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[[Image:Varsity-team.gif|thumb|Typical Varsity Scout team organization chart (click to zoom)]] | [[Image:Varsity-team.gif|thumb|Typical Varsity Scout team organization chart (click to zoom)]] | ||
A '''Varsity Scout Team''' is the standard [[unit]] for [[Varsity Scouts]] and is composed of one or more [[Squad|squads]], and are supported by an adult [[Team Committee]]. | A '''Varsity Scout Team''' is the standard [[unit]] for [[Varsity Scouts]] and is composed of one or more [[Squad|squads]], and are supported by an adult [[Team Committee]]. | ||
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| + | The '''team''' is an entire Varsity Scout unit - youth members and adult leaders. Like a [[troop]], a team may consist of as few as five boys and as many as 40 or more. The [[Captain|team captain]] conducts meetings and works with adult leaders to develop and carry out an effective program. | ||
Varsity teams are usually expected to meet weekly, and go on outings monthly. They also hold [[Court of Honor|Courts of Honor]] at least once a year; usually quarterly. | Varsity teams are usually expected to meet weekly, and go on outings monthly. They also hold [[Court of Honor|Courts of Honor]] at least once a year; usually quarterly. | ||
Revision as of 15:29, December 7, 2008
A Varsity Scout Team is the standard unit for Varsity Scouts and is composed of one or more squads, and are supported by an adult Team Committee.
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Structure
The team is an entire Varsity Scout unit - youth members and adult leaders. Like a troop, a team may consist of as few as five boys and as many as 40 or more. The team captain conducts meetings and works with adult leaders to develop and carry out an effective program.
Varsity teams are usually expected to meet weekly, and go on outings monthly. They also hold Courts of Honor at least once a year; usually quarterly.
Youth members
The team's youth are lead by the Team Captain and the Team Leadership council.
Youth members of a Team include:
- Team Captain
- Team Cocaptains
- Team Secretary
- Squad Leaders
- Program Managers
- Team members, some of whom may hold other positions:
Adult members
The team's adult Scouters are divided into two branches:
- Program
- Support
Liaisons between a unit and the local District and Council
External links
Equivalents
The Team is a registered "unit" with its local council. Other basic units are:
- Pack - Cub Scouting
- Troop - Boy Scouting
- Team - Varsity Scouting
- Crew - Venturing
- Ship - Sea Scouting
- Post - Explorers
- Group - Learning for Life

