Besides learning a lot of useful information at these training sessions so that you can better lead your Scouts, you'll probably also meet some other terrific Scouters who are in the same position as you - and can share ideas and suggestions. Take advantage of the training programs that Scouting has to offer to make your Pack, Troop, or Crew stronger, and help your boys to have a better Scouting experience!
Every month, Steel City District has a ROUNDTABLE. It's a meeting for the Leaders in our units (Packs, Troops and Crews) to be able to find out about upcoming events and make sure that your unit is taking advantage of all of the Scouting opportunities to their fullest potential.
It iwill be held on the **SECOND** Thursday of the month at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Whitehall. And the best thing is, it's free! There should be at least one representative at Roundtable from each unit. But so much goes on, you should bring more!!
CUB SCOUT NEW LEADER ESSENTIALS & POSITION-SPECIFIC TRAINING
Are you a new Den Leader, Cubmaster or Committee Member? A little confused? WE CAN HELP!
The next date formally scheduled to help you and your Leaders understand Cub Scouting and your role:
Contact John Cain at (412) 884-2961 or via e-mail at cainhome1@hotmail.com for more information if your Pack has one or more Leaders that need training. Please provide: Pack Number, position, leader name, address and phone number. If there is enough demand, we can also take this training "on the road" to your unit and can work with your schedule.
BOY SCOUT ADULT LEADER TRAINING ("BAT")
If you are a new Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmaster, or a Troop Committee Member, sign up for the next round of Boy Scout Adult Leader Training! This will help you guide your Scouts in how to get the most out of the Scouting program! The full training involves a one-day indoor session, and a weekend in the great outdoors improving your skills. The current schedule is:
Contact Ron Werkmeister at (412) 854-5693 or via e-mail at ron.werkmeister@ansys.com with any questions or to sign up.
Remember that for TOUR PERMITS (which should be filed with Flag Plaza two weeks in advance for any Troop, Pack or Den outing not in your IMMEDIATE area or if Scouts will not be driven by their own parent/guardian) your Leaders may need to have the following required BSA training:
BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation) is offered by Council on
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November 15, 2008
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March 21, 2009
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May 16, 2009
YOUTH PROTECTION: Is sometimes offered "in person" at Roundtable, or is also available online
RISK ZONE will be offered at Roundtable - DECEMBER 11
HAZARDOUS WEATHER available online
The new Webelos Outdoor Weekend (WOW) will be held on April 24-26, 2009.
Stay tuned for more details on Boy Scout and Venturing training in Steel City! |
