Bob White 20 Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 I am chairing a council-wide university of Scouting this Fall. I would be intersted in suggestions outside of the standard training courses that you think would help improve scouting in packs troops or crews. Here is a short list of some sessions we are considering. > Blue and Gold program ideas > Webelos Retention > Webelos to Scout transition > Maximizing Popcorn Sales > Selecting and Recruiting Volunteers > First Class Emphasis > Problem Solving for Commissioners > Roundtable Highlights > Pack Meeting Sparklers > Program Planning > Den Chief Training > Unit Budget Plans > Places to go things to do for Troops > Places to go things to do for Packs > Places to go things to do for Crews > Organizing and maintaining patrols > Role of the pack and troop trainers > Volunteer Recognitions > The role of professional scouting I would be interested in your additions BW Link to post Share on other sites
AggieScouter 10 Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 -Recruiting and retaining youth - Preparing for High Adventure- very popular at our U of S. - The role of the COR, UC, CC- this is a mystery to many people, even those involved in Scouting Link to post Share on other sites
OldGreyEagle 5 Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 To add a bit on what Aggie mentioned, how about what the Council Office does for each unit. And I dont mean suck up FOS dollars. What committees are there on the District and then COuncil and National Level and how are members selected and what do they do and how do you get on a committee. What do the District Execs do, and how is that different from a Field Director (it is different, isnt it?) and then what does the COuncil Exec do. I know they can't be exact, but just the roles they fill in the organizaiton. Link to post Share on other sites
Laurie 10 Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 Accounting practices relative to Scouting (think of the scouting account conversation here as well as the many questions and issues that come up over the funds just on these forums.) First aid. I took this when council added it to Pow Wow. It was a full course, very much in demand, and it covered the basics--would LOVE to have more of this one. Leadership survival was the name of a course I took, but it dealt with recruiting--I was hoping for some tips on managing time, dealing with conflicts, and things of this nature from more experienced leaders. I like what you have so far--it sounds very different from what I took part in. We had Magic, Rockets, Camping, Cooking Outside, Native American Crafting and Lore (LOVED this course!), Whittling, and then some of what you named. Link to post Share on other sites
Eamonn 61 Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 It looks like a very comprehensive list. Some ideas you might want to consider: Supplemental Training's: Here you could look at courses that might be offered at your local Community College,First Aid, CPR,that sort of thing. Maybe look at what is going on at Philmont. Computer Software for your unit. Religious Awards. International Scouting at the unit level.(Jamboree on the air, Jamboree on the net.) Good Turn For America. I only recently found out that this is running till 2010. Selection of Quality Leadership. And last but not least How to be nice to the District Chairman!! Eamonn Link to post Share on other sites
Marty_Doyle 10 Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 Just went to one March 6. Some of the better offerings (IMHO): An intro course to Packmaster/Troopmaster An intermediate course for both Cub Scouting beyond the Ranks - covered Progress Towards Rank, totems, arrow points, Academic & Sports belt loops and pins, World Conservation, religious emblems (there was also another course soleley on religious emblems), BSA Family Award, Webelos activity badges. Missed a few - Crime Prevention, Conservation Good Turn, US Heritage, Heavy Shoulder, Super Achiever, Twentier, Recruiter, Interpreter, etc. Safe Swim Defense/ Safety Afloat Climb On Safely Shooting Safety Basic First Aid Intro to Wood Badge - what it is and why you should go Adult Training Awards - how to get them for you den leaders and ACM, etc Risk management as it pertains to outings - not insurance per se but Health and Safety, G2SS, planning, etc a bunch of courses on personal time management (to control that one hour a week beast), how to remember your spouse, how to avoid burnout, etc Ceremonies that create Memories Cub Scout Derbies without Pinewood Cars Community Service Projects for Packs Leave No Trace for Cub Scouts Character Connections Monthly Themes and why you should use them Duty to Country - flag etiquette, patriotic opening ceremonies, parades These are the courses I took or wanted to, but couldn't since there were only 8 sessions. (I skipped lunch). Sorry, I didn't take any Boy Scout focused course this time. Last year, there was one Boy Scout course I participated in that was on first year retention - as a follow up to Webelos to Scout Transition. Good luck. (This message has been edited by Marty_Doyle) Link to post Share on other sites
LovetoCamp 9 Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 http://www.lbpuniv.org/ Bob, the above is the home page for Lord Baden Powell University of Scouting. Link to post Share on other sites
Fat Old Guy 11 Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 How about "Old Handbooks: A Danger to Your Mortal Soul or an Aid to Good Scouting"? Link to post Share on other sites
John-in-KC 311 Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 Leadership essentials for the JASM. (ie give a transitional youth an exposure to NLE: SM specific, perhaps including the outdoor leader instruction). Why? We have an older youth/transitional adult position, and if you look at the unit JLT training package, the JASM is sorta out in left field. Ideally, he's had unit JLT and Brownsea, and maybe even NJLTC at PTC... Link to post Share on other sites
fotoscout 15 Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 Mentoring Tiger Leaders (or new Leaders) for Unit Personnel Mentoring Tiger Leaders (or new Leaders) for District and Council Personnel Link to post Share on other sites
Eagledad 2779 Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 Good Day All >>Why? We have an older youth/transitional adult position, and if you look at the unit JLT training package, the JASM is sorta out in left field. Ideally, he's had unit JLT and Brownsea, and maybe even NJLTC at PTC... Link to post Share on other sites
Overtrained 10 Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 Hi Bob, See my private email to you about our councils previous classes that I can send you. I have perused a lot of other web sites for ideas. Here is my councils, http://www.indianhead.org/training/supplemental/uos/ Like I said though, no classes listed yet. One's I have seen that scouters like are from authors of books we use. We have a couple in our area that come to our events. Link to post Share on other sites
Eagledad 2779 Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 >>One's I have seen that scouters like are from authors of books we use. Link to post Share on other sites
evmori 11 Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 How about ceremonies! Planning Pack Ceremonies. Planning Troop Ceremonies. Link to post Share on other sites
FScouter 24 Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 Do a presentation on some of the lesser known recognitions, such as: Den Chief Service Award National Camping Award National Honor Patrol Recruiter Advancement Trail beads Conservation Good Turn Hornaday awards Leave No Trace World Conservation Award Interpreter Paul Bunyan Woodsman Historic Trails Link to post Share on other sites
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