Where we meet .....

We meet on the 1st Tuesday of each month, 7:30 pm at the First Presbyterian Church - Scouting Complex in one of the Scout Huts. Address: 413 West Whitner Street ~ Anderson, SC 29624. Please come visit us and bring a friend. We welcome new members.  Please check the Calendar Page for meeting times as they do vary from time to time - Click Here

Meetings are run by our crew president. Our crew leadership includes a president, vice president of activities, vice president of administration, secretary, treasurer, and quartermaster. Our adult advisor and associate advisors serve as mentors to the crew leadership and support our scout run organization.

The Venturing Oath

As a Venturer, I promise to do my duty to God and help strengthen America, to help others, and to seek truth, fairness, and adventure in our world.

The Venturing Code

As a Venturer, I believe that America's strength lies in our trust in God and in the courage, strength, and traditions of our people.

I will, therefore, be faithful in my religious duties and will maintain a personal sense of honor in my own life.

I will treasure my American heritage and will do all I can to preserve and enrich it.

I will recognize the dignity and worth of all humanity and will use fair play and goodwill in my daily life.

I will acquire the Venturing attitude that seeks truth in all things and adventure on the frontiers of our changing world.

Crew Leadership Positions

President

• Voted into office by quorum majority vote of the registered youth members of Crew 215, and approved by the Advisor, can be appointed by the Advisor
• Serve as youth leader of the Crew-prepares meeting agendas and presides at meetings
• Implements the Crew program through officers and members
• Works closely with Advisors and other adult leaders in a spirit of partnership
• Represents the Crew at meetings of the Venturing Officers' Association [VOA] and program planning conferences and is available to report to the chartered organization and Crew Committee.
• Assists the Crew Advisor in conducting the Crew Officers' Seminar
• Appoints youth chairpersons of special projects and appoints special Crew Officers
• Presents the annual report to the Chartered Organization and/or Crew Committee at the conclusion of his/her term of office
• Assesses on an ongoing basis whether the reproducibility’s of the officers are being considered and carried out effectively
• Approaches Venturing and encourages others to approach Venturing in a spirit of fun and enjoyment

Vice-President - Adminstration

• Is voted into office by quorum majority vote of the registered youth members of Venturing Crew 215, and approved by the Advisor, Can be appointed by the Advisor
• Serves as administrative officer of the Crew
• Assumes the responsibilities of the Crew President in her absence
• Leads the recruiting and admission of new members during the year
• Organizes and recognizes the achievements of Crewmembers
• Conducts opening and closing ceremonies for special occasions as scheduled
• Attends all Crew Activities
• Attends the Officer Association Meetings
• Approaches Venturing activities in a spirit of Fun and seeks to reflect this spirit in the recruiting of new members and through recognizing the achievements of Crew members
• Is a team leader of one of the Crew Patrols

Vice-President - Activities

• Is voted into office by quorum majority vote of the registered youth members of Venturing Crew 215, and approved by the Advisor. Can be appointed by the Advisor
• Serves as the program officer of the Crew and, in that position, arranges the program planning process for the Crew
• Collects and maintains a Crew activity file consisting of the Program Capability Inventory, a listing of Post member interests and suggestions for activities, program resources, and an annual activity schedule
• Determines the interest of the Crew members on an ongoing basis (Crew Interest Surveys)
• Provides support for the President and committee for each activity
• Approaches and encourages others to approach Venturing activities in a spirit of fun and enjoyment
• Is a team leader of one of the Crew Patrols

Secretary

• Is voted into office by quorum majority vote of the registered youth members of Venturing Crew 215, and approved by the Committee, can be appointed by the Advisor
• Serves as the communications officer and, in that position, manages all the communications and publicity for the Crew
• Maintains Crew membership records and attendance records
• Handles Crew correspondence and minutes, posting minutes on the Yahoo website for all members to view.
• Coordinates Crew publicity through local media, Post newsletters, and the Crew's telephone network
• Approaches Venturing in a spirit of fun and seeks to reflect this spirit in the publicity and communications of the Crew

Treasurer

• Is voted into office by quorum majority vote of the registered youth members of Venturing Crew 215, and approved by the Committee, can be appointed by the Advisor
• Serves as the financial officer and, in that position, maintains financial records and monitors the Crew budget if necessary
• Collects and disburses Crew funds
• Communicates with the Officers and members on a regular basis to keep them informed about their finances
• Approaches Venturing in a spirit of fun and spreads this spirit in the carrying out of his/her responsibilities

• Is voted into office by quorum majority vote of the registered youth members of Venturing Crew 215, and approved by the Advisor, can be appointed by the Advisor
• Responsible for upkeep of Crew Equipment and supplies and needed purchases
• Addresses each outing’s needs for equipment and makes sure it is ready to go as needed
• When equipment is lent to a crew member, monitors the safe return of that which was loaned
• The Quartermaster shall attend all Crew Activities