(J) Adult Leader Hub

TRAINING

On Line Training:

Nearly all BSA Training is available on Line at MyScouting.Org

https://myscouting.scouting.org/_layouts/MyScouting/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f_layouts%2fAuthenticate.aspx%3fSource%3d%252f&Source=%2f

While classroom training does have certain advantages, not the least of which is practical application and interaction with other adult leaders, fulfilling your training requirements on line is perfectly acceptable for most courses that do not have a specific outdoor element. Attached, please find an easy guide for on-line training. With the exception of Youth Protection Training, you will need your BSA ID number to create a user account. Youth Protection can be taken without a BSA ID

SEE TRAINING MASTER SCHEDULE (ATTACHED BELOW) FOR OTHER TRAINING EVENTS.

TROOP COMMITTEE POSTINGS

Committee Positions/Volunteers
We have volunteers for most of our major Committee Positions. But we can always use extra hands. Please consider volunteering for something. If you are interested, please contact Committee Chairperson, Diane Solomon at dianesolomon@oldglorytroop499.com.

Current Volunteer Positions are:

Committee Chair

Eagle Court of Honor Committee Chair

Board of Review Advancement Chair

Awards Chair

Contact Diane Solomon for more information. dianesolomon@oldglorytroop499.com

Remember, our program is only as good as the time and effort volunteered by our scout parents

Adult Leader Awards

You may be eligible for or may have already received the Scouter Training Knot. Please help Scoutmaster Ryan update our records by letting him know the following:

If you have received the award, please let Ryan know the approximate date.

If you have not received the award, please confirm the date you started with the troop and let Ryan know if you think you are eligible by filling out The Progress Record For The Boy Scout Leader’s Training Award” (attached below) and returning it to Ryan. The form can also be found at the following website: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/training/pdf/511-058_WB.pdf

If you have any questions about the award, please contact Ryan ryanfinley@oldglorytroop499.com

LEADER RESOURCES

NEW: Update Your MyScouting Account

To all members of the Western Los Angeles County Council:

The National Office of the BSA is undergoing a significant effort to upgrade systems and processes that will bring efficiencies to how the Scouting program is administered. As part of this undertaking, several training courses are available as online learning.

In order to automatically receive credit for taking these online training courses, each individual's Member ID needs to be associated with their myscouting.org profile. Please take a moment today to take this action, or verify it has already been completed. The attached document provides instructions on how to do this starting with the screen you see upon logging in to myscouting.org.

The Council is (W.L.A.C.C. - Van Nuys,CA - #051) selected from the drop down menu and the Member ID can be found on your registration card. Remember to click the "Add" button to save your updates.

New Tour Planning Worksheet ... This replaces the old Tour permit. See note from our District Executive and Worksheet attached below:

Dear Bill Hart Leaders,

Attached is a copy of the new Tour Planning Worksheet.

This supersedes the existing Tour Permits, effective March 1^st, 2011.

The on-line system is being revamped to work alongside with this new Worksheet.

Like everything else that’s new – this is going to take some time to get used to.

Please review and share this with the Leaders in you Unit.

I will be available at Round Table Thursday to answer any questions.

Yours in Scouting!

JEFF PRATA

Recently updated “Guide to Safe Scouting” is a vital tool for Scout leaders, but it doesn't do you much good if it’s on the coffee table and you're at a troop meeting or on a campout.

So now, thanks to the wonders of modern technology, you can take the “Guide to Safe Scouting” with you wherever you go - no Internet connection required! And the best part? There’s no added cost beyond the iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch you already own.

This doesn't just work with the “Guide,” though. It'll work with any PDF you need to access frequently. It’s a fast, convenient way to keep your guys safe wherever Scouting might take you.

Just follow the five steps after the jump to get the “Guide” (or any PDF) on your iOS device.

The recently updated (20110 comprehensive policies and procedures manual, available online, is a one-stop safety shop for packs, troops, teams, and crews. Even if you're familiar with past versions of the Guide, BSA Health and Safety and Risk Management experts recommend re-reading it to make sure you're up to date on the latest policies.

If you're new to the Boy Scouts of America, now is the time to familiarize yourself with proper safety practices.