Training for Youth-

Training for Adults-
NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING (NYLT)-
NYLT is an exciting, action-packed program designed for youth to learn and practice the leadership skills that will help them succeed in Scouting and in life!  Attendance selection is by the Scoutmaster.  Be sure to let him know prior to February 1st that you want to participate.
Check the PAC website In-Person Training classes:
OUTDOOR ETHICS GUIDE-
  • The outdoor ethics guide helps the troop plan and conduct an outdoor program that emphasizes effectively practicing the principles of outdoor ethics.
  • The guide works to help Scouts improve their outdoor ethics decision-making skills to minimize impacts as they participate in outdoor activities.
  • Supports Scouts who are working to complete the relevant requirements for the Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class ranks.
  • ​http://outdoorethics-bsa.org/resources/​
CHAPLAIN AIDE TRAINING-
The responsibilities are to encourage spiritual awareness and growth in the lives of troop members and to assist the chaplain.  Typically training takes place at PAC each year on the second Thursday in March and November .
Training Guide:   ​Chaplain Aide Training Guide
DEN CHIEF TRAINING-
  • Serves as a Scouting role model for the Cub Scouts in the den, as well as the entire pack;
  • Promotes Scouting in general and the local troop in particular;
  • Encourages the transition of Webelos Scouts into Scouts BSA;
  • Holds a leadership position in the troop or crew, thus fulfilling an advancement requirement in the unit.
In addition, a trained Den Chief:
  • Assists the den leader with planning and conducting den meetings;
  • Understands the Cub Scouting program and the differences between Cub Scouts and other Scouting programs;
  • Understands the den leader’s duties and confidently helps lead portions of the den meeting program;
  • Knows a variety of resources for age-appropriate activities for Cub Scouts in the den;
  • Brings a repertoire of activities that Cub Scouts enjoy.
  • Click to Complete Online Training 
YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING 2-
​True youth protection can be achieved only through the focused commitment of everyone in Scouting. It is the mission of Youth Protection volunteers and professionals to work within the Boy Scouts of America to maintain a culture of Youth Protection awareness and safety at the national, regional, area, council, district, and unit levels.
You do not have to be a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America to take Youth Protection training.       To take Youth Protection training go to My.Scouting.org  
OAK LEAF TRAINING-
Oakleaf is an Outdoor Leader Skills Training course where you will learn the role of the Scoutmaster and practice your outdoor skills.  All Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters are required to attend this training.  Committee Chairs and Committee members are encouraged and welcome to attend.

The Potawatomi Area Council invites you to participate in the Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skill and Scoutmaster Specific Training course. This is a fun-filled program with hands on experiences and practical Scoutmaster information. The course is designed to help you with basic camp skills and get a better grasp of the meaning “Youth Lead Troop”. The skill you will acquire will help the young men and women to achieve their goals of reaching First Class and beyond.Scoutmaster Specific Training is required to be completed before you arrive for Oak Leaf. To complete this online course please log into your my.scouting account and click “My Trainings.” From there click through the Scouts BSA portion of the Trainings and select “Scoutmaster Position Specific Training.” Enroll and that, and bring either a printout or a screenshot of the certificate once you complete the course. Once that is completed, you also need to take the “Troop Committee Chair Position Specific Training” and the “Troop Committee Position Specific Training” along with “Hazardous Weather Training.” Again, please bring proof of completion to registration on Saturday.  
Oak Leaf is the outdoor and hands on portion of the full training. Please bring a tent, and all necessary equipment you may need for an overnight campout.  Please be prepared for cold or warm nights as we never know how the weather will be. A completed health form A&B is also required to bring to the course.

MERIT BADGE COUNSELOR TRAINING-
As a merit badge counselor, you have the opportunity to teach skills and introduce concepts that may change the course of a Scout’s life. Many Scouts have been guided to their chosen careers or discovered lifelong hobbies through the Scouts BSA merit badge program. This opportunity would not exist without adult volunteers giving of their knowledge and time selflessly to help shape the leaders of tomorrow. 
Click here for the  ​MBC APPLICATION PROCESS
Send all info to PAC Registrar: [email protected]
HAZARDOUS WEATHER, SAFETY AFLOAT, TREK SAFELY-
Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat training programs are available online at my.scouting.org  and may be offered locally by instructors approved by the council aquatics committee or other council authority.
Hazardous Weather Training- Effective April 30, 2018 new direct contact leaders must complete Hazardous Weather Training to be considered position trained. 
Trek Safely- Trek Safely is the Boy Scouts of America’s recommended procedure for organizing and carrying out outdoor treks that involve Boy Scouts and Venturers. Trek Safely applies to all types of outdoor experiences that involve trekking, including hiking, backpacking, canoeing, horseback riding, caving, rafting, kayaking, sailing, ski touring, mountain climbing, and mountain biking.​
POSITION SPECIFIC TRAINING-
Instructor-led courses are designed to help Scouters learn how to effectively carry out their Scouting roles. In most cases, completing the course will make a Scouter “trained” for the role(s) covered in the course. E-learning versions of some courses may be found below in the E-learning section.
UNIVERSITY OF SCOUTING-
The University of Scouting is premier training events offered to scouting adult leaders. This training is designed to supplement the educational experience of any Scouting leader.
Here are some virtual opportunities to attend UoS programs:
- several 1-hour offerings on various evenings: https://scoutingevent.com/250-OnlineSessionsWinter2024
- several offerings on February 24, 2024: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14AjmJ6Jrqlq9l3e0QbCd5a8zJsdsBY37nhirM5rQyUY/edit?usp=sharing
These are great programs. If you do attend any, please take some notes and share ideas with us at the next committee meeting.
TRAINING RECORDS- It is important for the Troop 49 Training Coordinator to receive a copy of a training certificate ASAP whenever a training takes place.  Please scan and send to Karen Hoffman through Scoutbook so this information can be recorded.  

Roundtable-

Roundtable is a meeting held monthly September through May for adult Boy Scout leaders- Wednesdays 6:30pm - 8pm.  
The meeting is open to committee members, Assistant Scoutmasters, Scoutmaster and parents. The meeting is facilitated by Potawatomi Area Council staff and area leaders.  This is a uniform event- if you have a BSA uniform, please wear it. 
Topics at the meeting range from upcoming Council events and camps, to how to recruit and retain members, to discussions on planned expenditures within the Council.  
Parents are welcome to attend.  If you are interested in attending it would be best to talk with our Training Coordinator or Committee Chair to learn more about the meeting before you attend.
Location:  Aurora Hospital Draper Room, Summit, WI
Troop Contact for Round Table: Faith W
Additional information is found on our Council website: www.pacbsa.org
Go to calendars and select the first Wednesday of the month.

Board of Review- 

Scouts will need three adults to sit on his Board of Review- at least one 'brown shirt' leader.  All participants must have an interest in and understanding of the importance of the Boy Scout Program.   Below are some guidelines:

Purpose and Timeliness of Boards of Review
After a Scout has completed the requirements for any rank or Eagle Palm and has completed a Scoutmaster Conference he appears before a board of review. Its purpose is to determine the quality of his experience and decide whether he has fulfilled the requirements for the rank. If so, the board not only approves his advancement or Palm but also encourages him to continue the quest for the next rank or Palm.

Composition of the Board of Review
·         3 members minimum and no more than 6, all of whom must be at least 21 years of age.
·         No member shall be on a Board of Review for their own son or sibling.
·         Scout is to find members but can ask Scoutmaster or ASM for assistance if having trouble.
·         At least 1 committee member or ASM shall be on the review board. If the Scoutmaster did not perform the Scoutmaster Conference with the scout he/she can be on BOR.
·         Registered Adults or parents knowledgeable in the goals and aims of scouting are preferred.
·         One member serves as Chair. The board chooses the Chair before meeting with the scout.
·         The Chair conducts review meetings according to BSA procedures and reports results to the Unit
Advancement Coordinator.

Conducting the Board of Review
·         Scout should be in Class A uniform. The review should take about 15 minutes, no more than 30.
·         A certain level of formality and meaningful questioning should exist, but it is important that the atmosphere be relaxed. It is a conversation about what scouting means to the scout. It should be a celebration of accomplishment. It is more about the journey.
·         It is not a retest or examination, it is a conversation focusing on his scouting accomplishments. A positive attitude is most important, that the young man accepts Scouting's ideals and sets and meets good standards in his everyday life.
·         The review is conducted with the Scout Oath, Law and Spirit in mind. Ask how he has lived these in his home, unit, school, and community. A Scout may be asked where he learned his skills and who taught
him, and what he gained from fulfilling selected requirements.
·         Possible questions: What do you like most about Troop outdoor activities, What new things did you
do/learn at the last campout/service project/ troop meeting, What did you learn/feel when giving service to others, Why is being a Boy Scout important to you, What are your goals in scouting, and other questions that help the scout see the value and practical application of his efforts, What has been his experience in the troop, Ask him what he likes and dislikes about the troop. See if he has any suggestion for change. This is a great opportunity to improve the troop and its leadership.
·         Board members must agree unanimously.
·         If the scout passes there can be an announcement but Ranks and Palms shall not be presented until the signed advancement report is submitted to the local council.
·         If a Scout is to be reviewed for more than one rank (Tenderfoot, Second Class, or First Class), each rank should have a separate board of review. While these boards may be conducted on the same date, it is preferred—if feasible—that different members be involved on the boards to give the young man an enhanced experience.
·         If there are opinions the Scout should be rejected, they should discuss their reasoning with the unit leader or others who know the Scout. A discussion with the scout and parent should occur to explain why and what can be done to achieve success at the next Board of Review.
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My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.   Finally, whether you are citizens of America or citizens of the world, ask of us the same high standards of strength and sacrifice which we ask of you. With a good conscience our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing and His help, but knowing that here on earth God's work must truly be our own."
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