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The Venturing Gold
Award program was developed to recognize the significant accomplishment in
a Venturer's life as he or she has proven outstanding performance in a broad
spectrum of activities. These activities relate to Venturing's six experience
areas of leadership, citizenship, social, outdoor, service, and fitness.
It will challenge and motivate Venturers over an extended period.
It will provide
a favorable image of the Venturing program among youth, parents, schools,
and our communities. It will offer challenging and stimulating opportunities
for Venturers to develop and achieve personal goals in the areas of leadership,
character development, and personal fitness.
Requirements
Venturing Gold Award
candidates must be active and registered Venturers for at least 12 months
before final qualification. They must serve in a leadership role within the
12 months before final qualification. They must participate in a district,
council, or national Venturing event or activity. They must set and accomplish
one personal goal related to each of the six experience areas. They must plan
and lead at least two crew activities built around the six experience areas.
They must recite the Venturing Oath. Three letters of recommendation from
adults outside of the crew are required, and teachhe candidate must make
an oral presentation to a crew review committee. Finally, they must be approved
and recommended by their crew committee.
Procedure
Venturing Gold Award
candidates must submit a written petition to their crew Advisor in which they
outline their plans and ambitions for their projects to achieve the award.
Advisors are encouraged to have a conference with each candidate to ensure
that the Venturer has developed a well-conceived plan, and that he or she
has specific goals in mind. The Advisor approves the plan. After council
approval, the council issues the award.
Recognition
After many months
of determined service and leadership, the Venturing Gold Award should be presented
in a setting worthy of the award. Suggested occasions include high school
assemblies, church services, and council Venturing events. The award may
be presented more than once. The award is a gold medal featuring the Venturing
logo inside of a compass dial. The medal is suspended from a white ribbon
that is worn around the neck. A white ribbon was to become available in November.
A certificate is also available.
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