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The Traditional Rover Scout Handbook
Rover Program:
Investiture Requirements |
Item |
Date |
Initial |
1. |
Study Scouting for Boys; the story of B-P &
History of Scouting; and current Otter, TimberWolf,
and Scout literature. |
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2. |
Know the Scout Law and Promise as they concern Rovers,
and apply them
in a spirit of unselfish service to life in general. |
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3. |
Hold the First Class
Badge, or have sufficient Scouting knowledge to be
competent to instruct a person of Scout age in the Second Class
tests, and
have obtained a competent standard in tests 8, 9, 10, and 11 of the First Class
Badge |
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4. |
Take an active part in a discussion on Scouting, including
the topics of Group, District, and Provincial
organization. |
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5. |
Go on foot with your Rover Sponsor, on a journey
of at least 14 miles (or 22 Km.). In the course of the journey you
must cook your own
meals, find your own campsite, and camp for the night. Make a
log of the journey. |
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6. |
Have undergone such period of probation as the GSM, RS & Crew may
require. This period should be as short as possible and only in exceptional
circumstances should it exceed 6 months. |
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7. |
Be invested in your Crew. |
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Scoutcraft Star |
Item |
Date |
Initial |
1. |
Camp on at least 10 separate occasions of not less than 15
nights (with the Scout Group), Submit a log of your involvement to the
Rover Scout Leader and Crew Secretary. |
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2. |
Be competent to instruct and examine a Senior Scout in any
two of the Senior Scout Proficiency Badges (ie. Leading Cook, Hiker, Camp
Warden, Advanced Swimmer, Boatswain, Leading Canoeist, etc.) |
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Rambler's Badge |
Item |
Date |
Initial |
1. |
Demonstrate competency to instruct and to examine a Senior Scout
in
the requirements of one of the following Senior
Badges: Climber, Hiker, Map Maker, Scout, Pilot. |
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2. |
Hold the St. John Ambulance or Red Cross Standard First Aid Qualification. |
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3. |
Complete as a member of a team of Rovers a journey
extending over 4 consecutive days (with 3 nights out) or 2 journeys each
extending over 48 hours (each with 2 nights out) not including traveling time.
Organize the journey yourself and have it approved by your RS and local
Commissioner as being of sufficiently high standard. The journey must be by land, at
home or abroad, and must demonstrate evidence of endurance and the qualities of self-reliance, initiative,
determination and leadership. Submit a log of the expedition to your RS and Crew at its conclusion. |
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4. |
Be Awarded the Rambler's Badge |
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Service Star |
Items |
Date |
Initial |
1. |
Render 6 months satisfactory service as a Scouter. |
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2. |
Volunteer to help at a Provincial, National, or International
Jamboree. Or, assist in the running of a weeklong summer expedition or camp for
the Scout or Senior Scout Troop. |
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3. |
Provide a minimum of 6 months volunteer service to a community agency
such as a local Food Bank, Blood Bank, Hospital, etc. |
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4. |
Be Awarded the Service Star. |
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Project Badge |
Item |
Date |
Initial |
1. |
Choose, plan, and devote at least 6 months to a project, and
keep a record of your activities. Report your progress at least 3 times during the period he must
report progress to the RS and Crew. Produce your record, supported by any
models, charts, maps or other exhibits which may be needed to elucidate it. On
these occasions you may seek advice or assistance from the Crew if you feel you need it. |
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2. |
A "project" may be defined as a self-imposed task demanding skill,
application and care. You pick the subject of the project. There is no
restriction on the choice of subject (within reason), but it should preferably
be something which bears no direct relationship to your job, and with which you
have formerly had little to do, or alternatively a subject in which you
are already well versed, with the intention of reaching a considerably higher
standard of achievement in it. The subject chosen for the project should be
formally approved by the RS and the Crew as suitable and worthwhile. |
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3. |
When you are satisfied that the selected project is completed,
you
must demonstrate the result of the work to the RS and the Crew. The RS and Crew,
after seeking any necessary expert advice, then decide if the Rover has reached
a satisfactory standard of attainment. |
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4. |
Be Awarded the Project Badge. |
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Rover Instructor Badge |
Item |
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1. |
Hold the Service Star |
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2. |
Show that you are acting, with the approval of the RS, as an instructor
to a TimberWolf Pack, Scout Troop or Senior Scout Troop to the satisfaction of
the GSM, CM, and ESM concerned. |
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3. |
In the case of TimberWolf Packs you must: |
a. |
Have an knowledge of, and ability to instruct in, the subjects of the First
and Second Star badges and 2 proficiency badges. |
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b. |
Show a reasonable knowledge of the Cubs Handbook and Kipling's Jungle Books. |
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4. |
In the case of Scout and Senior Scout Troops you must: |
a. |
Have a knowledge of, and ability to instruct in, the subjects of the
First
Class Badge and 2 Senior Proficiency Badges, 1 of which must be a Senior Public
Service badge. |
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b. |
Show a reasonable knowledge of Rovering to Success and
Aids
to Scoutmastership. |
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5. |
Be Awarded the Rover Instructor Badge. |
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Item |
Date |
Initial |
1. |
Hold the Rambler's Badge |
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2. |
Hold the Scoutcraft Star |
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3. |
Hold the Service Star |
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4. |
Hold the Project Badge |
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5. |
In the opinion of the GSM, RL and the Crew be a personal example of
the Scout way of life, and the Rover motto "SERVICE". |
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6. |
Complete an interview with the PC or a DC appointed by the PC for this purpose. |
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7. |
Be Awarded the Baden-Powell Award. |
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© BPSA – British Columbia 2000
American Edition © 2003, WFIS-NA
For Information About the The
World Federation of Independent Scouts (WFIS-NA), Contact:
wfis@fastmail.ca
Issued by order of the BPSA-BC for use by members of
Traditional Scouting Associations
This handbook may be photocopied for Scouting purposes.
First Edition – 1998
Second Edition - 2001
American First Edition - 2003
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