AWARDS
Ranger Award
Who's Who in Venturing
General Questions
TRUE OR FALSE
100
What is the first award a venture can earn?
The first Award a venture can earn is the Bronze Award
100
How many of the 18 electives must a Venturer complete to earn the Ranger Award?
In addition to the eight core requirements, a Venturer must complete at least four of the 18 electives.
100
This crew officer serves as the communcations officers and maintains crew membership, attendance records and handles crew correspondence.
What is the V.P. of Communications
100
True or False: Venturers may work toward the Ranger and Silver awards at the same time.
True
100
True or False: A venturer can be elected to the Order of the Arrow?
False. He must be elected as a member of his troop.
200
What youth training course is a requirement for completion of the Silver Award?
Completion of the Instroduction to Venturing Leadership Skills Course is a requirement to achieve the Silver Award.
200
How does the Outdoor Bronze Award relate to the Ranger Award?
The Outdoor Bronze Award is half of the requirements for the Ranger Award: four core requirements and two electives.
200
This crew member is responsible for planning, promoting and carrying out a crew activity. He is appointed by the crew president and advisor.
What is an activity chair
200
Must a Boy Scouts of America advancement report be completed to receive Venturing awards?
Yes.
200
Can a venturer holding the rank of 2nd class earn his eagle scout award while a member of a crew?
No, He must be at least FIRST CLASS
300
What is the only award in Venturing that requires a formal board of review?
The Silver Award require a board of review
300
Who may sign off on requirements and electives on the score sheets in the Ranger Guidebook?
Once you have completed a requirement, have your Advisor or the consultant who worked with you on your requirements initial and date your Ranger Guidebook
300
This individual serves as the youth leader of a crew and works closely with the crew advisor
What is the crew president
300
What year did the venturing program start?
Venturing began in 1995
300
True of False, The Crew Committee and Crew Advisor nominates the Advisor for the Venturing Advisor of Merit?
FALSE, The Crew President and Officers (youth members) nominate the Crew Advisor for the Award of Merit.
400
For which award do you need to participate in two ethical controversies?
The Silver Award requires participation in two Ethical Controversies.
400
Explain what kind of project a venturer must complete for the Ranger Award?
A venture must complete a Conservation Project for his Ranger Award
400
The position assumes responsibilities of the crew president in his or her absence and leads recruiting efforts for new members and managers recognitions of members.
What is the Vice President of Administration
400
Venturing crews can be made up of 3 different types of groups. What are they?
venturing crews can be all male, all female, and coed units
400
True of False There are Five Bronze Awards in Venturing
True . Religious Life, Arts & Hobbies, Outdoor, Sports, & Sea scouts
500
What is the tenure required in your position of responsibility for the Gold Award.
The Gold Award requires 12 months in a position of responsibility
500
There are 8 Core Requirements to the Ranger Award. Can you name all 8 of them?
Wilderness Survival, Leave no trace, Communication, First Aid, Conservation, Cooking, Emergency Preparedness and Land Navigation
500
This officer keeps an up to date crew schedule and maintains the crew calendar and activity interest file.
Who is the Vice President of Program
500
Can female Venturers wear the Girl Scout Silver or Girl Scout Gold award on their Venturing Uniform?
Yes. They fall under the category of "awards from other organizations". Therefore, they can be worn where appropriate on the Venturing uniform. Preferably, on or above the left pocket.
500
True or False: A crew can decide amongst themselves for what their official uniform will be and do not have to wear the full green uniform shirt & gray BSA pants.
True. Each crew should set their own standards when they are first forming as to what they want as their uniform.