Council Training Committee

Training Chairperson: Dave Sechnick, davesechnick@aol.com

Training for Boy Scout Leaders that have completed New Leader Essentials consists of two parts; Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills.

Boy Scout Leader Training

The goal of this training is four-fold. Participants who finish the course should:

Have the confidence that being a Scoutmaster is a manageable challenge.
Understand that they have abundant available resources.
Know that the structure of the Boy Scouts of America ensures that they are a part of a supportive team working to deliver the promise of Scouting to the youth of America.
Have a short action plan to apply what they have learned during the training sessions.

During New Leader Essentials, participants were introduced to the eight methods of Scouting, i.e. 1) The Ideals, 2) The Patrol Method, 3) The Outdoors, 4) Advancement, 5) Association with Adults, 6) Personal Growth, 7) Leadership Development and 8) The Uniform. Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training expands that foundation by teaching practical ways to instill these methods into troop programs. In addition, troop Leaders must have an understanding of the seven steps of a troop meeting. This training will allow participants to learn each step through hands-on exercises. The steps of a troop meeting will be most thoroughly experienced in the sessions.

Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training
Boy Scout Adult Leader Training)
Conducted by The Greater Western Reserve Boy Scout Council

This fun filled course will be packed with basic skills of operating a troop meeting to helping you understand troop operations in advancement, and how to develop youth leaders for tomorrow’s community leaders. Troop meetings. You have the opportunity to camp one evening with other Scouters in the Greater Western Reserve Council & develop new friendships along with fellowship. Lunch will be provided but you may want to help cook your own food - utensils and cooking gear will be provided..

Who: For Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters the course is a must but Troop Committee Members, and Troop Committee Chairman, Cub Scout Webelos Leaders and Venturing Unit Leaders are encourage to attend.

Troop Committee Challenge

This training is packed with the basics of operating a Troop Committee. It is designed to help the new committee members learn the basics of the Boy Scout organization and to help the experienced members get up to date. We cover: The Scouting Organization, Troop meetings, Committee Meetings, Boy Scout policies, Youth Protection, and Committee Operations.

You have the opportunity to discuss real life problems with other Scouters in the Greater Western Reserve Council and develop new friendships along with fellowship.

Who: This training course is for new Committee Members, experienced Committee Members, Troop Committee Chairman, Chartered Organization Representatives, Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, and Webelos Leaders moving up to Scout Troops, Commissioners, or anyone else interested in attending.

INTRODUCTION TO LEADER OUTDOOR SKILLS TRAINING (L.O.S.T.)

This hands-on program gives adult leaders the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors. 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 skill sessions presented closely follow the Boy Scout Handbook and are meant to serve as an adult training outline. These skill sessions in conjunction with the Handbook can ensure that new leaders are proficient in the basic outdoor skills through First Class rank. Hands-on participation makes the best learning tool, so participants leave the learning experience knowing they can show Scouts how to accomplish outdoor skills while fulfilling rank requirements.

" L.O.S.T. IN THE WOODS TRAINING “
(Adult Leader Training)
Conducted by The Greater Western Reserve Boy Scout Council

This fun filled course will be packed with basic outdoor skills of operating a troop from the camping program & conducting campfires to helping you put on a great program for your youth. You have the opportunity to camp with other Scouters in the Greater Western Reserve Council and develop new friendships along with fellowship.

Who: This training course is for Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, Troop Committee Members, Troop Committee Chairman, and Venture Leaders/Advisors and yes even for Commissioners.

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