Post date: Sep 17, 2015 6:21:08 PM
Scout Leaders and Committee Members,
What would you do if a scout came to you and asked this: What ‘s the minimum amount of work required to become an Eagle Scout? You would probably tell him he’s asking the wrong question and sit him down and explain he should strive to go beyond the 21 merit badges and other ‘minimum” requirements to get the most out of Scouting. He’ll be better off for it.
Well, that is exactly what Mark Branch, Scoutmaster for Troop 1657 is asking of every leader and committee member within Troop 1657. Go beyond the minimum BSA training requirements and become “Trained Leaders” and earn the “Trained” patch as a badge of honor. Every scout deserves a Trained Leader and every leader deserves training so he/she can successfully deliver the best scouting program to the scouts of Troop 1657. How do you become a “Trained Leader”?
According to BSA training guidelines outlined on all BSA Adult applications and at the following link http://www.scouting.org/Training/Adult.aspx all adult leaders regardless of position must take Youth Protection Training within 30 days of registering. And you have to renew your training every two years. This training maybe taken online free at the following link http://my.scouting.org/
While BSA does not require leaders to complete any additional training apart from Youth Protection Training, in order to earn the “Trained Leader” patch and be incompliance with Troop 1657 training guidelines, the following training should be completed:
All Leaders
Fast Start Training – The first step for any new adult volunteering no matter what position you may support.
This Is Scouting – The next step in training for adult leaders who have completed Fast Start Training. This Is Scouting is an online introductory session that highlights the values, aims, history funding and methods of scouting.
Leader Specific Training
Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster – are considered trained when they have completed Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training (S24) and Outdoor Leader skills IOLS (S11) Please Note: a fee is required for these classes
Troop Committee members – are considered trained when they have completed Troop Committee Challenge.
Supplemental Training can be taken to ensure safety while scouts are participating in specific activities and they include the following:
Physical Wellness, Safe Swim Defense, Safety Afloat, Weather Hazard and Climb on Safety
Training Classes
I have taken the liberty to highlight classes that have been scheduled throughout the NCAC region until the end of the year. If you have not taken the classes to earn the “Trained Leader” patch, you can register for the classes listed below at the following link: http://www.ncacbsa.org/events/event_list.asp
Scoutmaster Specific Training (S24)
September 19th, 8:30am to 1:30pm – Gaithersburg
September 26th, 7:00am to 12:00pm – Herndon
October 10th, 8:30am to 1:30pm – Silver Spring
October 31st, 8:00am to 4:30pm – Springfield
November 7th, 7:00am to 12:30pm – Herndon
December 5th, 8:00am to 1:30pm-Gaithersburg
Introduction to Outdoor Leadership (S11)
September 25th to 26th, LaPlata, Maryland
October 2nd to October 3rd , Cheltenham, Maryland
October 16th to October 17th , Middleburg Virginia
October 23rd to 24th, Alexandria, Virginia
November 6th to 7th, Springfield, Virginia
November 13th to 14th, Colonial District
Troop Committee Challenge (WS10)
(I did not see any class listings for this training on the NCAC calendar for 2015)
Once you complete training, you should print out your training certificate and submit a copy to Lisa Cason. Please remember to keep a copy for your records.
Attached is a quick reference of the training requirements to be considered a "Trained Leader". If you have any additional questions regarding training requirements for leaders or scouts, please do not hesitate to contact me, Lisa Cason at treasurechestcenter@yahoo.com.
Yours In Scouting,
Lisa Cason