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Wood Badge C1-173-12

Jan 20, 2010 -

Wood Badge Course C1-173-12

 
What is Wood Badge and why should I attend this Training?
 
Wood Badge was originally presented by Lord Baden-Powell as a means of strengthening and preserving the Scouting movement throughout the world. Since its inauguration in the United States in 1948, thousands of Scouter’s have attended Wood Badge and have considered it a mountaintop experience in their Scouting careers.
 
Today, Wood Badge courses provide advanced leadership development. The objective of Wood Badge is to demonstrate in a practical way the "aims and methods" of Scouting and to develop Scout spirit through a program of learning sessions and activities. During the course, you will live Scouting and be exposed to the application of leadership and Scouting skills as they are applied in the development of leaders and youth. This training will help you not only in Scouting but also in your careers, your church and other group situations you are involved with.
 
But more importantly, during your Wood Badge experience, you will create lasting relationships with other Scouter’s.
 
This is a unique "Cluster Course" that is being hosted by the Winnebago Council, but will offered to six surrounding councils, and will take place at Camp Wakonda. If you were thinking about Wood Badge and missed the course offered in Hawkeye Area Council in 2011, this is a great opportunity to participate in a unique course, with staff members from all six councils.
 
The Winnebago Council “Sunday Friendly” Course Dates and Location are as follows:
  • Pre-Course Gathering: March 2012 – Date and location to be determined. (This is an informational gathering: Attendance is highly recommended, but not required).
  • Course Session #1 - Thursday – Saturday, April 12-14, 2012
  • Course Session #2 - Thursday – Saturday, April 26-28, 2012
  • You must attend both Sessions #1 & #2 to complete the course and be certified.

Course Location:

Howard Cherry Scout Reservation - Boy Scout Camp Wakonda, Central City, IA
 
 
Posted in : General Council, Old Capitol Valley District, Red Cedar District, Three Rivers District, Trailblazers District, Training, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Venturing

Venturing Leader Training Offered!

Oct 25, 2010 -

November 5th in Cedar Rapids!

Click on this link for information: 

http://www.hawkeyebsa.org/events/v/venturing-adult-leader-training/462/

 

Posted in : General Council, Training, Venturing

2012 Northern Tier Registration

Jan 28, 2010 -

JUST RELEASED!

Registration information for 2012 Northern Tier High Adventure Base programs.  For more information use the contact information located on the registration form or contact the Council Service Center at 319.862.0541.

2012 Northern Tier Registration Form

Posted in : Camping, Boy Scouts, Venturing

New Venturing Leadership Course Released

Jan 8, 2010 -

The long-awaited Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews syllabus is now available online.

Downloads are available below:

Adult Training Course
Youth Training Course

The purpose of the Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews course is to teach crew members with leadership positions about their new roles and how to most effectively reach success in that role. It is intended to help Venturers in leadership positions within their crew understand their responsibilities and to equip them with organizational and leadership skills to fulfill those responsibilities.

Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews is the first course in the series of leadership training offered to Venturers and is a replacement for the Venturing Leadership Skills Course. Completion of Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews is a prerequisite for Venturers to participate in the more advanced leadership courses National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) and the National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE). It is also required for Kodiak.

Posted in : Training, Venturing

Winter Events Reminder

Dec 8, 2010 -

 In August 2009, based upon the recommendation of the Risk Management Advisory Panel and Health and Safety Committee, Item 3 of the Winter Sports Safety section in the Guide to Safe Scouting was changed to read as follows:

“APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED FOR ALL ACTIVITIES. THIS INCLUDES THE RECOMMENDED USE OF HELMETS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS ENGAGED IN WINTER SPORTS SUCH AS SLEDDING AND OTHER SLIDING DEVICES. THE USE OF HELMETS IS REQUIRED FOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: DOWNHILL SKIING, SNOWBOARDING, AND OPERATION OF SNOWMOBILES (FULL-FACE HELMETS).”

The change can only be found at this time in the electronic version of Guide to Safe Scouting. The updated printed version should be available in January 2011.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recommends the following safety guidelines to improve sledding safety:

  • Parents or adults must supervise children at all times while they are sledding.
  • Sled only in designated areas free of fixed objects such as trees, posts, and fences.
  • Do not sled on slopes that end in a street, drop-off, parking lot, river, or pond.
  • All participants must sit in a forward-facing position, steering with their feet or a rope tied to the steering handles of the sled. No one should sled headfirst down a slope.
  • To protect from injury, it is important to wear helmets, gloves, and layers of clothing.
  • Do not sit/slide on plastic sheets or other materials that can be pierced by objects on the ground.
  • Use a sled with runners and a steering mechanism, which is safer than toboggans or snow disks.
  • Sled in well-lighted areas when choosing evening activities.
  • Individuals with pre-existing neurological problems may be at a higher risk for injury.
    Please remember The Sweet 16 of BSA Safety, which embodies good judgment and common sense for all Scouting activities:

    1. Qualified Supervision
    2. Physical Fitness
    3. Buddy System
    4. Safe Area or Course
    5. Equipment Selection and Maintenance
    6. Personal Safety Equipment
    7. Safety Procedures and Policies
    8. Skill Level Limits
    9. Weather Check
    10. Planning
    11. Communication
    12. Permits and Notices
    13. First-Aid Resources
    14. Applicable Laws
    15. CPR Resources
    16. Discipline
Posted in : Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Venturing, Risk Management

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