PREPARING YOUR PACK, TROOP, CREW, OR POST TO DELIVER THE PROMISE OF SCOUTING
An All-Star unit is prepared to deliver the promise of Scouting by July 31st. Use these guidelines to help with planning and delivery for packs, troops, and crews. These are split into five categories we call guideposts. The planning is slightly different between Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing programs (see Related Content for specific differences). All packs, troops, and crews in Crater Lake Council that are All-Star Units are prepared to deliver the promise of Scouting
GUIDEPOST ONE: Use your Resources
Review and reflect, with your Unit Commissioner or District Executive reflect on the results your unit obtained using the program, funding, and communication plans of the previous program year and review the leader pool available to sustain a healthy and vibrant unit Do not be afraid to reach out for help. You can look up the Staff Roster to find who can assist you.
GUIDEPOST Two: PLAN AND FUND YOUR PROGRAM
All packs, troops, and crews should develop program plans, along with plans to fund these programs. These plans should be finished by the end of August each year, for the following year of Scouting.
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Planning resources for all program levels
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Troop program planning resources
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Pack Committee Resources includes budget template, Guide to Safe Scouting
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Using ScoutBook to help plan your den meetings
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Council Program Calendar
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Build a Budget
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Sign up to Sell Popcorn
GUIDEPOST three : plan youth and adult recruitment
Plan adult leader transition and youth recruitment. The resources to help you plan a Cub Scout Recruitment can be found here:
www.craterlakecouncil.org/recruitment
GUIDEPOST four: communicate your program
All packs, troops, and crews should create plans to communicate the new plan to their youth and families. These plans should be developed by the end of August each year.
GUIDEPOST five: BASIC TRAINING
Basic Training involves Youth Protection Training and leader specific training. This training for new leaders or leaders changing positions should be completed by the end of October each year.(See Related Content for specifics to packs, crews, and troops).
REGARDING RECHARTER: YOUR MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
Have you done your Annual Rechartering? A complete, on-time recharter is required to be an All-Star Unit. Rechartering is when every pack, troop, or crew ensures that all their youth members and adult leaders are registered with the BSA, and collects membership fees. See Related Content for more info.