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BSA Troop 453 April, 2010. Parents Information. Agenda. Why Scouting Why Troop 453. What is Scouting. Scouting is FUN and SAFE. Scouting is GAME with PURPOSE. Sc uting. Fun Fun More Fun …. BSA Regulation Youth Protection Coaching Patrol Method …. Fun. Safe. Parents & Sons.

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  1. BSA Troop 453 April, 2010 Parents Information

  2. Agenda • Why Scouting • Why Troop 453

  3. What is Scouting Scouting is FUN and SAFE Scouting is GAME with PURPOSE

  4. Sc uting Fun Fun More Fun … BSA Regulation Youth Protection Coaching Patrol Method …. Fun Safe Parents & Sons Game Purpose Adventure Learning Challenge Fellowship Leadership …. Scouting Ideals Build Character Citizenship Fitness ….

  5. What Boys Want Fun, Fun, and more Fun!

  6. On land…

  7. On the mountains…

  8. Under the ground…

  9. In the water…

  10. In the snow…

  11. How Boy Scouting Delivers What Boys Want • Outdoor activities • Hiking, camping, snow-camping, biking, fishing, rock-climbing, white water rafting, canoeing, scuba diving, etc. • Challenges • For different ages and skill levels • Each event has a Scout-in-Charge (SIC) and an Adult-in-Charge (AIC) • Exploration and learning through earning merit badges • 121 to choose from

  12. What Parents Want Adaptability Clean Brave Physical strong Loyal Mentally awake Friendly Leadership Flexibility Thrifty Morally straight Helpful Trustworthy Courteous Reverent Transferability Cheerful Be prepared Obedient Maturity Kind Less time on computer games, online chatting, or TV !

  13. What Parents Want - Safety • BSA regulation • Adults Guiding and Supervision • Youth Protection • Buddy System • Physical Fitness • Skill Level Limit • Safety Training and Course • … and many more

  14. Agenda • Why Scouting • Why Troop 453

  15. Why T453 – History and Facts • Founded in Dec. 1998 by Chinese American Scouting Association (CASA) • 58 scouts as of April 2010 • 5 regular patrols (+ 1 new scout patrol for incoming new scouts) • 6 Eagles graduated in 2009 • 4 Eagles graduated in 2010 (as of April, 2010)

  16. Why T453 – Our Focus • Quality activities for scouts of all skill levels • Monthly campouts • X-miler (hiking or biking) • Summer camp • Leadership camps (Bristlecone, White Stag) • High adventures (Philmont, Northern Tier, Seabase) • Many events to provide ample opportunities for scouts to learn, explore, practice, and lead • Quality adult leadership • Our adult leaders are 100% trained • ~30 adult leaders in troop history received the most advanced boy scout leadership training (Wood Badge) • 23 Assistant Scout Masters (ASMs) currently A senior scout leads, guides, helps, and sets the example!

  17. Why T453 – Our Affiliation and Extended Families • Girl Scout T60288, founded by our parents in 2008 • Venture Crew 453, founded by siblings and senior scouts in 2009 • Cub Scout Pack 453, Den Chiefs help Pack activities. Pack helps Den Chiefs grow.

  18. Current Scouting Layout T60288 14 – 20 yr. 11 – 17 yr. 1st – 5th Grader Venture Crew 453 Troop 453 Pack 453

  19. Why T453 – Our Commitment • The T453 Tradition • Dedicated adult leaders and strong family support • Evident in the following 2009 awards: • 20 Days and Nights Camping Award • District Round Table Perfect Attendance Award • District Round Table Outstanding Attendance Award (4.33 persons per meeting; highest in District)

  20. Summary • Scouting is FUN and SAFE • Scouting is GAME with PURPOSE • Troop 453 is the BEST • High Quality Activities • Quality Adult Leadership • Strong Family Support

  21. Additional Information Troop 453 Website Boy Scout of America

  22. Troop 453 in the News

  23. Activities for 2010

  24. Troop 453 Schedule • Troop meeting (for scouts) is held 1st and 3rd Wed. each month, 7:30p, Miller Middle School • Committee meeting (for parents) is held 2nd Wed. each month, 7:30p, Miller Middle School • Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) is held 4th Wed. each month, 7:30p, Miller Middle School • Patrol meeting (for Scouts) is held twice per month. Each patrol decides its own schedule. Typically 30 – 60 minutes on a weekend day. • Overnight Campout (for Scouts) is held monthly. From one night to a week (e.g. Summer Camp)

  25. SeniorPatrolLeader (SPL) Dragons PL Falcons PL Ravens PL New Scout PL (Elected every 2 months) Sharks PL How the Troop Works – Troop Organization (Scouts) Various positions for scouts to develop, learn, explore, lead, and help. *JASMs, Troop Guides, and Den Chiefs report to Scoutmaster Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders (ASPLs) Wolverines PL

  26. ASPLs OA rep Webmaster Historian Head Instructor Scribe Chaplain Aide Bugler Quartermaster How the Troop Works – Troop Organization (Scouts)

  27. How the Troop Works – Parents’ Roles (backend support) Scoutmaster Committee Chair Facility Advancement Finance Award Interfaith Worship Camping Membership Communication Training Event

  28. How the Troop Works – Parents’ Roles (on the frontline) Scoutmaster New Scout Patrol ASM Dragons Patrol ASM Ravens Patrol ASM Falcons Patrol ASM Sharks Patrol ASM Wolverines Patrol ASM Other ASMs . . . Other ASMs . . . Other ASMs . . . Other ASMs . . . Other ASMs . . .

  29. Ranks

  30. Merit Badges – Eagle Required

  31. Merit Badges – Some Examples

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