David Harris asked the question: Our council is trying to develop a single syllabus that incorporates all the Cub Leader Specific units and eliminates the ...
Here's a link to my notes: http://jvcbsa.org/training/committee/ you'll need two words. Here they are in order: jvctraining bsatrainer2005 Once there, click...
While I may agree with you on this point, BSA has set the online course up as the equal to up-close-and-personal, so you can't make that differentiation. Dave ...
... There likely will be notes from the session, but I imagine that they will be of much lesser value for persons who did not attend the session. The real...
There is a special course scheduled this summer at Philmont Training Center which should be of real interest to Boy Scout trainers and leaders. This course,...
... Scouts or Webelos, whereas many other cooking methods are, but what is age appropriate for Tigers, Cubs or Webelos would probably bore Boy Scouts or ...
I took this course a year or so ago and have since found a couple tricks that I'd like to pass on. One of the problems with doing computer presentations is...
Interesting thread - there are as many different interpretations and opinions at work here as there are Councils/Districts. We each seem to have a little...
The "new" BSA training continuum. Is it working? I'm not overly fond of the various parts of the continuum. Fast Start has it's place, since all new leaders...
Barry wrote my story as well! I also wish I had understood the Boy Scout program better when I was at the pack level. I understand Leslie's concerns, but...
Just a question, how big are the Troop committees in your units, and what generally do they do for your units, not what the handbook says but what they...
What type of training is required for this position. I do not think that the pack and troop at our church have anyone as a commissioner. I am interested in...
Hi all, Having served as a District Commissioner, I cannot stress enough the recommendation that a commissioner NOT serve in their own units. Effective...
Hi all, I think there was some discussion about this topic in the past. Anyway... Any & all input appreciated. 1st thought - It seems to me that there is a...
I know that this has been debated ad nausum here; however, I thought this article was worth sending out. ... "The point of this column is not to trash...
I have some questions about conducting a district Venturing RT. If there are any Venturing RT commissioners on the list, please reply off list. Thank you, ...
Greetings fellow Scout trainers, I am looking to NOT reinvent the wheel. Has anyone developed an Access Database (or something similar) to keep track of an...
I know this is a little off topic You know you're a scouter when you are asking for a new spice rack for Christmas so you have a place to store all the various...
As per the request of Trish... You know you're a Scout Leader when... You go camping just to get away from home All your food, cloths, and tents smell like...
Hello All, I've been a lurker for a while, greatly enjoying the discussions from afar. However, after reading Trish's post this morning, I was moved to come...
I have the syllabus for the week long NYLT course. It's pretty cool. I particularly like the way it shares terms and concepts with the "new" WB21 course. Does...
HEY THERE TEXAS!! I just finished talking to the Scoutmaster, Mr. Tony Forte, and I'm pretty excited to hear that you guys are interested in getting the...
FYI - "new" on the BSA website are a couple of videos in Quicktime format. You can watch online through your browser or download. Boy Scout Advancement ...
Okay Folks, Here is one I have not found the answer to or at least not an answer I want to accept. Is there a syllabus and training book/guide etc available...
RE: YLT: Dan, the 2006 rendition of the Wood Badge syllabus incorporates the same terms being used in YLT, replacing intellectual properties from Ken ...
Recharter Training-- Your council should have a CD with that tutorial on it. They sent those out with all kinds of introductory and training materials when ...
