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- | A good conference should be unhurried. It helps the Scout evaluate his accomplishments and | + | {{quote-source|One of the most enjoyable experiences of being a [[Scoutmaster]] is the opportunity for a Scout and his leader to sit down and visit together. |
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+ | In large [[troops]], [[Scoutmaster]]s occasionally assign this responsibility to [[assistant Scoutmaster]]s or members of the [[troop committee]]; but this is unfortunate, because most Scoutmasters feel that this is truly the opportunity to get to know the Scout and help him chart his course in life. | ||
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+ | A good conference should be unhurried. It helps the Scout evaluate his accomplishments and set new goals with his Scoutmaster. This can be accomplished at a troop meeting, camping trip, or in the Scout's home. | ||
Goal setting by the Scout makes it possible for the Scoutmaster to help the Scout with his weaknesses and encourage him to use his strengths. | Goal setting by the Scout makes it possible for the Scoutmaster to help the Scout with his weaknesses and encourage him to use his strengths. | ||
- | The Scout (joining) conference is probably one of the most important associations | + | The Scout (joining) conference is probably one of the most important associations the Scout will have in his Scouting career. It is at this conference that the Scoutmaster illustrates to him the adult-youth relationship that is unique to Scouting. |
- | All through the ranks, it is rewarding for the Scoutmaster to observe the Scout grow in responsibility and maturity. It is through this association and example that a young man grows and matures, and the Scoutmaster conference accomplishes that aim. (See ''Scoutmaster Handbook'', chapter 10.)|[[ | + | All through the ranks, it is rewarding for the Scoutmaster to observe the Scout grow in responsibility and maturity. It is through this association and example that a young man grows and matures, and the Scoutmaster conference accomplishes that aim. (See ''Scoutmaster Handbook'', chapter 10.)|[[Advancement Policies]] #33088, p. 25}} |
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- | |{{quote-source|The requirements for advancement is that the Scout participates in a Scoutmaster Conference, not that he | + | |{{quote-source|The requirements for advancement is that the Scout participates in a Scoutmaster Conference, not that he "passes" the conference. When advancement is going to be deferred, the Scout should not come to the Scoutmaster conference thinking that everything is OK and then be surprised that his advancement is deferred. He should have had plenty of warning and guidance prior to the Scoutmaster conference. This is not the time to shut the door on advancement, but rather to work with the Scout to create goals that will allow him to succeed. However, even after a negative Scoutmaster conference for the ranks of [[Tenderfoot]] to [[Life]], '''if the Scout desires a [[board of review]], he should be granted his request.'''|[[Advancement Policies]] #33088}} |
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==Scoutmaster Conference Training== | ==Scoutmaster Conference Training== | ||
- | :''See [http://www.scouting.org/ | + | :''See [http://www.scouting.org/Training/Adult/Supplemental/ScoutmasterConferenceTraining.aspx Scoutmaster Conference Training]. |
The Scoutmaster conference is neither an interrogation nor a retesting of a Scout's competence. It should be an informal conversation between Scout and [[Scoutmaster]] either toward a certain goal or as a requirement for [[advancement]]. In either case, open-ended questions are good to prompt the Scout's comments. Encourage him to come to conclusions on his own; don't simply tell him what you think. | The Scoutmaster conference is neither an interrogation nor a retesting of a Scout's competence. It should be an informal conversation between Scout and [[Scoutmaster]] either toward a certain goal or as a requirement for [[advancement]]. In either case, open-ended questions are good to prompt the Scout's comments. Encourage him to come to conclusions on his own; don't simply tell him what you think. | ||
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* A certain event at the last campout or troop meeting | * A certain event at the last campout or troop meeting | ||
- | ''See [http://www.scouting.org/ | + | ''See [http://www.scouting.org/Training/Adult/Supplemental/ScoutmasterConferenceTraining.aspx Scoutmaster Conference Training] for more information. |
+ | ==Rank Videos== | ||
+ | The following BSA Rank Videos require [http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/ Apple QuickTime]: | ||
+ | *[http://old.scouting.org/boyscouts/rankvideo/tenderfoot/TF14.m4v BSA Video: Tenderfoot Scoutmaster conference] - | ||
+ | *[http://old.scouting.org/boyscouts/rankvideo/secondclass/SC10.m4v BSA Video: Second Class Scoutmaster Conference] - | ||
+ | *[http://old.scouting.org/boyscouts/rankvideo/firstclass/FC12.m4v BSA Video: First Class Scoutmaster Conference] - | ||
+ | ==See also== | ||
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Revision as of 13:20, October 6, 2010
Scout Spirit, Active, Special Needs, Eagle Projects, Scoutmaster Conferences,
Boards of Review, Appeals, Courts of Honor, Time Extensions, and more.
![]() | The official source for the information shown in this article or section is: Guide To Advancement, 2011 Edition (BSA Supply SKU #637685) |
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Scoutmaster Conference Training
The Scoutmaster conference is neither an interrogation nor a retesting of a Scout's competence. It should be an informal conversation between Scout and Scoutmaster either toward a certain goal or as a requirement for advancement. In either case, open-ended questions are good to prompt the Scout's comments. Encourage him to come to conclusions on his own; don't simply tell him what you think.
A Scoutmaster conference is simply a chance to talk to a Scout about how he is doing, how he feels about the troop and his role in it, how he is advancing, and how he is striving to live up to Scouting's ideals. Consequently, a Scoutmaster conference can take place anytime and for any reason.
Some reasons to have a Scoutmaster conference may include:
- A Scout's lack of advancement
- A perceived trouble between the Scout and others in the troop
- A certain event at the last campout or troop meeting
See Scoutmaster Conference Training for more information.
Rank Videos
The following BSA Rank Videos require Apple QuickTime:
- BSA Video: Tenderfoot Scoutmaster conference -
- BSA Video: Second Class Scoutmaster Conference -
- BSA Video: First Class Scoutmaster Conference -