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Unit Committee Training

Scout Oath or Promise

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.

Scout Law

A Scout is:Trustworthy

Loyal

Helpful

Friendly

Courteous

Kind

Obedient

Cheerful

Thrifty

Brave

Clean

Reverent

Be Prepared

Scout Motto

Scout Slogan

Do a good turn daily

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?

Boy Scout Aims

Growth in moral strength and character

Participating citizenship

Development of physical, mental, and emotional fitness

Boy Scout MethodsIdealsScout oathLaw MottoSlogan

PatrolsPeer groupsElected representationActivities

OutdoorsAll outdoor programs

AdvancementSelf-relianceAbility to help othersChallenge

Adult AssociationImageRole modelExample

Personal Growth Good turnService ProjectsReligious Emblems

Leadership DevelopmentLeadership skills and practiceCitizenship

UniformCommitment to aimsIdentity

The Organization of Scouting

AdministrationNational Council

Region

Local Council

Scouting district

Chartered organization

Adult LeadersDistrict Committee

Unit Commissioner

Troop Committee

Parents

Youth LeadersThe patrol leaders’ council

Youth leaders

Patrols

The Scout

The Big Picture

Your piece of

The puzzle

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

The Role of the Troop Committee

Advise the Scoutmaster on policies relating to Scouting and the chartered organization

The Role of the Troop Committee

Assist in transportation

The Role of the Troop Committee

Assure that a qualified substitute leader is assigned if the Scoutmaster is absent or

unable to serve

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.

The Role of the Troop Committee

Carry out the policies and regulations of the Boy Scouts of America

The Role of the Troop Committee

Coordinate the

Friends of Scouting Campaign

The Role of the Troop Committee

Encourage the leaders

The Role of the Troop Committee

Ensure that the troop program provides

at least 10 days and nights of outdoor programming per year

The Role of the Troop Committee

Manage troop finances

The Role of the Troop Committee

Obtain and maintain troop equipment

The Role of the Troop Committee

Provide adequate meeting facilities

The Role of the Troop Committee

Provide a spiritual tone for troop meetings

The Role of the Troop Committee

Recruit and involve troop committee members

The Role of the Troop Committee

Serve on Boards of Review

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)

The Role of the Troop Committee

Support troop program delivery

The Role of the Troop Committee

Support Youth recruitment

Questions?

Position Responsibilities

Committee Challenge Game

How to Play the Game

• First player takes a card and reads it to the player on his left (Next Player). If the next player answers correctly he moves the number of spaces indicated on the card. Play follows to the left.

• If you stop at a space with an arrow (bottom of the rope bridge for example), follow the bridge to the top.

• You may not stop on an occupied space. In that case keep moving to the next unoccupied space.

• Landing on a “Take a Break” space entitles you to a “Take a Break” card. Read it and follow the instructions.

• First player to the end wins. It isn’t necessary to have an exact number when you reach the end.

Position Responsibilities

Let me tell you what I do

RESPONSIBILITIES OF TROOP COMMITTEE MEMBERS

ChairpersonDuties:

Organize the committee to see that all functions are delegated, coordinated, and completedMaintain a close relationship with the chartered organization representative and ScoutmasterInterpret national and local policies to the troopPrepare troop committee meeting agendasCall, preside over, and promote attendance at monthly troop committee meetings and any special meetings that may be called.Ensure troop representation at monthly roundtablesSecure top-notch, trained, individuals for camp leadership.Arrange for charter review and recharter annually.Plan the charter presentation.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF TROOP COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Secretary

Duties:Keep minutes of meetings and send out committee meeting notices

Handle publicity

Prepare a family newsletter of troop events and activities

Conduct the troop resource survey

Plan for family night programs and family activities

At each meeting, report the minutes of the previous meeting

RESPONSIBILITIES OF TROOP COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Treasurer (Finance/Records)Duties:

Handle all troop funds, pay bills on recommendation of the Scoutmaster and authorization of the troop committeeMaintain checking and savings accountsTrain and supervise the troop scribe in recordkeepingKeep adequate recordsSupervise money-earning projects, including obtaining proper authorizationsSupervise the camp savings planLead in the preparation of the annual troop budgetLead the Friends of Scouting campaignReport to the troop committee at each meeting

RESPONSIBILITIES OF TROOP COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Outdoor/Activities Coordinator

Duties:Help in securing permission to use camping sites

Serve as transportation coordinator

Ensure a monthly outdoor program

Promote the National Camping Award

Promote, through family meetings, attendance at troop campouts, camporees, and summer camp to reach the goal of an outing per month

Secure tour permits for all troop activities

Report to the troop committee at each meeting

RESPONSIBILITIES OF TROOP COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Advancement CoordinatorDuties:

Encourage Scouts to advance in rankWork with the troop scribe to maintain all Scout advancement recordsArrange quarterly troop boards of review and courts of honorDevelop and maintain a merit badge counselor listMake a prompt report on the correct form to the council service center when a troop board of review is heldSecure badges and certificatesWork with the troop librarian to build and maintain a library of merit badge pamphlets and other advancement literatureReport to the troop committee at each meeting

RESPONSIBILITIES OF TROOP COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Chaplain

Duties:Provide a spiritual tone for troop meetings and activities

Give guidance to the chaplain aide

Promote regular participation of each member in the activities of the religious organization of his choice

Visit homes of scouts in times of sickness or need

Give spiritual counseling and service when needed or requested

Encourage Boy Scouts to earn their appropriate religious emblems

Report to the troop committee at each meeting

RESPONSIBILITIES OF TROOP COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Training coordinatorDuties:

Ensure troop leaders and committee members have opportunities for trainingMaintain an inventory of up-to-date training materials, video tapes, and other training resourcesWork with the district team in scheduling Fast Start training for all new leadersBe responsible for BSA Youth Protection training within the troopEncourage periodic junior leader training within the troop at the council and national levelsReport to the troop committee at each meeting

RESPONSIBILITIES OF TROOP COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Equipment CoordinatorDuties:

Supervise and help the troop procure camping equipmentWork with the quartermaster on inventory and proper storage and maintenance of all troop equipmentMake periodic safety checks on all troop camping gear, and encourage troops in the safe use of all outdoor equipmentReport to the troop committee monthly

RESPONSIBILITIES OF TROOP COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Chartered Organization RepresentativeDuties:

Serves as head of the “Scouting Department” in the organization Secures a troop committee chair and encourages trainingMaintains a close liaison with the troop committee chairHelps recruit adult leadersServes as a liaison between troop and organizationAssists with troop rechartering Encourages service to organizationIs an active and involved member of the district committee

Delivering the Promise

Delivering the Promise

Individual Roles

In the Committee

How did we do?

Please fill out an

Evaluation form and return it

to the instructor

Congratulations !!

Thank you for caring enough to take an active role in the development of the

future leaders of our nation

Certificates of Completion

will now be presented