GUIDELINES FOR SCOUTMASTER CONFERENCES TROOP 313 Bel Air MD Scout must be in Class A uniform. (Exceptions: New scout within first 6 months, parental notification of uniform replacement difficulties and while attending a camp-out) If scout does not fulfill Scoutmaster requirements to his satisfaction, the scout may be asked to come back either within the meeting or next opportunity.
RANK: SCOUT 1. Having completed age requirements and application. 2. Recite the Pledge of Allegiance and explain briefly. (PAGE 6) 3. Demonstrate: Standing (PAGE 7) (understand the three fingers represent the three parts of the Scout Law. Duty to God, Duty to Country and Duty to Self. The thumb and little finger represents the bond that unites scouts worldwide) (used to show respect to the flag, while standing at attention) (using the left hand, no interlocking fingers, used by Baden Powell to show respect to the Zulu king in Africa) 4. While standing recite the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout Motto (Be Prepared), Scout Slogan 5. Tie a square knot. (PAGE 8) 6. Explain how you live the Scout Oath and Law? 7. Ask if there are any concerns, problems or special needs. The Outdoor Code As an American, I will do my best to - Be clean in my outdoor manners. I will treat the outdoors as a heritage. I will take care of it for myself and others I will keep my trash and garbage out of lakes, streams, fields, woods, and roadways. Be careful with fire. I will prevent wildfire. I will build my fires only where they are appropriate. When I have finished using a fire, I will make sure it is cold out. I will leave a clean fire ring, or remove all evidence of my fire. Be considerate in the outdoors. I will treat public and private property with respect. I will use low-impact methods of hiking and camping. and Be conservation minded I will learn how to practice good conservation of soil, waters, forests, minerals, grasslands, wildlife, and energy. I will urge others to do the same.
RANK: TENDERFOOT 4. Review requirements in Handbook and ask questions appropriately. (Discuss trips, buddy system, simple first aid etc.) 5. Name patrol, give patrol cheer and describe your flag. 6. Explain the Buddy System. 7. What are the three most common poisonous plants? (Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, Poison Summac) 8. Demonstrate Heimlich maneuver. What is it used for? (Choking) 9. Tie a square knot (to combine two ropes), and two half hitches and taut line (clothes line or tent line, adjustable) and explain uses. 10. What position should a flag be in an indoor stage? (From audience, left side of stage) 11. How should the flag be raised up the flag pole? (Quickly) 12. Explain safe hiking rules? On road and trail? What do you do if you are lost? 13. Explain how you live the Scout Oath and Law? 14. Ask if there are any concerns, problems or special needs.
RANK: SECOND CLASS system, simple first aid etc.) tent line, adjustable), clove hitch (initial knot for lashing, or tie boat to dock) and explain uses. 7. Explain how a compass works (Magnetic forces from earth and magnet on dial) a. What are the notches on the compass? (degrees, 360) b. What is 0 (North), 90 (East), 180 (South), 270 (West)? c. What causes a compass to not work properly? (Magnetic interference or metal objects near compass) d. What do you need to know to have a compass effectively assist you in finding your way? (You need to know where you are and where you need to go you need to know safety is NSEW from your current location) 8. Discuss campouts and positive and negatives. 9. What is the proper way to carry an axe? (Hold head and along leg) 10. What are the three requirements of any fire? (Heat source, oxygen and fuel) a. What are the three parts of building a campfire? (Tinder, Kindling, Fuel) b. Name two types of fire? (TeePee and Log Cabin) 11. What are Hurry Cases? (Stopped breathing, serious bleeding and internal poisoning) 12. First Aid questionsa. b. What is a Second Degree Burn? (Skin redness with blister) c. How do you treat object in the eye? (Wash hands and flush with clean water) d. What is CPR? (Cardio Pulmunary Resucitation) 13. Where the swimming requirements difficult? 14. Did you participate in an anti-drug program at school or troop? 15. Explain how you live the Scout Oath and Law? 16. Ask if there are any concerns, problems or special needs.
RANK: FIRST CLASS system, simple first aid etc.) ***ANY REQUIREMENT FROM PREVIOUS RANKS*** tent line, adjustable), clove hitch (initial knot for lashing, or tie boat to dock) and explain uses. 7. Explain how a compass works (Magnetic forces from earth and magnet on dial) a. What does Red in the shed mean? (When you dial the compass into the 8. Discuss campouts and positive and negatives. a. What meals have your prepared? What tools did you use? b. Did you say a prayer at meal time? 9. What is an ax yard used for? 10. What are the three requirements of any fire? (Heat source, oxygen and fuel) What are the three parts of building a campfire? (Tinder, Kindling, Fuel) c. Name two types of fire? (TeePee and Log Cabin) 11. First Aid questionsa. b. What is a Second Degree Burn? (Skin redness with blister) c. What is a Third Degree Burn? (Skin damaged to the nerve level) d. Demonstrate how to splint a sprained ankle. e. Demonstrate Heimlich maneuver. f. What is CPR? (Cardio Pulmunary Resucitation) g. What are common signs of a heart attack? (Chest pain, sweating, pain down left arm, nausea, breathing difficulty) 12. Discuss the swimming requirements difficulty? 13. Did you participate in an anti-drug program at school or troop? Discuss. 14. Explain how you live the Scout Oath and Law? 15. Ask if there are any concerns, problems or special needs.
RANK: STAR d. The Scout Sign e. The Scout Salute f. The Scout Handshake system, simple first aid etc.) ***ANY REQUIREMENT FROM PREVIOUS RANKS*** tent line, adjustable), clove hitch (initial knot for lashing, or tie boat to dock) any other knot and explain uses. 7. Discuss campouts and positive and negatives. 8. What are the three requirements of any fire? (Heat source, oxygen and fuel) What are the three parts of building a campfire? (Tinder, Kindling, Fuel) d. Name two types of fire? (TeePee and Log Cabin) 9. First Aid questionsa. c. What is a Second Degree Burn? (Skin redness with blister) d. What is a Third Degree Burn? (Skin damaged to the nerve level) e. Demonstrate how to splint a sprained ankle. f. Demonstrate Heimlich maneuver. g. What is CPR? (Cardio Pulmunary Resucitation) h. What are common signs of a heart attack? (Chest pain, sweating, pain down left arm, nausea, breathing difficulty) 10. Discuss the swimming requirements difficulty? 11. Did you participate in an anti-drug program at school or troop? 12. Explain how you live the Scout Oath and Law? 13. Discuss Leadership position. (Did you successfully complete the requirements?) a. Was it difficult? b. How did you improve the position? c. What recommendation would you give to the next person in your position? 14. Discuss service project participation. 15. Ask if there are any concerns, problems or special needs
RANK: LIFE system, simple first aid etc.) ***ANY REQUIREMENT FROM PREVIOUS RANKS*** tent line, adjustable), clove hitch (initial knot for lashing, or tie boat to dock) any other knot and explain uses. 7. Discuss campouts and positive and negatives. 8. What are the three requirements of any fire? (Heat source, oxygen and fuel) What are the three parts of building a campfire? (Tinder, Kindling, Fuel) e. Name two types of fire? (TeePee and Log Cabin) 9. First Aid questionsa. b. What is a Second Degree Burn? (Skin redness with blister) c. What is a Third Degree Burn? (Skin damaged to the nerve level) d. Demonstrate how to splint a sprained ankle. e. Demonstrate Heimlich maneuver. f. What is CPR? (Cardio Pulmunary Resucitation) g. What are common signs of a heart attack? (Chest pain, sweating, pain down left arm, nausea, breathing difficulty) 10. Discuss the swimming requirements difficulty? 11. Did you participate in an anti-drug program at school or troop? 12. Explain how you live the Scout Oath and Law? 13. Discuss Leadership position. (Did you successfully complete the requirements?) a. Was it difficult? b. How did you improve the position? c. What recommendation would you give to the next person in your position? 14. Discuss service project participation. 15. Discuss EAGLE PROJECT and plans. Arrange to meet Eagle Advisor and attend Trail to Eagle meeting. (REQUIRED) 16. Ask if there are any concerns, problems or special needs