Camp Recipes and Cooking
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As I recall, and unless it's changed, there is only one position on the Committee, that being "MC" or "Member of Committee". The tasks assigned to those members are at the discretion of the CC, Committee Chair. The SM and ASM(s) execute the program as approved by the Committee. The Committee handles the admin tasks such as record-keeeping. -
I agree the SM (and all adults) should have the mindset and character necessary to serve the scouts. In addition to the focused vision of the SM, the "how tos" using the patrol method, motto, oath, etc... must be shared and understood by the rest of the Scouters especially the ASMs. Communicating to the Committee the "how tos", their alignment to the vision and the direct line linking the methods to the aims will not just help the committee to understand but also facilitate the SMs work. The necessary (thin yet unbreakable) thread within all of this is as you alluded to with the servant leadership, Adult Association as a method. The scouts need to see, witness, and experience first hand the adults demonstrating the highest level of leadership, communication, patrol method, character, etc... The Scouters should be hyper-focused on being exemplars whom the scouts WILL emulate. Perhaps we can use this thread to impart some specific examples of "how tos" , their connection to a vision and use of the patrol method to maximize SM effectiveness? -
By InquisitiveScouter · Posted
Hey, wait...isn't the purpose of a Troop to produce as many Eagle Scouts as possible in as short a time as possible? -
A go-to resource for the scouts for information, mB cards, recommendations, etc is a worthwhile ASM duty for a very large troop. If a troop does have an ASM dedicated/focused on advancement, that person should be acutely aware of the slipperiness of advancement as a method to advancement as an aim. The ASM should be careful to ensure advancement is the scout's journey and not push, prod, nor carry the scout along for the ride. Good are gentle reminders posed as questions such as "hey bobby, how is the archery mB going? You got a partial at camp last summer right?" As stated this role can slide a troop into advancement as an Aim and worse not belong to the Scout.
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It's not that simple. Many troops assign their ASMs special roles / forcus areas. That does not automatically make it two positions. @SPG above had a well written answer that aligns with my view. The job(s) should align with how the troop works, and it can change over time. For me, the big question is whether the scouts work with the person. Is the job to be scout-facing? If yes, ASM. If scout's won't know the person's name, committee. If the youth know PERSON X is who they go to for advancement ... if PERSON X attends summer camp to help the scouts get to MB classes or helping scouts learn skills or handing out MBC names and blue cards ... that smells like an ASM job coordinated with the SM. If the youth have zero idea who PERSON X is or what they do AND in-the-background PERSON X gets paperwork from the SM; tracks what needs to be purchased; purchases; prepares awarding cards for the COH, then it is a committee role. Also, why does advancement have to be a single person? How about a tag team? Scout facing ASM and background supporting committee member. Do what works best with the adults you have.
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