Download Session Three: Leadership and Organization

Session Three:
Leadership and Organization
Jeremy J. Kuhar
Venturing Roundtable Commissioner
Advisor, Crew 79 Gettysburg
Associate Advisor, Crew 951 Moosic
“…a Good Old Owl Too”
Who are Venturers?
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A young man or woman
At least 14 years old, completed 8th grade
Not yet 21
Interested in the program the Crew has to offer
Registered Members of the BSA
Subscribe to the Venturing Oath and Code
Attend regular meetings
Video: New Crew Fast Start
Your Crew’s Success Is Dependent On:
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Informed Enthusiastic Leaders
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Trained Youth Officers
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An Exciting Well Planned Program
Your Crew’s Success Is Dependent On:
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Informed Enthusiastic Leaders
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Trained Youth Officers
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An Exciting Well Planned Program
Session Organization
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Adult Leadership Structure
Help from Outside the Crew
Youth Leadership Structure
Adult Training Opportunities
Youth Training Opportunities
Session Organization
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Adult Leadership Structure
Help from Outside the Crew
Youth Leadership Structure
Adult Training Opportunities
Youth Training Opportunities
Crew-level Adult Registered Positions
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Advisors
Associate Advisors
Committee Chairperson
Committee Members
Crew Advisors
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Must be at least 21
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Only one per Crew
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Male or Female
The Advisor’s Responsibilities
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Are key to the success of the Crew
Must match the youth interests to
those resources available to the Crew
Responsible for conducting Crew
officer’s trainings
Are Advisors
All responsibilities are listed in the
Venture Leader Manual
Crew Associate Advisors
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Must be at least 21
There are one or more per Crew
NA for Administration
NA for Program
Other Associate Advisors
Associate Advisor for Administration
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Acts as a “Vice Advisor”
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Supports the youth VP for Admin.
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Helps to recruit new members
Coordinate recognition of Venturers
Helps sustain Venturer interest
Associate Advisor for Program
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Supports the youth VP for Program
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Determine program interest of Venturers
Ensure maintenance of Crew calendar
Helps Activity Chairpersons
Help evaluate completed programs
The Crew Committee
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All members must be at least 21
At least 3 members required
The Crew Committee Chair…
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Organizes Committee meetings
Coordinates all programs
Serves as a liaison between the Advisor
and the Crew’s chartered organization
The Committee’s Responsibilities
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Recruits the Crew Advisor and
Associate Advisors
Completes and maintains the PCI
Secures equipment, facilities, etc.
Reviews, supports, and approves the
Crew programs
Session Organization
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Adult Leadership Structure
Help from Outside the Crew
Youth Leadership Structure
Adult Training Opportunities
Youth Training Opportunities
Consultants Consultants!!
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Often identified by the PCI
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Do not have to be registered Scouters
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Provide expertise to the Crew’s program
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Assists the Crew’s activity planning committee
Session Organization
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Adult Leadership Structure
Help from Outside the Crew
Youth Leadership Structure
Adult Training Opportunities
Youth Training Opportunities
Youth Leadership Structure
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President
Vice President for Program
Vice President for Administration
Treasurer
Secretary
Activity Chairperson
President
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Is the youth leader of the Crew
Represents the Crew at a VOA
Assists the Advisor in conducting the
Crew Officers’ seminar
Conducts periodic evaluations of
other Crew Officers
…And other responsibilities
Vice President for Program
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Arranges the program planning for
the Crew
Collects Crew activity interest
information by using the AIS
Helps Activity Chairs
Maintains the Crew calendar
Vice President for Administration
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Takes over for the President in
his/her absence
Leads the recruitment of new Crew
members
Conducts the Openings and Closings
Organizes and recognizes the
achievements of Crew members
Treasurer
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Maintains Crew financial records
and monitors the Crew budget
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Manages Crew funds
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Reports on Crew finances to the
Crew
Secretary
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Manages Crew communications
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Maintains Crew membership and
attendance records
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Coordinates Crew publicity
Activity Chairpersons
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Lead the Crew in the organization of specific
Crew activities
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Are appointed on an activity-by-activity basis
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Report on their progress to the Vice
President for Program
Remember…
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This is a democracy, not a dictatorship
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A Venture Crew should be a team
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All lines of communication are two way
And of course…
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The Venturing Roundtable
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Third Sunday of Sept., Nov., Jan., and Apr.
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7-8:30 p.m.
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At the Council Office
Session Organization
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Adult Leadership Structure
Help from Outside the Crew
Youth Leadership Structure
Adult Training Opportunities
Youth Training Opportunities
Adult Leader Training
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Venture Leader Specific Training
Powderhorn Training
Wood Badge Training
Universities of Scouting
Other Council-level Trainings
Session Organization
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Adult Leadership Structure
Help from Outside the Crew
Youth Leadership Structure
Adult Training Opportunities
Youth Training Opportunities
The Crew Officers’ Briefing
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Conducted ASAP after elections
Helps new officers understand their positions
Should run approximately 2 hours
Should be fast paced
Chaired by the President
Suggested Agenda
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Welcome and Opening RemarksAdvisor
Opening Remarks
President
Program Activity Update
President
or VP for Program
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All about the PCI, AIS
Advisor
Preview upcoming Crew Officer’s Seminar
President
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Conclusion
Advisor
Venturing Leadership Skills Course
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4 Modules
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Vision
Communication
Organization
Synergism
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Run by the Crew Advisors
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Open to the entire Crew
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Best to run over a weekend
More on the VLSC
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Employs the use of hands on activities and
role playing activities
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All materials required are easy to obtain
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Participation in the course is required for the
Silver Award
Conducting a Reflection
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Reflect on the actions/activity you just did.
Allow everyone in the group to comment.
Ask open ended questions, such as “What,”
“How,” “When,” and “Where.”
Remember the Ground Rules
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No putdowns allowed, every response is valid
Leader should show no signs of disapproval
The Human Knot
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If we have enough time…
…and enough people…
…we’re going to do the Human Knot, which is used
as an activity in the VLSC in the Synergism Module
Questions?
Jeremy J. Kuhar
Venturing Roundtable Commissioner
Advisor, Crew 79 Gettysburg
Associate Advisor, Crew 951 Moosic
“…a Good Old Owl Too”