What Is Venturing

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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.
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VENTURING where does it fit?
Venturing
Boy Scouting
Cub Scouting
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Venturing vs. Exploring

• Exploring
• Learning for Life
• Participants
• 14-20 year olds
• Coed
• No advancement program
• Unit Post
• Post uniforms only

• Venturing
• Traditional BSA
• Members
• 14-20 year olds
• Coed
• Unit Crew or Ship
• Advancement program
• National or crew uniforms

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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

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Arts and Hobbies Crews
Sculpture
Scout Memorabilia Collecting
Drum Bugle Corp
Golfing
Graphic Design
Native American Dancing
Bagpipe Band
Civil War Re-Enactment
Photography
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Outdoors Crews
Orienteering
Backpacking
Whitewater rafting
Scuba Diving
Rappelling and Climbing
Caving
Canoeing
Mountaineering
Horseback Riding
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Sea Scout Ships
Coast Guard Training
Open Water Navigating
Sailing
Visit Navy Ships
Water rescues
Canoeing
Scuba diving
Knots and lashings
Whitewater Rafting
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Sports Crews
Sports Health
Archery Tournaments
Swim Meets
Sailing
Rifle and Shotgun Matches
Soccer Tournaments
Horse Barrel Riding
League Organization
Sportsmanship
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Youth Ministries Crews
Religious Services
Service Projects
Cultural Identity
Ethics
Recreational Activities
Team-Oriented Sports
First Aid
Community Care-Giving
Religious Awareness
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Venturing Advancement
Ranger Award
Silver Award
Gold Award
Any of the Five Bronze Awards
Quartermaster Award
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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
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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