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Every Adult Scouter Trained
Every adult Scouter should be trained. Unfortunately, this is sometimes not
the case. The result can be disastrous for the boys in a unit.
Scouting has had nearly 100 years to perfect its program and craft it to meet
the needs of youth between the ages of 6 and 20. Scouts aren't
"small adults in shorts." They are children growing up into adults and
need our help as role models and mentors to get there while abiding by the
ideals and meeting the goals of the Scouting program.
A parent wouldn't want a coach to lead their son's team with a knowledge of the
game obtained only from having played one similar to it and without a knowledge
of the rules of the game, good coaching techniques, and an appreciation of good
safety practices. Why should a parent settle for an adult Scouter leading
their child through the Scouting program without being trained to to do so?
Enthusiasm, a love of children, genuineness and caring, an enjoyment of physical
activities and the outdoors, leadership and organizational skills certainly help
the Scouter do his or her job BUT THEY ALONE ARE NOT ENOUGH. Scouting is a
program, requiring Scouts to master specific skills in a safe environment.
If we do not know the skills and how to keep the environment safe, we fail the
child and may actually place him in danger. There are numerous additional
trainings offered on-line at scouting.org.
Go to the home page and click on the scouting program you are in. Click on
"training", "new leader training" or "adult leaders". There you will find many
valuable subjects to help you be better informed and trained.
Let's get everyone in Cogioba District
Trained!!Let's get everyone in Cogioba District Trained!!
I am looking for volunteers who would be willing (really willing) to
be a part of the District Training Committee. My plan is to get
several different people for each training area so that the same
people are not doing all of the training.
Training committee will also meet on the 4th Thursday of each month
at the roundtable site at 6:30 pm.
Please contact me and let me know what training you want to give.
Also, if you know of someone who may be interested in helping, please
pass this on to them. I would like everyone in the district to have an
opportunity to volunteer.
Thanks in advance for your help and desire to make this a great
place to be a scout.
Ellen Di Silvio
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All Leaders must complete the following on-line courses (Recommend completing
before attending classroom training. Bring your completion certificate with you
to training for records updating)
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YOUTH PROTECTION |
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THIS IS SCOUTING |
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FAST START FOR THE POSITION YOU ARE IN |
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HAZARDOUS WEATHER
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Note: Cub Scout Specifics - All leaders must complete all three parts.
Parts 1 & 2 only need to be attended one time. Part 3 must be taken for each new
position you are registered in (i.e., Tiger; Wolf/Bear; Webelos; Pack Committee;
Cubmaster).
To register online for these sessions,
click here.
Den Chief Service Award
Click here for a downloadable (PDF)
copy of the requirements for the Den Chief Service Award.
Providing Den Chiefs to a Pack is a wonderful way to keep a Troop
connected to the Cub Scouting program and the Den Chief Service Award is
a great way to recognize Scouts who go above and beyond to share their
Scout Spirit with others.
The Pack Trainer
The goal of the pack trainer is to have 100 percent of the pack leaders
trained in their position responsibilities. New leaders and adult family
members should receive orientation within one week of joining the pack, and
leaders should receive position-specific training within 30 days.
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Qualifications:
| Is at least 21 years old, subscribes to the Declaration of
Religious Principle, and agrees to abide by the Scout Oath or Promise
and the Scout Law. |
| Possesses the moral, educational, and emotional qualities that the
Boy Scouts of America deems necessary to afford positive leadership to
youth. |
| Is registered with the BSA as a pack trainer. |
| It is recommended that the pack trainer have at least one year of
experience in a leadership position in Cub Scouting, preferably as a
Cub Scout or Webelos den leader. |
| Pack trainers should be trained at a district or council trainer
development conference. |
| The Pack Trainer is a member of the Pack Committee. |
| For new packs and those lacking experienced leaders, an
experienced leader from the district training team or another pack may
be appointed as pack trainer until the new leaders gain experience. |
Responsibilities: The pack trainer is responsible for
| Conducting orientation of new families and pack leaders |
| Encouraging pack leaders to attend Cub Scout Leader Basic
Training, which includes New Leader Essentials and Cub Scout Leader
Specific Training |
| Helping with Unit Leadership Enhancements during pack leaders'
meetings |
| Conducting other training as designated by the district and/or
council |
| Encouraging pack leaders to attend ongoing training such as Youth
Protection training, roundtable, pow wow, BALOO, Outdoor Leader Skills
for Webelos Leaders, and Wood Badge |
| Remaining current with training material and program updates |
| Keeping track of pack training records |
| Encouraging den chiefs to attend Den Chief Training |
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Course Descriptions
Safety Afloat/Safe Swim Defense
| A Safety Afloat/Safe Swim Defense trained person must be
present at any aquatic activity. The training can be
completed through BSA's Online Learning Center. |
Planning and Preparing for Hazardous Weather
| Effective January 1, 2009, BSA requires that all Local Tour
Permits list the name of a registered adult who has completed
the Planning and Preparing for Hazardous Weather training.
The training can be completed through BSA's Online Learning Center. |
Youth Protection Training
| This training is required for all leaders. It must be
taken every 2 years. Youth protection training is a part of
every leader's basic training program. BSA has adopted a
comprehensive set of policies and procedures to help ensure that
Scouting continues to be safe for all participants. With
this training you will be able to implement these policies and
procedures and help the Scouting program continue to be a safe
environment for children. |
Fast Start
| This online Fast Start training is a quick orientation to
help you get ready for your first Cub Scout, Boy Scout or
Venturing meeting. This training is designed to give you
information that will help you get your first meeting off to a
good, smooth start. |
"This is Scouting"
| "This is Scouting" has replaced New Leader Essentials as a
required course for Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing volunteers
to earn the "Trained" leader emblem. It is available on-line at
scouting.org. You do
not need to take this course if you have already taken the New
Leader Essentials, but it is worth taking anyway. |
Position Specific Training (PST)
| Upon completion of This Is Scouting, volunteer leaders take
part in leader-specific training to prepare them for the
opportunities and responsibilities relating to their leadership
positions with the Cub Scout program, the Boy Scout program, or
the Venturing program. Leader-specific training is also an
opportunity for new leaders to get answers to questions they may
have about their roles and about the BSA in general. You must be
trained in the position you are in to be considered trained and to
wear the trained patch. |
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)
| This training is to help leaders understand the focus of the
Cub Scout level of the BSA camping program. Leaders will acquire
the skills and confidence necessary to plan and carry out a
successful, first-time Cub Scout-level camping activity. Leaders
will increase their knowledge of the resources available from
the BSA and other sources to carry out a camping activity.
Leaders will understand the requirements for successful
completion of this activity, using national standards as
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Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders
| Webelos den campouts serve to move the Webelos Scout to the
next level of the BSA's ever-increasing challenge in the outdoors.
The boy and his parent will be introduced to the basics of Boy
Scout camping. A trained Webelos den leader who has completed
position-specific training and Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos
Leaders should conduct these events. Webelos dens are encouraged
to participate in joint den-troop campouts, particularly in the
fifth-grade year.
Designed specifically for Webelos den leaders and their
assistants, the Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders course
teaches outdoor-related skills through demonstration and hands-on
practice. Webelos den leaders should attend this training before
conducting Webelos overnight camping with the boys and parents of
the den. In addition to covering basic camping skills, this
training features planning campouts and finding resources. |
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills
OLS Overnight camping experience!
| This hands-on program gives adult leaders the practical
outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors.
This training is required for the Scoutmaster to complete his
basic training and wear the trained patch. Imagine having
hands-on knowledge setting up a campsite, pitching a tent,
hiking, outdoor cooking--all the skills necessary to see the
outdoor program of the Boy Scouts of America come to life. The
skills sessions presented in Introduction to Outdoor Leader
Skills closely follow the Boy Scout Handbook and are meant to
serve as an adult training outline. By using these skills
sessions in conjunction with the Boy Scout Handbook, trainers
can be sure new leaders are proficient in the basic outdoor
skills through First Class rank. |
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Are You a Trained Leader?
Want to know what you need to be trained Leader and
how to get the 'Trained Tab'?
Click here
for a list of the requirements from the Middle Tennessee Council website.
Some Q&A's on Training below:
Question: "How does the Trained patch work and where
do I get one?"
Answer: "Once you complete
the training for your
position you will need to contact the District Training Chair to obtain a Trained patch
which is worn with the position patch on the uniform sleeve.
Usually, that can be done at our monthly Roundtables. By the way, it's
incorrect to wear a trained patch with a position patch for which you have
not specifically been trained. For example, if you've been trained as
a committee member, you can wear the trained patch with your committee
member patch. You cannot continue to wear it if you become an
Assistant Scoutmaster, Den Leader and so on. Training is position
specific."
Question: "Do I have to carry around a bunch of
individual cards to show that I'm trained or is there a better way?"
Answer: "We have developed a multi-training card
available from the District Training Chair that we can transfer over any of the information
from your training events. Just contact the District Training Chair to make
that happen. It's that simple!
[From the Middle Tennessee Council website] * PLEASE NOTE: The
Middle Tennessee Council's Adult Leader Training Record card is not an
official training card. It is only a personal record. The official BSA
Training card should be issued at every training event. If an adult leader
does not have a personal record card, please give them one to start. Adults
that have a personal record card only need to have it updated.
Question: "Can we request special training if we need
it?"
Answer: "Yes, we can add trainings to meet your needs. In the District we
do various trainings such as Youth Protection, New Leader Essentials and
other trainings before our monthly Roundtable meetings to ensure everyone is
a trained leader. These trainings will be posted on the district calendar as
they become scheduled. Just contact the
District Training Chair to let us know
your needs."
BSA's Online Learning Center
To reach the BSA Online Learning Center and to receive
credit for your training through Middle Tennessee Council, be sure to use the
online training link at www.mtcbsa.org.
If you haven't already done so, you'll need to create a logon account on the
site and will need your BSA membership number (on your BSA membership card).
The BSA Online Learning Center now supports Internet Explorer 7 (the
latest version) but does not support the MAC OS web browser or Firefox. If you are having difficulty logging on to the
BSA site, you should update your training by attending one of the 65-minute
sessions scheduled to take place at Roundtable.
Adult Knots and Recognitions
From time to time, folks ask what the difference is between
the Trained patch and the knots that some adults wear on their uniforms.
The trained patch is awarded when you complete the specific training
required for your position. Usually this is earned very early in the
adult Scouter's tenure. To earn a knot takes considerably longer and
requires that the adult complete requirements in three areas; tenure,
training, and performance. Earning the Trained patch usually completes
most of the training requirement for the knot although some additional
training experiences are necessary, such as the Outdoor Leadership Skills
class for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters.
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