THE VENTURING OATH AS A VENTURER I PROMISE

THE VENTURING OATH AS A VENTURER, I PROMISE TO DO MY DUTY TO GOD, AND HELP STRENGTH AMERICA; TO HELP OTHERS, AND TO SEEK TRUTH, FAIRNESS, AND ADVENTURE IN OUR WORLD.

VENTURING where does it fit? Venturing Boy Scouting Cub Scouting

Venturing vs. Exploring • Venturing – – – – Traditional BSA Members 14 -20 year olds Coed Unit = Crew or Ship Advancement program National or crew uniforms • Exploring – – – Learning for Life Participants 14 -20 year olds Coed No advancement program – Unit = Post – Post uniforms only

Chartered Organizations • Religious Institutions • Veterans Organizations • Schools (high schools and colleges) • Local Businesses • Community Groups • Government (military, fire, medical etc. ) • Clubs / Fraternal Organizations • BSA Districts and Councils

Arts and Hobbies Crews Sculpture Scout Memorabilia Collecting Drum & Bugle Corp Golfing Native American Dancing Graphic Design Bagpipe Band Civil War Re-Enactment Photography

Outdoors Crews Backpacking Orienteering Whitewater rafting Scuba Diving Rappelling and Climbing Canoeing Caving Mountaineering Horseback Riding

Sea Scout Ships Coast Guard Training Open Water Navigating Sailing Visit Navy Ships Water rescues Canoeing Scuba diving Knots and lashings Whitewater Rafting

Sports Crews Sports Health Archery Tournaments Swim Meets Sailing Rifle and Shotgun Matches Soccer Tournaments League Organization Horse Barrel Riding Sportsmanship

Youth Ministries Crews Religious Service Projects Ethics Cultural Identity Recreational Activities Team-Oriented Sports First Aid Community Care-Giving Religious Awareness

Venturing Advancement Ranger Award Any of the Five Bronze Awards Gold Award Quartermaster Award Silver Award

Opportunities in Venturing for Venturers and Advisors in Simon Kenton Council, 2002 Basic Leader Training [ongoing] Crew Outings and Activities [ongoing] Silver V Training [March] Powder Horn Training [April, May] Philmont Training Center Courses [June] Venturing Summer Camp [July] World Scout Jamboree Venturing Crew [Dec]

2002 SKC VOA Officers • President Nicci Davis » Crew 520, Urban District • Secretary Michael Lockhart » Crew 999, Delaware District • VP, Outdoors Lydia Franklin » Crew 911, Simon Kenton District • VP, Youth Ministries Doug Amberg » Crew 175, Arrowhead District • VP, Sea Scouting Kevin Tschantz » Ship 468, Arrowhead District • VP, Art & Hobbies/Sports Mathias Franklin » Crew 911, Simon Kenton District