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UPCOMING and On-Line TRAINING	Swimming & Water Rescue Oct. 22 Wood Badge - Sep. 29-Oct. 1 & Oct. 27-2, 2011 Merit Badge Counselor Training in PDF format! On-line Training links Supplemental Training links
	"This Is Scouting" On-Line Training Replaces New Leader Essentials as a Required Training "This is Scouting" was added to the BSA's on-line Learning Center over the weekend. "This is Scouting" replaces New Leader Essentials as a required course for Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing volunteers to earn the "Trained" leader emblem. ....MORE	Tour Permits Now Require Attendance By A Weather Hazard Trained Adult Effective January 1, 2009, when filling out Tour Permits, at least one adult must have completed Planning and Preparing for Hazardous Weather training. Local Tour Permit #34426 ....MORE

Swimming and Water Rescue Saturday, October 22, 2011 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Walton Life Fitness Center 1701 SE 14th St Bentonville	Training for BSA Swimming & Water Rescue provides BSA leaders with information and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to swimming emergencies during unit swimming activities" This course expands the awareness instruction provided by Safe Swim Defense training. Persons completing the training should be better able to assess their preparation to supervise unit swimming events. The BSA recommends that at least one person with this training is present to assist with supervision whenever a unit swims at a location that does not provide lifeguards. This training is open to any registered adult leader, Scout, Venturer, or Explorer who is age 16 or older. A council approved instructor must directly supervise all training. The course takes approximately eight hours and is valid for three years. Fee: $12.00 Make Payments to The Scout Shop by October 20th, 2011 Class Max: is 20 People so, register today!!! No other course is scheduled at this time. Date: October 22, 2011 From: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (1 Hour Lunch) 8 Hour Course Where: Walton Life Fitness Center (WLFC) 1701 Se 14th St, Bentonville, AR 72712 Equipment needs: Bring your Swimming Suit, Towel, Eye Ware and a change of Clothing for the classroom instruction. Showers and changing area will be available for your use. Important! You will be required to bring the BSA Health Forms A, B, C (Physical) filled out as these will be checked at the door. If you don’t have the form filled out, you will not be able to take this training. Have questions?: please email these to mark.puente68@gmail.com or cell: 479-616-4215

Wood Badge for the 21st Century S8-16-11-1 Thursday-Saturdays September 29, 30, Oct 1 October 27, 28, 29, 2011 Registration information: http://woodbadges8-16-11-1.blogspot.com/	Wood Badge Wood Badge is *the* advanced training program for all Boy Scout Leadership (Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity and Venture Leaders). Wood Badge is designed to train adult volunteer leaders, and professionals. Using the latest teaching methods and models, the Wood Badge course will equip you with skills and techniques that will help you be a better leader in your Scout unit, at work, with your family and with other organizations. Starting in 1919, and continuing today, Wood Badge is the premier leadership training offered by the Boy Scouts of America. Who: To attend a Wood Badge course, you must: Be a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America. There is no minimum tenure requirement. Have completed the basic training course for your Scouting position. Have completed the outdoor skills training program appropriate for your Scouting position. (Required for Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, and Varsity coaches and assistants. The Introduction of Outdoor Leader Skill training is highly recommended for all other participants attending Wood Badge course.) Be capable of functioning safely in an outdoor environment. A current BSA Annual Health and Medical Record parts A, B and C (replaces the Class 3 form) physical is required for all participants. Because of the advanced nature of this training, the requirements above may not be waived. It is recommended that the participants have at least some camping experience, as weekend two is an outdoor experience. Where and When: Session one of Wood Badge Course S8-16-11-1 will be held at Camp Orr near Jasper, Arkansas. Session two will be held at Rogers Scout Reservation near Ione, Arkansas. Participants *must* attend *both sessions* of course activities to complete the practical phase *and* successfully complete their approved Wood Badge ticket for course completion. Session One: Thursday through Saturday, SEPTEMBER 29 - OCTOBER 1 2011 Session Two: Thursday through Saturday, OCTOBER 27-29 2011 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: contact Course Director, John Spain, (479) 484-5228 or email at john.s.spain@gmail.com.

Merit Badge Counselor Training On-Line any time!	Merit Badge Counselor Training On-Line! ATTENTION: SCOUTMASTERS, TROOP ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE, MERIT BADGE COUNSELORS, OR THOSE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MERIT BADGE COUNSELOR (or if you just want to be in the know) Merit badge counselor training is now on the council website. There are many misconceptions out there about this very important and vital part of scouting. Please read and train all of your merit badge counselors. We all need to be on the same page. The information contained in this document is from national publications. Every boy deserves a trained leader and that includes merit badge counselors. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. To access this training, Link here: www.westarkbsa.org , click on "training" and then "Merit Badge Counselor Training." Click on "printer friendly version." Congratulations on doing the best for your boys. Carol Denefe Razorback District Advancement Chair

On-line Training Links	Access other On-Line Training Through http://www.MyScouting.org Sign in using your Scouting ID number (call the Council if you don't have it) and open your very own Scouting Portal now! Available courses are listed below: Orientation Training ScoutParents Unit Coordinator Fast Start Unit Commissioner Fast Start Fast Start: Cubmaster Fast Start: Tiger Cub Den Leaders Fast Start: Webelos Den Leaders Fast Start: Wolf/Bear Cub Scout Den Leaders Pack Committee Fast Start Fast Start: Boy Scouting Fast Start: Venturing Basic Training Youth Protection Training Troop Committee Challenge Youth Protection Training - Venturing Version Supplemental Training Safe Swim Defense Safety Afloat Staffing the District Committee Weather Hazards

Supplemental Training for Special Focus	Great Topics Available in Supplemental Training Modules! Supplemental training modules are designed to provide orientation beyond the basic training offered in New Leader Essentials and leader-specific training. Each module is a unit of training that can be used as an outline for a group, for personal coaching, or for self-study. Most of the outlines should require about an hour to complete. Consider each unit of study to be an introduction to the subject. Scouters are welcome to download subjects that are of interest for personal or unit use. There are no training credits associated with the completion of these units of study. Additional training units are being developed and will be continually added to this site. Take this link to access PDF versions of training supplements on many topics. http://www.scouting.org/BoyScouts/TrainingModules.aspx Topics include: Leave No Trace: Preserving the Beauty and Maintaining Our Access to the Land Learn to identify personal nature awareness and stewardship goals, and learn advanced skills, but simple ones, that will help ensure a minimum-impact (Leave No Trace) experience on all outdoor experiences. Disc Golf in Support of Scouting Disc golf is one of the fastest-growing outdoor activities among youth and young adults. This course will teach you how disc golf can help you to improve your Scouting program, including using disc golf as an activity, for advancement, and as a great source of service projects. And, of course, you’ll learn how to play disc golf—and teach others to play. Mentoring Mentoring is an opportunity to help a person grow through discovery. This session will address various mentoring models and ways to be a mentor to Scouts and Scouters. Chain Saw Safety Council properties rely on chain saws to help clear trails, remove deadfalls, clear timber, and stockpile wood for campfires and heating buildings. This training outline provides local councils with the resources to train chain saw operators on council property. Merit Badge Counselor Instructors Guide This module will guide new and potential merit badge counselors through their responsibilities in the role and will give them an understanding of the methods of counseling Scouts. It is intended as a short orientation course for new merit badge counselors before they begin working with Scouts. Board of Review Training This module will train troop committee members and others in the purposes of the board of review, offering suggestions for the types of questions that can or should be asked. Geocaching to Promote Scouting Geocaching is an exciting new sport that uses GPS navigation to find hidden treasures. It provides another tool for the fun-with-a-purpose toolbox and can combine outdoor adventure with advancement, recruiting, retention, and public relations. The Order of the Arrow and Your Troop This session discusses the benefits to the individual, troop, district, and council as a result of the Order of the Arrow's influence in your troop. Orientation for New Boy Scout Parents This brief orientation is designed to draw new parents into the troop experience and give them the information they need to enjoy the program and help their sons succeed. Planning and Conducting a Safe Scout Outing Safe Scouting can happen if you follow the Scout motto—Be Prepared. This unit of supplementary training will describe how to plan for and conduct a safe Scout outing. Recruiting Quality Training Staff Recruiting is an ongoing responsibility. This session will provide an overview of the steps involved in recruiting quality district or council training staff and will allow participants to take a step-by-step practice run through the recruiting process. Scoutmaster Conference Training This module will teach Scoutmasters, assistant Scoutmasters, and other troop leaders about the purposes of the Scoutmaster's conference and will offer suggestions for questions that could be asked at these conferences. Selecting Quality Leaders This session will provide an overview of the seven steps to recruiting a key adult unit leader and will prepare participants to recruit new leaders for their units' needs. The Youth Leadership Training Continuum This supplemental training module is designed for Scout leaders and parents who want to understand the youth leadership training continuum. Bullying: Prevention and Intervention Tips for Scout Leaders and Parents The values of Scouting make it clear that bullying cannot be tolerated. Scouting leaders have a unique opportunity to teach respect and acceptance of others. Conducting an Interfaith Service Scouts and unit leaders can learn to conduct an interfaith service (formerly a Scouts' Own) that is inclusive for all participants. Cub Scout Commissioner Roundtable Fast Start This module provides a general overview of roundtable commissioners responsibilities, as well as an outline for roundtable meetings. PowerPoint Presentations Bullying: Prevention and Intervention Tips for Scout Leaders and Parents (PPT) Supporting Scouts With AD/HD (PPT) (DOC) The aims and methods of the Scouting program make it an outstanding opportunity for those with AD/HD characteristics to develop and enhance the skills that can lead to success in school, in relationships with other, and in life. National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE) NAYLE will provide Scouts with a Philmont-based wilderness encounter that motivates them to follow a life of helping others succeed based on the values expressed in the Scout Oath and Law.

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