Venturing is the teenage, coed program of the Boys Scouts. Boys and girls, from ages 14 until 21, plan and run the crew activities. Adult leaders are called advisors, for that is what they do.
The information below has been collected from various Venture Scout sources, including the handbook and
http://www.scouting.org/Venturing.aspx
Venturing Awards
Advancement Ranks
Area Specific Awards
- Ranger
- Sea Scouting Quartermaster
- Quest
- Trust
Other
- Shooting Sports Outstanding Achievement
Leadership Positions
President
- The youth leader of the crew
- Coordinates and delegates the efforts of the other crew posistions
- Leads crew meetings
Vice-President of Administration
- AKA: VP of Administration
- The second-in-command, takes over for the president when that person is absent
- Leads the recruiting of new crew members
- Recognizes crew achievements
Vice-President of Program
- AKA: VP of Program
- Keeps a list of things of which crew members are interested in doing
- Keeps an up-to-date calendar of crew events
Secretary
- Takes notes at crew meetings and sends them out as a weekly update for the crew after the meeting
- Probably owns a laptop
Treasurer
- Keeps track of the Crew's account
- Ensure that crew members pay for whatever needs paying
- Handles money during large trips; i.e. Batteau
Quartermaster
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Keeps a list of supplies and equipment owned by the crew
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Also keeps a list of what the crew should acquire in the future
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Communicates with the troop for anything that may be needed on an outing
Guide
Historian
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Participates in most or all of the crew outings and events
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Takes pictures of crew events, as well as video; gives a copy of these to the Webmaster so he can post them
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Collects any other items that are of historical significance to the crew
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Maintains knowledge about the crew activities and inactive crew members
Unofficial Positions
- Chief Chef: by skill or witchcraft, this is the crew's best cook
- Lord of the Spice: the crew's official spice maker
- Couch Warmer: whoever doesn't have the above postions and is active
- Couch Cooler: same as couch warmer, but for inactive members
- Senior Couch Warmer: the couch warmer that has been in the crew the longest
Oaths and the Like
Venturing Oath
As a Venturer, I promise to do my duty to God and help strengthen America, to help others, and to seek truth, fairness, and adventure in our world.
Venturing Code
As a Venturer, I believe that America 's strength lies in our trust in God and in the courage, strength, and traditions of our people.
I will, therefore, be faithful in my duties and will maintain a personal sense of honor in my own life.
I will treasure my American heritage and will do all I can to preserve and enrich it.
I will recognize the dignity and worth of all humanity and will use fair play and goodwill in my daily life.
I will acquire the Venturing attitude that seeks the truth in all things and adventure on the frontiers of our changing world.
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 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.
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.
