OSG Resource Library - groups
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Is OSG Right for You?
Why OSG | Starting a Group | Group Organization | Registrations & Background Checks | Apps & Software | Finances | Recruitment | Volunteers
The game of scouting is a rewarding and wonderful pastime. OSG was founded as a way to welcome everyone to that experience, and those that choose to form groups in service of our mission will find that it is hard but rewarding work. If you do not align with our mission or values, another organization may be a better fit for you.text/html2025-01-22T17:44:13+00:00Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com)Registrations & Criminal History Checks
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Registrations & Criminal History Checks
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All members of OSG, youth and adult, must register nationally. Adult members must also go through a Criminal History Check run through Sterling Volunteers, which includes verification of identity and legal aliases, a local and national search of sex offender registries, and a local and national search of criminal re…text/html2025-01-22T17:38:37+00:00Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com)Group Finances
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Group Finances
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The financial aspect of running a group can be one of the most challenging due to the oversight required. Having sound financial practices in place right off the bat is important.
Best Practices
The group treasurer is responsible for maintaining the finances of the group. Exact responsibilities will be outlined in your group's bylaws, but…text/html2025-01-22T17:38:12+00:00Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com)Group Organization
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Group Organization
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At the National level, there is a board of directors that oversees the overall organization. There are also national commissioners who oversee various projects and committees. Each part of the country has a regional commissioner responsible for helping individual groups, and some areas have local/regional councils that connect them with…text/html2025-01-22T17:38:47+00:00Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com)Recruitment and Advertising
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Recruitment and Advertising
Why OSG | Starting a Group | Group Organization | Registrations & Background Checks | Apps & Software | Finances | Recruitment | Volunteers
Recruitment is one of the most time consuming parts of leading a group. Even established groups will have attrition, so it is important to think of this as an ongoing process.
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Group Management
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Starting a Group
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There are a number of considerations when starting a new group. You will need at least two non-related rovers to ensure two-deep leadership, and it is generally a good idea to have several families who are interested in participating. If you don't have other families involved at this point, you can check out the Lone Scout Program.text/html2025-01-22T17:38:30+00:00Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com)Apps and Software
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Apps and Software
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When you set up your group, you will want to have shared files to allow collaboration between your group council. Additionally, there are a number of productivity tools you may find useful as you run your group. Below you will find some of the more common solutions used by various groups:text/html2025-01-22T17:38:55+00:00Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com)Volunteer Roles
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Volunteer Roles
Why OSG | Starting a Group | Group Organization | Registrations & Background Checks | Apps & Software | Finances | Recruitment | Volunteers
In addition to your Section Leaders and Auxiliary Committee there are a number of volunteer roles that help groups run more smoothly. These can be filled by non-rover adults, but keep in mind that all adults working directly with youth should be background checked through National.