Troop Leadership Training Module I, II & III. Training boy leaders to run their troop is the...

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TrainingTrainingModule I, II & IIIModule I, II & III

“Training boy leaders to run their troop is the Scoutmaster's most important job.”

“Train Scouts to do a job, then let them do it.”

“Never do anything a boy can do.”

—Robert S. S. Baden-Powell

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Purpose

Troop Leadership Training (TNT) is divided into three modules:

Module I—Introduction to Leadership (Know). Conducted within a week of a Scout's acceptance of his new position, this session focuses on what a leader must know.

Module II—How to Fulfill Your Role (Be). This session on how to fulfill the role's responsibilities focuses on what a leader must be.

Module III—What Is Expected of Me? (Do). This session focuses on what a leader must do.

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Module One – Know

1. The Boy-Led Troop and Living the Scout Oath and Law

2. Discussion of a Boy-Led Patrol

3. Review of the Troop Organization Chart

4. Position Overview

5. National Honor Patrol Award Requirements

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What does it mean when we say “a boy-led troop”?

The BSA's definition is that “empowering boys to be leaders” is the core of Scouting.

A Boy Scout troop is a small democracy. With the Scoutmaster's direction, the boys are formed into patrols, plan the troop's program, and make it a reality.

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Troops find success by utilizing the following:

Troop calendar

Troop meetings

Troop activities

Patrol leaders' council

Public service

Outdoor activities

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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.

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Life Skills in a Values-Based Environment

Scouting is a values-based program with its own code of conduct. The Scout Oath and Law help instill the values of good conduct and honesty. A boy who spends one year in a Scout troop will learn lifetime skills. He will learn basic outdoor skills, self-reliance, and how to get along with others. Scouting will prepare him to live a more productive and fulfilling life.

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Scouting offers young people a rich and varied arena in which to learn and use leadership skills. Among the challenges encountered by a troop's youth leaders are

Organizing patrols

Using duty rosters

Planning menus and figuring food costs

Encouraging advancement

Guiding a patrol's involvement in problem solving

Teaching outdoor skills

Helping to ensure patrol safety during outings

Handling patrol finances

Helping other Scouts make the most of their own leadership opportunities

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Module One – Know






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“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.”


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There are three types of patrols:

Regular patrols

New-Scout patrols

Venture patrols

“The object of the patrol method is not so much saving the Scoutmaster trouble as to give responsibility to the boy.”


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Patrols are successful through the following:

Patrol meetings

Patrol activities

Patrol names

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Module One – Know






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Scoutmaster

TROOP ORGANIZATION CHART for a Small Troop

Assistant Scoutmaster New Scout

Assistant Scoutmaster

Venture

Senior PatrolLeader

Assistant Senior Patrol

Leader

Patrol Leader Venture Patrol

Assistant Patrol Leader

Quartermaster

Troop Guide

New-Scout Patrol Leader

Den Chief

Patrol Leaders' Council

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Troop 1104 Leadership TeamPOSITION SCOUT LEADER

SPL ZACH MCCALL

ASPLs MATT DULAN

TOM STONE

JAMES MANGAHAS

TROOP OA REP GARRETT CLAY

INSTRUCTORs ANDY CANADY

RICK MUNCH

HISTORIAN COLIN JONES

LIBRARIAN CJ SCHMIDT

QUARTERMASTER MATT ROBINSON

CLEAN-UP PLANNER NICK KOUSSIS

CHAPLAIN’S AIDE ALEX WINKOWSKI

SCRIBE IAN BUNTING

JASMs TYLER WALTER

MICHAEL DULAN

ANDY CANADY

BUGLER

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Troop 1104 Leadership Team

POSITION SCOUT LEADER

PATROL LEADERs ERIC TUCKER

BEN ACHTERMANN

WILL VIDOVICH

GRAY LISKE

BENJI CANADY

JESSE MCCARTY

ASST PATROL LEADERs GAVIN CAMBY

TYLER JONES

HENRY CLAY

SAM ACHTERMANN

PETER YOON

GRANT PISNER

Module One – Know






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Teamwork Video/Discussion

Scoutmaster

TROOP ORGANIZATION CHART for a Large Troop

Junior Assistant

Scoutmaster

Assistant Scoutmaster New Scout

Assistant Scoutmaster

Venture

Senior PatrolLeader

Assistant Senior Patrol

Leader

Patrol Leader Patrol Leader Patrol Leader Venture Patrol




Chaplain's Aide

Quartermaster HistorianScribe LibrarianOA Troop Representative

Instructor

Patrol Scribe

QuartermasterGrubmasterCheermaster

Patrol Scribe


Patrol Scribe


Troop Guide

New-Scout Patrol Leader

Den Chief

Patrol Leaders' Council

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SENIOR PATROL LEADER

Position description: The senior patrol leader is elected by the Scouts to represent them as the top youth leader in the troop.

Reports to: The Scoutmaster

Senior patrol leader duties:

•Runs all troop meetings, events, activities, and the annual program planning conference.

• Runs the patrol leaders' council meeting.

•Appoints other troop youth leaders with the advice and counsel of the Scoutmaster.

• Assigns duties and responsibilities to youth leaders.

• Assists the Scoutmaster with youth leadership training.

• Sets a good example.

• Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly.

• Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.

• Shows Scout spirit.

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ASSISTANT SENIOR PATROL LEADER

Position description: The assistant senior patrol leader is the second highest-ranking youth leader in the troop. He is appointed by the senior patrol leader with the approval of the Scoutmaster. The assistant senior patrol leader acts as the senior patrol leader in the absence of the senior patrol leader or when called upon. He also provides leadership to other youth leaders in the troop.

Reports to: The senior patrol leader

Assistant senior patrol leader duties:

•Helps the senior patrol leader lead meetings and activities.

•Runs the troop in the absence of the senior patrol leader.

•Helps train and supervise the troop scribe, quartermaster, instructor, librarian, historian, and chaplain's aide.

•Serves as a member of the patrol leaders' council.

•Sets a good example.

•Enthusiastically and correctly wears the Scout uniform.

•Lives the Scout Oath and Law.

•Shows Scout spirit.

•Lends a hand controlling the patrol and building patrol spirit.

•Wears the uniform correctly.

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PATROL LEADER

Position description: The patrol leader is the elected leader of his patrol. He represents his patrol on the patrol leaders’ council.

Reports to: The senior patrol leader

Patrol leader duties:

•Appoints the assistant patrol leader.

•Represents the patrol on the patrol leaders’ council.

•Plans and steers patrol meetings.

•Helps Scouts advance.

•Acts as the chief recruiter of new Scouts.

•Keeps patrol members informed.

•Knows what his patrol members and other leaders can do.

•Sets the example.


•Lives the Scout Oath and Law.


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ASSISTANT PATROL LEADER

Position description: The assistant patrol leader is appointed by the patrol leader and leads the patrol in his absence.

Reports to: The patrol leader

Assistant patrol leader duties:

•Helps the patrol leader plan and steer patrol meetings and activities.

•Helps him keep patrol members informed.

•Helps the patrol get ready for all troop activities.

•Represents his patrol at patrol leaders’ council meetings when the patrol leader cannot attend.


•Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly.

•Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.


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TROOP GUIDE

Position description: The troop guide works with new Scouts. He helps them feel comfortable and earn their First Class rank in their first year.

Reports to: The assistant Scoutmaster for the new-Scout patrol in the troop

Troop guide duties:

•Introduces new Scouts to troop operations.

•Guides new Scouts from harassment by older Scouts.

•Helps new Scouts earn First Class rank in their first year.

•Teaches basic Scout skills.

•Coaches the patrol leader of the new-Scout patrol on his duties.

•Works with the patrol leader at patrol leaders’ council meetings.

•Attends patrol leaders’ council meetings with the patrol leader of the new-Scout patrol.

•Assists the assistant Scoutmaster with training.

•Counsels individuals Scouts on Scouting challenges.





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TROOP QUARTERMASTER

Position description: The quartermaster keeps track of troop equipment and sees that it is in good working order.

Reports to: The assistant senior patrol leader

Quartermaster duties:

•Keeps records on patrol and troop equipment.

•Makes sure equipment is in good working condition.

•Issues equipment and makes sure it is returned in good condition.

•Makes suggestions for new or replacement items.

•Works with the troop committee member responsible for equipment.





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TROOP SCRIBE

Position description: The scribe keeps the troop records. He records the activities of the patrol leaders’ council and keeps a record of dues, advancement, and Scout attendance at troop meetings.


Scribe duties:

•Attends and keeps a log of patrol leaders’ council meetings.

•Records individual Scout attendance and dues payments.

•Records individual Scout advancement progress.

•Works with the troop committee member responsible for records and finance.





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TROOP HISTORIAN

Position description: The troop historian preserves troop photographs, news stories, trophies, flags, scrapbooks, awards, and other memorabilia.


Historian duties:

•Gathers pictures and facts about troop activities and keeps them in a historical file or scrapbook.

•Takes care of troop trophies, ribbons, and souvenirs of troop activities.

•Keeps information about former members of the troop.





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TROOP LIBRARIAN

Position description: The librarian oversees the care and use of troop books, pamphlets, magazines, audiovisuals, and merit badge counselor lists.


Librarian duties:

•Sets up and takes care of a troop library.

•Keeps records of books and pamphlets owned by the troop.

•Adds new or replacement items as needed.

•Keeps books and pamphlets available for borrowing.

•Keeps a system for checking books and pamphlets in and out, and follows up on late returns.





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INSTRUCTOR

Position description: The instructor teaches Scouting skills.


Instructor duties:

•Teaches basic Scouting skills in troop and patrols.





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CHAPLAIN’S AIDE

Position description: The chaplain’s aide works with the troop chaplain to meet the religious needs of Scouts in the troop. He also works to promote the religious emblems program.


Chaplain aide duties:

•Assists the troop chaplain with religious services at troop activities.

•Tells Scouts about the religious emblem program for their faith.

•Makes sure religious holidays are considered during the troop program planning process.

•Helps plan for religious observance in troop activities.





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DEN CHIEF

Position description: The den chief works with the Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, and den leaders in the Cub Scout pack.

Reports to: The den leader in the pack and the assistant Scoutmaster for the new-Scout patrol in the troop

Den chief duties:

•Knows the purposes of Cub Scouting.

•Helps Cub Scouts advance through Cub Scout ranks.

•Encourages Cub Scouts to join a Boy Scout troop upon graduation.

•Assists with activities in the den meetings.

•Is a friend to the boys in the den.

•Helps out at weekly den meetings and monthly pack meetings.

•Meets with adult members of the den, pack, and troop as necessary.

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JUNIOR ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTER

Position description: The junior assistant Scoutmaster serves in the capacity of an assistant Scoutmaster except where legal age and maturity are required. He must be at least 16 years old and not yet 18. He is appointed by the Scoutmaster because of his leadership ability.

Reports to: The Scoutmaster

Junior assistant Scoutmaster duties:

•Functions as an assistant Scoutmaster.

•Performs duties as assigned by the Scoutmaster.





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Module One – Know






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National Honor Patrol Award

The National Honor Patrol Award is given to patrols whose members make an extra effort to have the best patrol possible. A patrol can earn the award by doing the following over a three-month period:

1. Have a patrol name, flag, and yell. Put the patrol design on equipment, and use the patrol yell. Keep patrol records up-to-date.

2. Hold two patrol meetings every month.

3. Take part in at least one hike, outdoor activity, or other Scouting event.

4. Complete two Good Turns or service projects approved by the patrol leaders’ council.

5. Help two patrol members advance one rank.

6. Wear the full uniform correctly at troop activities (at least 75 percent of patrol’s membership).

7. Have a representative attend at least three patrol leaders’ council meetings.

8. Have eight members in the patrol or experience an increase in patrol membership.

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Exercising Leadership in Your Position

1. Leadership – Some Basic Concepts

2.Tips To Get You Started

3.Annual Planning Conference

4.Patrol Leaders’ Conference

5.Patrol Meeting

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Leadership Video/Discussion

NLYT Chapter I Leadership Video

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Leadership

•“Servant-Leadership”

•Leadership by Example

•To be a Good Leader, You Need to be a Good Follower

•Communicate, Communicate, Communicate

Effective Leadership is an Others-First Leader, Putting Others Ahead

of Himself

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1.Leadership – Some Basic Concepts




5.Patrol Meeting

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Tips To Get You Started(Senior Patrol Leader & Patrol Leaders Handbook)

•Keep your word

•Be fair to all

•Communicate

•Be flexible

•Be organized

•Delegate

•Set the example

•Be consistent

•Give praise

•Ask for help

•Have fun

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5.Patrol Meeting

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Annual Planning Conference(Aug 2010)

Purpose:

1. Develop troop goals for the upcoming year

2. Schedule major events

3. Schedule special troop activities

4. Select program features

Who Attends:

• SPL, ASPL, Patrol Leaders, Troop Guide

• Supporting role: SM, Asst SMs, Jr Asst SM

Team’s Role: Develop the general annual program

Resources:

•Troop Planning Worksheet

•Troop Program Resources

•Troop Program Features

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5.Patrol Meeting

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Patrol Leaders’ Council (PLC)Purpose: Short Term Planning – Meetings for the upcoming month

Who Attends:

• SPL, ASPL, PL, Troop Guide

• Scribe (non-voting member)

• Other troop leaders as needed

Team’s Role:

• Plan out details of each activity

• List steps required to make it happen

• Assign responsibilities to members of the PLC

Resources:

• Annual Planning Calendar

• Troop Meeting Plan Template

• Troop Program Resources

• Troop Program Features

Be PreparedPlan the Plan – Work the Plan

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Troop Meeting Plan Template

Review Sample: Camping Chapter

Patrol Leaders’ Council (PLC)

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Patrol Leaders’ Council (PLC)•Troop Program Resources

•Troop Program Features: Volume I, II, III

Volume I Volume II Volume IIIAquatics Environment Physical Fitness

Athletics First Aid Pioneering

Backpacking Fishing Public Service

Boating/Canoeing Forestry Safety

Business Health Care Science

Camping High Adventure Shooting

Citizenship Hiking Special Cooking

Communications Hobbies Sports

Cooking Leadership Tracking

Cultural Awareness Mechanics Wilderness Survival

Emergency Preparedness

Nature Wildlife Management

Engineering Orienteering Winter Camping

http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/Adults/Publications.aspx



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5.Patrol Meeting

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Patrol MeetingPurpose: Plan for upcoming activities. Examples include:

• Plan menus for campout

• Review/practice skills – flag ceremony, campfire skits

• Check/repair camping equipment

• Vote on issues to be decided

• Build patrol spirit (yell, slogan, flag, logo)

• Making assignments – Duty Roster

Who Attends:

• All patrol members

• Supporting role: Troop Guides and other senior scouts/adult leaders as needed

Team’s Role: Participate in team process

Resources: Troop Meeting Plan

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TLT Module I Summary

•Each leadership position has specific responsibilities

•Help is available to you

•Effective leadership is an others first leader, putting others ahead of himself

•Lead by example

•Be Prepared: “Plan the plan - Work the plan”

•Goal: Inspire Troop 1104 to be a Scout-Led Troop

•TLT Module II & III to be held in August

Success is a Team Effort in Troop 1104!

Module Two – Be

1. Scoutmaster’s Vision of Success

2. Teaching EDGE Discussion

3. Troop Progress Discussion

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Module Three – Do

1. Defining Success in Your Position

2. Scoutmaster Conference

Vision Statement

The Boy Scouts of America is the nation’s foremost youth program of character development and values-based

leadership training.

In the future, Scouting will continue to:

•Offer young people responsible fun and adventure;

•Instill in young people lifetime values and develop in them ethical character as expressed in the Scout Oath and Law;

•Train young people in citizenship, service, and leadership;

•Serve America’s communities and families with its quality, values-based program.

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Scoutmaster’s Vision of Success

• Scouts planning and leading; adult leaders in the background

•Scouts set the agenda and the priorities for activities

•Scouts set reasonable definitions for what is “fun and interesting”

•Scouts talk more; adults listen more

•Scouts TRAIN scouts most of the time

•Scouts take REAL ownership for the Troop!!

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You may be asking, “What is EDGE?”

EDGE is the method you will use to teach in your troop. The key to making EDGE work is to use it for all teaching opportunities. Make it a habit.

1. Explain—The trainer explains how something is done.

2. Demonstrate—After the trainer explains, the trainer demonstrates while explaining again.

3. Guide—The learner tries the skill while the trainer guides him through it.

4. Enable—The trainee works on his own under the watchful eye of the trainer. The trainer’s role in this step is to remove any obstacles to success, which enables the learner to succeed. 54

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What should we start doing that we are not currently doing?

What do we stop doing that is not working?

What should we continue doing that is working well and helps us succeed?

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“Start, Stop, Continue” Assessment Tool

Tool to assist you in assessing troop progress

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Troop Self-Assessment

Module Three – Do



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Discussion Questions for Leaders

Get to know the Scouts you are responsible for leading. What do they need?

What is your definition of what success looks like in your patrol? Or for your position?

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Scoutmaster Conference

Personal coaching from the Scoutmaster helps patrol leaders set their goals to achieve success

Plan to hold these conferences during your time in your leadership position•Help you on answering any questions you may have on performing in your responsibilities•Be prepared to talk through “Discussion Questions for Leaders”

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TLT Module II & III Summary

• The Troop Vision guides your planning efforts

• Use the EDGE Training Method

• Assess troop progress

• Know the scouts you are leading and think about what success means for your position

• Scoutmaster Conference will provide coaching to you

Success is a Team Effort in Troop 1104!

You are now officially trained in your leadership position.

For you as a leader, now the challenge begins.

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Summary of Patrol Duties

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Patrol Cooking Duty Roster

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