November 2007 - January 2008 Scouter

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LEADER SUPPORT: TRAINING

Philmont Training Center : Cimarron, NM

Serving as the only national volunteer training center for the Boy Scouts of America since 1950, the Philmont Training Center (PTC) provides a unique environment for the training of volunteer and professional leaders. Each year, more than 6,000 Scouters and family members attend PTC.

Each conference features the latest tools and techniques, audiovisuals, discussions, idea sharing, and activities led by a faculty of experienced Scouters. If you have not had the opportunity to experience any of the training at Philmont, you are missing out on the best. Besides the lovely scenery and wonderful family environment provided by Philmont, the training is excellent and provided by those experienced in the field. The training and time spent at Philmont is a lasting and memorable experience.

Each summer, the Philmont Training Center offers weeklong courses that cover every aspect of the BSA's program-from Tiger Cubs and Scoutmasters to Endowment and Scoutreach. Conferences are led by a faculty of outstanding volunteer and professional Scouters selected by the divisions and committees of the National Council for their expertise in specific conference topics. The conferences are designed to discuss specific Scouting issues, share information from all over the BSA, and train using "best methods" that will enhance the Scouting program for our youth and adults. Each conference features the latest tools and techniques, audiovisuals, discussions, idea sharing, and activities.

Attendance is by invitation only. A local council must make arrangements with Philmont for a Scouter to attend these courses. You can visit the Philmont Training Website for a complete list of Conferences and more information on any of the courses listed below at www.scouting.org/philmont and then clicking on the "Training Center" tab. You may also contact the council or your unit serving executive for further information or questions.

University of Scouting
(Training for Scouts leaders and Boy Scouts)
Saturday, December 8th : 8 am to 4 pm
1st United Methodist Church, San Angelo

Boys' Life Reading Contest

The school year is now in full swing. Impress the teachers by encouraging the boys in your unit to Read. Youth read about Scouts all across the country doing scouting, learn about building camp fires, tying knots, and sleeping under the stars. Boy's Life magazine is not only fun and exciting to read, but you can win lots of great prizes too. That is right, Don't forget about "Say Yes to Reading" the 2007 Boys' Life reading contest. Write a one-page report titled "The Best Book I Read This Year" and enter to win. The story must be fiction or non fiction in your own words, 500 words or less. The contest is open to all Boys' Life readers. Be sure to include your name, address, age and grade in school on the entry. Send your report, along with a business-size self addressed stamped envelop, to: Boys' Life Reading Contest, S306, P.O. Box 152079 Irving, TX 75015-2079. Entries must be postmarked by December 31, 2007 and must include entry information and a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

The University of Scouting will include basic training such as New Leader Essentials, Youth Protection, Cub Scout Leader Specific and, Boy Scout Leader Specific. In addition many other classes will be offered for Cub Scout and Boy Scout leaders. Some of these classes include craft ideas, first aid, outdoor cooking, Blue and Gold Banquet, and getting ready for high adventure. A full list of classes and their time slots will be available online in mid-November.

Boy Scouts who are interested can take the Den Chief training. This training involves learning how to help Cub Scout leaders within a den setting. This is one of the choices for leadership position for Star and Life rank requirements.

If you need help with online rechartering, Barbara Jones will be teaching a class to guide you through the steps. A very important class for Scoutmasters, parents and Life rank Scouts will be the class called "District Committee Expectations for an Eagle Project".

Remember ..... A complete list of classes and a time schedule will be at the Council website in mid-November. There is no charge for this training. But please call the Council office to tell us if you are planning to attend. This training is open to all parents and leaders throughout the Concho Valley Council and you can attend one class or stay all Day. FREE of Charge Training.


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