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Page | 1 Welcome to the Greater New York CouncilsLeader/Parent/Youth Training Extravaganza Saturday, January 23, 2021 5:00pm Opening Session For Everyone Sat 1/23, Sun 1/24, Mon 1/25, Tue 1/26, Wed 1/27, Thu 1/28 Six Evenings Three Periods per evening: at 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 pm Multiple great sessions per period. Use YOUR desktop, laptop, smart phone, cell phone in a comfy seat Participant Registration nycscouting.org/trex Opening Information Session Saturday 1/23 at 5:00-6:00pm

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Welcome to the Greater New York Councils’

Leader/Parent/Youth

Training Extravaganza

Saturday, January 23, 2021

5:00pm Opening Session For Everyone

Sat 1/23, Sun 1/24, Mon 1/25, Tue 1/26, Wed 1/27, Thu 1/28

Six Evenings

Three Periods per evening: at 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 pm

Multiple great sessions per period.

Use YOUR desktop, laptop,

smart phone, cell phone in a

comfy seat

Participant Registration –

nycscouting.org/trex

Opening Information Session –

Saturday 1/23 at 5:00-6:00pm

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Volunteers helping Volunteers become better Leaders

So that Youth can be better Adults

GO TO: “nycscouting.org/trex” to register NOW

TrEx will offer up to over 60 periods of training options

in the Cub Scout & Scouts BSA Programs as well as courses that

apply to all and other areas of Scouting:

There will be three periods per evening with multiple sessions per period.

These will be 45-minute periods with fifteen minutes in-between breaks.

There is no designated dinner-time. Each participant might be prepared with dinner ahead

of time and decide when to eat dinner.

Please review the session schedule and descriptions in the following pages.

TrEx Instructors are Scouters just like you, who have experiences and

solutions to share. Most sessions have the value of discussion and interactive

Q&A. What a great forum to benefit from someone else’s learnings and adapt

them to your own Scouting needs, as well as sharing your experiences and

what you have learned. You should also take this opportunity to participate in

a session in a different Scouting program area and apply what you learn to

your own current program area.

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Quick View of sessions offered

New for 2021 Training Extravaganza

BSA Training/Fulfills Position Training Requirements

Directed Toward Scouts BSA (Youth)*

*These courses are specifically tailored to either only youth or youth and adults together

TECH CHANGES & IMPROVEMENTS:

• TEK01 Scoutbook 101

• TEK02 Spreading the word of Scouting

• TEK05 Scoutbook for Dummies

• TEK07 Black Pug Training: the Camp Registration System

• TEK08 Attention Grabbing Zoom Meetings during COVID-19

• TEK09 Google Classroom and additional tools TRAINING:

• TRG03 Benefits of NYLT

• TRG04 What is Wood Badge

• TRG05 Calling All Critters OPPORTUNITIES:

• OPP01 Your Summer at Ten Mile River

• OPP02 Starting a Venture Crew

• OOP05 OA High Adventure Opportunities

• OPP06 Backpacking at Philmont Scout Ranch

• OOP07 Hiking at TMR

• OOP08 Organizing & Leading Backpacking Trips @ TMR

• OOP09 TMR Trek Q+A

MANAGEMENT:

• MGM01 Special Needs Accommodations: Paperwork, Progress, Participation-Q&A

• MGM02 Special Needs Paperwork • MGM03 Understanding Invisible Disabilities

• MGM07 Event Planning

• MGM08 The Scout Life Balance

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COURSE LISTINGS

• MGM09 Be Prepared ….For Medical Emergencies

• MGM10 Creative Collaboration for Scouts

• MGM11 Peer-to-Peer Recruiting Discussion

• MGM12 The Hows of HOWs: Building a relationship with your House of Worship

chartered organization • MGM13 Counteracting Unconscious Bias

PROGRAM:

• PRG04 STEM Program Orientation

• PRG05 STEM Experiments (KITS)

• PRG11 Outdoor Ethics Orientation formerly LNT (Youth & Adults)

YOUTH:

• YOT03 Intro.to Leadership Skills –Troops (Youth&Adults Leaders)

• YOT04 Running a High Performance PLC (Youth&Adults Leaders)

CUB SCOUT LEADERS:

• CUB01 Cub Corner

• CUB02 Recruiting/Open House for Packs

• CUB03 Cub Scout Pack & Den Meeting

• CUB04 Down & Derbies COVID-Style

• CUB05 Crafts and Projects for Cub Program, with at home zoom ideas

• CUB07 Calendar Planning

• CUB12 Webelos & Arrow of Light & Webelos Crossover

• CUB14 Cub Scout Events During COVID-19

SCOUTS BSA & VENTURERS:

• SCT01 Troop Talk

• SCT03 Trail to Eagle – the Eagle Process

• SCT05 Planning an Eagle Court of Honor

• SCT07 How to be a Merit Badge Counselor

• SCT12 SM Conferences & Boards of Review

• SCT13 Religious Awards

• SCT14 The Distinguished Conservation Service Award

• SCT16 ScoutsBSA – A daughter’s experience

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COURSE DESCRIPTION AND INSTRUCTORS

VOLUNTEERS TRAINING VOLUNTEERS

Note: These courses are for adults, unless otherwise noted and being presented by fellow Scouting

volunteers (like you) with Scouting experiences similar to your own. Bring your experiences, bring

your questions; be prepared to share and learn.

While courses are listed by program, some apply across program areas.

TECH CHANGES & IMPROVEMENTS (Adults)

TEK02 Sharing Scout Stories [single period, once] Mike Lennon

Using Technology to simplify unit and district communication. Come learn ways to market unit events

and recruiting. Writing press releases with the 5-W’s to promote positive Scouting stories big and small.

(Youth, Handouts)

TEK05 Scoutbook for Dummies [single period, once] Alfha Tucker, Anthony Tucker

An introduction to a powerful online tool that helps manage your unit. Topics include: Getting

connected to Scoutbook, logging Advancement, getting basic reports. Demonstration about more

advanced features of Scoutbook, i.e.: reports, Scout profiles, events/calendar, delegating rights, printing

merit badge cards/blue cards. (no Youth, no Handouts)

TEK07 Black Pug Training – The Camp Registration System [single period, once]

Sarah Landsaw

Learn all about our summer camp and weekend reservations online system. We launched it in January

2020, but many have not had a chance to use it, as we did not run summer camp in 2020. So come to this

informational session and learn the basics and ask questions. (no Youth, no Handouts)

TEK08 Attention Grabbing Zoom Meetings during COVID-19 [single period, once]

Renee Pecot-Xenakis

Where usual meeting venues may not be accessible due to COVID-19 protocols, Leaders need to come

up with ways to stay connected with their Scouts. This session will show you attention-grabbing ways to

keep your Scouts engaged while complementing your outdoor activities. (Youth, Handouts)

TEK09 Google Classrooms and additional tools – [single period, once] Mike Lennon

Asynchronous Learning! Using widely available and accessible tools, we can educate, track, and verify

learning and activities, as well as, keep youth safe and potentially create more opportunities for fun and

exciting programs in the future. (no Youth, no Handouts)

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TRAINING (Adults/Youth)

TRG03 The Benefits of NYLT: a rundown [single period, once]

Beatrix Bisceglia, John Anderson

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is a week-long or two-weekend, youth-led, training course

to help develop leadership skills for Scouts to use in their home Troop or Crew by completely

immersing them in the patrol method. Come hear directly from experienced youth and adult NYLT

leadership on the benefits the course will have on the youth that take NYLT and its lasting effect on

their home unit. (Youth, no Handouts)

TRG04 What is Wood Badge? [single period, once] Tim Thom, Crystal Kennedy

You’ve seen the neckerchiefs and the beads. You’ve heard the song. But what exactly is Wood Badge?

Stop on by to hear what this amazing training course is all about. Speak directly with those that have

taken it to hear first-hand how it cannot only improve your Scouting program, but also help you

professionally in your day job. AND meet the GNYC/WP 2021 Course Director: Crystal Kennedy.

(no Youth, no Handouts)

TRG05 Calling All Critters [single period, once] Tim Thom, Anthony Bracciante

Since leaving Gilwell, all Wood Badgers can probably see their experience at Wood Badge paying

dividends in their Scouting (and even professional) roles. Come to this course to learn how the benefits

of Wood Badge can continue to help your specific Scout unit or committee in the years ahead. For

critters that recently completed the course, come and discuss any ticket challenges, what to do when

your goals are completed, how to have your beads presented and how to get on a WB staff.

(no Youth, no Handouts)

OPPORTUNITIES (Adults/Youth)

OPP01 Your Summer at Ten Mile River [single session, once] Wayne Holmes

A preview of Summer Camp plans for your Troop at the Ten Mile River Scouts Camps. Come learn

about the programs of Ten Mile River and how to make sure your unit gets the most from their visit this

summer. (Youth, Handouts)

OPP02 Starting a Venture Crew [single session, once] Greg Hofer

Venturing is an extremely successful program within the BSA. But, going from interest to forming a

Crew can seem daunting. This course is designed to give some basic information as to how a Venture

Crew is organized and formed, while also providing a forum of discussion to help you better understand

this program and how it serves our teen-aged youth. (Youth, no Hndouts)

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OPPORTUNITIES (Adults/Youth)

OPP05 High Adventure [single period, once] Aaron Cooper, Chris McCarthy

High Adventure Bases are the pinnacle of the Scout camping experience. This is the outdoor experience

your Scouts are working for. We’ll talk about everything from diving beneath the warm waters of the

Caribbean and portaging your canoe into Canada to whitewater rafting in West Virginia and of course,

backpacking in Philmont. There are even more opportunities in Switzerland, Alaska, and even the

swamps of Louisiana! Find out about the coolest places to go, how to organize the trips and the

scholarships available. (Youth, no Handouts)

OOP06 Backpacking at Philmont Scout Ranch [single period, once] Daniel Kurzweil

While you might have been hiking with your Scouts, going backpacking, (especially high adventure

backpacking) is a totally different activity. Come to this session and get some advice on conditioning,

equipment and pack techniques, and what to expect during a Philmont Expedition from the team that

leads GNYC’s annual expedition to Philmont! Presentation will be about 40 minutes followed by Q&A.

(Youth, no Handouts)

OOP07 Hiking at TMR [single period, once] David Malatzky, Sean Johnson

TMR has over 60 miles of named hiking trails, including the famous 33½ mile Ten Mile River Trail.

Attend this course led by the Ten Mile River Trails Committee to learn about short & long day hikes at

TMR, the Ten Mile River Historical Trails award and the TMR Trek program for six-day backpacking

treks. Find out about recent trail improvements at TMR. Participants can download trail maps and

suggested hike routes to help your Unit plan your TMR hike. (Youth, Handouts)

OOP08 Backpacking @ Ten Mile River [single period, once]

Sean Johnson, David Malatzky

An introduction to backpacking at the Ten Mile River Scout Reservation in Narrowsburg, NY. With

over 50 miles of backpacking trails, TMR can seem intimidating to those unfamiliar with the property.

In this session, we will discuss route planning, gear, weather, and how to get your troop started in this

classic Scouting activity. (Youth, Handouts)

OOP09 TMR Hiking, Backpacking and TREK Q+A [single period, once]

After all the above sessions, a chance to ask and answer questions about Hiking and Backpacking at

TMR and meet the TMR Trek architects and get all the details you’ll need for planning, preparing and

getting your own TMR Trek into your calendar and putting those boots on the trails! (Youth, no

Handouts)

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MANAGEMENT (Adults/Youth)

MGM01 Special Needs Accommodations: Paperwork, Progress, Participation – Q&A

[double period, once] Maureen Ellis-Davis

Having physical, emotional, behavioral or developmental challenges does not have to prevent a Scout

from advancing in the Scouting program. BSA allows for additional time in a Pack or Troop for special

needs scouts in the form of Registration Beyond the Age of Eligibility. Scouts can also substitute Eagle

Required merit badges or even alter requirements on the trail to First Class in certain situations. Come

to this course to learn the options available and how to complete the administrative process to ensure

that all of your Scouts have the opportunity to advance. Bring questions, come and discuss your needs,

options and solutions. (no Youth, Handouts)

MGM02 Special Needs Paperwork [single period, once] Donna Manetta, Marie Casalaspro

How to manage paperwork for special needs advancement. Make sure you understand the procedures and

processes. Be Prepared for your special needs Scouts. (no Youth, no Handouts)

MGM03 Understanding Invisible Disabilities [single period, once] Leah Scott

This course will be a group discussion based on what invisible disability is. Session is geared for parents,

adults leaders, and Scouts of Life/Eagle ranks. Reach an understanding of invisible disabilities.

(Youth, no Handouts)

MGM07 Event Planning [single period, once] Alex Agostini

How to prepare for and run Scouting events, like Camporees, OA events and even Eagle projects. Learn

how to plan your event, build an event planning committee and run that high quality event with methods

to plan more effectively. (Youth, no Handouts)

MGM08 The Scout Life Balance [single period, once] Alex Agostini

How to manage being a Scout Leader / Committee Member, and work and have a life. We will cover

how to create your volunteering vision, planning & scheduling, knowing and recognizing your limits,

how to say “NO” and how to bow out gracefully, the danger of over scheduling and how to enjoy being

a Scouter. (no Youth, no Handouts)

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MANAGEMENT (Adults/Youth)

MGM09 Be Prepared…For Medical Emergencies [single period, once]

Anthony Byrnes-Alvarado

This course will provide leaders with knowledge and confidence to deal with medical issues that arise at

camp or at meetings by discussing some possible stumbling blocks to ensuring the best care and

decisions. The course is not designed to teach actual first-aid but rather to familiarize leaders with their

responsibilities, common medical conditions and devices and how to interact with medical personnel.

Material will be drawn from real world scenarios from both the Scouting and medical fields.

(no Youth, no Handouts)

MGM10 Creative Collaboration for Scouts [single period, once] Mike Lennon, Josh

Cohen, Brian Wersebe

A course for youth and adults discussing best practices and techniques for creative collaboration. This

session will seek to share insight from other youth organizations that specialize in this type of teamwork:

“Odyssey of the Mind” and “Destination Imagination.” I will be sharing experiences from the viewpoint

of a youth participant and will be joined by a teammate and coach. (Youth, no Handouts)

MGM11 Peer-to-Peer Recruiting Discussion [single period, once] Mike Lennon, Joe Schiltz

A discussion about recruiting techniques and how GNYC can use peer-to-peer strategy to grow

Scouting. In many cases our current members and families are the closest link to potential new

members. Come ready to discuss these ideas, incentives, messages and tools that units and families need

that will aid in successful future campaigns. (no Youth, no Handouts)

MGM12 The Hows of HOWs: Building a relationship with your House of Worship

Chartered Organization [single period, once] John Paterakis

The majority of Scout units in the United States are charted to some form of house of worship (“HoW”).

Yet, in many cases, the relationship between the HoW and their unit is at arm’s length. Learn how to

strengthen that relationship; how to navigate the leadership of your HoW, how to take advantage of the

benefits offered to ministries, and how to get clergy and youth ministries invested in your unit’s success!

(no Youth, no Handouts)

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MANAGEMENT (Adults/Youth)

MGM13 Counteracting Unconscious Bias [double period, once] Antonio del Rosario

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. Scouts will explore the importance and the practice of

Diversity(statistics and facts), Equity (access to resources), Inclusino (the conscious effort in including

lower status groups) and Belonging (the experience that al members and their families are welcome).

(Youth, Handouts)

PROGRAM (Adults/Youth)

PRG04 STEM Program Orientation [three periods, once]

Donnie Collins, Shawn Spencer

An introduction to the BSA STEM/Nova program and awards, and then an in depth on how to run the

program in your unit and district; as well as the basic training to be

a Nova Counselor and a Supernova Mentor. This course will meet the requirements for training cards

under training codes D82 and D83. (no Youth, Handouts)

PRG05 STEM Experiments (kits) [one period, once] Donnie Collins

Is your troop stuck in a rut, doing the same activities year after year? Are you looking for ways to attract

youth who do not think they like the woods, but are excited about being the next "Maker" or the idea of

experiments?

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) activities can be a great way to increase interest

and participation in your troop activities while preparing your Scouts for advanced topics in school and

their future career options. The STEM program provides additional areas for the Scouts to explore,

along with their requirements for earning rank advancement. So it fits in with the Merit Badge program.

The Nova requirements all have a merit badge requirements in them, so Scouts have to earn a merit

badge as part of the requirements.

We will demonstrate how KITS for each topic will aide in guiding the scouts towards a fun adventure,

while making your life as a mentor easier to fit within your present program.

This course does not complete requirements for Nova Counselor / Supernova Mentor.

This is meant to be a complement to session PRG04.

(Youth, Handouts)

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PROGRAM (Adults/Youth)

PRG11 Outdoor Ethics Basic Training (Youth and Adult – formerly LNT 101)

[three periods, once] Shawn Spencer

Successful completion of this course qualifies the participant for the LNT/Outdoor Ethics training

component required as an adult, and qualifies the Youth for the LNT training component of the Outdoor

Ethics Awareness/Service awards. Training cards will be sent to participants following successful

completion of the class.

Participants will learn about the principles of Leave No Trace and Tread Lightly as well as receive

materials to help them present and use this information in their unit. This will be a three period class.

(Youth, Handouts)

YOUTH (Adults/Youth)

YOT03 Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) Efrain Alvarado/NYLT

(for Scouts AND Boy Scout LEADERS) [two periods, once]

Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops and Crews (ILST) is the unit based training which prepares

youth members to assume leadership roles within the local unit. It is also a prerequisite for participation

in National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT). It allows youth to increase their knowledge and skill

base in a practical and useful fashion.

This particular version of the course has been specifically designed to be delivered remotely during

the current health crisis. Modules 1 & 2 cover the Unit Organization, Creating a Vision, Goal Setting,

Communication, Planning and Delegation, and the Stages of Team Development. These two modules

are self-taught and take approximately forty minutes and must be completed at My.Scouting.Org prior to

Module Three. Upon completion of these two modules, a certificate of completion will be awarded and

is a prerequisite to the live Module 3. The live interactive module, the heart of the course, covers Team

Development and Characteristics, Group Decisions, Leadership Styles and Tools, Ethics and Values,

and the EDGE method.

Participants completing the full course will be better prepared and more confident in carrying out

their roles as servant leaders. (Youth, no Handouts)

YOT04 Running a high performance PLC [double period, once]

Michael McCarthy, Christopher McCarthy, Andrew Hohmann

We will discuss a simple and effective methodology to give your PLC the structure to run a successful

program. Helping our Scouts to take leadership over their troop activities. (Youth, Handouts)

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CUB SCOUTS (Leaders/Parents)

CUB01 Cub Corner [double period, once] – Chris Dono, Paul Caminiti, Fred Pagan

This session is for Cub Scout leaders to meet and ask questions of veteran Cub leaders that they need

answers to. The Q&A you’ve always wanted because being a Cub Scout Leader can be tough,

especially if you are dealing with issues that BSA training courses don’t always cover: handling difficult

or absent parents, incorporating advancement and activities into your program, building a functioning

and effective committee? An open forum led by fellow Cub Scout Leaders that have over fifty years of

combined experience. Bring your questions or issues to this “GNYC Cub Scout Office Hours” to get

some valuable advice to keep your Pack going strong! (no Youth, no Handouts)

CUB02 Recruiting/Open House for Packs [single period, once] – Kim Salvo

It can be a challenge to “focus” on recruitment for your Pack while also managing all the other

necessary day-to-day tasks that are essential to a quality unit. Instead of looking at recruitment as

another seasonal task, this course will help you approach membership as a year-round philosophy by

giving helpful tips to incorporate recruiting new youth and parents into your existing program……and

host an Open House that makes everyone want to return! (no Youth, Handouts)

CUB03 Cub Scout Pack & Den Meeting Planning [single period, once]

Damion Sammarco, Steve Morales

So you’ve got a bunch of Scouts and the all-purpose room for 90-minutes every week. Now what?

Here’s a basic guide for planning out how to keep them engaged, having fun, and coming back. Games

to play. Activities to plan. And how to keep your Den Leaders engaged. (no Youth, no Handouts)

CUB04 Down + Derbies COVID-Style [single period, once] Chris Dono

We all know about Pinewood Derby. But do you know about the other derbies that Cub Scouts can do

and how to do them in COVID-style? Get the background for the different derbies – making sure you

have everything you need for some of the FASTEST activities in Scouting – this is no time to be

unprepared – so know before you say GO! (no Youth, no Handouts)

CUB05 Crafts and Projects for Cub Program, with at home zoom ideas [double period, once]

Paul Caminiti

How-To about preparing crafts and projects for your Cub Scouting program. Ideas for all ranks from

Lions to Tigers to Wolves to Bears to Webelos. Craft ideas to keep all Cub Scouts busy and challenged.

Handouts will be available with plans and helpful links. (no Youth, Handouts)

CUB07 Calendar Planning [single period, once] Paul Caminiti

How to plan calendars with meetings, events and activities. Planning a Calendar ensures a well-rounded

program that incorporates time management, as well as, the varying interests and talents of all those

involved in your local unit. It’s much more than just sitting around and asking, “So, what do you want

to do this month?” Let’s talk about when you sit down with your Cub Scout committee and create the

structure needed to deliver a quality program to all your Cub Scouts. How do you ensure a balance

program that is easier to deliver fun, engaging, inclusive and quality activities for everyone involved?

(no Youth, Handouts)

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CUB SCOUTS (Leaders/Parents)

CUB12 All things WEBELOS: Earning the rank, Arrow of Light & Crossing over to

ScoutsBSA [one period, once] Kim Salvo

This session focuses on all things WEBELOS with an emphasis on capturing their interest to continue

they Scouting journey into Scouts BSA. You'll learn the tools to help you transition your younger Cub

Scouts into a model that starts to follow the Scouts BSA program along with the Adventure

requirements for both Dens, elective adventures, and key activities to prepare your Den for their cross

over into Scouts BSA. Ready, set, WEBELOS! (no Youth, Handouts)

CUB14 Cub Scout Events During COVID-19 [double period, twice] Kirsten Clementi

If you are new to Cub Scouting or need a refresher, this is the session for you. If you’re having trouble

planning because of COVID, this is the course for you, too. Let’s discuss how to hold events that Cub

Scouts are known for: Pinewood Derby, Blue&Gold, Pack Nights, etc. Bring your own experiences to

share. Questions, comments, and concerns are always welcome, so bring those, too.

(no Youth, Handouts)

SCOUTS BSA & VENTURERS (Leaders/Parents)

SCT01 Troop Talk [double period, once] Tom Kramer, Anthony Bracciante, Bob Bradley

Panel discussion relating to the challenges and solutions of urban Scouting Troops in 2021. Panelists

will answer questions ranging from Scout recruiting and retention to organizational dynamics, fund

raising and high adventure. The Scouts BSA version of Cub Corner. Troop Scouters solving Scouting’s

challenges together! (no Youth, no Handouts)

SCT03 Trail to Eagle [single period, once] Sean Rowley, Tom Kramer

This will help unit leadership understand what is necessary for a Scout to become an Eagle Scout.

Describe the process for a Scout to reach the rank of Eagle -

This session is intended for Adults associated with the Eagle Scout Process: Scoutmasters, Committee

Members, District Advancement Committee Members and Parents. Upcoming Eagle candidates are, of

course, welcome, too.

Learn the overview of the Scouts BSA advancement to the Rank of Eagle Scout. This session covers

critical time-lines, including the ideal 9-month process for youth to follow for successful achievement of

rank. Also includes record keeping and deadlines. (Youth, no Handouts)

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SCOUTS BSA & VENTURERS (Leaders/Parents)

SCT05 Planning an Eagle Court of Honor [single period, once] Tim Thom

Why do and what is the purpose of the Eagle Court of Honor? How do you prepare for an ECoH? What

is the right way to conduct an ECoH? How is the ECoH different from other Courts of Honor and who

should attend? Let’s talk Eagle. You don’t have to be an Eagle; you just need to have Eagle Candidates

in the wings – and don’t we all? (Youth, Handouts)

SCT07 How to be a Merit Badge Counselor [one period, once]Sean Rowley, Tom Kramer

Instruction for a proper process to work with Scouts on Merit badges.This course is designed to provide

Council or District approved and registered merit badge counselors with understanding of the methods

of counseling and their role in the advancement program of the Boy Scouts of America. Attendance

fulfills the training requirement for the position of Merit Badge Counselors – Merit Badge Counselor

Orientation. (no Youth, Handouts)

SCT12 Scoutmaster Conference and Boards of Review [one period, once]Anthony Bracciante

Live, interactive discussion about Scoutmaster Conferences and Board of Reviews – Best Practices and

Procedures – traps to avoid. (no Youth, no Handouts)

SCT13 Religious Awards [single period, once] Sokratis Galitsis, John Harling

Religious Awards that can be achieved by Scouts and Scouters of all ages. Religious Awards go across

all levels – Cub, Scouts BSA, Venture and Scouters. Depending on the faith, there are anywhere from 4

to 6 awards available from Tiger Cub through to Adult Scouter. (Youth, handouts)

SCT14 The Distinguished Conservation Service Award [single period, once] –

Shawn Spencer, David Bisceglia

The Distinguished Conservation Service Award has replaced the W.T. Hornaday award. Join us for this

informational session on the new award and how to begin working towards earning it. (Youth,Handouts)

SCT16 Scouts BSA – A daughter’s experience – David Bisceglia, Beatrix Bisceglia

A discussion, question & answer session for young ladies/girls in Scouting: some thoughts, experiences,

successes and challenges for them in ScoutsBSA from one of the first Girl Eagle Scouts in the country.

Parents with daughters already in or thinking of joining ScoutsBSA are invited to this session.

Find out about all the fun, adventure and skills training that Scouts offers to young ladies. (Youth, no

Handouts)