Basic Training Course for Leaders

of Adults
MEMBERSHIP IN SMALL GROUP
Group System

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 Activity 10 minutes

List down the position of every group

members and their functions.

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 MEMBERSHIP IN SMALL GROUP
Within a Senior Scout Outfit, the Scouts are organized into
groups of six (6) or eight (8) boys each called Crew. The Crew
chooses a Crew Name and identifies itself with a symbol.
Usually, the names are taken from names of Tribes, Hobbies,
Interests, Heroes, etc.

The chosen name is supposed to symbolizes the qualities, or

the values of the Crew. The members elect their Crew Leader
from among themselves and become their representative to
the Outfit Advisors Council.
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 HOW THE GROUP SYSTEM OPERATES
Within
Why a Senior
eight? ThereScout
can beOutfit,
fewer, the Scouts
but here areare organized
a number into
of the reasons
for eight.
groups of six (6) or eight (8) boys each called Crew. The Crew
chooses a Crew Name and identifies itself with a symbol.
It takes eight Scouts to handle the details involved in running a group in
Usually, the names are taken
the most effective manner.
from names of Tribes, Hobbies,
Interests, Heroes, etc.
It takes eight Scouts to make up full-fledged teams for Scout Craft games
Theandchosen name isinsupposed
competitions to symbolizes
the Outfit and the qualities,
for effective Scout or and
skill training
theadvancement
values of thein Crew.
the group.
The members elect their Crew Leader
from among themselves and become their representative to
It takes a full Crew of eight to present a real challenge to an older, more
theexperienced
Outfit Advisors Council.
Scout to make him eager to go on giving his very best as a
group leader.
 HOW THE GROUP SYSTEM OPERATES
Within
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groups of six (6)
productive or eight (8) boys each called Crew. The Crew
Group
chooses a Crew Name and identifies itself with a symbol.
Group Features/Spirit
Usually, the names are taken from names of Tribes, Hobbies,
Group Membership
Interests, Heroes, etc.
Group Meeting
Hikes, Outdoor Activities and Other Events
The chosen
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Advancement
the values
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from among themselves and become their representative to
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Group Advisors
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 GROUP FEATURES
Within
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Crew
reports during meetings and when attending formations
chooses a Crew Name and identifies itself with a symbol. and activities.
Usually, the names are taken from names of Tribes, Hobbies,
Avoid the military way of reporting as ‘Trail Blazer’s Group, all present,
Interests,
Sir.’ Rather,Heroes, etc.
encourage them to report thus ‘The handsome members of
the Trail Blazer’s Crew are all present and ever ready to serve, Sir.’
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 GROUP FEATURES
Features that develop Pride in the Crew
Group Name - This represents the characteristics, the values and the standard of the
Within a Senior Scout Outfit, the Scouts are organized into
Group
groups
Group Flag of sixshould
- this (6) orbe eight
symbolic(8) boys each
of everything called
that Crew.
the Crew standsThe
for. Crew
Group Totem - this is represented of the Crew name and is placed on the top of the pole
ofchooses
the Group a Crew Name and identifies itself with a symbol.
flag.
Usually,
Group Song -the names
this is areoftaken
the anthem from names of Tribes, Hobbies,
the Crew
GroupYell - a shout
Interests, that identifies
Heroes, etc. the Crew and ignites the excitement of all its
members
Group Call - an oral coded call to identify its members.
The Signature
Group chosen -name a secretissignature
supposed knowntoonly
symbolizes the qualities, or
to the members.
Group Medallion - a medallion used y the Group members and is representative of the
the values of the Crew. The members elect their Crew Leader
Group.
fromCorner
Group among themselves
- a place and places
where the Group become their
and puts on representative
display their projectstoan
theachievement
their Outfit Advisorsawards Council.
Group Code - a statement of beliefs and values, which sets the standards of behavior of
all Group members.
 MEMBERSHIP IN SMALL GROUPS
The GROUP
Within a LEADER Scout
Senior leads the membership
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Scouts small group. He is
organized elected
into
from among the members of the group. He is also responsible in carrying out
allgroups ofofsix
activities the(6) or eight
group (8) boys each
while participating in thecalled
group Crew.
activity,The Crew
chooses a Crew Name and identifies itself with a symbol.
The ASSISTANT GROUP LEADER, which can either be elected or appointed by
Usually,
the the
members of names are
the group or taken from names
the incumbent of Tribes,
Crew Leader. Hobbies,
He takes over the
Interests,
group Heroes,
leadership etc. the group Leader is not available. It is also
whenever
expected from him to support his group Leader in any group projects and
activities.
The chosen name is supposed to symbolizes the qualities, or
theGROUP
The values SCRIBE.
of the Crew.
He keepsThethe
members
record ofelect theirScouting
all the Crew Leader
activities
from among
participated by themselves
their group. andHis become their include
record must representative to
achievements,
the Outfit Advisors
advancements, Council.
dues, lectures, assignments and minutes of group meetings.
 MEMBERSHIP IN SMALL GROUPS
GROUP
WithinTREASURER. He serves
a Senior Scout as custodian
Outfit, of group
the Scouts funds. He also
are organized intoassists
and or assumes the post of the group Scribe whenever he is not available.
groups of six (6) or eight (8) boys each called Crew. The Crew
chooses
GROUP a Crew NameHis
QUARTERMASTER. and identifies
main itself
task is to with
ensure theaproper
symbol.care and
Usually,
use thegroup
of all the names are taken
supplies from names
and equipment. ofmaintains
He also Tribes, Hobbies,
cleanliness
ofInterests,
their respective group
Heroes, quarter/corner.
etc.
GROUP CHEER LEADER is the sixth boy member. He leads the group in songs
Theyells
and chosen name
during is supposed
meetings, to symbolizes
inter-group competitionsthe
andqualities, or
other Scouting
the values
activities. of the new
He teaches Crew. Theand
songs members elect
yells to keep their
group Crew Leader
members cheerful,
fromand
happy among
boost themselves
Scouting Spiritand
and become their representative to
group morale.
the Outfit Advisors Council.
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 MEMBERSHIP IN SMALL GROUPS
Within
The GROUPa Senior Scout Outfit,
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which
groups
the groupofinsix (6) or eight
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other Crew
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activities. a Crew Name
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Leader identifies itself
just assist andwith
helpathesymbol.
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Usually,
Leader the names
in giving are taken
directions from names
and identifying otheroftrail
Tribes,
signs.Hobbies,
Interests, Heroes, etc.
The GROUP GRUB MASTER is the last boy member of the group. His
task
Theischosen
to ensure safeisand
name nutritious
supposed to food requirements
symbolizes of the group
the qualities, or
during its outdoor
the values of theactivities.
Crew. The members elect their Crew Leader
from among themselves and become their representative to
the Outfit Advisors Council.
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 Activity
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Interests, Heroes, etc.
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the values of the Crew. The members elect their Crew Leader
from among themselves and become their representative to
the Outfit Advisors Council.
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groups of six (6) or eight (8) boys each called Crew. The Crew
chooses a Crew Name and identifies itself with a symbol.
Usually, the names are taken from names of Tribes, Hobbies,
Interests, Heroes, etc.

The chosen name is supposed to symbolizes the qualities, or

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the Outfit Advisors Council.
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