Troop 23, Mt. Prospect, Illinois, Northwest Suburban Council, BSA

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Troop 23 Venture
The purpose of the Venture Crew is to reward the older, more experienced scouts that have participated in troop activities and are "giving back" to the younger scouts. Venture Crew activities are privileges that are earned by living the Scout Spirit and demonstrating it at the troop level. In order to fairly determine eligibility, minimum requirements for participation have been established and are expected to be maintained. The purpose of these requirements is to establish a level of participation sufficient to afford the Venture Crew member the opportunity to serve as a role model, mentor and instructor to the younger scouts of the troop.

Requirements:

Must be 13 years old or older.
Must be Rank of Star or higher.
Must have earned Camping & First Aid merit badges.
Must earn at least one additional merit badge during the period between the last Venture activity and two weeks prior to the next one.
Must attend an average of at least one regular troop meeting per month between the last Venture activity and two weeks before the next one. (PLC's or other meetings not included)
Must attend at least one troop outing between the last Venture activity and two weeks before the next one. Outing is defined as the designated regular troop overnight or day "outing " for that month. During the summer break, attendance at summer camp, high adventure or family campout suffice.

Failure to earn a merit badge or satisfy the attendance minimums during this period will mean the Venture Crew member is ineligible for the next Venture activity and all deposits or fees forfeited.

Each activity requires Venture Crew personnel to staff it. The intent is to have the staff positions rotated among the entire Venture Crew so all crewmembers have the opportunity to have a leadership experience. The staff positions for each activity consist of:

Crew Leader - Coordinates & monitors all staff functions, develops the activity duty roster & works with Venture adult advisors

Treasurer - Collects & records all deposits / fees & submits funds to troop treasurer.

Documentor - Administrates permission slip, tour permits and any other paperwork.

Grubmaster - Plans & purchases food for entire activity meals.

Quartermaster - Obtains & issues all troop equipment necessary for activity.

Venture Crewmembers wear the Venture strip just above the "Boy Scouts of America" strip on the right pocket of the official uniform. For most Venture activities, the uniform consists of the Troop 23 Venture T-shirt. One is issued to each Venture Crewmember at promotion. Adults wishing to attend Venture activities will be required to purchase and wear the Venture T-shirt. Occasionally, on special Venture activities, the full Scout uniform will be the required dress. This will be determined by the adult advisors & activity Crew Leader.

2001 Wildman Whitewater Ranch Pictures

Venture Crew Members:

Andy B.
Ryan C.
Phillip D.
Kevin F.
Eric F.
Greg F.

Chris H.
John H.
Garrett H.
Andrew H.
Tim H.
Brad K.

Steve K.
Keith L.
Joey M.
Peter M.
John M.
Dan M.

Pat M.
Ben R.
Chris S.
Nate W.
Sean W.
Max Y.


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