Challenge Mentor |
Our Scouts have the opportunity to develop positive relationships with Challenge Mentors. Challenge Mentors provide our Scouts with information, actual experience and access to contacts. Mentors can help our Scouts complete Challenges.
The Challenge Mentors also provide encouragement, motivation and challenge our Scouts to Give their Best while on their adventures. They also serve as positive role models for our Scouts. This enables our Scouts to see how good character can play a positive role in their own lives. Our Scouts also have the opportunity, by interacting with their Challenge, Mentor to acquire a depth of experience, which enables them to make better decisions. Below is a basic script for the Scout to follow when contacting a potential Mentor: Proper planning must be made prior to meeting with a potential Mentor. Proper planning includes making an appointment with the appropriate person.Making an appointment includes: generating the contact information for a selected individual by conducting research via the internet, telephone book, or personal referral. Be sure to ask your parents, teachers, Counselors, Team Leaders, fellow scouts, and your friends for referrals. Get your parents’ permission before deciding on a Mentor or going to an appointment. Get parental permission regarding your appointment time and meeting place. Be certain your parents know the exact address of where you are going, the route you will use, the name of the person you are meeting with, your departure time, and your expected return time. Remember no Scout is permitted to enter the home or garage of anyone unless accompanied by their parent or guardian or are otherwise following the safety practices of Adventure Scouts USA. Contacting the selected individual: After obtaining the telephone number and dialing it, it is possible you may initially reach a receptionist in which case you need to tell them the name of whom you wish to speak with.
Not everyone you speak with will have the time or desire to help you. If this happens, ask them if they can refer you to someone who can help you. If they are unable to refer you to someone, then ask your parents, teachers, Team Leaders, fellow scouts, and your friends for another referral. Keep trying until you are successful at finding a Ment or. Perseverance is a strength that will help you to successfully reach your goals. Never be discouraged when you encounter obstacles. Like the story of the rabbit and the turtle, it is not the fastest, but rather it is the one who sticks with it, who succeeds. Remember to:
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 06 December 2007 09:52 ) |