Training Events 2008 — 2009

Providing Positive Youth Experience Through Trained Leaders

Every youth deserves a trained leader! Trained leaders make better Packs, Troops, and Crews. When leaders are trained, they feel more confident to run Scouting units, youth have more fun in the program and stay in Scouting longer. Leader training is offered in the Des Plaines Valley Council on an on-going basis. You may attend training in any district.

The Des Plaines Valley Council Excellence in Training Award has been established to recognize those units who have set a high standard in leadership training. Studies prove that youth stay in the program longer when they have trained leaders who know how to make the program fun and exciting.   

An expanded program of Basic Leader Training continues in our Council year round! Feel free to contact your District or Council Training chair if you have questions about the new program. Please refer to the training event flyers available at Roundtables or the Council Service Center, or call the Des Plaines Valley Council at 708-354-1111. Contact your District for more information on training events.

See the list of our Council award winners.

	District	Training Chair	District Executive
●	Tall Grass (TG)	Ruth Schumacher 630-257-3481 ruths59@ameritech.net	Ciara Crowther 708-354-1111, Ext. 19 Ciara.Crowther@Scouting.org
●	Twin Lakes (TL)	Ken Wiese 708-386-1297 csrndtbl@sbcglobal.net	Bart Zona 708-354-1111, Ext. 16 Bart.Zona@Scouting.org
●	Voyageur Trace (VT)	Bill Raysa 708-562-8699 wraysa@rzllc.com	Chris Isit 708-354-1111, Ext. 15 Christopher.Isit@Scouting.org
	Council Training Contacts
●	Council Commissioner	Mike Harkins	847-381-1730 MHARKBHS@Worldnet.att.net
●	Council Training Chair	Gary Watt	630-783-8462 gary.watt@sbcglobal.net
●	Wood Badge Coordinator	Bill Raysa	708-562-8699 wraysa@rzllc.com
●	Council Training Staff Advisor	Tony Roth	708-354-1111 ext. 20 Tony.Roth@Scouting.org

Sequence of Training

The sequence for Basic Leader Training is shown in the following diagram. After Fast Start, all Leaders take the same training course (New Leader Essentials), and then take courses that are specific to their Scouting program – Cub Scout Leader, Boy Scout Leader, or Venturing Leader. After successfully completing the basic courses, all Leaders are eligible to take the more advanced Wood Badge course. The Training Brochure that lists the Basic Leader courses in chronological order.

Click on the symbols or boxes in the diagram for further information.

Quick Links to Training Sections

All Leaders	Cub Scout Leaders	Boy Scout Leaders
Venture Leaders	Special Training	Commissioner Training
Learning for Life/Exploring

All Leaders

Fast Start Training

Fast start is the first step for any new volunteer and is to be delivered immediately after a new leader registers and before he or she meets with any youth member.

Fast Start Training is available to all persons interested in the Scouting program. This training is not designed to replace Basic Leader Training, but rather to provide you with a quick introduction and overview of the program. Copies of the video are available for purchase at the Scout Shop and for checkout from the Council Service Center. Fast Start Training is also available online at the Online Learning Center, at http://olc.scouting.org.

New Leader Essentials

New Leader Essentials is an introductory session that highlights the values, aims, history, funding, and methods of Scouting. Following Fast Start Training, this is the first segment of Basic Leader Training for Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing Leaders.

Youth Protection Training

At least one person from each unit is required to be Youth Protection trained. All leaders are encouraged to attend. At every meeting where youth are in attendance, there should be at least one leader who is Youth Protection trained. Leaders should renew Youth Protection Training every three years.

Youth Protection Training for Cub Scout Leaders, Boy Scout Leaders, and Venturing Leaders is available online at: http://olc.scouting.org.

Trainer Development Conference

This conference is designed to develop the skills needed to do any type of training. The skills are presented in a lively atmosphere that will be as much fun as it will be instructive!

This course helps leaders develop skills in instructing others in the Scouting program. All persons staffing a district or council training course will receive the skills needed to be an effective presenter at this all day event. A Pack Trainer would also benefit greatly from this course.

21st Century Wood Badge

Wood Badge for the 21st Century is designed for all leaders in our traditional programs and districts. It teaches leadership skills. To attend, leaders must be trained according to the standards of their specific Scouting positions. Wood Badge is held on two weekends. You must attend BOTH weekends.

Wood Badge Dinner

All Scouters are invited to attend the annual Wood Badge Potluck Dinner to learn about the Wood Badge program. This is an evening of fun and fellowship.

Hazardous Weather Training

Effective for tours on January 1, 2009, at least one adult must have completed Planning and Preparing for Hazardous Weather training. All leaders are encouraged to take this online course.

Hazardous Weather Training for Cub Scout Leaders, Boy Scout Leaders, and Venturing Leaders is available online at: http://olc.scouting.org.

Safe Swim Defense

Before a BSA group may engage in swimming activities of any kind, a minimum of one adult leader must complete Safe Swim Defense training, have a commitment card (No. 34243) with them, and agree to use the eight defenses in this plan.

Safe Swim Defense Training is available online at http://olc.scouting.org.

Safety Afloat

Safety Afloat has been developed to promote boating and boating safety and to set standards for safe unit activity afloat. Before a BSA group may engage in an excursion, expedition, or trip on the water (canoe, raft, sailboat, motorboat, rowboat, floating in an inner tube, or other craft), adult leaders for such activity must complete Safety Afloat Training, No. 34159, have a commitment card, No. 34242, with them, and be dedicated to full compliance with all nine points of Safety Afloat.

Safety Afloat Training is available online at http://olc.scouting.org.

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Cub Scouts

Cub Scout Leaders are considered trained when they have completed New Leader Essentials, Youth Protection Training, and the Cub Scout Leader Specific training for their registered position.

Cub Scout Leader Specific Training

This training is designed to meet the needs of Cubmasters & Assistants, Tiger Cub Leaders, Wolf & Bear Den Leaders & Assistants, Webelos Leaders & Assistants, and Pack Committee Members. Several weeknight and Saturday sessions are offered.

BALOO

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation will teach Cub Scout Leaders how to plan and carry out outdoor experiences for the Pack. At least one Cub Scout Leader must attend BALOO training in order for a Cub Scout Pack to receive an approved tour permit for Pack overnight camping.

Webelos Leader Outdoor Training

Webelos leaders will learn valuable outdoor skills needed for working with Webelos Scouts. This course will familiarize you with camping equipment, cooking, and outdoor activities to deliver an enjoyable camping experience to your Webelos and prepare them for Boy Scouts.

Superheroes of Scouting (Pow Wow)

The pow wow is a "convention" for pack leaders—the Cubmaster should take all leaders to this learning extravaganza. There are sections on games, crafts, skits and puppets, ceremonies, administration, and the Webelos den. It's a time for parents and all experienced, new, and prospective leaders to share ideas and see what the other packs are doing. The Superheroes of Scouting is being conducted as a joint effort with neighboring Three Fires Council.

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Boy Scouts

Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters are considered trained when they have completed New Leader Essentials, Youth Protection Training, Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training, and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills. Troop Committee Members are considered trained when they have completed New Leader Essentials and the Troop Committee Challenge as their Leader Specific Training.

Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training

A must for all Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters, and transitioning Webelos leaders. This session concentrates on Troop operation. All three sessions are required.

Troop Committee Challenge

The Troop Committee Challenge builds working committees that provide better service to units. This training will help committee members understand the importance of their role in the committee. Committee Members take New Leader Essentials, then Troop Committee Challenge. (This course runs simultaneously with Boy Scout Leader Specific Training.)

Troop Committee Challenge is available online at http://olc.scouting.org.

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills

Everyone working with the Scouts out of doors or camping takes Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills. This weekend event is offered at Cub Scout Adventure Camp near Rochelle, IL.. You must attend the entire weekend.

Den Chief Training

Den Chief Training teaches a Boy Scout how to help Cub Scout Den Leaders and Webelos Leaders with the den meetings. A Den Chief helps plan, prepare, and run the meetings.

Troop Leadership Training

Troop Leadership Training, No. 34306A, is for youth leaders in a Scout troop. It has been rolled out to replace the Scoutmaster Junior Leader Training Kit. It is organized into three one-hour modules, which can be taught individually or all in one session. The content of the first session focuses on what a new leader must know; the second session on what a leader must be, and the third session on what a leader must do. Completing all three modules qualifies the Scout to wear the "Trained" patch under his badge of office. The new syllabus contains leadership position cards that define each position in the troop. Completion of TLT prepares the youth to attend National Youth Leadership Training.

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)

The council's National Youth Leadership Training inspires Scouts to improve their leadership skills. The conference will be conducted in a camp setting and focus on training the top Scout leader in the troop, the Senior Patrol Leader. Participants do not have to be currently serving as SPL, but should have the skills and abilities to do so in the future. Emphasis will be on two areas to benefit the troop. First, Scoutcraft skills and how they can be passed on to other Scouts in the troop, and second, leadership skills that will make the Scout leader more effective in his job.

Merit Badge Counselor Orientation

Merit Badge Counselor Orientation gives counselors the confidence and consistency needed to counsel Boy Scouts in Merit Badges. This course is required for every Merit Badge Counselor.

Life to Eagle Training

After completing the Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, and Life Ranks, a Scout is ready to begin work on his Eagle Scout Badge. That includes earning the required amount of merit badges, completing a service project, and completing a Board of Review. This training identifies the steps required for a Scout to make the transition from Life Scout to Eagle Scout.

Showando

Enjoy an opportunity for adult Boy Scout leaders to both demonstrate and observe / participate in Scouting skills for each other’s learning. It’s really about sharing best practices among representatives of the participating troops. In other words…show and do!

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Venturing

Venturing Crew Advisors, Assistant Advisors, and Crew Committee Members are considered trained when they have completed New Leader Essentials and Venturing Leader Specific Training.

Venturing Leader Specific Training

Venturing Leaders learn the basics of unit operation. This course is to be preceded by New Leader Essentials.

Youth Protection – Venturing

This course covers the additional concerns of a Venturing Crew or Explorer Post due to the co-ed program and is included as part of the Venturing Leader Specific Training Course above. Leaders should renew Youth Protection Training every three years.

It is also available online at the Online Learning Center, at http://olc.scouting.org

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Learning For Life/Exploring

Explorer Advisor Training

All adults involved in a post should take this training in order to set the tone for the post, model the desired form of leadership, and help post officers and participants become leaders of the post. This will ensure that the post has a quality program, under capable leadership that achieves the purposes of the participating organization and Learning for Life.

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Specialized Training

Leaders in Council and District Operations are strongly encouraged to attend training for their position. Sometimes this training is offered locally by the Council or may be on a Regional or National level such as at Philmont Training Center in Cimmaron, New Mexico.

You must be invited to attend training at Philmont. See your District Training Chair if you'd like an invitation.

District Committee Training

District Committee Training is aimed to help District Committee members better understand District and Council operation, and to clearly define each member’s responsibilities in the District. This is a 2-session event.

Chartered Organization Representative Training

Chartered Organization Representatives learn their roles and responsibilities within their units.

Lord Baden-Powell University of Scouting

The purpose of Lord Baden-Powell University of Scouting (LBPU) is to provide introductory, supplemental, and advanced training for ALL functions in the council and district related to commissioner service, membership, finance, and program for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturing and Sea Scouting. Further information may be found at http://lbpuniv.org/

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Commissioners

Commissioner Training events are designed to help the Des Plaines Valley Council Commissioners become more effective in helping local units.

Commissioner Basic Training

This is specific job-related training for all Commissioners. It includes:

• Why do we have Commissioners?
• Units: The Commissioner’s Greatest Priority
• How to Help a Unit

Administration of Commissioner Service

This is specific job-related training for District Commissioners and Assistant District Commissioners.

Commissioner Conference

The annual Commissioner Conference provides additional training, fellowship, and inspiration to all the Commissioners in the Des Plaines Valley Council.

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