Terms and Style Items - "V"
Varsity
Sports activities in a Varsity Scout team (not in a troop). See "Varsity Scouting" and "Venture."
Varsity Scout
A young man who is a registered youth member of a Varsity Scout team.
Varsity Scout team
A stand-alone unit that conducts Varsity Scouting for the chartered organization.
Varsity Scouting
A part of the program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men
(Varsity Scouts) who are at least 14 but not yet 18 years old. The unit
is a team; the unit leader is a Coach. Emphasis is on advancement, high
adventure, personal development, service, and special programs and
events. See "Scouting program" and "Varsity."
Velcro
Trademark term for a fabric fastener. Use the generic term unless clarity would suffer.
Venture
High-adventure activities for a patrol (Venture patrol) of Boy Scouts
age 13 and older in a troop. Do not refer to these Boy Scouts as
Venture Scouts. This is different from Venturing. See "Venturing."
Venture patrol
A patrol of Boy Scouts age 13 and older in a troop; the patrol
participates in high-adventure activities. This is different from a
Venturing crew. See "Venturing crew."
Venturer
A registered youth member of a Venturing crew. The word "Venturer"
should be used only as a noun referring to a youth member. Use
"Venturing" when a modifier is needed. The forms: "One Venturer built a
kayak." "One member of the Venturing crew built a kayak." Venturing is
different from the Boy Scout Venture program. See "Venture."
Venturing
The young adult program of the Boy Scouts of America for men and women
14 (who have completed the eighth grade) through 20 years of age.
"Venturing" is both a noun and a modifier. The forms: "Venturing is a
program for young adults." "Young women and men take part in Venturing
activities." "Good Venturing Advisors are crucial to successful
Venturing crews." Venturing is different from the Boy Scout Venture
program. See "Venture."
Venturing activity interest survey
An annual survey of the career and leisure interests of high school
students conducted by the local council. Survey results may be
available to help crews recruit new members.
Venturing Code
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.
Venturing crew
Youth members and adult leaders who conduct the Venturing program
within an organization chartered by the BSA. This is different from a
Venture patrol. See "Venture patrol."
Venturing Impact Plan
A council organizational plan to "sell" business, industry, labor,
professional, church, and community groups to organize Venturing crews.
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.
Venturing program conference
Conducted by many councils to provide program support and training to
Venturing leaders. The Advisor, associate Advisors, president, and vice
presidents from each crew attend.
veteran
A recognition status accorded to members of Scouting who have served
five years or more. Combinations: "10-year veteran," "15-year veteran,"
"20-year veteran." Units also achieve veteran status and may display
veteran insignia on their flags and uniforms.
Veterans Day
No apostrophe.
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Wood Badge Scholarship
This scholarship assists selected VFW members in acquiring
youth-serving skills. Annually, 12 scholarships are given-three per
region.
vice chairman
A National Council, local council, district, or unit committee title.
vice president
(1) An adult volunteer elected position in the National Council or a
local council. (2) An elected youth position in a Venturing crew.
Vigil Honor
The highest honor the Order of the Arrow can bestow upon its members, for service to the lodge, council, and Scouting.
vision statement
See "BSA Vision Statement."
volunteer
Individual who donates service, time, or funds to support the program of the Boy Scouts of America.
volunteer service
The work of men and women throughout the country who make Scouting
available to youth by their service at all levels of the Scouting
organization—all done without pay. The voting members of the council
are volunteer Scouters.