Leadership
Training
Adult
Leadership
Youth
Protection Training--This purpose of this guide is to inform adults
about abuse so that the youth can be properly protected.
Safety
First Guidelines--The purpose of these guidelines is to prepare adult
leaders to conduct safe activities. These guidelines have been established
to protect participants from potential hazards. Limitations on certain activities
are best described as stepping-stones toward safe and enjoyable adventures.
Adult
Leadership Guide--This guide outlines the roles and responsibilities
of adult leaders.
Youth
Leadership
Youth
Leadership Guide--The purpose of this guide
is to help youth understand what it means to be a leader in an Exploring Post.
It answers questions about effective leadership, responsibility and planning.
Secretary's
Guide--A guide for the Post's secretary, including guides on
minutes, records and correspondence, as well as blank forms and worksheets.
Treasurer's
Guide--This guide includes information on the treasurer's responsibilities,
as well as blank forms and worksheets.
Suggested
Post By-Laws--A list of suggested Post by-laws to use as a guide
when creating your own by-laws.
- Becoming
and Being a Leader--Your understanding of leadership will shape
how you approach your officer responsibilities, how you interact with one
another, how you make decisions, and the kinds of activities and special
projects you choose to engage in as a post.
- How
to Brainstorm --Brainstorming is an essential part of good
thinking, and it is also an essential part of coming to good decisions.
- How
to Conduct a Post Parents' Night--One of the most successful
programs developed by posts in many locations is an annual post parents'
night held in February or March. This is a good opportunity to "show
off" posts to the parents of Explorers, many of whom might not know
much about Exploring.
- How
to Develop Service Projects--This guide describes one method
that will help you first identify needs for service, then identify projects
that address those needs.
- How
to Earn Money--Many posts decide to purchase equipment, take a trip,
or plan a special project that requires additional funds. All the participants
should participate in a money-earning project.
- How
to Generate Publicity--Publicity can be in the form of a talk,
special event, dinner, demonstration, exhibit, interview, conference, news
story, feature story, or photo essay. The list is limited only by each post's
imagination and industriousness.
- How
to Introduce a Speaker--The proper introduction of a presenter
is important. Explorers expect qualified speakers, and a proper introduction
lends prestige and sets the tone of the meeting.
- How
to Lead a Discussion--A group discussion is a planned conversation
on a selected topic with a trained discussion leader. The purpose is to
express opinions and gain information on the topic and learn from the other
group participants.
- How
to Make a Speech or Presentation--When called upon to make
a speech, consider these suggestions to help make your speech more interesting,
worthwhile, and fun for both you and your audience.
- How
to Plan Your Super-activity--The highlight of your post's program
should be its super-activity-- a major project, activity, trip, or other
event that piques the interest of your post's participants and serves as
a long-range goal around which to rally your post's program.
- How
to Recruit New Participants--The majority of posts must make
regular efforts to find and recruit new participants. These methods
may help.
- How
to Teach a Skill--An effective approach to teaching is based on
discovery and learning through experiences. This guide focuses on
how to teach in general, and how to teach a specific skill.
- How
to Use Charts and Posters--A guide to developing effective
charts and posters
- How
to Use Parliamentary Procedure--A brief introduction to parliamentary
procedure, which is an effective method for conducing orderly meetings
