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Accident Insurance - Accident
insurance for all Scouting functions and health and accident
insurance for all overnight events are provided by the council
at no cost to units . In the event of an accident at a Scouting
activity, please contact Theodore Roosevelt Council at
(516) 797-7600 for details and claim forms. See also Liability
Insurance
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Achievement - Major
requirement in Cub Scouting for Wolf & Bear badges.
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Advancement Committee - This
council-level volunteer group educates unit leaders and
committee members in the policies, procedures, standards and
philosophy of Scouting's advancement program.
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All Faiths Committee - This
council-level volunteer group coordinates the activities of the
individual religious committees and promotes youth and adult
religious awards.
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Anniversary Week Celebration -
An annual activity that marks the founding of the Boy Scouts of
America, this week focuses attention on the Scouting program at
national, regional, and local community levels. Also called Scout
Sunday.
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Bear Claw - Go to
National Youth Leadership Training.
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Blue and Gold Dinner -
A birthday dinner for Scouting held
by Cub Scout packs in February to celebrate the founding of the
Boy Scouts of America in 1910 and of Cub Scouting in 1930. May
be called "blue and gold banquet." Capitalize only when part of
a full title: "Pack 214 Blue and Gold Dinner."
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Board of Review - A review
held to determine if a Boy Scout has satisfactorily completed
rank requirements. A review may be held also to encourage Boy
Scouts who are not advancing. For the first five ranks, the
board of review is conducted by the troop committee. For the
Eagle Scout rank, the council decides whether the unit committee
or the district or council committee responsible for advancement
conducts the board of review. At least one district or council
advancement representative shall be a member of the unit board
of review.
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Boy Scout Leader Basic Training
- The three-part plan for building knowledge and skill as a Boy
Scout leader, consisting of "New Leader Essentials", Leader
Specific Training and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills.
Each District offers programs for adult Scouters.
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Boys' Life Magazine
- A magazine published by the Boy Scouts of America written for
boys 6 to 18. It is an important part of the Scouting program
because it gives boys a sense of belonging to a national
organization, encourages them to live Scouting between meetings,
increases enthusiasm for Scouting, keeps them registered and
active, and provides wholesome leisure time reading.
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Buckskin Lodge - The council's
chapter of the Order of the Arrow, a national
honor camper society. Buckskin Lodge was formed in 1949
from an older organization called the Buckskin Sons of Wauwepex,
whose members had an interest in native American culture and
regalia.
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Camp Wauwepex - Camp Wauwepex
is the council's oldest camp, and was renamed
Schiff Scout Reservation in honor of John Mortimer Schiff,
one of the original members of the Nassau County Council, which
was renamed Theodore Roosevelt Council in honor of Theodore
Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States and the first
Council Commissioner.
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Camping Committee - This
council-level volunteer group plans, promotes, and administers
Scouting's outdoor program for the benefit of Cub Scout
(excluding Cub World activities) , Boy Scout,
Venturer, and Explorer units and their youth members.
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Campmasters - Campmasters are
adult volunteers who staff Schiff Scout Reservation in the fall
and spring to administer the weekend camping program and ensure
camping safety standards are maintained by units using the camp.
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Camporee - An event where Boy
Scout units come together on the district level to camp, learn
and demonstrate Scouting skills, compete, and have fun. Derived
from two words: camp and jamboree. Involves a one- or
two-night camping experience. May involve Scoutcraft competition
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Charter Review - A step in the
rechartering procedure when the unit committee meets with a
representative of the council and its chartered partner to
formally review the past year's achievements, set objectives for
the coming year, and complete the registration application.
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Commissioner - A commissioned Scouter who works with
packs, troops, teams, and Venturing crews to help the units
succeed. In addition to the council commissioner, there are
district commissioners, assistant district commissioners,
roundtable commissioners, huddle commissioners, and unit
commissioners.
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Council Recognition
Dinner - The council event held in October to salute volunteer
leaders for outstanding service to Scouting and youth.
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Council
Service Center - Located at 544 Broadway in Massapequa
(north of the Long Island RR station), this facility serves as
the administrative offices for both volunteers and professionals
in helping serve the units in the Theodore Roosevelt Council.
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COPE - The Challenging Outdoor
Physical Experience program is designed to teach teambuilding
and enhance self-confidence on a series of high and low
challenge course events. Each council camp has a COPE
course; COPE activities are offered in the fall and spring at
Schiff Scout Reservation.
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Cub Parent Weekend - A
parent-son three day/two night camping experience held at Schiff
Scout Reservation. Registration is by district for
weekends in July and August.
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Cub Scout Leader Basic Training
- Provides the pack leadership with an understanding of the
objectives and methods of the Cub Scout program that will make
it possible for them to be effective as they work with boys and
parents. Leader-Specific courses are taken after completion of
"New Leader Essentials" course.
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Cub Scout Program Helps - A
planning tool that contains monthly program ideas, designed for
use with minimum fuss and maximum fun. It is distributed through
Scouting magazine.
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Cub World -
Cub World is the overall summer camping program for Cub and
Webelos Scouts. Programs include Webelos Woods, Cub Parent
Weekends, Day Camp, and Wauwepex Webelos Camp. The Cub World
committee is staffed by council-level volunteers to oversee the
development and promotion of the program.
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Cub World Day Camp - A
six-week daytime activity for Cub Scouts located at Schiff Scout
Reservation The program is designed to meet the needs and
interest of individual boys. Preparation for achievements,
electives, and activity badges is consistent with the program in
their Cub Scout packs.
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Den Chief Training - Den
Chiefs introduce your troop to the Webelos and Cub Scouts who
are your future. The participants of this
training will gain knowledge to assist den leaders and make
their dens and packs more productive and successful.
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District - The council is organized into 5 districts to
coordinate program, commissioner service, and service to youth
and volunteers. Four of the districts are organized
geographically - Iroquois, Pequott, Rough Rider, and Shelter
Rock. The Special Program Division is a council wide
district serving Scouting with Disabilities, Learning for Life,
and Exploring.
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District Committee - The
district committee coordinates all the functions of the district
for the purposes of organizing and supporting unit program,
carrying out the policies and objectives of the council, and
extending the program to the greatest number of youth.
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Executive Board - The
executive board is the governing body of the council, empowered
to make decisions and to take necessary action to achieve the
purposes of the council.
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High Adventure Base - One of
three national activity areas designed to provide unique and
challenging outdoor experiences. Planned and designed to meet
the needs and desires of older Boy Scouts and Explorers. These
facilities are Philmont Scout Ranch (New Mexico), Northern Tier
National High Adventure Base (Minnesota & Canada), and Sea Base
(Florida).
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Chartered Organization
Visit - The Scouting professional visits with the head of
the chartered organization (executive officer) 120 days before
the last day in the month in which the unit is due to recharter.
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Jamboree - A large encampment
of Scouts and leaders held on a national or international basis.
Provides Scouts a unique opportunity to share "Scouting at its
best" and bring about a clear understanding of and a deeper
sense of commitment to the ideals of Scouting.
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Key-3 - The council key-3:
council president, council commissioner, Scout Executive.
The district key-3: The district chairman, district
commissioner, the District Executive. The lodge key-3: The
Lodge Adviser (OA), the Lodge Chief, the Staff Adviser
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Learning For Life - An
in-school values-based program for boys and girls from
kindergarten to the twelfth grade.
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Liability Insurance -
Protection for Scouting volunteers and chartered organization
against claims that may arise while carrying out
responsibilities in the Scouting program. Policies can be
extended to include event sites with a request form submitted to
council. Please file at least two weeks prior to the event start
date to assure coverage. See also Accident Insurance
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Lifeguard BSA - A Scout,
Venturer, Explorer or Scouter who is certified to assist in
conducting safe water activities during a Scouting function.
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Membership Registration - The
processing of all members applications and Boys' Life
subscriptions. Individual membership cards are provided and unit
charters reissued. Records are maintained in the council
resource centers for all members and chartered units. Fees paid
are forwarded directly to the National Council to cover costs of
processing and file maintenance.
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Merit Badge Counselor List - A
list of all approved merit badge counselors, formatted to
facilitate identification of counselors as well as regular
updates and corrections. For privacy reasons this is not
available online, but each troop should have a paper copy.
To become a merit badge counselor, download the
application.
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Nassau Charger
- The Theodore Roosevelt Council newsletter is published to
inform, inspire, and recognize volunteers. It is the principal
method of printed communication in the council. Current issues
are located at www.trcbsa.org
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National Camping Award - A
recognition for troops that provide a variety of quality
year-round activities for their Scouts.
The "camping log" and awards are available at the Scout Shops.
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National Summertime Pack Award
- An award for packs that conduct monthly pack activities during
June, July and August. Planning guides and awards for packs and
dens are available at the Council Service Center.
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Northern Tier National High
Adventure Base - This immense, year round facility consists
of the Charles L. Sommers Canoe Base near Ely, MN, the Bissett
Base in Manitoba, Canada, and the Atikokan Canoe Base in
Ontario. Each offers Explorers and older Scouts the world's best
canoeing, camping, and adventure, each with a different
character and the promise of memories to last a lifetime.
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National Youth
Leader Training -
This rigorous training course is conducted annually by the
council. Sessions are offered at Onteora Scout Reservation
(August) and Schiff Scout Reservation (July). Scouts learn and
reinforce skills and are presented with opportunities to develop
leadership qualities that they can use with their troop, and
outside Scouting, all year round. The program is called Bear
Claw NYLT.
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Onteora Alumni Association -
This organization is open to all current and past campers,
leaders, and staff who would like to maintain and support summer
camping operations at Onteora Scout Reservation. The
association has a web site at
www.trcbsa.org/OAA.
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Onteora Scout Reservation -
Our mountain camp located in Livingston Manor, NY. The
camps is in the Catskill State Park, has 1,400 acres, and
Orchard Lake. The camp is home to the Boy Scout summer
camping program.
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Order of the Arrow (OA) - Scouting's camping honor
society that provides opportunities for growth in brotherhood
and cheerful service to community, unit, and council for Scouts
elected by their troops.
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Philmont Scout Ranch - A
137,000-acre national high adventure base and training center
located at Cimarron, New Mexico. Philmont offers older Scouts
and Explorers the experience of a lifetime in activities that
include rock climbing, archaeological excavation, black powder
riflery, fishing, panning for gold, and horseback adventures.
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Pine Tree Training
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Sagamore Service Troop provides weekend
training programs in the fall and spring to units in Scout
skills.
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Pinewood Derby - A pack
activity that involves making and racing model cars on a track.
The cars are made from carving a block of wood supplied in the
pinewood derby kits to weight specifications. Materials are
available at Scout Shops.
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Planning Conference - An
annual meeting of the Council staff to plan the unit's program
for the coming year. District and council committees
submit program schedules for review and coordination.
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Pow Wow - An annual day-long
training and social event attended by parents, pack committee
and den and pack leaders featuring program ideas, songs, stunts,
skits, ceremonies, puppets and crafts.
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Program Counseling -
Individual assistance to unit volunteers by the commissioner
staff in planning and conducting effective unit program.
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Properties Committee - This
council level volunteer group provides support for the
maintenance and development of council camps and facilities for
the benefit of Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venturer, and Explorer
units and their youth members.
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Public Relations - Each unit
committee, event committee, and district committee has the
responsibility and opportunity to share its success stories with
the community through its own publicity committee. Newspapers
especially appreciate photos with a write-up, written
interviews, awards, and recognitions along with explanations of
Scouting terms and programs. Troop courts of honor, camporees,
district dinners, etc. can be of interest to your local
community paper, radio station, or company newsletter.
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Quality Unit Award - Based on
10 items (requirements are listed elsewhere in this resource
catalogue), this national award recognizes outstanding packs,
troops, teams, crews and ships for providing quality programs
for their youth.
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Roundtable - A monthly forum
for Cub Scout and Boy Scout leaders that provides information,
inspiration, and program ideas related to the monthly theme.
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Roundup - An annual membership
program which focuses attention on recruiting new members with
incentives offered to youth and leaders for inviting others to
join Scouting.
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Safe Swim Defense - An
eight-point plan for operation of a safe swim. All Scout
swimming activities must follow this plan.
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Safety Afloat - Required plan
of operation for safe boating during a Scouting activity.
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Sagamore
Service Troop - This is service based unit of
individuals that offer training to units in Scout skills.
The troop sponsors the Pine Tree training program at Schiff
Scout Reservation in the fall and spring.
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Schiff Scout
Reservation - Our Long Island camp located in Wading River,
NY. The camp is in the Pine Barrens region, has 400 acres,
and Deep Pond. The camp is home to the Boy Scout weekend
camping program, Cub World, the Sagamore Service Troop, and
year-round Scouting programs.
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School Night - An annual
Scouting program conducted in cooperation with local schools to
inform youth and their parents about the Scouting program in
their neighborhood. An opportunity to join a local unit is also
provided .
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Scouters' Key - An award for
Scoutmasters, Advisors and commissioners who have completed
requirements relating to training, tenure, and performance.
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Scouters' Training Award -
Recognition program for adult volunteers who have completed
requirements relating to training, tenure, and performance. Boy
Scouts. Cub Scouts.
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Scouting For
Food - The annual Scouting Good Turn held annually
to collect canned goods.
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Sea Base - Strategically
located in the Florida Keys, in Isla Morada, FL, this national
high adventure base has a year-round program of sailing,
snorkeling, and scuba diving for Boy Scouts and Explorers, ages
13 to 20.
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Tiger Cub Graduation - Held by
most packs. This event officially welcomes the Tigers and their
families into the next stage of Cub Scouting.
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Tour Permits - A planning tool
to help units prepare for a safe trips and outings. Tour permits
are required for all trips beyond regular meeting places,
including travel to Pacific Skyline Council camping facilities.
Regardless of destination, units are always encouraged to follow
the guidelines in the tour permit to insure a safe and enjoyable
trip.
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Training Committee - This
group plans and implements an effective year-round leadership
training program for volunteer Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venturing,
and Explorer leaders for the entire council.
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Uniform Inspection - A step in
the rechartering process, which encourages good uniforming and
grooming and determines the unit's uniform status. Inspection
sheets and awards are available through the council resource
centers.
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Venturing
Officers Association (VOA) - The council-wide organization
whose membership is comprised of active youth officers and
representatives of Explorers in the council. It is a support
system to Explorer posts by providing communications, training
sessions, and activities.
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Wauwepex Webelos Camp - The
camp is held at Schiff Scout Reservation, where Webelos Scouts
are guided through an adventure-filled program by experienced
volunteer leaders with the support of the regular Cub World
staff.
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Website - Theodore Roosevelt
Council maintains an internet presence containing reference
material, program helps, and other information. Point your
browser at http://www.trcbsa.org.
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Wood Badge - Advanced training
in leadership for all adult leaders conducted as two three day
weekends, with supplementary projects and meetings.
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Youth Protection Training
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The training courses for adults about child abuse. At least one
adult on every Scouting outing must be Youth Protection Trained.
Special programs are available for Cub Scout and Boy Scout-age
boys and Venturers. If you are not able to take the adult
training in person, it is also available at the council website.