2012 UNIVERSITY OF SCOUTING

The 2012 University of Scouting has been rescheduled to January 12, 2013 at the same location, Iona Prep!
If you have previously registered, your course information has been saved. You can still change your course registrations by entering your registration number below.
If you cannot attend the University on January 12th and have already paid, please contact Brian Landi at blandi or call (914) 773-1135

Saturday, January 12, 2013
IONA PREP, 255 Wilmot Rd., New Rochelle, NY 10804     Driving Directions

Purpose of the University: The University program is designed to offer supplemental training seminars. This program is open to all registered council Scouters. Participants may choose to take any of the various seminars offered in the College of Program and Commissioner of Science.

The Cost of the University Program: $18 by January 10, 2013 OR $20 after January 10 and at the door.

Payment Instructions: Course payment may be made online during registration or checks should be made payable to the Westchester-Putnam Council, BSA and mailed to: 41 Saw Mill River Road, Hawthorne, New York 10532

Continental breakfast, coffee, tea, juice. Lunch will be available for purchase.

The biggest one-day supplemental training program available, taught by the top trainers in the area! Over 50 NEW courses!
• New Degree Program! Become a Doctorate of Scouting!
• Dozens of topics to suit every interest
• Courses for cub, boy scout, venture leaders, leaders with special needs scouts and more
• Vendor midway with program resources and ideas

Included in the University of Scouting Program is the Patrol Leader Development Course for Scouts.

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Schedule for the Day
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Registration
8:30 AM - 8:50 AM Opening
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM Period #1
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM Period # 2
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM Period #3
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM Period #4
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM Period #5
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM Period #6
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM Period #7

Cub Scouting
Not the Same Ol’ Outings - Spicing Up Your Pack Calendar  CS100
Period: 1    Room: 200
***NEW*** Want to learn about camp-in and day trip opportunities within drivable distance? Tips on event management, planning, communication and maximizing the trip for achievement advancement. Learn what Den Leaders can do to coordinate den outings. We'll give you resource information, how-to guides and more! For all Leaders, Committee Members, Cubmasters and Den Leaders.

Intro to Leave No Trace For Cub Leaders  CS101
Period: 7    Room: 109
***NEW*** It’s more than just picking up after ourselves; it’s a way of outdoor life that begins in Cub Scouts and Front country LNT. Our LNT Master Trainer will deliver conservation techniques that enhance outdoor skills and get you and your Scouts more involved with nature. This basic Leave No Trace awareness class is a great introduction to more detailed workshops in which you can become a certified Leave No Trace instructor yourself! For all Scout Leaders.

Cub Scouting in the Outdoors  CS102
Period: 2    Room: 209
Keep the OUTING in SCOUTING! Learn why and how to plan and conduct outdoor activities with your Cub Scouts. Learn Cub Scout camping rules, be introduced to the Guide to Safe Scouting, the BALOO and Webelos Leader training for adults, and the new Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award. Learn how outdoor games, hikes and campfires add special flare to your program. For all leaders, committee and cubmasters.

Let’s Find Treasure! Geocaching Basics for Leaders  CS103
Period: 2    Room: 210
Learn how to operate a GPS locator, set your own caches and learn all about the new Geocaching Merit Badge! Expert instructors will show you how to incorporate it into your Scout program. For all leaders.

The Great Cub Scout Idea Swap  CS104
Period: 7    Room: 208
***NEW*** Come join our panel of Cub Scouting Experts! We’ll swap ideas, solve problems, and discuss pack issues - whatever is on your mind. You’ll also be able to share what you learned at the University with other scouters and ask those burning questions that you thought of after your class was over. Come ready to join in on the discussion – if we don’t know the answer, we’ll sure know how to help you get it! For all Leaders, Committee Members and Cubmasters.

Totally Awesome Campfires  CS105
Period: 4    Room: 209
Want to create that totally awesome campfire that your scouts will remember for the rest of their lives? Learn how to put together a memorable program of stories, songs, skits and run-ons that will thrill, entertain and then send them off to bed as the embers fade. For all leaders and cubmasters.

The Art of Storytelling  CS106
Period: 3    Room: 201
***NEW*** Captivate your audience with just a story! Learn how to bring stories to life, introduce a theme, change the pace of a meeting and put the perfect finishing touch on a campfire. For all Leaders and Cubmasters.

Pack Committee Workshop  CS200
Period: 2, 3    Room: 200
**Double Period**A chance to gain perspective on the big picture. Learn what the pack committee does-the administrative and organizational side of running a Cub Scout Pack. Topics such as membership, fundraising, and activities planning will be discussed. This does not replace Pack Committee Specific Training. HOW to plan and WHAT new and exciting ideas can we do? We'll give you tons of ideas and resources to have at your fingertips! For all leaders, committee and cubmasters.

Cub and Boy Scout Leaders Need Den Chiefs!  CS201
Period: 4    Room: 210
***NEW*** Adult leaders will learn all aspects of a key Cub Scout leadership position--the den chief. He's a friend, role model, instructor, and recruiter/retainer of Scouts. (Just as important is what the den chief is NOT.) Come find out how this Boy Scout position of responsibility benefits the troop, the pack, the den, the den leader, and, of course, the Boy Scout himself. You'll leave prepared to incorporate den chiefs in your unit. For all Cub Scout and Boy Scout Leaders.

Cub Scouting Safely  CS202
Period: 3    Room: 209
As adult leaders, we need to hold safe, fun-filled Cub Scout and Webelos activities and meetings. Included will be a discussion on the Guide to Safe Scouting, filing the new tour plan, age-appropriate and approved activities, unauthorized activities that may surprise you and having proper certifications for all the fun things your scouts love to do! For all leaders, committee and cubmasters.

Help, Get Me More Scouts! Recruitment Secrets for Your Cub Program  CS203
Period: 6    Room: 207
Ask any Pack leader, Chartered Organization rep or Scouting professional what keeps them up at night, and odds are their answer will have something to do with membership. How do we get more Cubs? How can we recruit new Tigers? How can we spread the word about how much fun we’re having? The answer lies in marketing. Based on a week long Philmont Training Center conference, this course will teach effective, innovative and most importantly non-traditional ways of getting the word out about your Cub Scout program. Recruiting is more than a one-night round up. As this course will show, it’s a year-round, ongoing process that’s full of fun and exciting events that draw in young boys and their families. For all leaders, committee and cubmasters.

Tips for New Cub Scout Leaders !  CS204
Period: 5    Room: 209
***NEW*** This course shares tips and experiences to make your life easier, more enjoyable and your leadership more effective as a new Cub Scout leader. You might be a new Cub Scout leader or moving into a new position, such as Webelos Leader, Cubmaster or Pack Committee Chairperson, etc. The central theme of the course is, "Boys don't join Cub Scouts, families join Cub Scouts." An ABSOLUTE PREREQUISITE for this course is that you have completed the online basic training for your registered position and/or your next registered position! If you don't know how to accomplish this 45-minute requirement, PLEASE contact Paul Knudsvig, at least one week before the University: cell: (917) 533-0821 or PDKnudsvig@aol.com. For all Leaders, Committee Members, Cubmasters and assistants.

Blue and Gold Made Easy  CS205
Period: 1    Room: 108
For many packs, the Blue and Gold Banquet is one of the highlights of the program year. It is a family affair that brings your entire group together in a way that regular pack meetings don't. It is an evening of fun which involves more planning than the regular pack meeting. Come and see some terrific ideas to make your Blue and Gold spectacular! For pack committee, Blue and Gold Chair and leaders.

Cub Scouting Beyond the Badge  CS206
Period: 1    Room: 208
***NEW*** Fun and exciting learning activities are readily available to Cub Scouts looking to explore areas beyond the Activity Badge program. Learn how to unlock the world of Belt Loops and Pins, how to avoid the pitfalls of having to re-do Belt Loops, and how to bring special award activities into your program. For all Den Leaders

Rockets, Regattas & Derbies  CS207
Period: 7    Room: 200
An overview of racing pinewood derby cars, boats and rockets including some of the good and bad points of each. Also, some ideas on how to survive your first derby or add excitement to your yearly competition! For all leaders, committee and cubmasters.

Box Ovens and Beyond  CS300
Period: 5    Room: 207
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make a box oven? How about a hobo stove? Buddy burners? Fire starters? Don’t miss this hands-on course that will have you eager to start collecting old boxes, #10 cans, candles and dryer lint for your next campout or outdoor cooking adventure. For all den leaders.

Awesome Cub Games  CS301
Period: 7    Room: 207
What are games for? Why do we play games in Cub Scouts? Can you learn anything from playing a game and have fun too? For the answers to these and other questions, come play games with us! For all leaders.

Make Your Own Neckerchief Slides  CS302
Period: 4    Room: 108
***NEW*** Neckerchief slides are the only part of the Scouting uniform that can be “unofficial”…as long as it’s handmade! See and share neckerchief slide ideas that each cub scout will be proud to make and wear on his very own uniform! For all den leaders.

Get to the Point - Teaching Knife Safety and Whittling Chip  CS303
Period: 5    Room: 205
Sharpen your whittling and teaching skills with hands-on activities and then deliver Scouting fun and values to your scouts with confidence. Bring your own whittling knife - a folding knife that includes a small blade of around one and a half inches in length. No multi tools, knives with fixed blades, or blades longer than three inches. For all Den Leaders

Cub Scout Pizzazz! Songs, Skits and Cheers!  CS304
Period: 6    Room: 209
Anyone can hold a boring den or pack meeting. It’s the PIZZAZZ that keeps them coming back-the songs, skits, stories, run-ons and cheers that bring on the laughter, the sparkle in the eyes, the excitement! If you don’t have any and want some, you’ve come to the right place! For all leaders.

Trash to Treasures – Simple Cub Scout Crafts From Everyday Items  CS305
Period: 1    Room: 209
**NEW*** Use everyday items to make fun, inexpensive and creative crafts to bring out the artist in the boys – and you too! Non-crafters and beginners encouraged – handy crafters welcome! For all Den Leaders and Cubmasters.

Leatherworking Made Easy  CS306
Period: 7    Room: 206
***NEW*** Learn the basics of leatherworking at this hands-on course, then confidently teach this fun skill to your Cub Scouts. Topics will include safety, tools and equipment and practice with stamping and lacing. Make your own take-home project! For all Den Leaders and Cubmasters.

Cub Scout and Webelos Ceremonies  CS400
Period: 2    Room: 106
Tired of the same old “baggie” advancement ceremonies? No idea how to recognize a special leader or parent? Learn from our very own Master of Ceremonies, Akela Bob Rice on how to perform spectacular ceremonies of all kinds to really WOW a deserving scout and his family. You’ll experience everything from Bobcat to Arrow of Light Ceremonies and everything in between. For all leaders, committee and cubmasters.

All Tied Up in Knots  CS401
Period: 1, 2    Room: 212
**Double Period**Don’t know your bowline from a sheetbend? Learn to tie the 6 knots used to earn the Webelos Outdoorsman Badge, one of the required badges for the Arrow of Light! Our expert instructors will show you the ropes so you can teach your Webelos the square knot, double half-hitch, tautline hitch, clove hitch, bowline and sheetbend, plus learn how to whip a rope without getting hurt. For Bear and Webelos leaders.

Ready For Readyman!  CS402
Period: 3    Room: 208
This course is a matter of Life and Death! See one way to cover the Readyman activity badge in 2 den meetings and have your Webelos Scout complete his requirements and be prepared to put safety and first aid skills to use. These den meetings are designed to be hands-on with easy-to-find materials which are Cub-friendly and parent-simple. For Webelos leaders.

Webelos Engineer Badge  CS403
Period: 4    Room: 201
***NEW*** Feel like you need to have a degree in Engineering to teach the Webelos Engineering Activity Badge? Don’t happen to have a certified Engineer in your pack to help you out? Learn from our own Joe Trovato of Baloo’s Bugle fame how to make this extremely technical badge easy and fun for you and your Webelos. For Bear and Webelos Leaders.

Boy Scouting Here We Come! Webelos to Scout Transition  CS404
Period: 5    Room: 204
Our most important job as Cub Scout Leaders is to prepare our boys to join Boy Scouting. Learn how to assist your scouts and their parents in making the most important transition in their scouting career-choosing a Boy Scout Troop. Emphasis is on the Arrow of Light requirements for Webelos and how to find the right troop for each scout. For all leaders, committee and cubmasters.

Team-Building Games For Webelos  CS405
Period: 6    Room: 206
Scouting is a “game with a purpose” and Webelos’ games have a specific purpose: to form a group of Cub Scouts into a team ready to move on to Boy Scouting! Learn your role as an adult leader and how to promote a boy-led den. For Bear and Webelos leaders.

EDGE and Webelos  CS406
Period: 2    Room: 201
Use the latest technique-E.D.G.E.-to teach Webelos skills that will carry them into Boy Scouts. You’ll not only use this in Scouts, but it works for home, school and job! For Bear and Webelos leaders.

Map and Compass Basics for Webelos  CS407
Period: 3, 4    Room: 207
**Double Period**Learn some great tricks and techniques for teaching map and compass skills to your Webelos. Through fun games and hands on activities, they’ll master one of the essential skills of Boy Scouts. This course will help you teach your boys how to read a map, what latitude and longitude are, translating landmarks on a map to the real world, the points of a compass, true north vs. magnetic north, accounting for declination and much, much more. Please bring your own compass. For Bear and Webelos leaders.

Boy Scouting
Putting Advancement in the Outdoor Program  BS100
Period: 2    Room: 204
***NEW*** The outdoor program is the heart and soul of Scouting. It’s the ideal place for scouts to hone their skills, learn about nature and develop leadership-all part of the Boy Scout Advancement program. For All Scout Leaders

Successful Patrol Leader Councils  BS101
Period: 1    Room: 204
***NEW*** The Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) selects, plans, and leads Troop activities, and is the key to having a boy-led Troop. This session will present practical guidance from veteran Scoutmasters on PLC's success, measured at the youth leader level and at the Troop level. The PLC enables the scouts to become leaders by example and work as a team to engage the rest of the troop. For Scoutmasters and Asst Scoutmasters.

Advancement Program  BS102
Period: 3    Room: 205
The Boy Scout advancement program places a series of challenges in front of a Scout in a manner that is fun and educational. As a Scout meets these challenges, he achieves the three aims of Scouting: citizenship, growth in moral strength and character, and mental and physical development. As a Scout advances he is measured and grows in confidence and self-reliance. This course covers the need for encouraging the timely rank advancement of Scouts to help them succeed and stay active in the troop. For All Boy Scout Leaders.

Effective Troop Boards of Review  BS103
Period: 4    Room: 205
The Purpose of a Board of Review is to make sure the Scout has completed the requirements for the rank, to see how good an experience the Scout is having in the unit and to encourage the Scout to progress further. There will be a discussion on the Troop's Advancement Committee responsibility in conducting quality advancement Boards of Review for all ranks, including the Eagle rank. Examples of kinds of questions that might be asked will be included. For All Troop Advancement Committee.

The Scoutmaster Conference  BS104
Period: 5    Room: 200
This course reviews the requirements and purpose of Scoutmaster’s conferences and explores ways to make the conferences valuable to both the Scout and the Scoutmaster. Ideas for and approaches to Scoutmaster’s conferences for Scouts all the way through Eagle will be presented. For All Scoutmasters and Asst Scoutmasters.

Life to Eagle-New Eagle Project Workbook /Process  BS105
Period: 6    Room: 204
There are 12 Steps from Life to Eagle rank to ensure a smooth process and mentorship for the Scout. Eagle Scout is not just another rank in the Boy Scout advancement program, it is awarded to recognize mastery of Scouting which is itself a demonstration of character, fitness and citizenship. This course will examine the Life Scout to Eagle Transition with discussion and illustrations of advancement to the Eagle rank. For Scoutmasters and Committee.

Scoutmaster Minutes-Leave an Impression  BS106
Period: 1    Room: 201
What if you had just one minute each week to talk to your son? One minute for you to guide him on his path; one minute to share your convictions; one minute to shape his life; one minute each week to teach him how to be a man. - Inspire, challenge, instruct, maybe leave a lasting memory and alter a life…or a hundred. Learn how to plant a thought in the minds of your Scouts (and adults!) that will stick with them over their lifetimes. For Scoutmasters.

Integrating New Boys (& Parents) Into the Troop  BS107
Period: 7    Room: 212
***NEW*** As Cub Scouts set out on new adventures, their parents make the decision of whether or not to become active in your Troop. This session will present hints for you to help parents make a 180-degree shift in their adult role, along with helping them understand (and believe) a complete new way of their boys doing things – as the boys go from being led by adults to being led by their peers. For All Scout Leaders

NYLT and Your Troop  BS108
Period: 2    Room: 205
***NEW***National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an exciting, action-packed program designed to provide youth members with leadership skills and experience they can use in their Troops and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others. NYLT course centers on what a leader must BE, what he must KNOW, and what he must DO. This session will present the strengths of modern leadership theory along with the value to the Troop and to your Scouts. For All Scout Leaders

Advanced Light-weight Backpacking  BS200
Period: 2    Room: 211
***NEW***Covers the need for regular varied camping trips, requirements for Scout planning and evaluation of the event, equipment, clothing, tour plans, food, transportation, health requirements and places to try will be discussed. Includes introduction to advanced light-weight gear. For Scoutmasters and Asst Scoutmasters.

Practical First Aid for Trail and Camping  BS201
Period: 1    Room: 211
Covers basics for common minor First Aid issues encountered on the trail and camping with youth. Includes most recent information about blister prevention and care; how to clean and properly bandage minor cuts and burns; and how to treat and tape a sprained ankle. This will be a hands-on class where you will practice how to do all of the above with a partner. As time permits other First Aid issues and questions will be discussed. This is NOT a certification course. For all Scout leaders.

Kayaking  BS202
Period: 3    Room: 210
***NEW*** Learn kayaking tips and techniques such as how to safely get into a kayak, the parts of the kayak, finding certified life-jackets, proper use of life-jackets, and how to hold a paddle. Find out where the best places are to kayak and how to plan kayak trips. Taught by seasoned and expert kayakers. For All Scout Leaders

Service Projects  BS203
Period: 3    Room: 211
Service to others and project suggestions! Rank advancement and helping other Scouts, parents, unit, sponsor and the community. Discussion includes Eagle Rank service project requirements; also shows how helping others improves self-esteem and results in respect of others. For all Boy Scout Leaders.

Cooking Outdoors  BS204
Period: 4    Room: 212
***NEW*** Beyond Burgers & Dogs - take your outdoor culinary skills to the next level! Whether car-camping or packing it in, there's plenty you can do to make al fresco dining exciting and fun. Will include Fancy Foil Cooking and Soup for 300.. For All Scout Leaders

Places to Go  BS205
Period: 1    Room: 106
This Session will offer a number of places to take your Boy Scout Troop for both high adventure and for that first time scoutmaster who would like to take simple local trips. A group discussion will be offered on where some troops go local for activities and overnight camping trips. At the end of this session you will have enough places to go with your troop for a whole year! For All Unit Leaders.

Light the Fire-Great Campfire Programs  BS206
Period: 1    Room: 207
***NEW** A very important part of the outdoor program is the Campfire and it takes planning to put together a memorable Campfire. This presentation will present some helpful hints on how to help the boys plan and generate the skits, songs, readings, and stories that great campfire programs emerge from. For All Scout Leaders

GPS & Geocaching  BS207
Period: 6, 7    Room: 210
**DOUBLE PERIOD** Learn how to operate a GPS locator, set your own caches and learn all about the new Geocaching Merit Badge! Expert instructors will show you how to incorporate it into your Scout program. For all leaders.

Winter Survival  BS208
Period: 5    Room: 110
Want to take your troop winter camping but don’t know how? Learn all you need to know on how to camp, stay warm and have fun below 20 degrees! For Scoutmasters. For All Scout Leaders

Planning and Leading a 50 Miler  BS209
Period: 6    Room: 106
***NEW***Weekend hikes are great opportunities to teach Scouts hiking skills and a love of the outdoors. But for older, experienced Scouts and Venturers, a long-distance backpacking trek, puts it all together. Scouts can experience the essence of hiking: to slow down and live at nature's pace, to cope with unexpected weather, and to bond with others in a group. Completing the trek brings a well-earned sense of achievement, certified by qualifying for the BSA 50-Miler Award. Help your Scouts plan and prepare for a successful trek. You'll find basic information on planning age- and skill-appropriate activities, budgeting, preparation, equipment, safety, and key principles of Leave No Trace. For All Scout Leaders

Teaching Wilderness Survival  BS210
Period: 4    Room: 106
***NEW***Learn how to teach scouts to maintain a confident, positive outlook. The most important element in your individual survival armory is a positive mental attitude. Learn the fundamentals of wilderness survival-procure water and make it safe to drink, how to trap, hunt, and/or forage for food, how to build various types shelters and environmental and wildlife hazards. For All Scout Leaders

High Adventure Will Lift Your Troop  BS211
Period: 4    Room: 208
***NEW*** High Adventure; from the first small steps to execution. This session will cover Ideas for the Who, the Where, the Why and the How; Physical & Mental fitness training and team building; equipment acquisition, shake down and transportation etc. For All Scout Leaders

Adult Leadership Selection and Succession Plan  BS300
Period: 3    Room: 204
How does your unit acquire good, qualified adult leaders? Being prepared to replace volunteers in key roles really means to have a succession plan in place. A more thought-out, planned process should be used to prepare for the inevitable need for replacing volunteers. We need to follow the Boy Scout motto and “Be Prepared”. Since we know new volunteers will be needed periodically, we can have a plan ready to get them. For troop committee, scoutmasters, chartered org reps

Boy Scout Recruitment & Retention-Key to a Healthy Troop  BS301
Period: 5    Room: 212
***NEW***Recruitment and retention are the keys to success for the Boy Scouts of America as we work toward a greater impact on the values of America’s young people. We’ll provide some interesting information on scout retention and ideas to help keep your scouts in the program plus share some terrific ideas on attracting new scouts. For all scout leaders

Cub and Boy Scout Leaders Need Den Chiefs  BS302
Period: 4    Room: 210
***NEW*** Adult leaders will learn all aspects of a key Cub Scout leadership position--the den chief. He's a friend, role model, instructor, and recruiter/retainer of Scouts. (Just as important is what the den chief is NOT.) Come find out how this Boy Scout position of responsibility benefits the troop, the pack, the den, the den leader, and, of course, the Boy Scout himself. You'll leave prepared to incorporate den chiefs in your unit. For all Cub Scout and Boy Scout Leaders.

Intro to Leave No Trace for Boy Scouts  BS303
Period: 5    Room: 109
It’s more than just picking up after ourselves; it’s a way of outdoor life that begins in Cub Scouts and moves to Boy Scout Backcountry LNT. Our LNT Master Trainer will deliver conservation techniques that enhance outdoor skills and get you and your Scouts more involved with nature. This basic Leave No Trace awareness class is a great introduction to more detailed workshops in which you can become a certified Leave No Trace instructor yourself! For all Scout Leaders. For All Scout Leaders

Working With Special Needs Scouts  BS304
Period: 6    Room: 204
***NEW*** Scouting encourages all boys to participate and pursue scouting ideals-some have special needs which need to be factored into meetings and outdoor activities. This session will present helpful hints on ensuring these scouts are well integrated and their needs are addressed by both the adults and patrol leaders smoothly and in a thoughtful manner to provide that sense of belonging and active encouragement, as well as safety and personal growth. For All Scout Leaders

District/Council Eagle BOR Training  BS400
Period: 2, 3    Room: 108
***NEW-Double Period****The purpose of this training is to make Eagle boards of review consistent among our districts and compliant with national standards as stated in the latest revision of the Advancement Committee Guide Policies and Procedures. An Eagle Scout candidate should be able to receive a review of the same quality standards in any one of our districts throughout our council. For District or Council Advancement Committee Members

Merit Badge Counselor Training  BS401
Period: 7    Room: 201
***NEW*** Merit Badge Counselor training will provide both registered and potential merit badge counselors with an understanding of the methods of counseling, and the counselor's role in the BSA advancement program. We will explore the merit badge process, a merit badge counselor's duties and responsibilities, group instruction and counseling techniques. For Merit Badge Counselors

What Is Order of the Arrow? Make It Work for Your Troop  BS402
Period: 6    Room: 108
***NEW*** For more than 90 years, the Order of the Arrow (OA) has recognized Scouts and Scouters who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and through that recognition cause others to conduct themselves in a way that warrants similar recognition. This session will cover what the OA is, how one becomes a member, how it can help your Troop, and some opportunities for older Scouts. You will learn how your Scouts can better promote camping, develop leaders and practice cheerful service. For All Scout Leaders

Venturing
What is Venturing & How to Start a Crew  VEN100
Period: 1    Room: 206
***NEW***This session will cover what Venturing is, the different flavors of Venturing (Exploring and Sea Scouts), advancement opportunities in Venturing, how Venturing can cooperate rather than compete with troops, how to start a unit and tips on sustaining a unit. For All Venturing Leaders

Venturing: Synergy with Boy Scout and Girl Scout Troops  VEN101
Period: 5    Room: 111
***NEW***This course will cover successfully meshing the Venturing program with that of local troops, recruiting from Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops, and finding the synergies to benefit all programs. Maintaining viable crews over the long term and Troop/Crew advancement issues are other aspects of this course. For All Venturing Leaders

Accommodating Food Allergies/Celiac Disease in Active Units  VEN102
Period: 4    Room: 111
Increasing numbers of youth with medically-related dietary restrictions makes this an important training for youth group leaders. Better food labeling and availability should allow inclusion and greater participation by scouts with allergies or sensitivities. For All Venturing Leaders

Unique Venturing Training: YPT, Powder Horn, Kodiak  VEN103
Period: 7    Room: 111
***NEW***Training orientated towards the Venturing program will be discussed. There are aspects of this training that can be useful to anyone dealing with teenagers, male & female. For All Venturing Leaders

Orienteering: Not Your Scoutmaster’s Map & Compass  VEN200
Period: 2    Room: 207
***NEW*** Course will focus on using competitive meets set up by local Orienteering Clubs to teach map reading skills to Scouts and Venturers. Orienteering Meets come in many flavors, but they are not your old-fashioned Boy Scout compass course with bearings and paces. They are a great learning tool to recognize terrain features and your position in relation to the map. For All Venturing Leaders

Planning a Co-ed High Adventure Trek  VEN201
Period: 3    Room: 106
***NEW*** Course will cover organizing a high adventure trek, including: planning, staffing, training, and executing a trek with Venturing-age youth. Unique aspects of a co-ed outing will also be covered. Philmont Treks are the focus, but material applies to other physically demanding activities. For All Venturing Leaders

Planning a Seabase Trek  VEN202
Period: 6    Room: 111
***NEW*** Course will cover planning, staffing, water activities preparation, leader and youth training, and executing a non strenuous aquatic trek with Venturing-age youth, all male or co-ed. Florida and Bahamas Seabase treks are represented. For All Venturing Leaders

Long Distance Hiking  VEN203
Period: 1    Room: 110
***NEW*** The course is given by a woman who has thru hiked the AT and PCT. The course is intended to inspire more participation in hiking/ backpacking by female leaders and co-ed Venturers through learnings that can be applied to less ambitious treks and to co-ed outings. Subject may include: planning, logistics, personal training, health on the trail, animals, people, solitude and companionship that are unique to long distance backpacking. A goal is to encourage getting outdoors for any length trek. For All Venturing Leaders

Trail Layout & Maintenance Overview  VEN204
Period: 2    Room: 110
***NEW*** The course will introduce modern trail siting and maintenance practices of the New York New Jersey Trail Conference and taught through the local “Community Trails” program of the NYNJTC (see the NYNJTC course description below). The course will tie in with typical Scouting service projects and provide links to resources for doing trails right. For All Venturing Leaders

Sponsoring Eagle & Gold Projects  VEN205
Period: 3    Room: 110
***NEW*** The course will cover learning from the first two years of Boy and Girl Scout service projects at Angle Fly Preserve in Somers, NY. The instructor is Director of Projects at the Preserve and oversees Eagle and Gold Leadership service projects and the AFP Volunteers that work closely with the youth. Common problems with making a good plan, keeping to the plan, avoiding parental over-involvement, developing leadership, environmental and governmental pitfalls, and supply donor management will be covered. For All Venturing Leaders

Venturing Leader Specific Training  VEN300
Period: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7    Room: 213
***NEW 7 PERIODS*** In the Venturing program, the youth make all of the program decisions, do all of the planning, and are heavily involved in program presentation. The adults serve as facilitators and advisors to ensure the program is feasible, safe and per BSA guidelines. The Venturing program is focused on high adventure and meeting the needs of older youth and young adults. The Venturing Adult Leader Training prepares the adults for this role. Venturing Youth Protection is a pre-requisite. This class is an all-day training. For All Venturing Leaders. Venturing Youth Protection is a pre-requisite and participants should bring their online certificates.

General Courses
Accommodating Food Allergies/Celiac Disease in Active Units  GEN100
Period: 4    Room: 111
Increasing numbers of youth with medically-related dietary restrictions makes this an important training for youth group leaders. Better food labeling and availability should allow inclusion and greater participation by scouts with allergies or sensitivities. For All Scout Leaders

Helping Children Grieve the Loss of a Loved One  GEN101
Period: 5    Room: 201
It is often extremely difficult to know how to help a child recover from the loss of a parent, caregiver, sibling or anyone else who was an important part of his or her life. This session will offer some advice on the topic and provide resources that bolster a child’s ability to cope with and help overcome the pain of grieving. These resources include a Bereavement Guide, a Sesame Street video and an overview of Comfort Zone Camp - a free bereavement camp for children ages 7 through 17 who have experienced the loss of a parent, sibling or primary caregiver. For All Scout Leaders

Supporting Scouts with Social Disabilities  GEN102
Period: 3    Room: 212
This course will provide Scout Leaders with suggestions for working with Scouts with social disabilities. We will focus on specific needs of Scouts with different types of social disabilities such as autism and Asperger’s Syndrome. You will learn some practical strategies to help you deal with the different way these Scouts experience the world and make your meetings a fun experience for all. *For All Scout Leaders.

Supporting Scouts with Learning Disabilities  GEN103
Period: 1    Room: 210
The Scouting program takes pride in being open to all youth, whether they have learning disabilities or not. Often we don't know how to adapt our programs so that everyone can succeed! Learn some practical strategies and alternative methods to help all Scouts "Do Their Best"! For All Scout Leaders

Online Resources for Unit Leaders  GEN104
Period: 2    Room: 208
***NEW*** Come and learn about the wealth of online resources available to unit leaders. Topics to be discussed include MyScouting.com, Online Rechartering / Advancement, online tour plans, and more! For All Scout Leaders

Computer Based Unit Administration  GEN105
Period: 5    Room: 208
***NEW*** This course will focus specifically on the features and functions of the Troopmaster and Packmaster applications. Stop by and see how these tools can help streamline many unit administration processes such as Rechartering and Advancement reporting. For All Scout Leaders

Bring Religion Camping  GEN106
Period: 6    Room: 205
***NEW*** Incorporating prayer, songs and spirituality into your outings. Tips on helping you involve the faiths of your unit into your camping program. This will be done through games, readings, songs story telling and discussion. For All Scout Leaders

Those Knots On Your Shirt  GEN107
Period: 7    Room: 106
More than just self-promotion, these knots have a purpose. Come and learn about all the different knots and how they benefit more than just the recipient. For all Scout Leaders.

Leave No Trace 101  GEN108
Period: 1, 2, 3    Room: 109
***3 Periods*** In this 3 hour course you will learn the seven principles of LNT. You will also gain the knowledge and understand the importance of Leave No Trace and outdoor activities. You'll also be provided training in the "Authority of the Resource" technique, which deemphasizes regulation in favor of education about the natural world around us. Certification course for all scout leaders.

Woods Wisdom for Women  GEN109
Period: 2, 3    Room: 206
***Double Period***Want to get out in the woods camping and hiking but don’t know what to expect? Is it OK to use men’s equipment or are there things out there that work better for female scouters? Some things are just NOT one size fits all! Come and learn how to manage in the great outdoors and take care of all our special female needs. For all female Scout Leaders.

International Scouting  GEN110
Period: 4    Room: 204
This course will introduce leaders to the exciting program enrichment opportunities available through International Scouting. Topics include: The International Camp Staff program, European Camp Staff program, Exchange Programs, Unit International Events, and the World Jamboree.

Offering Religious Emblems  GEN111
Period: 1    Room: 205
***NEW*** Learn how to introduce these awards to the scouts in your unit. Course will discuss the importance, significance and long-lasting effect these achievements will have on the young men we serve. For All Scout Leaders

The Essence of Leadership  GEN112
Period: 5    Room: 206
Ever wonder what it takes to be a great leader? The principles of great leadership are neither new nor complex and don't demand special talents. Rather, they are simply based on strengthening the bonds of respect, responsibility and caring with people around you. The principles learned can be applied by anyone, anywhere, anytime-in Scouting, at home or at work. For all scout leaders.

Getting Your Unit Involved in the Community  GEN113
Period: 4    Room: 211
***NEW***Learn how to easily plan and execute a successful Journey to Excellence Service Project for your den, pack, patrol and/or troop. Help your community, heighten community awareness, and provide additional program experiences to help youth members learn qualities of good citizenship and gain a sense of belonging in the community – all while incorporating the principals of Leave No Trace. Come with ideas to share! For all Cub Scout and Boy Scout Leaders.

How to take advantage of your Unit Commissioner  GEN114
Period: 7    Room: 110
***NEW*** Make your life as Unit Leader, Unit Secretary, or Chartered Organization Representative easier! There are Scouters out there who have been there, done that, and are willing to help! Find out the long-kept secret of this amazing resource.

Commissioner Science
Unit Visits and UVTS hands-on  COM100
Period: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7    Room: 401
The primary mission of the Commissioner Corps is to guide and support the units. This session will provide participants with insights on effective unit visits, what to look for, and how to be a help—not a hindrance. We will also Explain, Demonstrate, Guide, and Enable you to use the UVTS system so you can log and track your unit visits within the district and council. **Runs every period

Commissioner Service in 2013  COM101
Period: 1    Room: 402
An overview of commissioner responsibilities, tools, the priorities within our council and most important... local resources. Required for all new commissioners.

Charter Renewal – On Time / No Lapse / No Drop  COM102
Period: 2    Room: 402
Commissioners are responsible for on-time unit charter renewal so it is essential that you are fully familiar with the steps in the charter renewal process. Learn what you can do to ensure your unit re-charter goes smoothly and you are the hero (and not the scapegoat)!

Diversity in Scouting  COM103
Period: 3    Room: 402
The strength of the Boy Scouts of America lies in its mission, its vision, its traditions, but most of all in its diverse people. We all strive to create an environment where people are valued as individuals and are treated with respect, dignity, and fairness. This session will help you understand and explain the BSA’s commitment to diversity.

Commissioner Style/Best Practices  COM104
Period: 5    Room: 402
To help units succeed, today’s commissioners must be people-oriented more than procedures-oriented. This session offers effective methods and practical advice for a positive working relationship with your units.

Managing Unit/Volunteer Conflicts  COM105
Period: 6    Room: 402
Someone missed the class on positive working relationships… now what? This session will help you analyze conflicts and identify / apply tools to help resolve them. We will also discuss how to remove a volunteer when necessary.

Commissioner Forum  COM106
Period: 7    Room: 402
Got questions? Got Answers? Come share them. This session will be an open dialogue among the group about any and all topics related to the role of commissioner.

Patrol Leader Development
The purpose of the Patrol Leader Development (PLD) Course is to teach current and future Patrol Leaders the answers to the following questions:

• What is the job of the Patrol Leader?
• What are some skills that I can learn to better help run my patrol efficiently and effectively?
• How can I assist my Senior Patrol Leader and Senior Patrol in making our troop run better including better troop meetings and campouts?
• How do I make our patrol meetings fun and what games can I use to build our team?
• How can I use planning to help run our meetings and campouts?
• What is a Patrol Leaders Council and how does it help me be a better leader?

These are just some of the questions our experienced youth staff and Scoutmaster will teach your scouts. And they’ll learn it all in a fast-paced, fun and enthusiastic environment!

PLACE: Iona Prep 255 Wilmot Rd New Rochelle NY 10804
TIME: Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Opening ceremony at 8:45. Course is a full day to 3:00 p.m.
COST: $20. Includes PLD patch, bag, course materials, continental breakfast and drinks. No walk-ins please!
Lunch will be available for purchase.
Scouts should be in full uniform and signature of Scoutmaster and parent is required below.

Patrol Leader Development Flyer and Registration Form

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