Advisor

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Advisor

	Fosters an environment within the Venture Crew that has a true sense of community and that encourages everyone's growth and responsibility to one another
	Develops Crew Officers to lead - to plan, make decisions and carry out a program of activities over an extended period
	Encourages participation and support for the Venture Crew from the Chartered Organization, Associate Advisors, Crew Committee, parents and other adults in the community
	Upholds the standards and policies of the Chartered Organization and the Boy Scouts of America
	Provides the necessary framework for protecting the members of the Crew from abuse
	Ensures that activities are conducted within BSA safety guidelines and requirements. All Advisors should be trained by the BSA.
	Seeks to cultivate within the members of the Crew a capacity to enjoy life - to have fun through the Venturing experience

The Advisor is the key adult leader and is responsible for training the Crew Officers, helping them plan a program of activities, coaching them in their leadership responsibilities and obtaining adult help and resources as needed through the Crew Committee. The Advisor is supported by two (2) or more associate Advisors who serve as backup leaders and provide assistance for the program and administration of the Crew.

The ultimate responsibility for the Crew rests with the Advisor. This person is recruited by the Crew Committee of the Chartered Organization and is registered with the Boy Scouts of America as the primary adult leader. The Advisor participates in all Crew meetings and activities, Crew Officers' meetings, and Crew Committee meetings and conducts the annual Crew Officers Seminar.

As the primary adult leader, the Advisor sets the tone for the Crew, models the desired form of leadership and helps the Officers and Members become leaders of their Crew. The Advisor coaches and guides, demonstrating through actions with the Officers and Members what the Officers need to learn and similarly demonstrate with one another and with the Members of the Crew.

Source: Venturing Leader Manual, Boy Scouts of America, 2000 Printing.