Unit Outdoor/Activities Chair
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The unit equipment chair is appointed by the committee chairman works with the quartermaster and is responsible inventory, storage, and maintenance of unit equipment.
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Unit committee position
- Troop Committee in a Boy Scout troop
- Team Committee in a Varsity Scout team
- Crew Committee in a Venturing crew
Responsibilities
- Supervise, promote and coordinate attendance at unit, district and council camps and events.
- Supervise youth leadership to arrange leadership/chaperons, transportation, tour permits, facility/camp reservations and first-aid for all outings. Approves all arrangements and documents.
- Supervise and help the troop/team/crew procure camping equipment.
- Work with the Quartermaster/Crew Quartermaster on inventory and proper storage and maintenance of all troop/team/crew equipment.
- Make periodic safety checks on all troop/team/crew camping gear, and encourage troops/team/crew in the safe use of all outdoor equipment.
- Participate in Scouting for Food.
- Takes advantage of all district and council events and activities.
- Report to the unit committee monthly.
- Has all adult leaders review the Guide to Safe Scouting.
Qualifications
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| — Adult Leader Application 28-501 |
References
- 36 BSA Monthly Troop Programs with Troop Meeting Plans (free & online), Printed: Vol I - Vol II - Vol III - Resources
- Troop Leader Training PowerPoint - Troop Meeting Planner - Campfire Planner - Resource Survey - Troop Committee Training
- Senior Patrol Leaders Handbook - Patrol Leaders Handbook - Scoutmaster Handbook - Troop Leadership Training - BSA Nameplates
- Applications: New Unit - Adult Application
- Fundraising, Popcorn, and the importance of Individual Youth Accounts
- Advancement - Advancement Report - First Class-First Year - Advancement Campout - Merit Badge Day - Individual Record
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- Cub Scout Pack: BALOO - To have a Pack Campout, at least one leader must be BALOO trained.
- Webelos Den Leaders: Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders (OWL) - To have a Webelos Den campout.
- Scoutmaster & Assistants: Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills - To have a campout.
- Wood Badge - Leadership skills for Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venturing, council and district leaders.
Indoor Leader Training:
New Leader Training for new Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing leaders includes:
- Fast Start Training - online training you can take right now.
- Basic Leader Training includes:
- This Is Scouting (was New Leader Essentials) online overview of values, history, aims, and methods.
- Leader Specific Training provides the specialized knowledge a new leader needs.
- BSA Online Learning Center - provides a variety of materials courses.
- Youth protection - Should be taken at least once every two years by every leader.
- Other: Roundtable - Scouting University - Trainer’s EDGE (was Trainer Development Conference)
| Troop Committee Chairman | Secretary | Treasurer | Advancement Chair |
| Equipment Coordinator | Activities Chair | Membership Chair | Training Chair |
| Fundraising Chair | Public Relations Chair | Friends of Scouting Chair | Scouting for Food Chair |
| ScoutParent Unit Coordinator | Chaplain | ||
| Reports to: Chartered Organization Representative | Advisers: Scoutmaster & Assistant Scoutmaster(s) | ||
| Official Boy Scout Forms & Resources | ||||
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| Applications & Reports: | Youth Application | Adult Leader Application | Advancement Report | Uniform Inspections |
| Training Materials: | Youth Protection Training | Safe Swim Defense | Safety Afloat | New Leader |
| Online Training: | Youth Protection Training | Safe Swim Defense | Safety Afloat | New Leader |
| Other Guides: | Boy Scout Requirements | Insignia Guide | Scouting Terminology | Leave No Trace |
| Permit Applications: | Permission Slip | Local Tour Permit | National Tour Permit | Unit Money-Earning |
| Medical Exam Forms: | Annual Health and Medical Record 34605 | other forms… | ||
| Reports to: | Chartered Organization Representative |
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| Lead by: | Team Committee Chairman |
| Members: | Committee Secretary • Committee Treasurer • Advancement Chair • Equipment Coordinator • Activities Chair • Membership Chair • Training Chair • Public Relations Chair • Friends of Scouting Chair • Scouting for Food Chair • Fundraising Chair • ScoutParent Unit Coordinator • Chaplain |
| Program Advisers: | Advancement • High-Adventure/Sports • Personal Development • Service • Special Programs and Events |
| Advisers: | Team Coach • Assistant Team Coach(es) |
| Reports to: | Chartered Organization Representative |
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| Lead by: | Crew Committee Chairman |
| Members: | Committee Secretary • Committee Treasurer • Activities Chair • Training Chair • Public Relations Chair • Friends of Scouting Chair • Scouting for Food Chair • Fundraising Chair • ScoutParent Unit Coordinator |
| Advisers: | Advisor • Associate Advisor(s) • Consultants |
