Ideals Group activities High adventure Teaching others

21. 20 Nationwide Interests 78% outdoor oriented 78% outdoor oriented 15% sports and hobbies focus 15% sports and hobbies focus 7% Sea Scout ships 7% Sea Scout ships 78% outdoor oriented 78% outdoor oriented 15% sports and hobbies focus 15% sports and hobbies focus 7% Sea Scout ships 7% Sea Scout ships

22. 21 The Advisor The Advisor’s responsibilities include: Fostering a sense of community within the crew Helping youth lead, plan, make decisions, and carry out a long term program of activities Encourage participation and support for your crew Uphold standards and policies of sponsoring organization and the Boy Scouts of America

23. 22 The Advisor 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 Cultivate the Venturing spirit within your crew — have fun!

24. 23 Break Break

25. 24 Session 2 UnderstandingAndProtectingYouthUnderstandingAndProtectingYouth

26. 25 What is the purpose of Venturing? 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”.

27. 26 Adolescent Development Issues Important development issues facing Venturers Experimentation Movement from dependence to interdependence Social relationships Physiological changes and sexual maturity Reevaluation of values

28. 27 Understanding Young Adults 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

29. 28 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

30. 29 Protecting Our Youth Guide to Safe ScoutingGuide Scouting

31. 30 Youth Protection Guidelines for Adult Leaders Video Youth Protection Guidelines for Adult Leaders Video

32. 31 Youth Protection: Personal Safety Awareness Video Youth Protection: Personal Safety Awareness Video

33. 32 BreakBreak

34. 33 Session #3 LeadershipandOrganizationLeadershipandOrganization

35. 34 Crew Code and Bylaws The crew’s operating instructions, code of conduct, etc. For the youth, BY the youth[new members agree to them] Crew purpose, membership, uniforms, meetings, dues, etc. Enforcement – as necessary; firm, but fair Flexibility – not difficult to change

36. 35 Crew Committee Advisor Associate Advisor Administration Associate Advisor Program Consultants President Vice President Administration Vice President Program Treasurer Committee Chair Secretary Activity Chairs Venturing Crew Organization

37. 36 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 (3+). 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 (3+). These leaders must be adult men and women at least 21 years of age, who will guide the crew.

38. 37 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

39. 38 Adult Leaders Advisor Associate Advisors Crew Committee Consultants

40. 39 VenturersVenturers Age 14 (or age 13 and completed 8th grade) Age 14 (or age 13 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 Age 14 (or age 13 and completed 8th grade) Age 14 (or age 13 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

41. 40 Elected Post Officers President President Vice Presidents Vice Presidents Secretary Secretary Treasurer Treasurer

42. Elected Post Officers Q Quartermaster C Crew Guide H Historian Activity Chairs (appointed) Activity Chairs (appointed)

43. 42 CURRENT Youth Training Youth Leadership Development for all Venturers Intro to Leadership Skills for Crews (ILSC) Intro to Leadership Skills for Crews (ILSC) NYLT/NAYLE/WB NYLT/NAYLE/WB Kodiak Kodiak Mentoring Others, Trainers EDGE Mentoring Others, Trainers EDGE Crew Officer Training Progression: Crew Officer’s Briefing Crew Officer’s Briefing Crew Officer’s Seminar Crew Officer’s Seminar Youth Leadership Development for all Venturers Intro to Leadership Skills for Crews (ILSC) Intro to Leadership Skills for Crews (ILSC) NYLT/NAYLE/WB NYLT/NAYLE/WB Kodiak Kodiak Mentoring Others, Trainers EDGE Mentoring Others, Trainers EDGE Crew Officer Training Progression: Crew Officer’s Briefing Crew Officer’s Briefing Crew Officer’s Seminar Crew Officer’s Seminar

44. 43 Crew Officer’s Briefing Outlined In The Venturing Leader Manual Outlined In The Venturing Leader Manual Done soon after elections, gets officers started Done soon after elections, gets officers started Explains Crew Officer Roles Explains Crew Officer Roles Prepares Officers for the Crew Officer Seminar Prepares Officers for the Crew Officer Seminar Gets Officers started on Pre-Seminar tasks Gets Officers started on Pre-Seminar tasks Schedule PCI, AIS, and Seminar Schedule PCI, AIS, and Seminar Provide Advisor’s expectations Provide Advisor’s expectations Outlined In The Venturing Leader Manual Outlined In The Venturing Leader Manual Done soon after elections, gets officers started Done soon after elections, gets officers started Explains Crew Officer Roles Explains Crew Officer Roles Prepares Officers for the Crew Officer Seminar Prepares Officers for the Crew Officer Seminar Gets Officers started on Pre-Seminar tasks Gets Officers started on Pre-Seminar tasks Schedule PCI, AIS, and Seminar Schedule PCI, AIS, and Seminar Provide Advisor’s expectations Provide Advisor’s expectations

45. 44 Crew Officer’s Seminar Outlined In The Venturing Leader Manual Outlined In The Venturing Leader Manual Plan and Schedule the Crew’s Program Plan and Schedule the Crew’s Program Make Leadership assignments Make Leadership assignments Discuss meeting format Discuss meeting format Discuss, begin developing crew bylaws and code of conduct Discuss, begin developing crew bylaws and code of conduct Outlined In The Venturing Leader Manual Outlined In The Venturing Leader Manual Plan and Schedule the Crew’s Program Plan and Schedule the Crew’s Program Make Leadership assignments Make Leadership assignments Discuss meeting format Discuss meeting format Discuss, begin developing crew bylaws and code of conduct Discuss, begin developing crew bylaws and code of conduct

46. Intro to Leadership Skills for Crews Replacement for Crew Officer Orientation & VLSC. Replacement for Crew Officer Orientation & VLSC. Presented by Crew Advisor and crew leaders ideally. Presented by Crew Advisor and crew leaders ideally. Made available early 2011 as download http://scouting.org/filestore/training/pdf/511- 013WB.pdf. Made available early 2011 as download http://scouting.org/filestore/training/pdf/511- 013WB.pdf. http://scouting.org/filestore/training/pdf/511- 013WB.pdf http://scouting.org/filestore/training/pdf/511- 013WB.pdf Required to attend NYLT, NAYLE, and Kodiak going forward. Required to attend NYLT, NAYLE, and Kodiak going forward. Replacement for Crew Officer Orientation & VLSC. Replacement for Crew Officer Orientation & VLSC. Presented by Crew Advisor and crew leaders ideally. Presented by Crew Advisor and crew leaders ideally. Made available early 2011 as download http://scouting.org/filestore/training/pdf/511- 013WB.pdf. Made available early 2011 as download http://scouting.org/filestore/training/pdf/511- 013WB.pdf. http://scouting.org/filestore/training/pdf/511- 013WB.pdf http://scouting.org/filestore/training/pdf/511- 013WB.pdf Required to attend NYLT, NAYLE, and Kodiak going forward. Required to attend NYLT, NAYLE, and Kodiak going forward. 45

47. NYLT, NAYLE, Wood Badge These courses are NOW open to Venturers. These courses are NOW open to Venturers. NYLT & NAYLE for any Venturer. NYLT & NAYLE for any Venturer. Wood Badge for those 18 and older. Wood Badge for those 18 and older. Intro to Leadership Skill for Crews will be required for NYLT soon. Intro to Leadership Skill for Crews will be required for NYLT soon. These courses are NOW open to Venturers. These courses are NOW open to Venturers. NYLT & NAYLE for any Venturer. NYLT & NAYLE for any Venturer. Wood Badge for those 18 and older. Wood Badge for those 18 and older. Intro to Leadership Skill for Crews will be required for NYLT soon. Intro to Leadership Skill for Crews will be required for NYLT soon. 46

48. NYLTNYLT National Youth Leadership Training. National Youth Leadership Training. Week-long or 2 weekends Week-long or 2 weekends Now open to ALL Venturers (those under 18). Now open to ALL Venturers (those under 18). Program-neutral version out. Program-neutral version out. National Youth Leadership Training. National Youth Leadership Training. Week-long or 2 weekends Week-long or 2 weekends Now open to ALL Venturers (those under 18). Now open to ALL Venturers (those under 18). Program-neutral version out. Program-neutral version out. 47

49. NAYLENAYLE National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience Week-long course. Week-long course. NOW open to all Venturers (under 18). NOW open to all Venturers (under 18). Take NYLT *or* go thru a “bridge” course. Take NYLT *or* go thru a “bridge” course. Offered only at Philmont, but soon to be available at regional or cluster-council levels. Offered only at Philmont, but soon to be available at regional or cluster-council levels. National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience Week-long course. Week-long course. NOW open to all Venturers (under 18). NOW open to all Venturers (under 18). Take NYLT *or* go thru a “bridge” course. Take NYLT *or* go thru a “bridge” course. Offered only at Philmont, but soon to be available at regional or cluster-council levels. Offered only at Philmont, but soon to be available at regional or cluster-council levels. 48

50. 49 KodiakKodiak Challenging 2 weekend or weeklong outdoor trek Challenging 2 weekend or weeklong outdoor trek Teaches 5 useable, relevant leadership commisions/skills Teaches 5 useable, relevant leadership commisions/skills Uses nature as a classroom (not indoors) Uses nature as a classroom (not indoors) May be offered by a council, district or crew (requires council executive approval) May be offered by a council, district or crew (requires council executive approval) Uses hands-on learning approach with short presentations, constant reinforcement Uses hands-on learning approach with short presentations, constant reinforcement See www.scouting.org/venturing for more info See www.scouting.org/venturing for more infowww.scouting.org/venturing Challenging 2 weekend or weeklong outdoor trek Challenging 2 weekend or weeklong outdoor trek Teaches 5 useable, relevant leadership commisions/skills Teaches 5 useable, relevant leadership commisions/skills Uses nature as a classroom (not indoors) Uses nature as a classroom (not indoors) May be offered by a council, district or crew (requires council executive approval) May be offered by a council, district or crew (requires council executive approval) Uses hands-on learning approach with short presentations, constant reinforcement Uses hands-on learning approach with short presentations, constant reinforcement See www.scouting.org/venturing for more info See www.scouting.org/venturing for more infowww.scouting.org/venturing

51. Trainer’s EDGE Day long course Day long course National course for Wood Badge, NYLT, NAYLE staffers. National course for Wood Badge, NYLT, NAYLE staffers. Also intended for Venturers who want to teach others, either as staff for VLSC, Kodiak, Kodiak X, or just teach others their skills. Also intended for Venturers who want to teach others, either as staff for VLSC, Kodiak, Kodiak X, or just teach others their skills. Course available on-line (#26-242) Course available on-line (#26-242) Day long course Day long course National course for Wood Badge, NYLT, NAYLE staffers. National course for Wood Badge, NYLT, NAYLE staffers. Also intended for Venturers who want to teach others, either as staff for VLSC, Kodiak, Kodiak X, or just teach others their skills. Also intended for Venturers who want to teach others, either as staff for VLSC, Kodiak, Kodiak X, or just teach others their skills. Course available on-line (#26-242) Course available on-line (#26-242) 50

52. MentoringMentoring NOT YET RELEASED NOT YET RELEASED Six hour training Six hour training Receive shirt strip Receive shirt strip Put training into action by mentoring someone Put training into action by mentoring someone Receive Mentor medal. Receive Mentor medal. NOT YET RELEASED NOT YET RELEASED Six hour training Six hour training Receive shirt strip Receive shirt strip Put training into action by mentoring someone Put training into action by mentoring someone Receive Mentor medal. Receive Mentor medal. 51

53. National Youth Leadership Society Honor society to recognize those scouts (Boy Scouts, Venturers) who complete training and hold positions. Honor society to recognize those scouts (Boy Scouts, Venturers) who complete training and hold positions. Must complete VLSC or ILSC. Must complete VLSC or ILSC. Must complete 3 of folowing: Kodiak, Kodiak X, Mentoring, NYLT, NAYLE. Must complete 3 of folowing: Kodiak, Kodiak X, Mentoring, NYLT, NAYLE. Must hold certain youth positions. Must hold certain youth positions. Nominated/paid by councils. Nominated/paid by councils. Receive framed certificate & recognition item. Receive framed certificate & recognition item. Honor society to recognize those scouts (Boy Scouts, Venturers) who complete training and hold positions. Honor society to recognize those scouts (Boy Scouts, Venturers) who complete training and hold positions. Must complete VLSC or ILSC. Must complete VLSC or ILSC. Must complete 3 of folowing: Kodiak, Kodiak X, Mentoring, NYLT, NAYLE. Must complete 3 of folowing: Kodiak, Kodiak X, Mentoring, NYLT, NAYLE. Must hold certain youth positions. Must hold certain youth positions. Nominated/paid by councils. Nominated/paid by councils. Receive framed certificate & recognition item. Receive framed certificate & recognition item. 52

54. 53 How to Conduct a Reflection How to Conduct a Reflection

55. 54 BreakBreak

56. 55 Session #4 AwardsandRecognitionsAwardsandRecognitions

57. 56 B. A. R. S. Status Status Recognition Recognition Achievement Achievement Belonging Belonging Status Status Recognition Recognition Achievement Achievement Belonging Belonging Venturing and its awards program provide opportunities for all of this, but Venturing has no ranks, and therefore no “advancement”.

58. Venturing Recognition Map Previous Boy Scout or Varsity Scout JOIN Venturing Gold GoldAward Silver Silver Quarter-- Award Award master Award Quest Award Ranger Award Trust Award Outdoor Religious Arts and Sports Sea Bronze Life Hobbies Bronze Scout Bronze Bronze Bronze Bronze Bronze Bronze

59. 58 Venturing Awards Venturing Awards Bronze Bronze Gold Gold Silver Silver Bronze Bronze Gold Gold Silver Silver Ranger – outdoor skills Quest – sports skills Quest – sports skills Trust – religious life Sea Scout Quartermaster

60. 59 Bronze Awards Sports Religious Life (Youth Ministries) Arts and Hobbies Outdoor (half of Ranger Award) Sea Scouting (Ordinary rank) Sports Religious Life (Youth Ministries) Arts and Hobbies Outdoor (half of Ranger Award) Sea Scouting (Ordinary rank) All Venturers can earn any or all of these, irrespective of the crew’s interest area

61. Religious Life 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

62. Gold Award Any Bronze Award, plus: Any Bronze Award, plus: 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 2 or more crew activities Lead 2 or more 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 Any Bronze Award, plus: Any Bronze Award, plus: 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 2 or more crew activities Lead 2 or more 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

63. Silver Award Gold Award, plus: Gold Award, plus: Emergency Preparedness (First Aid, CPR, Safe Swim Defense) Emergency Preparedness (First Aid, CPR, Safe Swim Defense) Demonstrate leadership Demonstrate leadership Complete Venturing Leadership Skills Course Complete Venturing Leadership Skills Course 6 more months in leadership role 6 more months in leadership role Participate in two Ethics in Action, one Ethics Forum Participate in two Ethics in Action, one Ethics Forum Crew review Crew review Gold Award, plus: Gold Award, plus: Emergency Preparedness (First Aid, CPR, Safe Swim Defense) Emergency Preparedness (First Aid, CPR, Safe Swim Defense) Demonstrate leadership Demonstrate leadership Complete Venturing Leadership Skills Course Complete Venturing Leadership Skills Course 6 more months in leadership role 6 more months in leadership role Participate in two Ethics in Action, one Ethics Forum Participate in two Ethics in Action, one Ethics Forum Crew review Crew review

64. 63 Ranger Award Complete all eight (8) core requirements … First Aid First Aid Communications Communications Cooking Cooking Emergency Preparedness Emergency Preparedness Land Navigation Land Navigation Leave No Trace Leave No Trace Wilderness Survival Wilderness Survival Conservation Conservation Complete all eight (8) core requirements … First Aid First Aid Communications Communications Cooking Cooking Emergency Preparedness Emergency Preparedness Land Navigation Land Navigation Leave No Trace Leave No Trace Wilderness Survival Wilderness Survival Conservation Conservation

65. 64 Ranger Award Ranger Award …plus any four (of 18) electives Backpacking Cave Exploring Cycling/Mountain Biking EcologyEquestrian First Aid Fishing Hunting Lifesaver …plus any four (of 18) electives Backpacking Cave Exploring Cycling/Mountain Biking EcologyEquestrian First Aid Fishing Hunting Lifesaver Mountaineering Outdoor Living History Mountaineering Outdoor Living History Physical Fitness Plants and Wildlife Project COPE Scuba Shooting Sports Watercraft Winter Sports

66. Quest Award Core requirements Core requirements 1. Sports Bronze Award 1. Sports Bronze Award 2. Sport Safety Training 2. Sport Safety Training 3. Fitness for Life 3. Fitness for Life 4. Fitness assessment 4. Fitness assessment 5. Sport disciplines 5. Sport disciplines Core requirements Core requirements 1. Sports Bronze Award 1. Sports Bronze Award 2. Sport Safety Training 2. Sport Safety Training 3. Fitness for Life 3. Fitness for Life 4. Fitness assessment 4. Fitness assessment 5. Sport disciplines 5. Sport disciplines One elective One elective 1. History / heritage sports 1. History / heritage sports 2. Sports nutrition 2. Sports nutrition 3. Drug-free sport 3. Drug-free sport 4. Communications 4. Communications 5. History / heritage of disabled sports movement 5. History / heritage of disabled sports movement

67. TRUST Award 1.Tending your Faith Learn about your own religious journey, and earn the religious emblem for your faith group. Learn about your own religious journey, and earn the religious emblem for your faith group. 2.Respecting the Beliefs of Others Learn about freedom of religion in the US and learn about religions other than your own in your community. Learn about freedom of religion in the US and learn about religions other than your own in your community. 3.Understanding other Cultures Learn about the historical significance of cultures in the US and study one cultural group in detail. Learn about the historical significance of cultures in the US and study one cultural group in detail. 4.Serving your Community Complete a community service project and learn about organizations in your community that serve youth. Complete a community service project and learn about organizations in your community that serve youth. 5.Transforming our Society Learn counseling skills, conflict resolution, peace and reconciliation, and how to apply them in your own life. Learn counseling skills, conflict resolution, peace and reconciliation, and how to apply them in your own life. 1.Tending your Faith Learn about your own religious journey, and earn the religious emblem for your faith group. Learn about your own religious journey, and earn the religious emblem for your faith group. 2.Respecting the Beliefs of Others Learn about freedom of religion in the US and learn about religions other than your own in your community. Learn about freedom of religion in the US and learn about religions other than your own in your community. 3.Understanding other Cultures Learn about the historical significance of cultures in the US and study one cultural group in detail. Learn about the historical significance of cultures in the US and study one cultural group in detail. 4.Serving your Community Complete a community service project and learn about organizations in your community that serve youth. Complete a community service project and learn about organizations in your community that serve youth. 5.Transforming our Society Learn counseling skills, conflict resolution, peace and reconciliation, and how to apply them in your own life. Learn counseling skills, conflict resolution, peace and reconciliation, and how to apply them in your own life.

68. Quartermaster Award Quartermaster Award For Sea Scouts only For Sea Scouts only See the Sea Scout Manual See the Sea Scout Manual Ranks: Apprentice, Ordinary, Able, Quartermaster Ranks: Apprentice, Ordinary, Able, Quartermaster For Sea Scouts only For Sea Scouts only See the Sea Scout Manual See the Sea Scout Manual Ranks: Apprentice, Ordinary, Able, Quartermaster Ranks: Apprentice, Ordinary, Able, Quartermaster

69. 68 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 RELIGIOUS LIFE BRONZE Nov Emergency Preparedness* Leadership Skills Dec Winter Sports Ethics in Action OUTDOOR BRONZE GOLD AWARD Oct Religious Leader Meeting (11) Ethics in Action RELIGIOUS LIFE 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 RELIGIOUS LIFE BRONZE Nov Emergency Preparedness* Leadership Skills Dec Winter Sports Ethics in Action OUTDOOR BRONZE GOLD AWARD Oct Religious Leader Meeting (11) Ethics in Action RELIGIOUS LIFE BRONZE Nov Emergency Preparedness* Leadership Skills Dec Winter Sports Ethics in Action OUTDOOR BRONZE GOLD AWARD Religious Life Program

70. 69 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

71. 70 VenturingAwardsGameVenturingAwardsGame

72. 71 Silver AwardRanger AwardQuartermasterGeneral 10 20 30 40 Awards Jeopardy

73. 72 Silver Award 10 Points May a Venturer earn all five Bronze Awards? Yes, even at the same time Click on button to return to game:

74. 73 Silver Award 20 Points How does the Venturing Leadership Skills Course relate to the Silver Award? Completion of VLSC is required Click on button to return to game:

75. 74 Silver Award 30 Points Must a crew review be conducted for all Venturing awards? No, only the Gold and Silver Click on button to return to game:

76. 75 Silver Award 40 Points Which award requires participation in two Ethical Controversies? Silver Award Click on button to return to game:

77. 76 Ranger Award 10 Points How many of the 18 electives must a Venturer complete to earn the Ranger Award? Four Click on button to return to game:

78. 77 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] Click on button to return to game:

79. 78 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 Click on button to return to game:

80. 79 Ranger Award 40 Points Explain how a Venturer can receive multiple credit and/or past credit for work done as a Boy Scout? See the Ranger Handbook Click on button to return to game:

81. 80 Quartermaster Award 10 Points Name the three ranks a Sea Scout must earn before the Quartermaster. Apprentice, Ordinary, Able Click on button to return to game:

82. 81 Quartermaster Award 20 Points Explain how Sea Scout advancement is related to the Bronze Award? Sea Scout Bronze is Ordinary rank Click on button to return to game:

83. 82 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 Click on button to return to game:

84. 83 Quartermaster Award 40 Points Describe the relationship between the Quartermaster service project and the Eagle service project. Very similar; both use the Eagle Service Project workbook Click on button to return to game:

85. 84 General 10 Points T/F: Venturers may work toward the Ranger and Silver Awards at the same time. True Click on button to return to game:

86. 85 General 20 Points Must a BSA advancement report be completed for Venturing awards? Yes (see Here’s Venturing) Click on button to return to game:

87. 86 General 30 Points May a male Venturer pursue the Eagle rank? Yes, if already a First Class Scout, and only until age 18 Click on button to return to game:

88. 87 General 40 Points Name the Venturing leadership positions a male Venturer may apply toward Eagle. President, vice president, secretary, treasurer, quartermaster, guide, historian, webmaster, LNT trainer Boatswain, boatswain’s mate, yeoman, purser, storekeeper Click on button to return to game:

89. 88 Jeopardy (10 point) Awards Game May a Venturer earn all five Bronze Awards? May a Venturer earn all five Bronze Awards? Yes Yes 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 Four 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 Apprentice, Ordinary, Able 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 True May a Venturer earn all five Bronze Awards? May a Venturer earn all five Bronze Awards? Yes Yes 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 Four 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 Apprentice, Ordinary, Able 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 True

90. 89 Jeopardy (20 point) Awards 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 Completion of VLSC is required 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] Outdoor Bronze is 1/2 Ranger requirements [four core and two electives] 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 Sea Scout Bronze is Ordinary rank 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 Completion of VLSC is required 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] Outdoor Bronze is 1/2 Ranger requirements [four core and two electives] 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 Sea Scout Bronze is Ordinary rank 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)

91. 90 Jeopardy (30 point) Awards 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 No, only the Gold and Silver Who may sign off on requirements and electives on the score sheets in the Ranger Guidebook? Who may sign off on requirements and electives on the score sheets in the Ranger Guidebook? Advisor or consultant who worked with you Advisor or consultant who worked with you 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 75% for Ordinary, Able, and Quartermaster May a male Venturer pursue the Eagle rank? May a male Venturer pursue the Eagle rank? Yes, First Class Scouts, until 18 Yes, First Class Scouts, until 18 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 No, only the Gold and Silver Who may sign off on requirements and electives on the score sheets in the Ranger Guidebook? Who may sign off on requirements and electives on the score sheets in the Ranger Guidebook? Advisor or consultant who worked with you Advisor or consultant who worked with you 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 75% for Ordinary, Able, and Quartermaster May a male Venturer pursue the Eagle rank? May a male Venturer pursue the Eagle rank? Yes, First Class Scouts, until 18 Yes, First Class Scouts, until 18

92. 91 Jeopardy (40 point) Awards Game Which award requires participation in two Ethical Controversies? Which award requires participation in two Ethical Controversies? Silver Award Silver Award 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 Ranger Handbook See Ranger Handbook 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 Must use the Eagle Service Project workbook 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, quartermaster, guide, historian President, vice president, secretary, treasurer, quartermaster, guide, historian 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 Silver Award 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 Ranger Handbook See Ranger Handbook 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 Must use the Eagle Service Project workbook 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, quartermaster, guide, historian President, vice president, secretary, treasurer, quartermaster, guide, historian Boatswain, boatswain’s mate, yeoman, purser, storekeeper Boatswain, boatswain’s mate, yeoman, purser, storekeeper

93. 92 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

94. 93 ConsultantsConsultants Local experts play a key role in Venturing Local experts play a key role in Venturing Serious expertise in an area of interest, with the ability to instruct youth Serious expertise in an area of interest, with the ability to instruct youth Advisors should seek them out Advisors should seek them out No one-on-one involvement No one-on-one involvement Local experts play a key role in Venturing Local experts play a key role in Venturing Serious expertise in an area of interest, with the ability to instruct youth Serious expertise in an area of interest, with the ability to instruct youth Advisors should seek them out Advisors should seek them out No one-on-one involvement No one-on-one involvement

95. 94 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, but Requirements remain the same, but Tenure, service, leadership position in the crew Tenure, service, leadership position in the crew Board of Review by the crew committee Board of Review by the crew committee 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, but Requirements remain the same, but Tenure, service, leadership position in the crew Tenure, service, leadership position in the crew Board of Review by the crew committee Board of Review by the crew committee

96. 95 Boards of Review Scout ranks (only) must have boards of review Scout ranks (only) must have boards of review May be done by the troop or crew, if dual registered May be done by the troop or crew, if dual registered 3-6 committee members 3-6 committee members No advisors, assistants, or relatives No advisors, assistants, or 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 ranks (only) must have boards of review Scout ranks (only) must have boards of review May be done by the troop or crew, if dual registered May be done by the troop or crew, if dual registered 3-6 committee members 3-6 committee members No advisors, assistants, or relatives No advisors, assistants, or 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

97. 96 Crew Review Required for Gold and Silver Awards Required for Gold and Silver Awards Not necessary for Bronze or Ranger or Quest or Trust Not necessary for Bronze or Ranger or Quest or Trust Completed paperwork to Advisor Completed 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 necessary for Bronze or Ranger or Quest or Trust Not necessary for Bronze or Ranger or Quest or Trust Completed paperwork to Advisor Completed 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

98. 97 Adult Training Awards Venturing Leader Training Award Venturing Leader Training Award Basic training Basic training Two years tenure Two years tenure Seven of 11 projects Seven of 11 projects Advisor’s Key Advisor’s Key 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 Venturing Leader Training Award Venturing Leader Training Award Basic training Basic training Two years tenure Two years tenure Seven of 11 projects Seven of 11 projects Advisor’s Key Advisor’s Key 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

99. 98 Venturing Honorary Awards VENTURING LEADERSHIP AWARD Presented at Council, Regional and National levels to Venturers and adults who have made exceptional contributions to Venturing Unit Leader’s AWARD of MERIT Recognizes Advisor for outstanding ability to work with youth. Nominated by crew president and committee chairman

100. 99 QuestionsQuestions

101. 100 BreakBreak

102. 101 Session #5 ProgramPlanningAndResourcesProgramPlanningAndResources

103. 102 If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.

104. 103 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!

105. 104 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

106. 105 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.

107. 106 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.)

108. 107 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.

109. 108 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.

110. 109 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.

111. 110 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.

112. 111 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!

113. 112 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

114. 113 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

115. 114 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.)

116. 115 QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?

117. 116 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

118. 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 117

119. 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 118

120. 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. 119

121. 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. 120

122. 121 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

123. 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. 122

124. 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. 123

125. 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. 124

126. 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. 125

127. 126 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

128. 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 127

129. 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. 128

130. 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 129

131. 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. 130

132. 131 GraduationGraduation

133. 132 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.