Troop 19 Parent Orientation 2021

Intel Confidential Troop 19 Nashua, NH Boy Scout Troop 19 Overview Greg Anthony, Scoutmaster Cindy DiFillipo, Committee Chairperson March 25, 2021

Agenda Troop 19 Nashua, NH 2 • Introductions • Objective • Troop 19 Culture • Organization • BSA Scouting • Troop 19 Scouting • Q&A Intel Confidential

Goals Troop 19 Nashua, NH 3 Communicate, Educate and Inform • This meeting • Weekly Newsletter • Web Site (www.troop19.org) • Monthly Parent Meeting • Troop 19 Family Handbook • Troop 19 Face Book Site Intel Confidential

Objective Troop 19 Nashua, NH • After this session you’ll have a better understanding… – Why make Scouts a priority – How to get the most from Scouting with Troop 19 – What’s expected of our Scouts – How Parents can help Intel Confidential 4

Troop 19 Troop 19 Nashua, NH BSA Mission Statement 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. Troop 19 Vision Statement Troop 19 will prepare our youth members to become responsible, participating citizens and leaders who are guided by the Scout Oath and Law. We will accomplish this by providing a dynamic youth led program overseen by trained Scout Leaders. Intel Confidential 5

Frequently Asked Troop 19 Nashua, NH Questions • Who am I entrusting my sons with? What are their qualifications? • How will my son be welcomed and what should he expect at first? • How is the troop organized and run? • Who do I contact about…? • How much are troop dues? What other fees can I expect to pay during the year? • Why is a complete BSA uniform required and not just a shirt? • What do I need to purchase for camping equipment? • What level of participation is expected • How does advancement work? • How and what to volunteer for? Intel Confidential 6

Introductions Troop 19 Nashua, NH Intel Confidential 7

Intel Confidential BSA Scouting What’s in it for you?

The Scouting Promise Troop 19 Nashua, NH • Adventure • Friendship • Learning • Challenges • Responsibility • Leadership Intel Confidential 9

Aims and Methods Troop 19 Nashua, NH Aims Methods • Build Character • Ideals • Foster Citizenship • Patrols • Develop Fitness • Outdoors • Advancement • Adult Association • Personal Growth • Leadership Development • Uniform Intel Confidential 10

The Building Blocks of Troop 19 Nashua, NH Scouting 11 Life Skills Leadership Citizenship Values Building youth with strong character who are physically fit and prepared to be good citizens. Intel Confidential

What Troop 19’s Past and Present Scouts Say Troop 19 Nashua, NH “Scouting gave me direction in life. It \"Scouting has taught me to push instilled a respect not only for nature myself beyond my mental and and the outdoors, but also for others physical limits. In doing so it around me. It provided me with has brought me to a new level self leadership skills and training that confidence, better leadership prepared me for the real world.” qualities, and an overall preparedness for life.\" “Scouting is the reason I became who I am today. The leadership skills and “Scouting taught me the meaning of life experience have set me on a level friendship, trust and commitment.” higher than that of my peers and it has been recognized in many areas of my life.” Intel Confidential 12

Youth Challenges Troop 19 Nashua, NH • Balancing competing interests • Becoming independent • Make your choices… …. But Scouting requires Commitment to Self, Patrol, Troop … and Parent / Son Collaboration Intel Confidential 13

Intel Confidential Troop 19 Nashua, NH Troop 19 Scouting

Troop 19 Expectations Troop 19 Nashua, NH Do Your Best Be a Player and Participate! – Troop and Patrol Meetings – Outdoor Activities – Community Service Projects – Wreath Sales Team Work Set the Example Have Fun Intel Confidential 15

Youth-Led Scouting Troop 19 Nashua, NH Empowering youth to develop as leaders is the core of Scouting and Troop 19’s guiding principle Intel Confidential 16

Youth-Led Program Troop 19 Nashua, NH Leadership Positions of Responsibility Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) Meetings Annual Program Planning Retreat Trained Adults Mentoring Youth Leaders “Safe Haven” For Failure The Patrol System Fun and Adventure Intel Confidential 17

The Patrol System Troop 19 Nashua, NH “The patrol method is not a way to operate a Boy Scout troop, it is the only way. Unless the patrol method is in operation you don’t really have a Boy Scout Troop.” -Robert Baden-Powell Intel Confidential 18

The Patrol System Troop 19 Nashua, NH • Types of Patrols • Patrol Leadership • Patrol Meetings and Activities • The Patrol at Troop Meetings and Activities Intel Confidential 19

Troop 19 Organizational Troop 19 Nashua, NH Structure Intel Confidential 20

Leadership Positions Troop 19 Nashua, NH Procedure – Discusses Leadership Interest to SPL and SM – Completes Application Form from Troop Website – Decision by PLC Intel Confidential 21

Leadership Positions Troop 19 Nashua, NH Scouts Responsibilities “EARN THE BADGE” Regular Attendance at Meetings and Activities “You can’t lead if you are not there” Attend Troop Sponsored Training – Fall Weekend Troop Leader Training – Monthly PLC Intel Confidential 22

Leadership Positions Troop 19 Nashua, NH Advanced Training – SM Recommendation – Paid by Troop 19* • National Youth Leadership Training • Philmont National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience Intel Confidential 23

Advancement Process & Troop 19 Nashua, NH Program Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Scout Learns Scout Tested Recognition Advancement Review Each rank requires • Active Participation • Community Service • Demonstration of Scout Service Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class • Outdoor • Physical Fitness • Citizenship • Patrol and Trop Participation • Personal Development Star, Life, Eagle 24 • Merit Badges • Position of Responsibility and Community Service Intel Confidential

Learning & Testing Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Troop 19 Nashua, NH Scout Learns Scout Tested Advancement Step 4 Review Recognition Step 1: Scout Learns • By Active Participation in troop & patrol meetings, outdoor programs • Patrol Leaders, Youth Leaders and Assistant Scoutmasters teach skills for 1st 3 Ranks • Merit badges taught by merit badge counselors & outside experts Step 2: Scout is Tested • Scout encouraged to sign-up on troop meeting night or camp-out to be tested on requirements • Leader sees that Scout masters skill and records achievement • Scout Handbook Sign-off by leader (not parent) Step 1 & 2: 1 Requirement at a Time, not a Final Test Intel Confidential 25

Advancement Review Troop 19 Nashua, NH Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Scout Learns Scout Tested Recognition Advancement Review Step 3: Advancement Review • Scoutmaster Review – Review Scout’s progress with Advancement, Leadership, Participation, Spirit – Counsel – Plan – Look Forward within and outside of scouting • Board of Review – Ensure Scout understands requirements his own words – Allows Scout to demonstrate his comfort with basic Scouting skills and concepts – Review Scout’s experiences – good and bad – Troop 19 runs all Boards of Review through Life • Eagle review completed at District level Intel Confidential 26

Recognition Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Troop 19 Nashua, NH Scout Learns Scout Tested Advancement Step 4 Review Recognition Step 4: Recognition • Troop Meeting – New badge awarded as soon as possible after completing Board of Review • Court of Honor – Recognition at next Court of Honor (3x year) Intel Confidential 27

Timeline to Eagle Troop 19 Nashua, NH 1st Class Star Life Eagle Suggested Life Min – 5 years 1st Class Star Max 7 years Eagle 11 12 14 16 18 Intel Confidential Scout Age 28

Participation Troop 19 Nashua, NH •Goal at least 50% participation in troop meetings and activities •Scout decides his participation level based on his goals in Scouting and his other interests •Advancement is only one of the eight methods of Scouting •Youth Leaders (Scouts working on Star, Life and Eagle) must attend regularly to fulfill their leadership rank requirement – “You can’t lead if you are not there” • 2 Required Activities in One Year – Wreath Sales – District Klondike Derby Intel Confidential 29

Merit Badges Troop 19 Nashua, NH 30 21 Required for Eagle Two Types • Eagle Required (13) • Elective (120+) How to Earn Merit Badges • Scout Initiated • Summer Camp • Other Special Venues • With a Buddy! Intel Confidential

Merit Badge Process Troop 19 Nashua, NH 1. Pick a Merit Badge to Work on 2. Identify MB Counselor • Check MB counselor list with Mr. Anthony or Mr. Filteau 3. Obtain signed MB blue card from Mr. Anthony (before first meeting with MB counselor) 4. Buy the MB book or check it out from the Troop Library 5. Scout (not parent) contacts MB counselor to review requirements and establish approach to work on MB • Only counselors registered with the BSA may approve merit badges Intel Confidential 31

Community Service Troop 19 Nashua, NH • Star: 4 Hours Minimum • Life: 6 Hours Minimum – Examples • Religious Institutions • Non-Profit Organizations (excluding BSA) • Help with Eagle projects • Eagle: Major Project • Project Qualification Process – Eagle Project pre-approved by Scoutmaster and Troop Committee prior to Eagle Project Board Review – Cannot “Double Dip” Intel Confidential 32

Scout Spirit Troop 19 Nashua, NH 33 • Living the Scout Oath and Scout Law – Meetings – Outings – Supporting other Scouts – Outside of Scouting • Helping others, Community Service • Enthusiasm • Participation • Respect • Attitude Intel Confidential

Outings Troop 19 Nashua, NH 34 • Troop Weekend Outings – Nantucket Biking, Acadia Sea Kayaking and Mountain Biking, Turkey Campout, Skiing and Snowboarding, Rock Climbing, Klondike Derby, Mountain Man, Canoeing and more! • Summer Camp – Highlight of the year! • Stellar program • Great Camps – Hidden Valley and Camp Bell • Unifies Scouts and Troop • A year of Tuesday nights in one week! • High Adventure Trips – Major trip every 2-3 years – Trips structured for all abilities – Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Grand Tetons, Rocky Mountain National Park, San Juan Wilderness of Colorado, and the Boundary Waters (Northern Tier High Adventure Base in Minnesota and Canada) Intel Confidential

High Adventure Troop 19 Nashua, NH Intel Confidential 35

Equipment Troop 19 Nashua, NH 36 Troop Owned Patrol Equipment • Patrols issued Patrol Boxes including camping equipment – Tents, dining tarps, cooking equipment • All equipment must be returned fully cleaned or aired out and dried to the quartermaster Key Recommended Personal Equipment • Backpack • Sleeping bag • Foam sleeping pad or air mattress • Plastic ground cloth • Mess Kit • Toilet Kit Intel Confidential

Annual Wreath Sales Troop 19 Nashua, NH • The Only Fund Raising Event for Troop 19 – Supplements troop annual dues ($50) – Pay for troop hiking / camping equipment – Subsidize some camping fees – Pay for badges and awards – Cover BSA National registration and insurance ($66) – Support selected personal Scout equipment purchases – $$$ to individual Scout Accounts • All scouts must participate – Scouts encouraged to sell minimum of 25-35 wreaths (varies by year and budget) Key dates – Kickoff Day: Last Sunday afternoon in October • Troop sells door-to-door in Nashua area • Assembly Day: Thanksgiving Week (Usually Wednesday or Friday) • Wreaths assembled with bows and pine cones • Scout Accounts generated according to Troop sales, individual sales – Used for Scout Camp, major trips, Scouting goods • Families must participate – lots of ways to help out! Intel Confidential 37

Communications Troop 19 Nashua, NH It takes Two to Communicate www.troop19.org Effectively Scouts – Troop Meeting Announcements – Patrol Meetings – Communications to/from Patrol Leader Parents – Scoutmaster’s Weekly Newsletter – Telephone – E-Mail – Committee Meetings – Troop Meetings – 8:45pm Intel Confidential 38

Troop Meetings Troop 19 Nashua, NH • Be on Time www.troop19.org • Scout Handbook • Uniform – 100% Official BSA Field Uniform (Shirt, Pants, and Scout Belt) – Troop Hat (optional at meetings but required at certain events) • Scout Spirit Intel Confidential 39

Conduct & Discipline Troop 19 Nashua, NH • Scouts should strive to uphold principles in Scout Oath and Scout Law • Chain of Command (Non-Safety Issues) – Patrol Leaders – Senior Patrol Leaders (SPL) – Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) – Assistant Scoutmaster (ASM) – Scoutmaster – Troop Committee • Parental Involvement – Direct to own scout – Otherwise through Assistant Scoutmasters Intel Confidential 40

Troop Organization Troop 19 Nashua, NH Scoutmaster Parent & Assistants Committee Scouts Intel Confidential 41

Troop Committee Troop 19 Nashua, NH Chartered Organization Rep Kathleen Graham 42 Committee Chairperson Cindy DiFillipo Secretary Michelle Hope Treasurer Tony Sicurella Wreath Sales Jerry Harrigan/Kim Foster Advancement Rich Filteau Quartermaster Jane Richardson Hospitality Membership Cindy DiFillipo Webmaster Jerry Harrigan Training David Towle Publicity Cindy DiFillipo Transportation Outings Coordinator David Towle Medical Records Intel Confidential

Help Wanted Troop 19 Nashua, NH • Eagle Court of Honor Program Coordinator (about once per year) • Assistant Advancement Chair • Hospitality Chair • Review Board for Scout Advancements during troop meetings (1 -2x month) • Troop Chaplain (promote religious award program/Scout Sunday coordinator) • Wreath Sales Subcommittees • Publicity and Marketing • More parents to attend our monthly committee meetings Intel Confidential 43

Finally Troop 19 Nashua, NH 44 • Continued Parent Support – Of Your Scout – Of Our Program • Get Involved – Troop Committee – Assistant Scoutmaster – Boards of Review – Teach a Merit Badge – Drive on an Outing – Help at an Event – Recruit More Scouts Intel Confidential

Questions Troop 19 Nashua, NH Intel Confidential 45