Unit Membership Chair
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The unit membership chair is appointed by the committee chairman to help ensure a smooth transition of new Scouts into the unit and orientation for new parents. Responsible for recruiting campaigns and for year-round recruitment, growth and retention.
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Unit committee position
- Troop Committee in a Boy Scout troop
Note: In a Venturing Crew Committee, the crew Committee Secretary performs membership duties.
Responsibilities
- Work with Cub Scout packs to make a smooth transition of Webelos Scouts from pack to troop.
- Encourages older Scouts in the troop to also join a Venturing crew.
- Help with the crossover ceremony of new Scouts.
- Promote and encourage Scouts to recruit new members.
- Plan and coordinate the troop open house.
- Assist in the orientation of new Scouting parents.
Qualifications
Adult leaders must possess the moral, educational, and emotional qualities that the Boy Scouts of America deems necessary for positive leadership to youth. They must also:
- Abide by the Scout Oath, Scout Law, and Scouter Code of Conduct.
- Subscribe to the precepts of the Declaration of Religious Principle.
- Reside within the USA or a U.S. territory, or be a U.S. citizen residing outside the USA.
- Respect and obey the laws of the United States of America.
- Be 21 years of age or older for primary leadership positions.
- Be 18 years of age or older for assistant leadership positions.
- Complete Youth Protection training (YPT) before application is processed and renew training as required.
- Review the disclosure information related to the BSA’s background check process and complete and sign a Background Check Authorization form.
- Take leader position-specific training.
- Hold only one position within the same unit. The chartered organization representative may multiple as the committee chair or a committee member.
The adult leader application process will not be complete until Youth Protection training has been completed and a criminal background check has been obtained.
References
- 48 BSA Monthly Scouts BSA Program Features for Troops and Crews
- Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops • Program Feature Meeting Plans • Campfire Program Planner
• Troop Resource Survey • Troop Committee Guidebook
- Senior Patrol Leader Handbook • Patrol Leader Handbook • Troop Leader Guidebook: Vol. 1 - Vol. 2 • BSA Nameplates • Outdoor Ethics Guide Handbook • Den Chief Handbook
- 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
Online or classroom Leader Training
Youth Protection training (YPT) is required for all BSA registered volunteers and must be retaken every two years. Some councils and units may require more frequent (e.g., annual) retaking of YPT). Check with your local council and unit to find out what their policies are.
In addition to YPT, registered adults should complete the following courses online at https://my.scouting.org:
- Before the First Meeting
- First 30 Days
- Position Trained
Other training opportunities: Roundtable – University of Scouting – The Trainer's EDGE – pow wow
Outdoor Leader Training
In addition to fulfilling other requirements, some unit leaders need outdoor-specific training.
- BALOO – To have a Pack campout, or a Webelos Den campout, at least one unit leader must be BALOO trained.
- Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills – Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters -- at least one must be trained to have a campout.
- Wood Badge – Advanced Leadership skills for Cub Scout, Scout, Venturing, district and council Scouters.
- Seabadge – Advanced Leadership skills for unit, district and council Sea Scouters.
- Powder Horn – Teaches how to incorporate outdoor/high-adventure activities into a unit's program. For Scouters, Scouts (14 or older), Venturers and Sea Scouts.
- Introduction to On-the-Water Leader Skills Training (IOWLS) – Resources and on-the-water skills to assist Sea Scouts in achieving Ordinary rank. For Sea Scouters.
- Advanced On-the-Water Leader Skills Training (AOWLS) – Skills to safely conduct an effective Sea Scout program underway. For Sea Scouters.
Other outdoor-related links
| Official Scouts BSA 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: | Scouts BSA Requirements | Insignia Guide | Advancement Guide | Leave No Trace |
| Permit Applications: | Informed Consent | Activity Consent (Permission Slip) | Unit Money-Earning Project | |
| Medical Exam Forms: | Annual Health and Medical Record | other forms… | ||
