The following weblinks are excellent resources to aid in developing youth leaders (Scouts leading Scouts).

http://www.whitestag.org/skills/index.html
http://www.whitestag.org/files/NYLT_syllabus.pdf
http://www.whitestag.org/files/Resources_For_Leadership.pdf

(Sept., 2006): Adult volunteer needed to lead the troop's American Flag distribution business---historically the troop's primary fund-raising activity---for the next 12 months, and coordinate its expansion to additional neighborhoods.

(Sept., 2006): Troop Adult Leaders and Parents:

We need more volunteers who are willing to step up and be Merit Badge Counselors for some of the Eagle-required Merit Badges.  The troop would like to
hold at least one session for each Eagle-required MB every 3 years. Currently we do not have a Merit Badge Counselor for the following: Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the World,
Communications, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental Science, Lifesaving.  Please contact Candy Bourgeois if you are interested.

Adult Canoe Training

Mr. Rankin writes (August 7, 2005):

 

We need trained adults in Flatwater canoeing.  This trained position is required for the troop to go on any canoeing trip, but it doesn't cover the higher-skilled white-water canoeing trips.  But the troop normally has gone on only flatwater trips.  Not having a trained adult resulted in the postponement of this year's canoeing trip.  The training needed is the "Yellow Card" certification taught on Sept. 10-11 OR Sept. 17-18 - see the 2005 SHAC Canoe Class dates below.  Use the other links below to get registered for the class.
 
In the past it has been a requirement that there be a trained adult leader per 10 scouts on a flatwater trip.  So in order to go a canoe trip with the numbers we have had in the past, Troop 828 needs at least 3 trained adults minimum.  The more the better.
 
If you are interested in getting the certification, please review all the attachments and sign up for one of the training sessions.  If you do, please let me know.  Hopefully we will be able to go on a canoe trip on September 24 - provided we get trained leaders.
 
YIS - John Rankin

 

 

 

 

 

Youth Protection Training (YPT)

BSA Youth Protection Training (YPT) is required of every registered adult scout.  This includes all registered leaders of Troop 828, merit badge counselors, committee members, and adults serving on Boards of Review or attending campouts or summer camp.  The YPT course can be completed on-line: Sam Houston Area Council Youth Protection Training. (Certification is good for 3 years.)

VIRTUS Training

VIRTUS Training is required of all volunteers who work with children under the auspices of the Catholic Church. This includes all registered leaders of Troop 828, merit badge counselors, committee members, and adults serving on Boards of Review or attending campouts or summer camp.  You must pre-register for the workshop you plan to attend. To do this go to VIRTUS Online link, www.virtus.org. (Detailed instructions for on-line registration can be obtained by calling 281-980-9812). 

There are classes held every week around the Houston area.  To find the classes:
Go To www.virtus.org
Select "Help"
Select "View a list of upcoming Protecting God's Children classes in your area"
Select Organization "Galveston-Houston, TX (Archdiocese)"

When you have completed the workshop, let Jim Collins (281-437-3764) know.

Here is some background information from the VIRTUS website:

Protecting Children  

Child sexual abuse is a worldwide public health issue. Child abuse, particularly child sexual abuse, is reprehensible—especially when the wrongdoer is affiliated with the Church. The VIRTUS® programs assist the Church in being a safe haven for children and a messenger for preventing child sexual abuse within the Church and society in general. We seek to achieve this lofty goal through our child sexual abuse prevention program: PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN?.

The PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN? Program

Most organizations that work with children have some sort of child safety program. Through the PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN program, we maximize those efforts by helping churches and religious organizations refine their roles as child safe environments and empowering them with new tools to help them, and adults and parents, protect children.
 

Tomahawk District Class Schedule


See www.tomahawkdistrict.org  (Click on Training in the left border, then on any box in the flowchart.)

Alternatively, go directly here for descriptions of available courses: <http://www.abc-cc.com/Tomahawk/traininginfo.htm>
(Click on the flyer for a course to get the schedule for that course.)

Here are descriptions of some of the most interesting courses:

Outdoor Leader Skills (2.5 days)  For Boy Scout leaders. This in a two night training course, you camp. Part of training required for Scout Leader TRAINED patch along with Scoutmaster Specific Training. Includes introduction in the skills needed to conduct a fun and safe campout in the great outdoors. Emphasis is placed on the safety and teaching skills to the boys on campouts. Part of old BASALT. Must register in advance.

Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Specific Training (9 hours)  For Boy Scout leaders. Part of training required for Scout Leader TRAINED patch along with Outdoor Leader Skills. Covers Troop committee functions, Troop meetings, advancements and the outdoor program. Recommended for new Boy Scout Leaders,committee members, and Webelos Den Leaders. Part of old BASALT. Must register in advance.

Troop Committee Challenge  (3 hours)  Training for Troop Committee members examining the roles within the committee and developing teamwork necessary to run an effective Troop Committee. Training is done at the unit level by the District Training Team.

Look for Other Training Opportunities:
YPT
Virtus  (Required by Charter Organization: www.virtus.org)
Climb on Safely
Safe Swim Defense
Safety Afloat
Trek Safety
CPR
First Aid
Adult Canoe
WoodBadge