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T-Bird Training Chair: Jennifer Griffin / John Lansing

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

Training Requirements

Thunderbird District is part of a Three Fires Council training pilot program.  By the end of each units charter term, it is required that Top Direct Contact Leaders, Cub Master, Scoutmaster, Venture Crew Adviser and Varsity Team Coach, be trained for their position.   In addition to that, 50% of the remaining registered leaders; including, members of committee, den leaders, pack trainers, assistant cub masters, and assistant scoutmasters, need also be trained for their positions.

All Units should have one person as the designated Trainer.  This person can keep track of training taken by all registered leaders within the unit.  Council generated reports indicating Leaders that require training will be sent to unit management and Trainers each month.

Please look into training options on the Three Fires Council website.  Courses are available online, in classroom settings in Thunderbird District and also out of District or Council.  Research the options to find which class opportunities fit in your schedule.  Do not wait to long, some courses are only offered a certain times a year.

Contact Jennifer Griffin, acting Thunderbird District Training Chairperson for additional information at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. email, or by telephone at (H) 630-848-0136 or (C)630-764-0989.

"A well planned program provided by a trained leader with a strong outdoor program supported by a good commissioner attracts and retains youth."

Al Lambert, Central Region director.


Training Academy
Online registration will be up and running soon for the 2011 Training Academy - "Scouting Safari".  Once again the event will take place at East Aurora High School on Saturday, November 12th from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Early bird registration fee is $30 until October 31st and includes up to 5 classes, a hot catered lunch, a tote-bag, a resource DC, a commemorative patch,  vendor midway viewing, an opportunity to win a prize bag and lots of entertainment by and interaction with other Scouters!  Why would you want to miss all that?

 

TRAINING FLIERS

  • Training Academy - Sat Nov 12, 2011 - FLIER - East Aurora High School
  • DEN CHIEF TRAINING - Sat, Nov 12, 2011 - Online Registration - At Training Academy - East Aurora HS, Aurora, IL - John Picchietti
  • Sat, Nov 12, 2011 - At Training Academy - East Aurora HS, Aurora, IL - Phil Hilliard
  • OKPIK Cold Weather Camping - Nov 17 & Dec 10, 2011 & Jan 13-14, 2012 - FLIER - Registration
  • Trainers EDGE - Sat, Jan 21, 2012 - 8am -4pm - TBD - Mike Koehne
  • LBPU - Lord Baden Powell University of Scouting - March 16-18, 2012 - Website - Camp Wonderland - Camp Lake, WI - Jim Dunlap
  • SM/ASM Specific - Sat, April 21, 2012 - 8am-4pm - Von Oven Scout Reservation, Naperville - Jennifer Griffin - TB
  • Cub Leader Specific - Sat. Apr 28, 2012 - 9am-12pm - St John's Church, 750 Aurora Ave, Naperville - Jennifer Griffin - TB
  • Wilderness First Aid Training - A list of Providers who offer this course
  • Personal Training Record A personal Training Record to keep track of your trainings.
  • TFC Training & Events Calendar Use this link to access the contact information for trainings held in Three Fires Council for 2011-2012. This calendar updates frequently, so check it often.

THIS IS SCOUTING - BASIC TRAINING COURSE: Required for all leaders wishing to be basic leader trained. - "This is Scouting" was added to the BSA's Online Training on March 15, 2009. "This is Scouting" replaced New Leader Essentials as a required course for Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing volunteers to earn the "Trained" leader emblem. All Scouters are encouraged to create a MyScouting account and access this training through the MyScouting portal, as credit for this training will be recorded in their training record upon completion. * Note: If you have already taken the former New Leaders Essentials course, it will still qualify for this general orientation segment of your basic training.

YOUTH PROTECTION UPDATE: Changes to the BSA’s Youth Protection Training Policies - Effective June 1, 2010 - Youth safety is the No. 1 concern of the BSA. To increase awareness of this societal problem and to create even greater barriers to abuse than already exist today in Scouting, the Boy Scouts of America is implementing several important changes to further enhance its Youth Protection policies: Effective June 1, 2010: Youth Protection Training is required for all registered volunteers. New leaders are required to take Youth Protection Training before they submit their application for registration. The certificate of completion for this training must be submitted at the time application is made and before volunteer service with youth begins. If a volunteer’s Youth Protection Training record is not current at the time of recharter, the volunteer will not be re-registered.

This training is designed to provide all leaders and volunteers with proper information to create the safest environment possible for the Scouts in our program. Online training for youth protection is available 24/7 and can be completed through the National BSA Online Learning Center— MyScouting. To find out more about the Youth Protection policies of the BSA and how to help Scouting keep your family safe, see the information available in any of the Cub Scouting or Boy Scouting handbooks, or go to Youth Protection at Scouting.org.

THE BSA HAS INSTITUTED AN ONLINE LEARNING CENTER.All Scouters are encouraged to create a MyScoutingaccount and access the Online Learning Center through theMyScouting portal, as credit for this training will be recorded in their training record upon completion. At this center, you can take the following courses:

 

  • Fast Start for your position in Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts or Venturing
  • Youth Protection in English or Spanish
  • This is Scouting -  (Formerly New Leader Essentials)
  • Cub Scout Leader Specific Training
  • Troop Committee Challenge
  • Safe Swim Defense
  • Safety Afloat
  • Venture Crew Orientation
  • Venturing Youth Protection Training
  • Staffing the District Committee
  • Weather Safety Training
  • Climb On Safely
  • Trek Safely
  • Supplemental Training Modules

Training for New Volunteers

Welcome to Scouting! As a new Scout volunteer you are joining our Scouting family, & we want you to understand how the program works. The BSA is committed to your success as a volunteer while serving young people. To help you be successful there are training courses designed for each level of the program you are involved with.

WHAT MAKES A TRAINED LEADER?

  • Fast Start Orientation - Available at MyScouting.org for each level of our program. This will present you with a quick introduction to get you ready for your first meeting or activity.
  • Youth Protection Training - Available in English or Spanish at MyScouting.org. This training is designed to allow you to create as safe an environment as possible for the Scouts in our program's activities.

Cub ScoutsCUB SCOUT LEADERS are considered trained when they have completed:

  1. Fast Start Orientation - Fast Start is available at MyScouting.org
  2. This is Scouting - This is Scouting is available at MyScouting.org It replaces the former New Leader Essentials Training
  3. Cub Scout Leader Specific Training for their position available at MyScouting.org or in person.
  4. Youth Protection Training

After completing these four courses, registered leaders may wear the trained strip on their uniforms. There are 2 other courses that are offered to fill specific requirements in your pack.

  • BALOO Training - A minimum of one BALOO trained adult is required in order for a PACK to go camping. A BALOO trained adult must be present on all pack camping trips.
  • OLS-W (Outdoor Leader Skills Training For Webelos Leaders) - A minimum of one OLS-W trained adult is required in order for a Webelos Den to go camping. A OLS-W trained leader must be present on all Webelos Den overnights.

Boy ScoutsSCOUTMASTERS & ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTERS are considered trained when they have completed:

  1. Fast Start Orientation - Fast Start is available at MyScouting.org
  2. This is Scouting - This is Scouting is available at MyScouting.org It replaces the former New Leader Essentials Training
  3. SM/ASM Leader Specific Training
  4. Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills Training

After completing these four courses, registered SMs or ASMs may wear the trained strip on their uniforms.

Boy ScoutsTROOP COMMITTEE MEMBERS are considered trained when they have completed:

  1. Fast Start Orientation - Fast Start is available at MyScouting.org
  2. This is Scouting - This is Scouting is available at MyScouting.org It replaces the former New Leader Essentials Training
  3. Troop Committee Challenge Training - Troop Committee Challenge is available at MyScouting.org

After completing these three courses, registered Members of Committee may wear the trained strip on their uniforms.

VarsityVARSITY SCOUT LEADERS & COMMITTEE MEMBERS are considered trained when they have completed:

  1. Fast Start Orientation
  2. This is Scouting - This is Scouting is available at MyScouting.org It replaces the former New Leader Essentials Training
  3. Varsity Leader Specific Training
  4. Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills Training

After completing these four courses, registered Varsity Coaches or Assistant Coaches may wear the trained strip on their uniforms.


VenturingVENTURING LEADERS & COMMITTEE MEMBERS are considered trained when they have completed:

  1. Fast Start Orientation - Fast Start is available at MyScouting.org
  2. This is Scouting - This is Scouting is available at MyScouting.org It replaces the former New Leader Essentials Training
  3. Venturing Leader Specific Training
  4. Youth Protection Training

After completing these four courses, registered Venturing Leaders may wear the trained strip on their uniforms.

SPECIALTY COURSES

  • SAFE SWIM DEFENSE TRAINING is required in order for Scouting groups to participate in water related activities. This training may be taken on-line at MyScouting.org or at a training session of your choice.
  • SAFETY AFLOAT TRAINING is required in order for Scouting groups to participate in boating related activities. This course may be taken on-line at MyScouting.org or at a training session of your choice.
  • CLIMB ON SAFELY TRAINING is required in order for Scouting groups to participate in climbing related activities. This course may be taken on-line at MyScouting.org or at a training session of your choice.
  • TREK SAFELY TRAINING is required in order for Scouting groups to participate in trek related activities. This course may be taken on-line at MyScouting.org or at a training session of your choice.

Where can I find these trainings?

For training sessions not done at MyScouting.org, the districts in Three Fires Council offer a wide selection of trainings. If you need any of the above trainings, please check with your District Training Chair, John Lansing, to find out what is available in your geographic area. Some trainings are scheduled at the District or Council level, while other trainings may be set up especially for your unit.

If you need other opportunities, please consult the Training Events & Fliers Calendar on the Three Fires Council website for an up to date listing of trainings offered in this council. You are encouraged & welcome to attend any course which works into your schedule. If you attend training outside of your district or the council, it is recommended that you let your local training chair know what you attended, to make sure that it gets recorded properly.

Please contact the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your training questions & we will try & serve your training needs!

 
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