BOY SCOUTS LEADER SPECIFIC TRAINING & INTRODUCTION TO OUTDOOR LEADER SKILLS

TRAINING DESCRIPTIONS

Boy Leader Specific Training & Outdoors Skills Training Descriptions

Fast Start Training - Provided Online: Fast Start training is the first step for all new leaders and should be taken immediately after they register and before they meet with any youth members.

This is Scouting — Provided Online: This course is the online training session that picks up when Fast Start leaves off with six modules of training: The Mission of Scouting, Programs for All Ages, Scouting Is Fun, Scouting in the Community, Keeping Our Youth Safe, and Scouting’s Legacy.

Boy Scout Fast Start — Provided Online or at Boy Scout Leader Specific Training

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills - Outdoor skills are critical to the success of the Scouting program, and will provide leaders with the basic outdoor skills information needed to start a program right. The weekend-long Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills is the required outdoor training for all Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, and Varsity Scout coaches. The skills taught are based on the outdoor skills found in The . The course is also ideal for Crew Advisors, because it focuses on skills that build confidence and competence in leaders conducting outdoor camping experiences.

The Troop Meeting: This is the primer on how to run a troop meeting. Produced for new unit leaders and commissioners, the session covers planning, parts of the meeting, the patrol method, and resources. The Outdoor Program: Running a troop meeting is one thing, running a successful outdoor activity is another. This program goes into planning, organization, ideals, and BSA policy for outdoor activities. It also touches on long-term and high-adventure activities. The Troop Organization: This program starts with the charter concept—the chartered organization, the district, and the council, and the relationship of each to the troop. Each leadership and committee position is described. This is an excellent program for commissioners, troop committees, troop leaders, and chartered organization representatives.

For more information contact Mark Kriz 813-843-4020 [email protected] Tocobaga Training Chairman

CONTACT INFORMATION Council Account # ______

Name: ______Check Box if Attending (__) Address: ______SCOUTMASTER AND ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTER LEADER SPECIFIC TRAINING City: ______State: ____ Zip: ______Location: Gulf Ridge Council Service Center 13228 N. Central Ave., Phone: (____) ______Tampa, FL 33612-3462, (813) 968-4757 Email: ______Dates: Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014 Your Dietary Needs ______Check-in: Saturday is 8 a.m. Registration: Please pre-register at the Council Service Center ______Fees: Registration: $10.00

Your Physical Arrangements: ______Food: Bring $5.00 for pizza or your own bag lunch.

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Emergency Contact: ______Check Box if Attending (__) INTRODUCTION TO OUTDOOR LEADER SKILLS — ITOLS Emergency Phone: ______PRE-REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY Credit Card: Location: Camp Brorein, 16901 Boy Scout Rd., Odessa, FL 33556 Visa (_) MasterCard (_) Discover (_) Other (_) Dates: Friday through Sunday, Feb. 28 to March 2, 2014 Please print clearly: Name on Card: ______Check-in: Friday afternoon/evening in time to setup camp. Program starts at 8 p.m. Account Number: ______Registration: Please pre-register at the Council Service Center. Expiration Date: ______Three Digit Security Code: ______Fees: Registration: $ 15.00 Signature of Card Holder: ______Medical: BSA medical form, or a copy of the existing form Pay by Phone, or Facsimile Food: Weekend Based on Patrol Method. Participants will be placed into patrols. Patrols will plan meals for the weekend, except Saturday Prefer to call with credit card info to register: dinner which is provided by Staff. Patrols are encouraged to bring a (813) 872-2691 or Toll Free (888) 533-2775 Fax: (813) 875-5890 side dish for the meal. Patrols will purchase ALL food supplies; Using this form (with check enclosed) and mail to contact below. follow procedures in safe handling and storage. Patrols will provide Make Checks Payable to Gulf Ridge Council, BSA their own pans, utensils, and other gear that will be needed to cook and serve these meals.

For more information contact Mark Kriz 813-843-4020 [email protected] Tocobaga Training Chairman