Excellence in Training Award
Des Plaines Valley Council
The Des Plaines Valley Council Excellence in Training Award recognizes those units, which have met a high standard in leadership training. Studies prove that youth stay in BSA programs longer when they have trained leaders who know how to make the program fun and exciting.
A ribbon streamer for the unit flag can be awarded each calendar year that a unit achieves the goal of 75% direct contact leaders fully trained in their registered position. This award will be presented at the district roundtable following council confirmation of the unit’s award application.
A custom plaque is presented the first calendar year a unit achieves the goal of 100% direct contact leaders fully trained in their registered position. Each year thereafter that the unit achieves this goal, a year device for the plaque will be presented. This award will be presented at the annual district dinner following council confirmation of the unit’s award application.
Direct contact leaders include:
| Cubmaster | Scoutmaster |
| Assistant Cubmaster | Assistant Scoutmaster |
| Webelos Den Leader | Varsity Coach |
| Assistant Webelos Den Leader | Assistant Varsity Coach |
| Den Leader | Venturing Advisor |
| Assistant Den Leader | Venturing Associate Advisor |
| Tiger Cub Den Leader | Skipper |
| Pack Trainer | Mate |
| Exploring Post Advisor | |
| Exploring Post Asst. Advisor |
In addition, units achieving these awards are listed on the Des Plaines Valley Council web site.
What Makes a Fully Trained Leader?
- Cub Scout leaders are considered fully trained when they have completed Youth Protection Training, Cub Scout Leader Fast Start, This Is Scouting, and Cub Scout Leader Specific Training for their position.
- Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters are considered fully trained when they have completed Youth Protection Training, Boy Scout Leader Fast Start, This Is Scouting, Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training, and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills.
- Varsity Coaches and Assistant Coaches are considered fully trained when they have completed Youth Protection Training, Varsity Leader Fast Start, This Is Scouting, Varsity Coach Leader Specific Training, and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills.
- Venturing Advisors and Associate Advisors are considered fully trained when they have completed Venturing Youth Protection Training, Venturing Advisor Fast Start, This Is Scouting, and Venturing Leader Specific Training. In addition, for crews with an outdoor program, Venturing Advisors and Associate Advisors must also complete Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills.
- Learning for Life/Exploring Post Advisors and Assistant Advisors are considered fully trained when they have completed Exploring Youth Protection Training, Post Advisor Fast Start, and Exploring Adult Leader Basic Training.
Download the application form.
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