The Central Point
Newsletter of Central Region Venturing | BSA
What’ s new in the Venturing Program?
June / July Newsletter 2013
Venturing is getting ready to go through some new program changes, after a national taskforce has thoroughly reviewed many aspects of the current program. The new changes are designed to make Venturing easier for new units to understand, and for the youth to get more out of the program. These changes include a new award system and different ideas for adventures. The new system now has a new means of developing leadership skills, focusing on the value of service to others, and more ways to focus on personal growth. Unlike the current awards program, the new Program will be based on four“ pillars”. The“ pillars” will stand for adventure, leadership, service, and personal growth.
The adventure pillar will focus on new experiences that will push Venturers to new personal heights. The level of difficulty will depend on the crew and individual in order to obtain new skills and experience. Allowing the Venturing program to continue to fit each individual crew and member ' s needs.
The leadership pillar will focus on developing broad interpersonal leadership skills and applying them to real life. The level of difficulty depends on the individual as it will deal with following, leading, and mentoring.
The service pillar will focus on developing behavior which will lead to an ongoing sense of responsibility. The level of difficulty will depend on both the crew and individual.
The personal growth pillar will focus on the growth in the skills and ethical / moral foundations that will support economic independence, life-long learning, and timeless values. This pillar focuses completely on the individual and helping them advance their own personal skill level.
The Program will be fully implemented beginning in May 2014. However, you are able to work on the current awards program until December 31, 2014. At that point all crews must switch to the new program and awards.
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In This Issue:
Changes to the Venturing Program 1 Changes to the BSA Membership Policy 2 Caption Contest 3 Area 3 Webinars 3 Area 1-5 Pages 4
Area 6-7 Pages 5 Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews Course 5 President’ s Corner 6
Venturing Oath: As a Venturer, I promise to do my duty to God and to help strengthen America. To help others, and to seek truth, fairness, and adventure in our world.