Knights of Columbus

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• Knights of Columbus
• Pope John Paul II Council (4522)
• Venturing Crew Proposal

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Knights of Columbus - Providing Youth Ministry
through the Scouting Program

• In 1913, Knights of Columbus Council No. 1337 was
  chartered to operate Boy Scout Troop 1 in Monroe,
  Louisiana. In 1923, the Knights of Columbus
  Supreme Council formally commended Scouting as "a
  fruitful activity for the Order" and said that
  local councils had "molded young boys" through
  the Scouting program. For more than 90 years, the
  Knights of Columbus has worked with the Boy
  Scouts of America to serve youth. The Knights
  continue to shape lives by serving more than
  42,000 young people in more than 1,400 Scouting
  units. As of 2005, the Knights of Columbus had
  more than 150 Scouting units that had 50 or more
  years' tenure and more than 800 Knights of
  Columbus councils were ensuring that young people
  receive a Scouting opportunity.
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• In 2006, the Knights of Columbus and the
  National Catholic Committee on Scouting started
  a new inititive to start new Scouting units. Each
  Grand Knight, Faithful Navigator, and State and
  District Deputy in the United States can request
  a recruitment packet including information on the
  Scouting programs and a DVD with a message from
  Supreme Knight Carl Anderson with his support of
  the Boy Scouts of America programs. In addition,
  every Council Executive in the United States can
  also request the same information. The cover and
  pamphlet materials use the pictures seen to the
  right showing brother Sir Knights congratulating
  a Scout for his achievements.
• As you may know, BSA sent out letters in 2005
  asking all government agencies to find alternate
  charter partners so money will not be used in
  lawsuits that could be used for the Scouting
  programs. In the pilot for this new agreement
  with the Knights, one council decided to pick up
  the charters for 23 units in its area to keep
  these units functioning.

http//www.nccs-bsa.org/national/KnightsSupporting
Scouting.php
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A Comparison

• Venturing
• Venturing's purpose is to provide positive
  experiences to help young people mature and to
  prepare them to become responsible and caring
  adults.
• Venturing is a youth development program of the
  Boy Scouts of America for young men and women who
  are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade)
  through 20 years of age.
• Venturing provides the skills needed for young
  adults to make ethical choices, experience a fun
  program full of adventure and challenges, acquire
  leadership skills, and to take advantage of
  opportunities to advance their skills and
  knowledge in the areas of high adventure, sports,
  arts, hobbies, religious life, and Sea Scouting.

• Columbian Squires
• Strives to provide the spiritual, cultural,
  civic, social and physical improvement of its
  members, and the development of their leadership
  qualities," (section II, Article II of the "Laws
  and Rules of the Columbian Squires").
• Catholic young men ages 10 - 18

Not mutually exclusive!
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BSA Benefits to the Organization

• Becomes an important part of the community youth
  outreach
• Becomes a visible commitment to the welfare of
  the community
• Prepares the next generation of leaders

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What the BSA Provides

• Program Materials and Literature
• Local and National Camping and Outdoor Facilities
• Local and National Events
• Planning Tools
• Training for Leaders and Youth
• Defined Recognition
• Liability Insurance
• Counseling and Administration

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How are Units Started?

• The Knights of Columbus council or assembly
  contacts the BSA local council service center for
  information about the Scouting program. Completed
• The Knights of Columbus council or assembly
  officially adopts Scouting and agrees to organize
  a unit or units.
• The Grand Knight/Faithful Navigator appoints a
  chartered organization representative.
• The chartered organization representative
  appoints an organizing committee of Knights and
  other interested adults.
• The organizing committee identifies and recruits
  unit leaders and committee members. In process
• Unit leaders, Knights and non-Knights, complete
  and submit the Knights of Columbus "Youth Leader"
  application for background checks and approval of
  the supreme advocate.
• The leaders are trained in program planning (BSA
  Fast Start training).
• The program is planned for at least the first six
  months.
• An orientation session is held with prospective
  Scouts and their parents.
• Youth are registered. Seven boys have expressed
  interest.
• Unit meetings begin.
• The unit is installed and the charter is formally
  presented at a meeting of the Knights of Columbus
  council or assembly.

http//www.nccs-bsa.org/national/KnightsSupporting
Scouting.php
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Decisions

• Does a Venturing Crew meets the needs of Council
  4522s Youth Program?
• Would the Crew be Male only or co-ed?
• Would the Crew be Catholic only, or will it reach
  out to the community?
• Who would be the Chartered Organization
  Representative (COR)?
• Can the Crew meet at the Councils facility?

Assistance

• Provide a COR
• Appoint an organizing committee
• Recruit leaders and youth