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Last update 01/18/10

 This month's Scout leaders' food for thought:

"Always remember that you're unique.  Just like everyone else."

 Cub Leader Training Available

The north Star District Training Committee, headed up by Cal Stengel from Milbank, has pleged to bring training to any Cub Scout Pack than can bring together at least 6 people to be trained.  The objective is to have as many trained leaders as we can produce.  To arrange a training date, time and place, contact your District Director, Bob Vergamini at 290-2311 , or rvergami@bsamail.com

If you've completed any training courses and would like to be recognized for your efforts and receive your square knot at the North Star District Spring Rendezvous on May 2nd , please get your "Training Progress Record" to the District Training Chairman, Cal Stengel, or e-mail it to him at his e-mail address below as soon as possible.

For any training issues or questions, e-mail Cal Stengel . . . . . [Click for member's page].

 Upcoming North Star District
           Cub Scout Leader Training Opportunities

We have officially scheduled new Scout Training for this Winter & coming Spring in North Star District. (see the schedule) Please look over your calendars & Unit Leaders & Parents who should be attending these trainings. Please encourage everyone involved with your Scouts, to be 'Trained Leaders'.  It only strengthens your program. Spring is a great time to get a 'jump start' for the leaders who will be changing positions or asked to start next Fall. You don't have to wait til next fall to get trained.
   
We have Cub Specifics and BALOO (Outdoor Basics) for Cub Scouts and ODLS (Outdoor Training) for Boy Scouts, and very beneficial for Webelos Leaders to take.
 
The Cub Specifics Training is about 2 hours. Plan on a full day for BALOO, and ODLS is a long weekend including camping 2 nights. Please plan accordingly. Please read through the decriptions of the different training available.
 
Because of the amount of time to prepare & materials needed it is VERY IMPORTANT to RSVP ahead of time.
 
For the Cub Specifics:
 
approx. 2 Hours
Please RSVP 2 days ahead of the training date with:
Name--Unit Number--Position Training For (Tiger/Wolf/Bear/Web/CM/Comm/PTrainer)
Helpful to do 'Online Training' ahead of time:
This Is Scouting/Youth Protection
If you do these online trainings and bring a copy of your certificates, we can present your 'Trained Badge' to you that day.
 
For BALOO
 
approx. 9-5pm
Please RSVP Mon. March 1
Name-Unit
 
For ODLS
 
approx. 5pm Fri-noon Sun
Please RSVP early, early. Patrols are set up a couple weeks ahead of time & some planning is done as Patrols before you even come to camp. Much more specifics will sent to you in advance, so please RSVP and get on the email list as early as possible.
 
Please watch the North Star Dist. Web Site for more details (meals) or changes. We'd like to think that we've seen enough snow for the season, but we have to be realistic, too. The Jan. Cub Specifics is a make up from an Oct. snowstorm-who knew!?! So, please RSVP and watch the web site if cancellations should have to occur.

  NORTH STAR DISTRICT TRAINING

                                                         WINTER/SPRING 2010


                                                         BALOO
                                                         Sat. March 6
                                                         9am-5pm
                                                         Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer
                                                         2001 2nd St. NW, Watertown

                                              
                                                         CUB SCOUT LEADER SPECIFICS
                                                       
                                                         Tues. March 16
                                                         6:30-8:30pm
                                                         Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer
                                                         2001 2nd St. NW, Watertown

                                                         Thurs. March 18
                                                         6:30-8:30
                                                         Ottertail Community Room
                                                         404 So. 2nd Street, Milbank

                                                         Sat. March 20
                                                         10-12noon
                                                         First Presbyterian Church
                                                         318 So. Kline St, Aberdeen

                                                         Tues. March 23
                                                         6:30-8:30
                                                         Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer
                                                         2001 2nd St. NW, Watertown


                                                         OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP SKILLS (ODLS)
                                                         Fri. April 9-Sun April 11
                                                         Camp Iyataka on Big Stone Lake

 District Training.pdf

 Basic information about the various Cub Leader training courses:

 New Leader Essentials Training (NLE): New Leader Essentials is the initial training for adult leaders. In this 90-minute training, leaders learn about the objectives of the Scouting program and the methods that are used to achieve these objectives. They also gain a basic understanding of youth development, as well as how Scouting is organized and financed, policies related to the program, and resources to help leaders succeed. The training is for all new registered adult leaders of Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, or Ventures. A Scout leader needs to attend New Leader Essentials only once.

 Cub Scout Leader Specific Training (CLS): Each Cub Scout leader completes the specific course for his or her own position in the program. These courses are: Cubmaster and Assistants; Pack Committee Chairmen and Members; Tiger Cub Den Leaders; Cub Scout Den Leaders and Assistants; and Webelos Den Leaders and Assistants. These training's include materials on pack organization, advancement, den and pack meeting program planning and your role within the pack. Leader-specific training is approximately two and one-half to three hours long. The leader is considered trained upon completion of New Leader Essentials and the Leader Specific training for that position. This level of training is required for all Cub Scout Leader awards.

 Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) is a new course for one or more members of the Pack Committee in how to plan outdoor excursions and camping trips for Cub Scouts. This training is not intended as an overnight experience, but rather a preparation of the Cub Scout leader interested in learning about overnight camping activities.

A day of fun and learning prepares pack leaders to plan and carry out "entry-level" outdoor experiences, one that is safe and appropriate for Cub Scouts. Although this training is not required for all Cub Leaders, but at least one member of a Pack Committee must be BALOO trained in order for their Cub Scout Pack to be authorized to go camping. This training is not designed for Committee Chairman or Cubmasters but is instead focused on the Committee Member who will be in charge of Pack Camping.

The one-day BALOO session will give your pack's outdoor activity leader the tools to conduct a safe and successful overnight.

It is not a heavy skills program. The morning BALOO sessions include the why and how of Cub Scout camping — planning, equipment, meal preparation, and campfire programs. In the afternoon, Cub Scouters rotate among four round-robin sessions—fire safety, stoves, and lanterns; first aid and sanitation; nature hikes and games; and cooking. Scattered throughout the day are plenty of the four S's: songs, stunts, stories, and showmanship. With proper planning and your BALOO-trained leader, your pack should be set for a fun and exciting weekend event.

By completing this training course the participants will understand the focus of the Cub Scout level of the BSA program, acquire the skills and confidence necessary to plan and carry out a successful Cub Scout-level overnight activity, and increase their knowledge of the resources available from the BSA for carrying out this activity.  

   Philmont Training Center

The 2009 Summer Philmont conference schedule will be available soon. Philmont Training Center is located in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of northeastern New Mexico. You and your family can attend. Click here for more information. 

 

Be the first on your block to take Planning and Preparing for Hazardous Weather training, the latest e-learning course available on the National BSA website, www.scouting.org.

Effective January 1, 2009, this training is mandatory for at least one adult on each tour. The course includes training, testing, and additional resources on weather conditions that may be encountered during BSA activities, including lightning, flash floods, tornadoes, hot and cold weather, hail, and hurricanes.

Participants who complete the course can earn a Weather Smart Certificate of Completion. The course content is appropriate for Boy Scouts and Venturers as well as adult leaders. 

 

  Scout Leader Resources 

For unit program and leadership ideas check out the
Scouting publications and Scouting resource website links below:

 

U.S. Scouting Service Project - the ultimate Scouting resource website

The Virtual Cub Leaders’ Handbook

ScoutParents - Scouting Resources Website

  

 For other leadership training opportunities,
check out the Sioux Council Leadership Training Webpage.

   What are all those "Square Knots" for?

If you've ever wondered what all the square knots are for that you see on many adult Scout shirts, check out the BSA Square Knot Guide.  These square knots denote training courses taken, meritorious service, rank, meritorious action, religion, and Scoutreach service..

  
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