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| BOY SCOUT FAST START PROGRAM Fast Start Orientation Welcome to Scouting! As a new Scout leader, you are joining our Scouting family, and we want you to understand how the program works. The Fast Start Orientation video and guide will help explain it. These materials present a quick introduction to get new leaders ready for your first Boy Scout meeting. You will learn in Fast Start Orientation that Scouting employs eight fundamental methods to deliver its three aims of character development, citizenship training, and personal fitness. The eight methods are the ideals, the patrol method, the outdoors, advancement, association with adults, personal growth, leadership development, and the uniform. A troop functions best when all eight methods are employed. As a leader progresses through the levels of training, the eight methods are continually emphasized. Part One—Introduction The first thing new leaders should know is that many resources are available to help them. The video's introduction lays out the basics to help new volunteers get started as Scouting leaders. Part Two—The Troop Meeting Part Two of the video explains how troop meetings are important in preparing the troop for its monthly outdoor adventure. Each 90-minute meeting should be fun and meaningful for the Scouts. A troop meeting has seven essential parts, each of which is explained in the video. Part Three—The Outdoor Program This section of the video explains the importance of the outdoor program to Scouting. Boys are attracted to Scouting by its offer of outdoor fun and adventure. Through exciting outdoor activities like camping and hiking, studying nature, and watching wildlife, Scouts learn to care for the environment and master outdoor skills. At the same time, the outdoor program helps them develop leadership and teamwork. Part Four—The Troop Committee This segment of the video illustrates the role of the troop committee, a group of adult volunteers that work behind the scenes to support the Scoutmaster. Troop committee members do a wide variety of tasks, from repairing tents to maintaining troop records. The troop committee's most important responsibility is to make sure that the very best adult leaders are selected, recruited, and trained to work with their boys. BSA Online Learning Center E-Learning Course Management System This site provides access to online courses that may be taken for credit by our members. The E-Learning Course Management System is a private system that is owned and operated by the Boy Scouts of America. Usage is monitored. You will be required to create an account (for tracking purposes). NOTE: You MUST enter the 7-digit number on your BSA (registration) card in order to receive credit for any course. Some courses require you to have the latest version of Flash Player, a free browser plug-in available from Macromedia (Adobe). Click here to download a copy of the current version. TFD offers Fast Start Training as part of Leader Specific Training (except Scoutmasters - take Troop Committee Challenge). |
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| Page Updated 08/12/07 |