Leader Meeting Agendas
July Leader Meeting
General announcements
Statement of finances
Put together calendar for the upcoming year.
Utilize St. Joe school calendar online to minimize conflicts
email Maureen at:
to reserve event spaces.
Be sure and request the extra time required for setup and breakdown, and ask to have doors unlocked automatically at proper times
Plan August recruitment event
Plan August sign-up night
Den updates/issues
Resolve any Scoutbook issues
August Leader Meeting
General announcements
Statement of finances
confirm plans for upcoming event
-location/time
-accessibility
-supplies/equipment
-duties
confirm plans for next month's event
-location/time
-accessibility
-supplies/equipment
-duties
Select color guard
Awards/advancements to purchase
handouts needed for upcoming events
Prepare announcements for upcoming event
Den updates/issues
September Leader Meeting
General announcements
Statement of finances
confirm plans for upcoming event
-location/time
-accessibility
-supplies/equipment
-duties
confirm plans for next month's event
-location/time
-accessibility
-supplies/equipment
-duties
Select color guard
Awards/advancements to purchase
handouts needed for upcoming events
Prepare announcements for upcoming event
Den updates/issues
October Leader Meeting
General announcements
Statement of finances
confirm plans for upcoming event
-location/time
-accessibility
-supplies/equipment
-duties
confirm plans for next month's event
-location/time
-accessibility
-supplies/equipment
-duties
Select color guard
Awards/advancements to purchase
handouts needed for upcoming events
Prepare announcements for upcoming event
Den updates/issues
November Leader Meeting
General announcements
Statement of finances
confirm plans for upcoming event
-location/time
-accessibility
-supplies/equipment
-duties
confirm plans for next month's event
-location/time
-accessibility
-supplies/equipment
-duties
Select color guard
Awards/advancements to purchase
handouts needed for upcoming events
Prepare announcements for upcoming event
Den updates/issues
December Leader Meeting
General announcements
Statement of finances
confirm plans for upcoming event
-location/time
-accessibility
-supplies/equipment
-duties
confirm plans for next month's event
-location/time
-accessibility
-supplies/equipment
-duties
Discuss registration dates and procedures for summer camps
Select color guard
Awards/advancements to purchase
handouts needed for upcoming events
Prepare announcements for upcoming event
Den updates/issues
January Leader Meeting
General announcements
Statement of finances
confirm plans for upcoming event
-location/time
-accessibility
-supplies/equipment
-duties
confirm plans for next month's event
-location/time
-accessibility
-supplies/equipment
-duties
Select color guard
Awards/advancements to purchase
handouts needed for upcoming events
Prepare announcements for upcoming event
Den updates/issues
February Leader Meeting
General announcements
Statement of finances
confirm plans for upcoming event
-location/time
-accessibility
-supplies/equipment
-duties
confirm plans for next month's event
-location/time
-accessibility
-supplies/equipment
-duties
Select color guard
Awards/advancements to purchase
handouts needed for upcoming events
Prepare announcements for upcoming event
Den updates/issues
March Leader Meeting
General announcements
Statement of finances
confirm plans for upcoming event
-location/time
-accessibility
-supplies/equipment
-duties
confirm plans for next month's event
-location/time
-accessibility
-supplies/equipment
-duties
Select color guard
Awards/advancements to purchase
handouts needed for upcoming events
Prepare announcements for upcoming event
Den updates/issues
April Leader Meeting
General announcements
Statement of finances
confirm plans for upcoming event
-location/time
-accessibility
-supplies/equipment
-duties
confirm plans for next month's event
-location/time
-accessibility
-supplies/equipment
-duties
Select color guard
Awards/advancements to purchase
handouts needed for upcoming events
Prepare announcements for upcoming event
Den updates/issues
May Leader Meeting
General announcements
Statement of finances
confirm plans for upcoming event
-location/time
-accessibility
-supplies/equipment
-duties
confirm plans for next month's event
-location/time
-accessibility
-supplies/equipment
-duties
Select color guard
Awards/advancements to purchase
handouts needed for upcoming events
Prepare announcements for upcoming event
Den updates/issues
June- NO MEETING
Event Planner
August- Recruitment Night
-make 100 flyers to hand out
-set up tables with scouting items under a canopy
-firepit to make s'mores
-firewood
-elevate to protect grass
-48 chocolate bars
-6 bags marshmallows
-6 boxes graham crackers
-150 long roasting sticks
-Paper towels
-wet wipes
-trash bags
-set up tent with some camping gear
-display a Cubmobile
-photo boards
-digital frame
-staff with a few scouts to help
-two leaders to handle fire and prospects
August- Signup Night
September- Fall Festival Hot Dog Stand
September- Service & Cubmobiles
October- Fun Fair & Campout
November- Cake Bake Contest
December- Winter Wonderland
January- PWD Car Check-in
January- Pinewood Derby
February- Blue & Gold Banquet
March- Raingutter Regatta
April- Service and Cubmobiles
May- Rank Advancement Ceremony
Summer-Camp Naish Scout Camp
Summer- Fishing Outings
Summer- Recycled Regatta
Den Meetings
General Guide
Be prepared, have a plan.
Break the meeting up into short sections.
Keep it fun.
Dont lecture, ask questions.
Be active, be animated, stand up!
Incorporate a game into meeting.
Change the scenery, move around.
Read the room; If they look bored, adjust.
Let them help lead the meeting.
Lion Den
Den leader info:
Tiger Den
Den leader info:
Bear Den
Den leader info:
Wolf Den
Den leader info:
Webelos Den
Den leader info:
Arrow of Light Den
Den leader info:
Nearby Parks
Listowel Park
Gum Springs Park
Erfurt Park
Administration
Finances
Recharter
Scoutbook
Training
Oath, Law, Code
Scout Oath meaning
The Scout Oath is a Path to a Great Life
Nov 18Written By Kevin Lynch
Contrary to many of the messages in our culture these days, the Scout Oath clearly lays out a way to live a daily life that is meaningful and productive, not just for one’s self, but for society as a whole. A Scouter or Scout that follows the oath becomes a dearly needed member of functioning society.
Like many things that are often repeated, the Scout Oath can become just words we say as Scouters and Scouts. Yet, the Scout Oath is short, succinct and full of meaning that is important for our world today.
Let’s start with the definition of an oath. According to Merriam-Webster, an oath is “a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says”.
On My HonorWhen we repeat the Scout Oath, we are making a solemn promise to do what we say. In other words, the Scout Oath is a solemn promise to do what the Oath contains. This is why the Oath starts with the words, “On my honor I will do my best to do”. Stop and think about that. You are making a promise to do something without being watched or scrutinized. This is a 24/7 type of promise, whether anyone is around to see your actions or not.
My Duty to God and CountryScouters and Scouts, pursuant to the Oath, are promising to do their duty. Because this is a solemn promise, duty means an obligation or responsibility. Once you take the Oath, you no longer have an option. You now have an obligation to do your best to perform your duty to God and country. God and country are high callings that go beyond self-gratification. Such callings are all to often missing in today’s world. Scouting is an important bulwark in keeping society on an even keel.
Obey the Scout LawThe key word here is obey. To obey someone or something requires humility. Humility is not a weakness, but a strength. It takes real courage to be humble. You do not do your duty to seek recognition, monetary gain or power, but because you choose to obey the Scout Oath and follow the Scout Law. The Scout Law lays out the way we help others at all times.
If we, as Scouts and Scouters, do not work to keep ourselves physically strong and mentally awake, we will not be able to fulfill our solemn obligation to obey the Scout Law. School, working on merit badges, competing in sports are all ways to stay strong and awake.
The idea being “morally straight” is becoming harder and harder to define in our world of growing relativism. However, I think there are certain fundamental truths about behavior in our world. I do not profess to be an expert philosopher, but I suggest that this line from the United States Constitution is a good place to start in defining fundamental truths:
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
You might find fundamental truth in the Judeo-Christian Ten Commandments or other traditional definitions of morality. To adhere to such fundamental truths in daily living leads to being morally straight.
A Way of LifeIn the end, the Scout Oath is a solemn promise to live life in a defined way. Certainly, we are human and subject to failing. That is why the Oath contains the words “do our best”. But, I think, if we do our best to live a life according to the Scout Oath, we live a life that fulfilling and meaningful. All together now…
On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
Scout Law meaning
Scout Law and its Meaning
The Scout Law has 12 points. Each is a goal for every Scout. A Scout tries to live up to the Law
every day. It is not always easy to do, but a Scout always tries.
The Scout Law
A Scout is…
Trustworthy - Tell the truth and keep promises. People can depend on you.
Loyal - Show that you care about your family, friends, Scout leaders, school, and country.
Helpful - Volunteer to help others without expecting a reward.
Friendly - Be a friend to everyone, even people who are very different from you.
Courteous - Be polite to everyone and always use good manners.
Kind - Treat others as you want to be treated. Never harm or kill any living thing without good
reason.
Obedient - Follow the rules of your family, school, and pack or troop. Obey the laws of your
community and country.
Cheerful - Look for the bright side of life. Cheerfully do tasks that come your way. Try to help
others be happy.
Thrifty - Work to pay your own way. Try not to be wasteful. Use time, food, supplies, and
natural resources wisely.
Brave - Face difficult situations even when you feel afraid. Do what you think is right despite
what others might be doing or saying.
Clean - Keep your body and mind fit. Help keep your home and community clean.
Reverent - Be faithful in your religious beliefs and duties. Respect the beliefs of others.
Activity
As a group or in pairs, have the Scouts talk about what each point of the Scout Law means to
them personally. The goal is to get them to think about the Scout Law and their truth - not
produce a specific definition.
Outdoor Code meaning
The Outdoor Code
The Outdoor Code captures the essence of the Scouting’s Outdoor Ethics and establishes our aspirations and commitment.
As an American, I will do my best to –
- Be clean in my outdoor manners.
- Be careful with fire.
- Be considerate in the outdoors.
- Be conservation minded.
Scouting America first publicized the Outdoor Code in the March 1954 edition of Boys’ Life magazine. It was subsequently included in the Boy Scout Handbook in February 1955, in the 8th printing of the 5th Edition.
The Outdoor Code has different, age-appropriate, supporting text for the different programs.
Outdoor Code for Scouts BSA
As an American, I will do my best to —
Be clean in my outdoor manners. I will treat the outdoors as a heritage. I will take care of it for myself and others. I will keep my trash and garbage out of lakes, streams, fields, woods, and roadways.
Be careful with fire. I will prevent wildfire. I will build my fires only when and where they are permitted and appropriate. When I have finished using a fire, I will make sure it is cold out. I will leave a clean fire ring or remove all evidence of my fire.
Be considerate in the outdoors. I will treat the land and other land users with respect. I will follow the principles of outdoor ethics for all outdoor activities.
Be conservation-minded. I will learn about and practice good conservation of soil, waters, forests, minerals, grasslands, wildlife and energy. I will urge others to do the same.
Boy Scout Handbook, 13th Edition, 2016
Outdoor Code for Cub Scouts
As an American, I will do my best to —
Be clean in my outdoor manners. A Cub Scout takes care of the outdoors and keeps the outdoors clean. A Cub Scout knows that putting marks on buildings, trees, or natural objects causes permanent damage.
Be Careful with fire. A Cub Scout may enjoy a campfire only with adult leaders. A Cub Scout knows not to play with matches and lighters.
Be Considerate in the outdoors. A Cub Scout shares our outdoor places and treats everything on the land and in the water with respect.
Be Conservation-minded. A Cub Scout works to restore the health of the land so others may enjoy, live, and learn from it as a part of the Web of Life.
Safety Moments
Make Them Clear & Effective
Safety moments are a crucial component of Scouting America’s Culture of Safety, underscoring our commitment to identifying, preventing, or mitigating hazards and risks in all Scouting activities. As with other safety-conscious organizations, we initiate meetings and events with a brief pause to discuss potential dangers and how to avert them, focusing the group’s attention on safety protocols.
Here’s a breakdown of the different forms’ safety moments can take:
- Scouting Safely Resources: Utilize the extensive library of ready-to-use safety moments on Scouting Safely, covering a myriad of topics. These are regularly updated and expanded by Scouting America volunteers and professional staff.
- On-the-Spot Safety Moments: Scouts and Scouters can create ad-hoc safety moments tailored to specific situations or activities. These “just in time” reminders can precede an activity, providing concise information or notifying participants of safety essentials like fire extinguisher locations and exits.
- Localized Safety Moments: Develop safety moments at the local level for units, districts, councils, or camps. These can align with local procedures or conditions, offering reminders during pre-activity assessments. Camp leaders may plan a series of Safety Moments for each day, reinforcing important safety topics during camper orientation.
- External Resources Caution: While other organizations and companies may share safety moments online, exercise caution. Ensure that these align with Scouting values and adhere to Scouting America safety guidelines.
Key Criteria
What Defines a Good Safety Moment?
- Conciseness: Limited to about one page and readable in 2 minutes or less.
- Focus: Addresses a single topic or a specific aspect of a larger subject.
- Audience Relevance: Tailored to the educational level of the audience.
- Delivery: Crafted for Scouts to present to fellow Scouts, with some topics suitable for adult-to-adult communication.
- Structure: Includes an opening statement, core information, a brief wrap-up, and at least one follow-up resource.
- Non-Specificity: Avoids references to or about specific individuals.
- Compliance: Conforms to Scouting America policies, practices, guidelines, and standards; excludes activities prohibited by Scouting America.
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