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SDIC Council

April 8, 2021 Roundtable Zone Pre-meeting

Together We Emcee: 6:30 RT 7:00pm Achieve Dick Kelly SDIC Council Commissioner Greatness

“All Recruiting All the Time”

Special Points of Interest: • Zone Pre-meeting 6:30 to 7:00pm

• ESAA Eagle Celebration • Prayer - Alex Ballard, Troop 616, Rancho Mesa • Pledge of Allegiance, Oath & Law • Eagle Camp Troop 11, Coastal Sage via Video • Trailblazer Day Camp • Applause - “Obedient” • Cub Scout Spring • Hot Topic - “Unit Recruiting” page 2-3 Day Camp Ken Stipanov, Trevor Bender, Winnie Lee, • Spring Family Camp Claire Smith, Bryce Hall (SDIC Membership & Relationships Committee) • for Food • Announcements - Nancy Vogel, SDIC Special Needs Committee page 4 • Mom & Me • Safety Moment - Marcus Sneed, RSLR page 4 • Eagle Scout Time Extension due to COVID • Skit – Campfire Run-Ons • Transition Thought & Lead to Break-outs page 5 • Scouting 360 Dick Kelly, SDIC Council Commissioner

Break-outs Special Break-outs

pages 6-9 pages 10-11 Cub Scouts- “Recruiting for Cubs” 2021 Season- Presented by: Steven & Winnie Lee Scouts BSA- “The Scouting Journey/ Bringing Alive the Methods of Scouting Recruiting Deep Dive- Presented by: SDIC Membership &  - “Re-CREW-ting” Relationships Team

Sea Scouts- “Training” Special Needs- Presented by: Nancy Vogel Hot Topic - Presented by SDIC Membership & Relationships Committee: Ken Stipanov, Trevor Bender, Winnie Lee, Claire Smith, Bryce Hall

Current Focus Areas - Council-Wide: ■ Membership Effort Coordination ■ Clearinghouse/Library of Membership Growth Ideas (Old and New), Techniques and Materials ■ Nourish Relationships with Chartered Organizations (Existing/New) and Community Opinion-Makers

How to Catch their eyes ● Street/Fence Banners  Bookmarkers at Book Fairs ● Yard Signs  Scout “Buddy Cards” ● Wear Uniforms to School  Email invites to “dropped” Scouts ● Take part in Parades ● Vehicle “Ask Me About” Sticker with QR Code

Membership Resources

 SDIC Membership Team  Unit Membership Plans  Unit Welcome Kits SDIC University of Scouting  BSA Brand Center  Benefits of Scouting  Update your BeAScout Pin  Online Registration Guide  Social Media Tips  Insurance Coverage

Find this entire Slide Deck Online Here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/192Wc_ m6NB9bYQPvC5H9XXrbnDXuAsKoQ4qgMb_nqTkU /edit#slide=id.gc464e85613_0_43 All of our fabulous announcements can now be found in full resolution in the RT announcements folder. Topics included are listed below:

Summer of Service !    Eagle Scholarships  University of Scouting

 High Adventure Team  Eagle Celebration

 Palomar Zone Cub Training  Sail on the Astra

 Eagle counselor training  Venture Officer’s Association Scouts themselves are you best resource!  Life to Eagle Workshop  Sea Scouts

1948  Special Needs Scouting  Palomar Zone Pinewood Seeing the “older scouts” in action is a great way to Forum Derby get the younger scouts interested in joining. Hmmm...looks like Also, when parents see you’re trying to find the older scouts teaching out more information, skills to their cubs at a pack meeting, many times why don’t you try the they say, “Wow, I want my SDIC 360 kid to be able to do that when they are older!” Rockwell Tomorrow” of “Men 0

Safety Moment Presented by Marcus Sneed, Rancho San Luis Rey

WHEN YOU ARE READY TO RECRUIT…..Remember !!!!!!

1. Insurance Coverage for Youth and Adult Guests “Scouts and guests who are encouraged to become registered scouts and volunteers are automatically insured while in attendance at a scheduled activity. Other guests are not covered. Each council will also be able to elect to cover family members of registered scouts while these family members are in attendance at BSA-sponsored events.” (Guide to Safe Scouting - Insurance)

2. BSA Annual Health and Medical Record - Applies to all participants. (Guide to Safe Scouting – Health and Safety Forms)

a. Part A: Informed Consent, Release Agreement, and Authorization (9 Important elements)

b. Part B: General Information/Health History Final thoughts by Dick Kelly, Council Commissioner

Large-scale studies have found that those who were Scouts are more likely than non-Scouts to:

• Learn the value of teamwork. • Discover what it’s like to work with others. • Assume leadership roles. • Have higher self-confidence and self-esteem. • Resist negative peer pressure. Scouts in France, Kenya, Mexico, Netherlands, • Consider the needs of others first. Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and UK have higher: • Earn higher grades in high school. • Physical activity • Graduate from college. • Active citizenship • Earn higher annual household incomes. • Enjoy strong and long-lasting friendships. • Interpersonal skills and employability • Responsibility and personal commitment • Appreciation of the environment • Leadership and teamwork THE FIVE C’S • Resilience and problem solving • Empathy and support for others OF POSITIVE YOUTH • Respect for diverse religions and cultures DEVELOPMENT • Autonomy in making personal choices (Tufts University)

Competence: Scouts master skills by doing. Scouting allows young people to practice the skills they have developed and to gain new skills in a real-world setting.

Confidence: Because Scouting activities are challenging, they naturally lead to increased confidence. As youth persist in the face of challenging obstacles and overcome them, they learn to trust their ability to do hard things and to exceed their own expectations.

Connections: Scouting programs foster teamwork by providing situations where youth must work together and support one another to overcome challenges. The outdoor nature of the program helps youth develop a respect for nature and gives them the opportunity to reflect upon their spiritual path.

Caring: As youth work together to overcome challenges, they come to depend on each other. They support and encourage one another. They meet and come to know others of different backgrounds. As a result, Scouting helps develop respect, compassion, and conflict resolution skills.

Character: All Scouting programs strive to develop character. By helping youth connect, care, become self-confident and competent, we strengthen the foundations of character that enable them to become men and women who positively impact their families, their communities, our nation, and the world. Recruiting for Cubs

Structure you Pack Activities to attract new members!

Check out these slides for ideas

Other ways to recruit: 1. Peach Jar. 2. Putting up banners near your meeting place. 3. Putting up flyers. 4. Have a booth at back to

school night. 5. Have scouts do a flag ceremony at the school during one of their events. 6. On social media. Check out this presentation on pack 616’s derby and how they 7. Word of mouth. worked within COVID restrictions:

Learn more about recruiting with derbies here! Venturing Breakout

Re-Crew-ting! Never Doubt That A Small Group Of Starting a new Crew, reinvigorating Thoughtful Committed Citizens Can Change an established one, and recruiting in The World: general starts with the Venturers, the Youth. Indeed It's The Only Thing That Ever Has.

And it all starts with one! Find that ~Margaret Mead. one Youth that really cares, that is really excited, and is really committed to the ideals of Scouting and Venturing.

From there, it is getting a first outing. Start small, keep it simple, and make it accessible!

A Crew grows when the Youth are active and interested!

For activity ideas and upcoming events, check out the VOA! Exciting things are coming!

May Celebrating our Scouts

June Training to Train

July Campfire In Person!!

VOA NEXT MONTH WILL BE THE Nicholas Cypher ACC , Crew 649 1st SUNDAY!! [email protected] Susan Abernathy Crew 1212 May 2 @ 5PM!! [email protected]

The AIMS and METHODS of Scouting Video from National

 Spelled out in the Scout Oath & Law, Motto & Slogan

 Gives Scouts experience in group living and citizenship.

 Scouts learn responsibility and the opportunity to govern themselves.

 Scouts learn by watching how adults conduct  Scouting centers around outdoor experiences themselves. allowing Scouts to share responsibilities.  Scouters must be positive role models.  Being close to nature helps Scouts gain an  Scouters can make a profound difference in a appreciation for the natural world. Scout’s life.

  Scouts learn to overcome obstacles through Personal growth is achieved through the Advancement method. activities and progress toward goals.   Scouts progress at their own pace. The concept of “The Good Turn” is a major

 Each achievement helps Scouts gain self- part in the personal growth method of confidence. scouting.

 Uniforms are iconic and create a positive image.  Scouts are encouraged to learn and practice  Scouts in uniform are expected to do what is leadership skills.

right and projects the identity in a world  They can participate in both shared and brotherhood of youth and high ideals. total leadership situations.

From your Council Round Table Scouts BSA Commissioners Mr. Mike Demeyere: [email protected]  Dr. Bryon Solberg: [email protected]  Mrs. Aimee Sandoval: [email protected]  Mr. Joshua Riesland: [email protected]

Mike Philbrook [email protected]

MAIN TOPIC: Training -

Adult https://seascout.org/adult-training/

• Adult Leader Basic Training • Introduction to On-the-Water Leader Skills Training • Advanced On-the-Water Leader Skills Training • Seabadge • Wood Badge • Powder Horn • The US Power Squadron • US Coast Guard Axillary

YOUTH https://seascout.org/youth-training-and-education/

• Sea Scout Experience Advanced Leadership Training (SEAL) • National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) • Kodiak • National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE)

Other Topics: • Astra Deck work

Special Needs Scouting breakout-Nancy Vogel, [email protected]

A picture is worth a thousand words..... Eagle Scout with Down syndrome enjoys every minute of journey toward program’s highest rank

The above Scouting magazine-Bryan on Scouting 4/7/21 article was referenced to help a Scoutmaster with suggestions on advancement accommodations to better assist his scout with special needs.

Q-When are Special Needs Scouting Forum Tim Burns enjoyed rock climbing A-3rd Wednesday of Even months at 6:30pm. in January 2019. (All photos courtesy of Ben Burns) Upcoming 4/21/21 Topic: "Camp is for All"

Q-When are Special Needs and Disabilities Committee meetings? A-3rd Friday of Odd months at 6:30pm. Zone representatives still needed for Sweetwater and Desert Trails

Q-Where can I find more information? A-Council website: https://www.sdicbsa.org/programs/specialneeds/ Abilities Digest-Newsletter of the National Special Needs and Disabilities Committee http://www.scouting.org/resources/disabilities-awareness/ Guide to Advancement (Chapter 10) http://www.scouting.org/resources/guide-to-advancement/ BSA Health and Safety-Safety Moments http://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/safety-moments/

Coming soon: “Inclusion Toolbox for Special Needs and Disabilities”

Recruiting Deep Dive breakout - SDIC Membership & Relationships Team

This breakout took a deep dive on Recruitment for Scout Troops and alternate recruitment sources including the following ideas:

• Troops that have greater success by recruiting at Elementary School Open House for 5th and 6th Graders (as opposed to a Middle School Open House.) • Units should think about every activity as a recruiting opportunity • Inviting friends to Troop Activities • Activities to support Pack Recruitment • Pass-along Cards and Bookmarkers • Encouraging every Troop to have a New Member Coordinator • Encouraging every Unit to have a recruitment plan • Encouraging every Unit to have a "Recruitment Squad".

☑ This is another link to the Google Slide Presentation from the Hot Topic and it is packed with ideas on Unit Recruiting, membership coordinators, making a plan, and much, much more! It includes Marcus' Safety Moment on recruitment events and Commissioner Kelley's presentation on the Benefits of Scouting.

☑ Here is a set of sample Unit Recruitment Plans for Packs, Troops, Crews, Ships and Posts! Philmont Training Center 2021 Season breakout - Steven & Winnie Lee I. BSA Family Adventure (Full & Half Week) - LINK (9 weeks) A. Age specific activity groups in the Morning and Afternoon B. Three meals provided daily and you eat as a family C. Terrace Tent Housing consists of outdoor canvas tents. Upgrades housing available. D. Day-long hikes in the backcountry available. Fishing hikes are also available. E. Shooting Sports F. Climbing Wall and High Ropes G. Horseback Riding H. Kit Carson Rayado Tour I. Villa Philmonte Tour J. Craft Center K. Western Night, Cobbler Night or Movie Night available every evening during your stay. L. Week of June 13 to August II. PTC Conferences - LINK (12 weeks) A. Week One - Jun 6-12 Steven Lee 1. A Strong Unit Commissioner 2. Empowering the Council Commissioner Team 3. Empowering the District Commissioner 4. Leveraging Roundtable in Unit Service 5. Recruiting and Engaging Commissioners 6. Second Century Service - Updates on Unit Service 7. Serving All Units - Working with Venturing Crews, Sea Scout Ships & Explorer Post 8. Starting, Sustaining & Growing Units B. Week Two - June 13-19 1. Alumni/NESA 2. District & Council Key 3 3. Navigating Your Next International Adventure 4. Philmont Fly Fishing Seminar 5. Shooting Sports C. Week Four - June 27 - July 3 1. Adaptive Special Needs Conference 2. How to Engage & Support the New Wave of Female Scouts - Winnie Lee 3. An Adaptive Philmont 4. Adventure for Scouts with Special Needs and Disabilities III. Philmont Backcountry Sneak Peak (Week Long) A. Tours and hikes into the Philmont backcountry IV. National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE) - LINK (6 weeks) V. Other Benefits A. Amtrak Train Ride B. C. Philmont Trading Post D. Tours of Cimarron, NM E. Philmont shuttle to major transportation hubs (Albuquerque, Denver, Raton) VI. Conclusion A. Learn new tools for our membership challenges B. PTC will equip you for your current or new role C. Network with national leaders and fellow scouters across the US D. Create lasting memory E. Fun, fun fun!