Boy 101

Mt. Diablo-Silverado Council Leader Education & Discovery Conference January 27, 2018

Bruce F. Lezer Assistant Scoutmaster Troop 810, Walnut Creek, CA

1 Boy Scouting 101 (BOY6128)

• Bruce Lezer Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop 810 [email protected]

• Download this presentation at: www.bsa-mdsc.org/training/leader- education-and-discovery-lead/lead-handouts

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2 Introductions

Please share the following: • Name • Role in Scouting • Unit # and District • Share a brief memorable or rewarding Scouting experience

3 Lord Robert Baden-Powell The Chief of the World

4 The movement is born

• On January 24, 1908, the Boy Scouts movement begins in England with the publication of the first installment of Robert Baden-Powell’s . • The name Baden-Powell was already well known to many English boys, and thousands of them eagerly bought up the handbook. • By the end of April, the serialization of Scouting for Boys was completed, and scores of impromptu Boy Scout troops had sprung up across Britain.

5 The is born

• The American version of the Boy Scouts has it origins in an event that occurred in London in 1909. • Chicago publisher William Boyce was lost in the fog when a Boy Scout came to his aid. • After guiding Boyce to his destination, the boy refused a tip, explaining that as a Boy Scout he would not accept payment for doing a good deed. • Four months later after returning to America, Boyce started the Boy Scouts of America. Incorporated on February 8, 1910, the movement soon spread throughout the country. • The BSA is part of the international Scout Movement and became a founding member of the Global Scout Movement in 1922

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Step #1 – Buy the

The following slides includes rank requirements that are high level. You should always reference the Boy Scout Handbook for each specific rank requirements.

8 The Global Symbol of Scouting

• The fleur-de-lis is the main element in the logo representing a major theme in Scouting: the outdoors and wilderness. • The three petals or leaves represent the threefold (Duty to God and Country, Duty to Self, Duty to Others) • Robert Baden-Powell, explained that the Scouts adopted the fleur-de-lis symbol from its use in the compass rose because it "points in the right direction (and upwards) turning neither to the right nor left, since these lead backward again." • The two small five-point stars stand for truth and knowledge. Together their ten points represent the ten original Scout laws. • The reef knot or square knot represents the strength of the World of Scouting. • The rope surrounding the fleur-de-lis represents unity of Scouts throughout the world. • The ring holding the petals together represents the bond of scouting brotherhood.

9 Source: 2016 B.S.A. Annual Report

10 Basic requirements to join the BSA

Boy Scouting is one of the traditional membership divisions of the BSA

 Is available to Cub Scouts who have earned the Arrow of Light rank, and are 10 years old;

 Or, youth who have completed the 5th grade and are 10 years old;

 Or, youth who are 11, but not yet 18 years old.

11 Vision, Mission and Objectives

Vision The Boy Scouts of America will prepare every eligible youth in America to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Law.

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

Aims of Scouting To instill moral character development; citizenship training; and development of physical, mental, and emotional fitness.

12 Lord Baden-Powell

13 The Scout Oath and Law

Scout Oath On my honor I will do my best 1. Trustworthy 7. Obedient To do my duty to God and my country, 2. Loyal 8. Cheerful and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; 3. Helpful 9. Thrifty To keep myself physically strong, 4. Friendly 10. Brave mentally awake, and morally straight. 5. Courteous 11. Clean 6. Kind 12. Reverent

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Be Prepared

15 The Scout Slogan

Do a Good Turn Daily

16 Scouting is about learning while having fun in the outdoors

Troops and Patrols may plan outings and activities outside the troop meeting. These may involve: – camping – backpacking / hiking – canoeing – rafting – mountain biking – rifle / shotgun / archery – caving / snow camping – rappelling/ mountain climbing – and many more outdoor activities and adventures These outings are an important place for Scouts to work on leadership skills, rank advancement, have fun, engage in learning by doing them safely, and build physical strength and health while in outdoors.

17 The journey to Eagle Scout Is filled with fun and adventure!!!

18 19 Scout Rank

1. Memorization a. Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout motto, and Scout slogan. In your own words, explain their meaning. b. Explain what is. Describe some ways you have shown Scout spirit by practicing the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout motto, and Scout slogan. c. Demonstrate the Boy Scout sign, salute, and handshake. Explain when they should be used. d. Describe the First Class Scout badge and tell what each part stands for. Explain the significance of the First Class Scout badge. e. Repeat from memory the Outdoor Code. In your own words, explain what the Outdoor Code means to you. f. Repeat from memory the Pledge of Allegiance. In your own words, explain its meaning. 2. After attending at least one Boy Scout troop meeting, do the following: a. Describe how the Scouts in the troop provide its leadership. b. Describe the four steps of Boy Scout advancement. c. Describe what the Boy Scout ranks are and how they are earned. d. Describe what merit badges are and how they are earned. 3. Explain the patrol method. Describe the types of patrols that are used in your troop. a. Become familiar with your patrol name, emblem, flag, and yell. Explain how these items create patrol spirit. 4. Show how to tie a square knot, two half-hitches, and a taut-line hitch. Explain how each knot is used. a. Show the proper care of a rope by learning how to whip and fuse the ends of different kinds of rope. 5. Demonstrate your knowledge of pocketknife safety. 6. With your parent or guardian, complete "How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: a. Parents Guide" and earn the Cyber Chip Award for your grade. 7. Since joining the troop and while working on the Scout rank, participate in a Scoutmaster conference.

20 Tenderfoot Rank

1. CAMPING and OUTDOOR ETHICS • Present yourself to your leader prepared for and do an overnight camping trip 2. COOKING • Assist on a campout to prepare a meal. Tell why its important to share in the work 3. TOOLS • Know basic knots and know how and describe how to sharpen and use knife, saw, axe 4. FIRST AID AND NATURE • Assemble a personal first aid kit, know to how take care of cuts and scratches, know poisonous plants 5. HIKING • Explain importance of buddy system and how it relates to safety, know what to do if lost on a campout 6. FITNESS • Record physical exercises and show how you improved performance through data collection 7. CITIZENSHIP • Know how to display, raise and lower the flag, and participate in a service work 8. LEADERSHIP • Know the EDGE method and use EDGE to teach someone how to tie the square knot 10. SCOUT SPIRIT • Describe and demonstrate Scout Spirit, duty to God, and how you have lived the Oath and Law. Patriciate in Scoutmaster Conference and BOR

21 22 Second Class Rank

1. CAMPING and OUTDOOR ETHICS • Learn camping skills and Leave No Trace 7 Principles, participate in 3 campouts, Pitch a tent, select camp site and explain where and why this is a good campsite. 2. COOKING and TOOLS • Plan menu and cook on a camping trip, build a fire 3. NAVIGATION • Basics in orienteering using map and compass reading 4. NATURE • Learn and know different animals, birds and plants 5. AQUATICS • Swim test, water rescue methods and safety 6. FIRST AID • Basic first aid skills, stop breathing, what to do approaching an accident scene 7. FITNESS • Continue physical fitness, and drug awareness education 8. CITIZENSHIP • Participate in Flag ceremony, plan, budget and save to purchase something, participate in service work 9. LEADERSHIP • Explain three Rs in personal safety. Describe what bullying is and what you can do if you or someone else is bullied 10. SCOUT SPIRIT • Describe and demonstrate Scout Spirit, patriciate in Scoutmaster Conference and BOR

23 24 First Class Rank

1. CAMPING and OUTDOOR ETHICS • Use a map and compass course over 1 mile of terrain, participates in Patrol activities, demonstrate LNT on outings 2. COOKING and TOOLS • Plan menu, tell how menu includes MyPlate food guide, and cook on a camping trip, safe food handling, use a stove to cook meals 3. NATURE • Show and demonstrate personal knowledge of 10 kinds of native plants in your community. 4. PIONEERING • Explain when you should and shouldn’t use lashings, tie timber hitch, clove hitch, bowline, and square knots, join two poles together by tying the diagonal and shear lashings 5. FIRST AID • Demonstrate tying bandages for sprained ankle, arm, head and collarbone, transport a person from a mock smoked filled room 25 yards, tell the common symptoms of heart attach and how to perform CPR. 6. AQUATICS • Explain precautions for taking a safe trip afloat, pass BSA swim test, demonstrate water rescue with line 30 feet from shore and deep water 7. CITIZENSHIP • Visit and discuss your constitutional rights and obligations with a civil servant, judge, attorney, elected official, teacher or principal. 8. LEADERSHIP • Invite someone eligible to a troop meeting and ask them to join. Or encourage an inactive Scout to be active. 9. SCOUT SPIRIT: Participate in a Scoutmaster conference and BOR

25 26 Star Rank

1. BE ACTIVE • Be active as a First Class Scout for at least 4 months 2. MERIT BADGES • Earn 6 merit badges 4 of which are Eagle required 3. PERSONAL SAFETY • With your parent(s) or guardian, complete exercises in in the pamphlet "How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parents Guide" and earn the Cyber Chip Award for your grade. 4. CITIZENSHIP • While a First Class Scout participate in 6 hours of service work approved by your Scoutmaster. 5. LEADERSHIP • While a First Class Scout hold and do a Leadership position for at least 4 months, or carry out an assigned leadership project from your Scoutmaster that will help your Troop. 6. SCOUT SPIRIT: Be an active Scout by living the Oath and Law and duty to God in your everyday life. Participate in a Scoutmaster conference and BOR

27 28 Life Rank

1. BE ACTIVE • Be active as a Life Scout for at least 6 months 2. MERIT BADGES • Earn a total of 21 merit badges with 13 of which are Eagle required 3. EAGLE PROJECT = CITIZENSHIP • While a Life Scout, plan, develop, and give leadership to others in a service project helpful to any religious institution, any school, or your community. (The project must benefit an organization other than the Boy Scouts of America.) A project proposal must be approved by the organization benefiting from the effort, your Scoutmaster and unit committee, and the council or district before starting the proejct. 4. LEADERSHIP • While a Life Scout hold and do a Leadership position for at least 6 months. Or if designated a Lone Scout, hold Leadership responsibility in your school, religious organization, club, or elsewhere in your community. 6. SCOUT SPIRIT • As a Life Scout, demonstrate Scout spirit by living the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Tell how you have done your duty to God, how you have lived the Scout Oath and Scout Law in your everyday life, and how your understanding of the Scout Oath and Scout Law will guide your life in the future. List on your Eagle Scout Rank Application the names of individuals who know you personally and would be willing to provide a recommendation on your behalf, including parents/guardians, religious (if not affiliated with an organized religion, then the parent or guardian provides this reference), educational, employer (if employed), and two other references. 6. Prep and participate in the EAGLE BOARD OF REVIEW • Participate in a Scoutmaster conference. Prepare and attach to your Eagle Scout Rank Application a statement of your ambitions and life purpose and a listing of positions held in your religious institution, school, camp, community, or other organizations, during which you demonstrated leadership skills. Include honors and awards received during this service. Successfully complete your board of review for the Eagle Scout rank.

29 Eagle Rank

• The Eagle Scout Award and Court of Honor are an important and serious matter. For the Eagle candidate, this is the pinnacle achievement in his Scouting career. The attainment of this award is made possible through the assistance of those with the candidate -- his Scoutmasters, Troop leaders, fellow Scouts, parents, family, friends, and members of the community. This is an occasion for pride and joy, as well as a time for serious reflection." • The Eagle is the highest recognition offered in Scouting. It is earned through the advancement program. The wearer of the Eagle award is the embodiment of Scouting's best efforts and beliefs. An Eagle Scout distinguished himself through his continued performance of active service in Scouting. He is trained and practiced in his leadership abilities. And, he is marked by the character gained through an understanding of his citizenship and religious beliefs. It is important that each of us understands the meaning of the Eagle Badge."

30 Eagle Palms

After becoming an Eagle Scout, they may earn Palms by completing the following requirements: 1. Before 18th birthday, must be active in the Boy Scouts of America for at least three months after becoming an Eagle Scout or after the last Palm was earned. 2. Since earning the Eagle Scout rank or your last Eagle Palm, demonstrate Scout spirit by living the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Tell how you have done your duty to God and how you have lived the Scout Oath and Scout Law in your everyday life. 3. Continue to set a satisfactory example of accepting responsibility or demonstrating leadership ability. 4. Earn five additional merit badges beyond those required for Eagle or last Palm. 5. While an Eagle Scout participate in a Scoutmaster conference. The Bronze Palm represents earning five additional merit badges, the Gold Palm 10, and the Silver Palm 15.

31 The Scouting’s National Honor Society

History • The Order of the Arrow was founded by Dr. E. Urner Goodman and Carroll A. Edson in 1915 at the Treasure Island Camp of the Philadelphia Council, Boy Scouts of America. • It became an official program experiment in 1922 and was approved as part of the Scouting program in 1934. • In 1948 the OA, recognized as the BSA's national brotherhood of honor campers, became an official part of the Boy Scouts of America. • In 1998, the Order of the Arrow became recognized as Scouting's National Honor Society when it expanded its reach beyond camping to include a greater focus on leadership development.

32 The Order of the Arrow Scouting’s National Honor Society Purpose • Scouts and Scouters are elected by their Troops to become a candidate for the OA • Recognize those who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and through that recognition cause others to conduct themselves in a way that warrants similar recognition. • Promote camping, responsible outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship as essential components of every Scout’s experience, in the unit, year-round, and in summer camp. • Develop leaders with the willingness, character, spirit and ability to advance the activities of their units, our Brotherhood, Scouting, and ultimately our nation. • Crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others.

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