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DISTRICT TRAINING STAFF TEAM


If you have questions or needs related to training, please contact your district training chair. 
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The council's training staff stands ready to assist you with any of your training needs.

 DISTRICT

CUB SCOUT TRAINING CHAIR

BOY SCOUT TRAINING CHAIR

 Heart of Milwaukee

Cathy Friel-Dombeck

Vacant

 Iron Horse

  Jane Busse

  Mike Dubis

 Polaris

  Angie Wegman

  Vicky Doering

 Root River

  Pam Shefchik

  Rick Fitzgerald

 Southshore

  Eric Balow

  Bob Petroff

ONLINE TRAINING

Cub Scout Leader Fast Start Module

Boy Scout Leader Fast Start Module

Youth Protection On-line Training (English   &  Spanish)



GROUP TRAINING

 

 

Cub Scout Leaders

Boy Scout Leader

Varsity Scout Leaders

Explorer Post Advisors

Venture Crew Advisors

 


CUB SCOUT LEADER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Youth Protection Training
The Youth Protection Training is paid for by FOS.  For more information contact Lisa Held - lheld@mccbsa.org

New Leader Essentials
New Leaders Essentials training is an introductory session that highlights the values, aims, history, funding and methods of Scouting. Videos, discussions and hands-on reinforcement are presented during the 2 hour training session. This is for unit-based volunteers - Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity Scout and Venturing. For more information contact Lisa Held - lheld@mccbsa.org

Cub Scout Leader Specific Training
For Tiger Cub, Cub Scout and Webelos den leaders, Cubmasters, committee chairs and committee members.  This training provides the specialized knowledge a leader needs to assume a leadership role. For more information contact Lisa Held - lheld@mccbsa.org

August 26 & August 28, 2008- Hosted by: Polaris District
September 20, 2008 - Hosted by: Southshore District
October 22 & October 29, 2008 - Hosted By: Root River District
November 8, 2008 - Hosted by: heart of Milwaukee District
January 17, 2009 - Hosted by: Iron Horse District
February 14, 2009 - Hosted by: Polaris District
March 21, 2009 - Hosted by: Southshore District
April 22 & April 29, 2009 - Hosted by: Root River District
May 16, 2009 - Hosted by: Heart of Milwaukee District
August 15, 2009 - Hosted by: Iron Horse District
 

Den Chief Training
For all Boy Scouts who are, or plan to be, den chiefs for Cub Scouts or Webelos den leaders. For all den leaders who plan to use den chiefs in their den. Cost is $6.00 per person.  8:30 a.m. - Noon.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Saturday, February 21, 2008
Saturday, August 22, 2009

BALOO Training 
BALOO stands for Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation. It's designed to introduce Cub Scout leaders to the newly expanded opportunities for pack overnight camping. This is an energetic training that will cover everything you need to know to plan and run a pack overnighter. It's more than just camping, it includes ideas for outdoor activities, games and ceremonies; information on selecting and using camping equipment; how to run a campfire program; and hands-on Cub Scout cooking demonstrations.  At least one adult leader from each unit must complete this training for a unit to participate in any overnight camping.
Saturday, October 25, 2008

OWL (Outdoor Webelos Leader Training) 
Helps to provide Webelos Leaders with the
essentials in running an effective outdoor program with the main emphasis on camping.  This year OWL will be run in conjuction with On to Eagle program at Camp Erin.  For more information contact Lisa Held in the Camping Department.
October 24-25, 2008
District Planning Workshop
This will be a hands-on session to review prior year achievements and set goals and establish plans for the coming year. District chairpeople, commissioners and all district committee members should attend.  Meeting takes place at the Scout Service Center, 330 South 84 Street, 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Cub Scout Camp Leader Orientation
This orientation session is for the person in the pack that will coordinate the pack’s participation in the Cub Summer program offered at Indian Mound Scout Reservation in Oconomowoc, WI. Meeting takes place at the Scout Service Center, 330 South 84 Street, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Five-Star University of Scouting
The Five-Star University of Scouting offers all volunteer Scout leaders and parents the opportunity to gain new knowledge, insights, and practical ideas in this intensive 1-day advanced training program. Courses are specifically designed for shared learning with volunteers from four other councils in our area. Topics include Webelos-to-Scout transition, Scouting and the Internet, health & safety, recruiting commissioners, unit lifesaving for commissioners, training programs, effective roundtables, and much more. New participants will earn their bachelor's degree if they complete their courses. Returning participants can work towards their masters or doctoral degree.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
First Aid/CPR Training
Dates TBA


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BOY SCOUT, VARSITY SCOUT, EXPLORER SCOUT AND
VENTURE SCOUT LEADER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES


Youth Protection Training
The Youth Protection Training segment is paid for by FOS.  For more information contact Lisa Held -  lheld@mccbsa.org

New Leader Essentials
New Leaders Essentials training is an introductory session that highlights the values, aims, history, funding and methods of Scouting. Videos, discussions and hands-on reinforcement are presented during the 2 hour training session. This is for unit-based volunteers - Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity Scout and Venturing. For more information contact Lisa Held - lheld@mccbsa.org

August 26 & August 28, 2008- Hosted by: Polaris District
September 20, 2008 - Hosted by: Southshore District

October 22 & October 29, 2008 - Hosted By: Root River District
November 8, 2008 - Hosted by: heart of Milwaukee District
January 17, 2009 - Hosted by: Iron Horse District
February 14, 2009 - Hosted by: Polaris District
March 21, 2009 - Hosted by: Southshore District
April 22 & April 29, 2009 - Hosted by: Root River District
May 16, 2009 - Hosted by: Heart of Milwaukee District
August 15, 2009 - Hosted by: Iron Horse District 

BALOO Training 
BALOO stands for Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation. It's designed to introduce Cub Scout leaders to the newly expanded opportunities for pack overnight camping. This is an energetic training that will cover everything you need to know to plan and run a pack overnighter. It's more than just camping, it includes ideas for outdoor activities, games and ceremonies; information on selecting and using camping equipment; how to run a campfire program; and hands-on Cub Scout cooking demonstrations.  At least one adult leader from each unit must complete this training for a unit to participate in any overnight camping.
Fall 2008 TBD

Boy Scout Leader Training
Helps to provide Boy Scout Leaders with the essentials in running an effective outdoor program with the main emphasis on camping.  There are a total of four training sessions to particiate in.
Saturday, October 1, 2008 (Sessions 1 & 3 of 4)
Tuesday, October 21, 2008(Session 2 of 4)
 October 24-25, 2008 (Session 4 of 4) - Boy Scout Leader Outdoor Training
Five-Star University of Scouting
The Five-Star University of Scouting offers all volunteer Scout leaders and parents the opportunity to gain new knowledge, insights, and practical ideas in this intensive 1-day advanced training program. Courses are specifically designed for shared learning with volunteers from four other councils in our area. Topics include Webelos-to-Scout transition, Scouting and the Internet, health & safety, recruiting commissioners, unit lifesaving for commissioners, training programs, effective roundtables, and much more. New participants will earn their bachelor's degree if they complete their courses. Returning participants can work towards their masters or doctoral degree.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
District Planning Workshop
This will be a hands-on session to review prior year achievements and set goals and establish plans for the coming year. District chairpeople, commissioners and all district committee members should attend.  Meeting takes place at the Scout Service Center, 330 South 84 Street, 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
First Aid/CPR Training
May 2009 Dates TBD
Boy Scout Camp Leaders Orientation
This orientation will take place at the Scout Service Center, 330 S. 84 St, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
May 2009 Dates TBD
 


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