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Twin Rivers Council, B.S.A.

University of Scouting

&

Commissioner College

2016 Course Catalog

March 19, 2016

Shaker High School

www.trcscouting.org/university

Dear Fellow Scouters, Welcome to the Course Catalog for the University of Scouting and Commissioner College 2016! Our staff has been hard at work preparing for this day of training and we are glad that you are a part of it. The University of Scouting & Commissioner College will run from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Please review the table below for class times. Each participant will receive a packet containing a printed personalized schedule of classes (including room assignments), a classroom map, lunch ticket and University of Scouting patch. From 8:25 a.m. to 8:45 a.m., an opening ceremony will be conducted. Short welcoming and inspirational messages, pertinent information and other last minute details will be addressed at this time. Classes are 50 minutes in duration with 10 minutes between classes. Classes will be available during periods 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 and 8. We want to stress also that courses offered at the University of Scouting & Commissioner College

are open to all Scouters. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to take courses in all categories.

START TIME END TIME

Registration/Check-in 8:00 AM 8:25 AM

Opening Ceremony 8:25 AM 8:45 AM

Period 1 8:50 AM 9:40 AM

Period 2 9:50 AM 10:40 AM

Period 3 10:50 AM 11:40 AM

Periods 4&5/ Lunch 11:40 AM 1:20 PM

Period 6 1:30 PM 2:20 PM



Turn in Evaluations 4:20 PM 4:30 PM

Lunch is from 11:40 a.m. to 1:20 p.m. (Periods 4&5). During the lunch period, participants will have an opportunity to eat as well as visit the Midway Area and Scout Trading Post. Dinosaur BBQ lunch is being provided as part of your registration fee, and tickets will be in your packet. For more information and to register, please visit www.trcscouting.org/Events/university. Feel free to print this list to help you select courses during the registration process. Please note that registration will only be accepted online this year. Paper copies will not be accepted. Thank you for your time and continued service to the youth of our communities! Yours in Scouting,

Cheryl Downing

2016 University of Scouting Chancellor

What you need to know:

-Registration will only be accepted online at www.trcscouting.org/university

-Participants may register for courses in any of the colleges. For example, a Cub Scout

Leader may register for a Boy Scout or General Studies of a Venturing course. Our goal is for

Scouters to increase their knowledge by experiencing the different areas of the Scouting

program

-Location: Shaker High School (445 Watervliet-Shaker Rd., Latham, NY 12110)

Cost of Registration: Registration is $25.00 which includes lunch. Online Registration runs

from January 13th through March 12th. Be sure to register before March 7 to avoid the Late-

Fee Registration of $30.

Food: Lunch will be catered by Dinosaur Barbeque. Refreshments will be available in the

morning. Please let us know when you register if you have any dietary needs or requests (ie-

allergies, vegetarian option, etc…). We will do our best to accommodate your needs, just let

us know!!

Midway: We will have a Midway Exhibit area set up for various displays of interest to Scouters.

Dress Code: BSA Uniform is preferred for this event.

What to bring: Pen and Paper for notes, desire to learn, and bring someone who has never

attended the University of Scouting before!!

Questions or Concerns? Please contact us!

-Cheryl Downing at [email protected] or 518-686-4664 (Home) or 518-925-7815 (Cell)

-Bob Fagan at [email protected] or 518-399-4322 (Home)

-Jake Horner at [email protected] or 585-409-0622 (Cell)

College of Cub Scouting Deans: Tory Carman & Amy Semerad

Course # and Course Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

100 Games: Do you end up with time left and nothing planned? Do you want your boys to learn about teamwork and sportsmanship while they're having fun? Be it indoors or outdoors, energetic or quiet, see how a treasure box of games can be the beginning of exciting den meetings. 3 6

101 Recruiting Cub Scout & Parent: Learn how to run a successful school night and recruit the right people to help your Pack grow. Getting and keeping Cub Scouts. 1

103 Crafts for Cub Scouts: From simple crafts for the holiday to keeping a scrapbook, come learn how to be a "crafty" leader. 2

105 Cub Scout Outdoor Opportunities: Let us show you how to put the OUTING in SCOUTING! Learn about the many opportunities you can create for your Cub Scouts to experience the great outdoors. 7

106 Cub Scout Ceremonies: Flag ceremonies, opening ceremonies and campfire programs can bring greater meaning to the Cub Scout experience! Planning the ceremony is the key component to ensure success. We will show you why ceremonies are important, how to plan them and where to find them. 1

111 Webelos to Scout Transition: When to start transition to Boy Scouts? Where are ceremonies held and symbolism of the event? How to choose a troop that best suits your boys. Learn all this plus ways to build communication between your pack and troop. 7 8

122 Pizzazz & Skits: No one likes boring meetings! Pep up your meetings with stunts, skits, applause, yells, noise and lots of fun. This hands-on class will explain how important pizzazz is, and show you some helpful resources and techniques. 6 7

126 How to Run a Pinewood Derby: Ever wonder how they do that? Take this course from start to finish and find out firsthand how to have a successful pinewood derby in your pack. 6

131 Pack Administration, Finance and Management (Double Period): Learn about the structure of the Pack from top to bottom and the duties of each position as well as integrating the annual planning, finance and Pack Committee operations to deliver the pack plan and efficiently. 2 & 3

133 Journey to Excellence: Quality and performance recognition program designed to encourage and reward success by measuring the performance of units. 6

134 Leave No Trace Awareness for Cubs: Learn the latest techniques for minimizing your and your group's impact on the environment for Cub Scouts and adults. 2


135 Discover the adventures in Cub Scouts: Learn about the BSA's new Cub Scout program that rolled out in 2015! You'll learn about adventures like Tigers "On the Prowl", Wolves "Running with the Pack", Bears with "Bear Necessities", and Webelos being "Iron Chefs" and "Building a Better World" and more! Discover this dynamic new trail as traditional Scouting values combine with relevant new Scouting skills to map the new Cub Scout adventure. If you are involved in Cub Scouting at a unit, district, or council level, join us to cover the changes and obtain information about the new adventure based Cub Scout program.

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136 Duct Tape Projects: How many ways can you use duct tape? Come find out at this hands-on class and walk away with a project you make. 1

137 Campfire Chaos: Create a little magic to make those campfires the highlight of the campout; lively and unforgettable. From skits to stories, sign-along, flag retirements and special events. 8

139 Tied up in Knots: Are you all thumbs when using rope? Learn your knots before your Cub Scouts do! This workshop will feature the five basic knots learned in the wolf and bear books. Why knot give this session a try? 3

143 Cub Scout Leader Succession Planning: Learn methods to help you fill critical leadership roles for your Pack before there is an opening. While some positions such as Den Leaders for each rank have logical leaders from year to year others are not so easy to fill and require a succession plan that is worked out a year or more in advance. 2

144 How to Plan Your First Outdoor Program: Ready to get Outdoors? Have you completed BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation)? Come learn some great tips for planning that first event from an experienced Leader. 3

145 New Pack Committee Chair: Are you a new Pack Committee Chair? Need help getting started? I can Help! 1

146 "How to Get Thru Den Meeting Chaos": Meetings seem to be nothing but chaos? This course will help control that chaos with tips on how to hold a controlled and effective meeting for your Cubs at all levels. 2

147 Motivating Adults: Your pack program depends on lots of adults, and some of them may need help finding their Cub Scout spirit. This session will explain how to get them as excited about Cub Scouting as you are! 3

148 Building a Super Unit: Improving enrollment and retention. Infusing that "Scouting Spirit" in the unit. Ideas and methods will be presented and discussed on how to make your unit a "Super Unit" that will go strong for years to come. 6

College of Boy Scouting Dean:


200 Leave No Trace Awareness for Boy Scouts & Venturers: Learn the latest techniques for minimizing you and your group's impact on the environment. 7

203 Winter Camping: Come learn the basics of winter camping and how to prepare for the cold weather events. 7 8

204 Backpacking: Learn why Scouts backpack, what type of gear is necessary. 1 3

207 Merit Badge Counselor Orientation: Guide new and potential merit badge counselors through their responsibilities in the role and give them an understanding of the methods of counseling Scouts. 3

208 Life to Eagle (Double Period): Learn about the steps required to move from Life to Eagle Scout, including necessary forms, meetings, approvals and steps to avoid delay or possible disappointment. New Eagle Scout process will be discussed. 2 & 3

209 Effective Board of Reviews: How to make the Board of Review less stressful for the Scout and more effective. Learn how to conduct quality rank advancement boards for all ranks. 7

210 NYLT Scout Orientation: Develop your youth into better leaders. Learn about NYLT (National Youth Leadership Training) offered each summer. Course is run by trained youth for youth in your Troops. Needed for Scoutmaster Knot. 2

211 Knot Tying: Wondering what knot is that KNOT? Come grab a piece of rope and learn to teach your Scouts how to tie various knots. 1

213 Wood Carving (Double Period): Learn techniques to teach Woodcarving to your scouts. Hands-on learning. Knives will be provided. If planning on using your own knife it will need approval of Instructor. 2 & 3

215 Dehydrated Foods: Come discover how to prepare dehydrated food for the trail on a budget. 1

219 Planning an Eagle Ceremony: Learn how to run an impressive Eagle Court of Honor ceremony. 6

221 What's New in Camping Gear: Tarps and Tents. Learn about the different types of equipment out there. 1 2

224 Places to Backpack and Canoe: Discussion on places to go on day or weeklong hikes and canoeing trips. 6

225 Scoutmaster Minutes: How to end a meeting in a serious note, but still keep it upbeat and fun. Learn new ideas and discuss tried and true older ones. 3


229 Intro to Geocaching: Introduces Scouters to the exciting hobby of geocaching. Come learn about this technological leap beyond the compass. 2

233 Helping Youth Plan Courts of Honor: Find out how to involve the scouts in planning Courts of Honor. 3

234 Advancement Changes 2016: Learn about all the advancement changes for past and upcoming years. 1

236 Eating on the Trail: What's in your backpack? Learn how you can keep the calories coming and pile on the flavor while keeping the weight of your backpack manageable for the long haul. 7

237 Lost in the Woods What to do if you or a member of your group becomes lost in the woods or is injured and needs help. Includes how and when to seek help, when to attempt self rescue, and how to interface with standard Search and Rescue protocols. 3

239 Planning & Leading a 50 miler: Find out the requirements and how to plan a great event. 1 & 2

242 Staying Found in the Woods: Discussion of how to prepare for a back country trip, what equipment to bring and how to conduct the trip so that the chances of becoming lost in the woods are minimized. 2

244 Wakpominee Trek Program: Come learn about the Wakpominee Boy Scout Camp Trek Programs. What are they, When are they and who can participate. 6

245 Eagle Process Questions/Problems: Want to make the Eagle process less stressful? Come learn about the most current problems, errors and questions when completing the Eagle Rank application. 6

College of Venturing Dean:


306 Venture Crew Advisor & Asst. Training: This course will provide an introduction to the responsibilities, opportunities, and resources that will ensure a successful Venturing crew leadership experience. 6 thru 8

College of General Studies Dean:


402 Adirondack History: Introduce your scouts to history when you camp in the Adirondacks. 1 6

403 How to Use Your Unit Commissioner: What is a Unit Commissioner, what can they offer our Unit, how does a Unit contact their Unit Commissioner? The answers to these questions and so much more will be discussed. 3

404 How to Build Rocket Launchers: Want to learn a fun and inexpensive craft and competition for your Unit? Come learn how. 1

407 Public Relations: How to get the publicity your Unit needs and deserves. Will show you ways to publicize your activities and accomplishments, offer design ideas, news gathering techniques, organization and layout. 6

409 Meal Planning for Campouts: How to plan meals, buy groceries and feed hungry scouts. 7 8

411 Intro to Wood Badge: Wood Badge is Scouting's premier training course to learn, in a practical way, the skills and methods of leadership that will benefit you not only in Scouting but in other aspects of your life. Come and find out When, Where and Who can attend. 2 6

412 What's New in Scouting: The new BSA - Learn what's new in Scouting. This session will cover all the changes with emphasis on literature and materials like advancement, high adventure, training, etc. 7 8

413 Thanking Volunteers: Leader recognition- Knowing you're appreciated is of great value to volunteers! Learn about awards they can earn and how to say Thank You in a tangible way. 6

414 Anything is Possible with Popcorn: Join a start-up Unit Popcorn Kernel who will share his tips and secrets with you of how he championed his Boy Scouts from $0 to $16,330. Learn from his success so your scouts can Build the Adventure of their dreams. 1 3

416 BSA Health & Safety Policies: Understanding BSA's most important health and safety concerns/policies. 2

419 Den Chief Program Overview: A Den Chief? What's that? Learn the secrets to getting kids to sing along. We will discuss the most often over-looked resource a Den Leader can have - a Boy Scout trained to work with your Den leadership team. 1

428 Fundraising: Popcorn, car washes, selling candy and wreaths. How do you finance your unit's activities? This session will help you find new ways and the right ways to finance the fun and business of an active unit. 6

437 What's New at Boy Scout Summer Camp: Learn about twin River Council's Boy Scout Summer programs and changes for the up-coming year. 7


448 Hornaday Conservation Awards: William T. Hornaday awards are presented for distinguished service in natural resource conservation for Units, Scouts, Venturers and Scouters. 8

450 Nova/Super Nova Awards for Cub Scouts: The BSA has created the Nova and Super Nova awards program to enhance interest in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics or STEM career fields while making it fun for youth to learn. 7

456 Fun with Rex Lace: Come learn this craft for use in your Pack or Troop. Also known as boondoggle or gimping. 8

459 How to Grow Membership: Where are the youth? How can I get more adults involved? Two of the questions we will look at. You will leave this class with tools and ideas that will help accomplish growth in your unit. 2

460 Nova/Super Nova Awards for Boy Scouts: With an emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Scouts around the world can explore the wonders of different STEM fields as they work towards the awards. Cool experiments, awesome field trips and fun activities are just part of the STEM experience. 2

462 Welcoming Young Families: This course explores ways in which packs, troops, districts and council can increase Scouting's appeal to millennial parents, can make the joining process more welcoming and can help new families to feel a strong sense of belonging. 2

463 Service Projects: Service projects are not just for older scouts. Starting January 1, 2016, the service project will be required for all rank advancements. Service projects equal service hours and service hours are reported JTE. find out more about service hours, resources, the paperwork that is used to track the hours and what is acceptable for a project. 7

464 Strategic Planning: Making it real - Understanding the Council Strategic Plan at the Unit level. The foundation of the Council Strategic Plan is to make the Twin Rivers Council the leading youth organization in the region. This session will explore how each unit can support the Council's Strategic Plan and how the strategic plan can help your unit grow. 8

465 Duty to God / Religious Awards: Come learn about the BSA requirements for "Duty to God" as well as the various religious awards that are available for scouts of all ages. 3

466 CPR: Learn the techniques to properly perform CPR. 2 & 3

467 Stand and Deliver: Giving presentations in Scouting. Basic skills for Leaders and Others who may be called on to give a Scouting presentation. 1

468 Flag Ceremonies & Etiquette: What is the proper procedure for raising and lowering the flag? What are the duties and responsibilities of the Color Guard? How do you dispose of old and worn flags? All these questions and more will be answered at this class. 3

B.S.A. National Training


511 Cubmaster & Asst. Cubmaster Specific Training (3 Period Course): This Course will provide Cubmasters and Assistant Cubmasters with the basic information they need to conduct successful Pack Meetings. The course is based on the seven parts of a pack meeting. 6 thru 8

512 Den Leader Position Specific Training (3 Period Course): This course will provide Cub Scout Den Leaders with the basic information they need to conduct successful Den Meetings. Den Leaders who complete this course and Youth Protection Training are considered "trained" as Tiger, Wolf, Bear and Webelos Den Leaders. 6 thru 8

513 Charter Organization Rep. Training (2 Period Course): This course will provide Charter Organization Representatives with the basic information they need to be a successful representative for both the Unit and Charter Organization. 7 & 8

514 Troop Committee Challenge Training (2 Period Course): This course will provide Troop Committee Members with the basic information they need to operate a successful Troop Committee. 7 & 8

College of Information Technology Dean:


600 Scouting Online: Come explore some of the internet resources that are available to help your unit. 3

601 Unit Web Pages: Want to start a unit web page but not sure how? Lean about easy options available that can get you started. 7 8

602 Online Registration: How to register for camp, merit badges and council events using the online registration system. 8

603 My.Scouting.Org: How to use the Council website. How to put your unit on the map and how this information can impact recruitment and retention. The place to find information on Council, District and Unit events. 2 6

604 Social Media: Want to recruit more scouts? Learn how to use social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter to strengthen and promote your scouting unit. 6

605 Technology Merit Badge: Everything you wanted to know about the Boy Scout Technology Merit Badge. 1

607 E-Mail for Scouting: Learn how large corporations use interactive e-mails to communicate to their customers and use these skills to effectively communicate with your unit using the power of mail chimp for free. 3

608 Scoutbook: You heard all the buzz about Scoutbook, now learn what you need to know to implement it for your unit and make your life as a leader easier. 2

609 Texting: Ever find yourself having to notify your unit's families about a last minute change or you have used a phone tree but not everyone got notified? See how texting and texting apps can allow you to quickly communicate to your unit. 3

610 Electronic Payments: How many times at a recruitment night have you heard "can I pay the registration with a credit card?" Learn how to accept credit card payments via your smart phone or online. 6

College of Commissioner Science Dean:


900 Commissioner Basic Training (3 Period Course): (BCS100) This course covers all the areas a Commissioner needs to service a unit. It is required for all new commissioners or those not previously trained. 1 thru 3

902 Practical Solutions to Common Unit Needs: (BCS 105) The Commissioner's primary purpose is to help units succeed, develop a better program and operate effectively. They are frequently called on to assist with concerns that could hinder the unit's success. This course will allow you to respond to these concerns. 7

904 Commissioner's Priorities: (BCS 106) Know your units - our No. 1 priority. Understanding the environment in which the unit operates is what this segment covers. 7

906 Commissioners and Advancements: (BCS 130) The course describes why and what a Commissioner should know about advancement. A Commissioner should be prepared to assist a unit with basic questions advancement and know the District and Council Chairs and how to contact them when needed. 6

908 Orienting and Training Commissioners: (MCS313) This session covers all aspects of Commissioner training including new Commissioner orientation. Basic training, Arrowhead Honor, the Commissioner's Key and continuing education along with a variety of classroom techniques. 1

910 Administration of Roundtable Staff: (MCS 314) The Roundtable Commissioner's responsibility is to recruit, train and motivate a staff. It includes steps for successful recruiting of Roundtable Staff. 8

912 District Commissioner Basics: (MCS 319) The District Commissioner recruits, trains and directs an adequate team of Commissioners to assure that all Packs, Troops, Teams and Crews of the District have a quality program so the young people will remain in the scouting program. 2

914 Valuing Diversity - Generation X: (CED 721) A Commissioner's primary purpose is to help units succeed, develop a better program, and operate effectively. Frequently Commissioners are called upon to assist units with concerns that could hinder the unit's success. Participants of this course will become familiar with how to respond to these concerns using Commissioner's helps and early warning signs. 3

916 Reaching the Next Multicultural Generation: (CED 723) Reaching the Next Multicultural Generation is most important to carry on the BSA movement. The main objective of the study was to gain a better understanding to the needs and desires of the African American, Hispanic/Latino American and Asian American populations in relation to their partition in youth organizations in general and Boy Scouts of America in particular. 6

918 Commissioner's Tools: For Commissioners, replaces the old Unit Tracking Visit reports. It is required for all Commissioners if not already completed in an online seminar. 8

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