Iroquois Trail Council
2015 University of Scouting
Hosted by Nundawaga District
Saturday May 9, 2015
Genesee Community College
Batavia, New York
“Come Learn More, So You Can Have More Fun in Scouting”
The University of Scouting offers a day of learning that is intended to give you the confidence and
skills to keep develop an exciting program that will have the greatest positive impact on your Scouts.
The goal is to have each participant walk away with an increase in Scouting knowledge, and to have
their eyes opened to the many hidden treasures that Scouting has to offer our youth.
The course selections offer a huge opportunity for leaders to improve their Scouting skills in order to
help your program to thrive and grow! Furthermore, this event will provide an awesome opportunity
for all participants to meet, interact and have fellowship with others from across the Iroquois Trail
Council.
The schedule consists of eight periods. Scouters have the option of choosing which courses they
would like to take. Courses are designed around specific leadership roles; however, you can decide
to take the entire leadership track, or you can mix and match your sessions to meet your needs.
However participants choose to spend the day, each of the sessions will be led by an experienced
Scouter with wisdom and enthusiasm for Scouting!
There will be an hour lunch break. We will offer a $7 lunch for those who pre-order it. (This is
optional as you may pack your own lunch or make other arrangements). A Subway Boxed Lunch
consists of a sandwich, a cookie, a bag of chips (or apple slices) and a soda or water. Lunch will be
served by youth members of Iroquois Trail Council’s Order of the Arrow Ashokwahta Lodge.
During lunch we will have (an optional) program consisting of open table discussions.
Choose which table you’d like to sit at for an intriguing
Pre‐registration guarantees that discussion during your meal!
Sessions details:
 7:30-8 am – Registration
 8 am – Opening Ceremony
 8:15-11:30 am Morning Periods 1-4
 11:30-12:30pm – Lunch Break
 12:30-3:45pm – Afternoon Periods 5-8
 3:50-4:00pm – Closing Ceremony
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the University of Scouting is well staffed with enough resources, handouts and materials for each participant. We ask that you kindly pre‐register before May 1, 2015. Please indicate on the registration form if you would like to purchase lunch. This will ensure we have enough lunches available. *Thank you* In addition to the sessions for current leaders, we are also preparing a unique course dedicated just
for parents of Webelos who will be crossing over into a Boy Scout troop. This distinctive course is
designed to give parents the knowledge they need in order to be prepared for the Boy Scout
experience. There is no fee for non-registered parents of Webelos II who attend this course. We ask
that parents consider pre-registration so that we know how many will be attending this session.
Parents have the option of pre-ordering lunch for $7.
Note to Units: If a Unit plans to pay for their Scouters’ registrations/lunches, all registrations must be
accompanied together along with a unit check. Deadline dates still apply.
Pre-registration is highly recommended by May 1, 2015
Child care will not be available. All registered leaders are asked to please wear their full Boy Scout
uniform (including neckerchief if you have one).Casual dress is appropriate for Webelos II parents.
Directions to Genesee Community College: http://www.genesee.edu/about/visit/maps.cfm. The
address is 1 College Rd, Batavia, NY 14020 for GPS purposes. Please enter GCC at the Main
Entrance. The registration table will be located in the Forum. Please look for signs posted to direct
you to the registration table and classrooms.
Contact information for any questions regarding University of Scouting:
 John Beiter, Chair of University of Scouting, [email protected]
 Mel Sonnleitner, Committee Member, [email protected]
 Mel Hunter, Medical Staff, [email protected]
 Jeanne Yencer; Marketing/Registration Staff [email protected]
 Paul Fleming; Administration Staff [email protected]
 Bill Louvain; Administration Staff [email protected]
 Anne Marie Boyce, Iroquois Trail Council District Executive, University of Scouting
Advisor, [email protected] Cub Scout Curriculum
101
New* Cub Scout Tiger Den Leader
Specific
102
New* Cub Scout Wolf Den Leader
Specific
103
New* Cub Scout Bear Den Leader
Specific
104
New* Cub Scout Webelos Den Leader
Specific
105
New* Cub Scout Cub Master Specific
106
New* Cub Scout Pack Committee
Training
107
Pack Awards & Ceremonies
108
Pack Program Planning/Budgeting
using Journey to Excellence
109
Webelos to Scout Transition
110
How to Teach First Aid to Cub Scouts
111
Using Packmaster and My.Scouting.org
112
Recruiting Cub Scouts
113
Pack Journey to Excellence (JTE)
New for the 2015 Scout year! Any Tiger leaders for the Fall will be
required to have this important new training! Start your Scouting
journey on the right foot!
New for the 2015 Scout year! Just for Wolf Den Leaders, this
training will encompass all the new updates and exciting program
changes for your Wolf Dens!
New for the 2015 Scout year! Calling all Bear Leaders! Your
Bears will LOVE the new program! Learn all the updates and new
adventures your Bears will enjoy this fall!
New for the 2015 Scout year! Big changes for the Webelos Den’s
are coming and YOU need to be prepared! Take this course to
keep abreast of all the new Scouting policies!
New for the 2015 Scout year! Cubmasters you need to be ready
for the new program! We suggest every Cubmaster attend this
new training so as to make the most of your Pack this year!
New for the 2015 Scout year! Pack Committee Training is a great
way to have your committee on board with the new program and
to learn tips and techniques of how to work behind the scenes to
support their Cub Scout Pack!
Make the most of Ceremonies by making them special! Tips and
techniques for planning special award ceremonies for Cubs,
Webelos, Arrow of Light ceremonies, cross-over’s and rank
advancement ceremonies.
Learn how the Journey to Excellence is a tool for taking a tactical
approach to Pack Program planning and budgeting. Create,
manage, and forecast your Pack budget and calendar while
utilizing this great tool!
Boy Scouts here we come! How to prepare your boys for Boy
Scouting. Learn how to assist your Scouts and their parents in
making the most important transition in their Scouting careers.
Teaching your Cubs how to be prepared! First Aid is a cornerstone
of Scouting. From treating a simple cut to the more advanced
age-appropriate first aid skills, this course covers fun ideas and
resources for teaching first aid and Emergency Preparedness
skills.
All the information you need in order to use these two powerful
Scouting tools. Cubmaster software is something you will want to
know about. My.Scouting.org is a new component in the Cub
Scout program. Both resources are made to help you be a more
organized and successful Cub Scout leader!
More Cubs equals More FUN (and more potential leaders)!
Recruiting is a vital lifeline of every Cub Scout Pack! This course is
designed to give you the inside scoop on how to plan, prepare and
recruit during School Night for Scouting and the whole year!
When preparing for a journey, you have to plan and strategize!
The new 2015 Journey to Excellence is a tool to plan the BEST
Scout year possible! This course will teach the new updates and
how using JTE can drastically improve your program!
Boy Scout Curriculum
201
New* Scoutmaster Indoor PositionSpecific Training
202
Trail to Eagle
This is the BSA’s initial level of training for the top leaders of Boy
Scout troops. Designed for Scoutmasters and Assistant
Scoutmasters this new syllabus and course is sure to help your
Troop Program!
The Trail to Eagle can seem daunting and overwhelming. This
course will open your eyes to the logistics of the process and
guidelines that will make it easier on you, the leader.
203
Advancements and Courts of Honor
204
Service Projects
205
Intro to High Adventure and National
Jamboree
206
Conducting Effective Boards of Review
207
Troop Recruitment
208
Troop Program Planning/Budgeting
using Journey To Excellence (JTE)
209
Using Troopmaster & My.Scouting.org
210
Troop Journey to Excellence (JTE)
211
Working with Challenging Scouts and
Adults
When boys don’t advance, and when Court of Honors are ‘hohum’, boys lose interest and they quit the Boy Scouts. This course
will offer suggestions, best practices and tips on how to have
advancement and COH’s that are memorable, practical and
exciting!
Learn how your Troop can conduct meaningful, visible service
projects of their choice in their communities. Participants will be
taught how to plan a Service Project, ideas, how to involve parents
and the community and how to report your service to Council.
Boy Scouting opens up a new world of High Adventure trips and
National events that will become treasured memories of a lifetime.
Learn what is available and how you can become involved!
Participants will know the purpose of the Unit Board of Review and
how it is used to further the Boy Scout program. Get tips on how to
run one and what you need to do to prepare.
Ask any Scoutmaster or Scouting professional what keeps them
up at night, and odds are their answer will have something to do
with membership. How do we get more Webelos to cross over?
How can we recruit new Scouts? This course will teach effective,
innovative ways to get the word out about your Scout program.
Recruiting is a year round, ongoing process that’s full of fun and
exciting events that draw in young boys and their families.
When it comes to having a successful year in Boy Scouting,
planning and budgeting is essential! Learn how to use the JTE in
order to plan and budget your whole Scout year! This course will
offer tips and tricks of the trade and how to make the most of the
planning process.
Troopmaster is a powerful tool for any Troop. Learn the ins and
outs of how to use this software, how you can improve your record
keeping and the benefits of using this program. Get an overview
of My.Scouting.org and how to make the most of these resources
available to you.
You would never venture out on a journey or adventure without the
proper planning and tools. This course will go into detail about
Journey to Excellence and how it is not a ‘report card’, rather it is a
programming and planning tool! Get the inside track on the brand
new 2015 JTE!
Don’t let one or two folks ruin your program. Working in
challenging situations can drain your energy and enthusiasm.
Learn how successful troops handle difficult circumstances and
how to make lemonade out of lemons!
Venture Scout Curriculum
301
New* Venturing Advisor PositionSpecific Training
For all Venturing Crew Advisors, this basic information with help
you get your youth leaders ready to manage your Crew! The
course includes the 2014 updates to Venturing and aligns with the
new Venturing leader materials!
Explorer Curriculum
302
Basic Explorer Adult Leader Training
This mandatory training will provide Explorer leaders with
everything they need to know about how to provide program,
recruit, retain and grow in Exploring and much more!
General Interest Curriculum
401
Anti-Bullying in Scouting
402
On-Boarding (How to have an
Orientation for New Scouts/Parents)
403
Conflict Resolution
404
Internet Safety and Cell Phone Use in
Scouting
405
Scouts with Special Needs
406
Membership & Marketing Unit Chair
407
Marketing your Scout Program
408
Scout Websites and Social Media
409
Retention Workshop
410
Communication in Scouting
Let’s face it, bullying is real, and it affects our Scouts in many
facets and areas of life. This BSA National syllabus is made to
help leaders identify the different types of bullying and how to
handle it using the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
How do you orientate new Scouts and new parents into YOUR
troop or pack? Learn how successful units on-board new
members! This important piece of retention will really help you
keep every new member that joins!
A common theme in many Scout programs is how to resolve
conflicts between adults and conflict between youth. Don’t worry…
there are solutions to EVERY problem. Participants will be given a
crash course on how to handle a host of common conflicts in
Scouting.
Almost every youth and adult has access to a cell phone and the
internet. Have you ever had a “sticky situation” when it came to
your Scouts? There are suggestions, recommendations and tips
on how to deal with these types of common occurrences!
Serving young scouts or boys with special needs can be a
challenge; but, the rewards far outweigh the struggles. Discussion
of BSA policy and procedures regarding Scouting with Special
Needs. Discover resources available to leaders, and the roles of
key people around you.
Every Scout program should have a designated adult that helps
the program grow and be a highlight of your local community.
Imagine if your Scouts were constantly in the news paper for their
service, on the radio, in the school newsletter, in parades and on
Facebook? Imagine your program growing every year! This course
is for YOU!
Does your community know that you exist? Learn how to ramp up
your visibility in your local community! Get the word out that
Scouting is here and we are providing a stellar program for the
leaders of tomorrow!
Do you have a website? Or a Facebook site? Boy Scouting has
specific policies and procedures to protect the safety of our
leaders and youth. Learn all you need to know about running your
own Scout site on line!
What is retention? Why is it important? How can I keep the kids
that join? These important questions and more will be addressed
at this unique course. Learn best methods from around the
country and see how retaining your youth can change the course
of the future of your Scout program!
How do your Scouts and families and leaders communicate? Is
there a disconnect? This course is designed to give you tips and
techniques to keep ALL lines of communication open and running
smoothly!
Webelos Parent Curriculum
501
Transitioning from a Pack to a Troop
502
Overview of Troop Program
Learn the inner workings of how a Cub will go from the Cub Scout
program into the Boy Scout program and what is required of them
to know.
Boy Scouting is much different from Cub Scouting. Parents will
learn how the troop is run, what the differences are and how to be
prepared for the transition.
503
Equipment for New Boy Scouts: What &
When
You have a new Boy Scout… now what? Get tips advice on
what type of equipment Boy Scout needs (and doesn’t need)
and when they may need it!
504
How Boy Scout Leadership Works
505
Understanding Rank Advancement &
Merit Badge Opportunities
506
Journey to Eagle
A Boy Scout troop is run completely different than a Cub Scout
Pack. Parents will learn all about the Patrol Method, “Boy-Led”
program and the different youth leadership positions that are
offered.
Rank advancement is an important part of a Boy Scout’s journey.
Learn the different ranks and requirements as well as all the
amazing Merit Badges that are available for your new Boy Scout.
Becoming an Eagle Scout is a goal for many Boy Scouts. Get an
overview of the Eagle Trail and how you can prepare and support
your Boy Scout in achieving the highest youth award in Scouting.
Youth Curriculum
601
Den Chief Training
602
Senior Patrol Leader Toolbox
603
National Youth Leadership Training
Overview (NYLT)
604
Order of the Arrow and Cub Scouting
Den Chief’s promise to help, encourage, guide and protect the
Cubs in their Den. They set good examples and strive to have all
Cubs become Boy Scouts! Take the official training to become a
Den Chief!
Are you looking to be the SPL in your troop? What does it take?
How can you be successful at this leadership position? Check out
this training and get tips and suggestions on how to be the best
SPL you can be.
Are you curious about what NYLT has to offer? Learn about this 6
day course and how it will change you and your Scouting career!
NYLT is shaped to build you into the best leader you can be!
Yes, the Order of the Arrow can be instrumental in the Cub Scout
program in your local community! This course will open your eyes
to how the O/A can become involved in Cub Scouting!
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11:30
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2:10
2:55
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3:45
101 NEW Tiger Den Leader Specific
107 Pack Awards &
Ceremonies
108 Pack Program
Planning / Budgeting
using JTE
109 Webelos to
Scout Transition
110 How to teach
First Aid to Cubs
102 NEW Wolf Den Leader Specific
111 Using
Packmaster and
My.Scouting.org
103 NEW Bear Den Leader Specific
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104 NEW Webelos Den Leader Specific
105 NEW Cubmaster Specific
106 NEW Pack Committee Training
402 On-Boarding
501 Transition from
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Webelos Parent
401 Anti-Bullying
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203 Advancement
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202 Trail to Eagle
204 Service Projects
206 Effective Board
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207 Troop
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208 Troop Program
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502 Overview of
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205 High Adventure
and Jamboree
209 Using
Troopmaster and
My.Scouting.org
211 Working with
210 Troop Journey
Challenging Boy and
to Excellence
Adult Scouts
401 Anti-Bullying
402 On-Boarding
(Orientation for new
Scouts/Parents)
403 Conflict
Resolution
601 Den Chief Training
404 Internet Safety
and Cell Phone Use
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112 Recruiting Cub 113 Pack Journey to
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401 Anti-Bullying
409 Retention
Workshop
503 Equipment for
New Boy Scouts:
What & When
504 How Boy
Leadership Works
505 Understanding
Rank Advancement
and Merit Badges
506 Journey to
Eagle
201 NEW Scoutmaster Indoor Specific
(Note: This course will continue until 4:35pm)
301 Venturing Advisor Specific
302 Basic Explorer Adult Leader
405 Scouts with
Special Needs
406 NEW Marketing
407 Marketing your 408 Scout Websites
and Membership
Program
and Social Media
Chair
602 Senior Patrol Leader Toolbox
409 Retention
Workshop
410 Communication
in Scouting
603 National Youth
Leadership Training
Overview
604 O/A and Cub
Scouting
Iroquois Trail Council
2015 University of Scouting
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$7 Subway Boxed Lunch: a sandwich, a cookie, a bag of chips or apple slices
Sandwich:
Black Forest Ham
Assorted Cold Cuts
Bread:
Italian
9 grain
Cookies:
Chocolate Chip
Oatmeal Raisin
Choice of drink:
Bottled Water
Cheese:
White American
No Cheese
Coke
Diet Coke
Toppings:
Lettuce & Tomato
None
Chips:
Lay’s Classic
Doritos
Apple Slices
Sprite
If bringing your own lunch or making other arrangements check here
Registration Costs and Deadlines:
 Pre-Register by May 1: fee-$15
 Pre-Register May 2-May 8: fee-$20
 Walk in Registrations on May 9, 2015: fee-$25 (lunch will not be available for walk-ins)
Date: _________________________Registration fee:
Lunch fee:
Cash
Master Card
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$7
$20
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Parent (free)
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