1. Training Bob Colbert 407-619-9611 bcolbert@usa.net 6/11/20161

2. Resources Leadership Training Committee Guide: Plans, Procedures, Materials (No.34169E) - out of print – revision due Nov 2010 District Committee Training Workshop (No.34160C) 6/11/20162

3. The Learning Process Most people learn from others If we want scouting to do well, we need trained leaders! 6/11/20163

4. Across America, we lose about 43% of our adult leaders every year! 6/11/20164

5. Major Tasks of the Training Committee 6/11/20165

6. Determine WHO needs training 6/11/20166

7. BUILD an ANNUAL Training Program 6/11/20167

8. Plans for Specific Courses DEVELOP Plans for Specific Courses 6/11/20168

9. PROMOTE the Training Courses 6/11/20169

10. PROVIDE TRAINING RECOGNITION 6/11/201610

11. EVALUATE TRAINING 6/11/201611

12. PROMOTE: 6/11/201612 THIS IS SCOUTING FAST START ON LINE POSITION SPECIFIC YOUTH PROTECTION

13. Explorers - Learning for Life 6/11/201613 If the District has a “Learning for Life” Committee, Explorer training will be handled by them. If there is no “Learning for Life” Committee, Explorer leader training is the responsibility of the District Training Committee.

14. Explorers – Learning for Life Explorer Leadership training is now ON LINE This is on the National WEB site at: http://www.learningforlife.org Click on the Post Advisor Training and log in. If you have a BSA login, you can use it. 6/11/201614

15. The job of the training committee is to TRAIN LEADERS NOT Just Running Training Courses 6/11/201615

16. MANAGING District Training 6/11/201616

17. Training Management Cycle DECIDE WHAT YOU WANT TO DO GET READY TO DO IT DO IT DECIDE HOW WELL YOU HAVE DONE 6/11/201617

18. Training Management DECIDE WHAT YOU WANT TO DO SET GOALS – CUB SCOUTING – BOY SCOUTING – VARSITY SCOUTING – VENTURING – EXPLORING 6/11/201618

19. GET READY TO DO IT ORGANIZING COORDINATING PROSPECTING SETTING PRIORITIES PLANNING STAFFING PROMOTION MATERIALS EQUIPMENT BUDGET 6/11/201619

20. DO IT! WORK THE PLAN CONDUCT THE EVENT OBSERVE KEEP RECORDS REPORT RESULTS 6/11/201620

21. DECIDE HOW WELL YOU HAVE DONE EVALUATE – EVENTS – DISTRICT TRAINING RECORD PRAISE AND RECOGNIZE 6/11/201621

22. MEASURABLE GOALS OF DISTRICT TRAINING 1. HIGH QUALITY 2. 100 PERCENT TRAINED TOP LEADERS, 3. A COMPLETE TRAINING PROGRAM, YEAR LONG! 4. TIMELINESS 5.A STRONG, QUALIFIED TRAINING TEAM 6/11/201622

23. TRAINING GOAL? 100 PERCENT TRAINED LEADERS OUR YOUTH DESERVE NOTHING LESS! IT IS AN ACHIEVABLE GOAL 6/11/201623

24. WHY DISTRICT TRAINING FAILS 1. POOR QUALITY 2. NOT ENOUGH FUN 3. NOT ENOUGH OPPORTUNITIES 4. NOT ENOUGH TRAINERS 5. INADEQUATE FOLLOW-UP 6. POOR RECORDS 7. POOR MANAGEMENT 6/11/201624

25. “I’M GOING TO DO THE JOB ALL BY MYSELF!” 6/11/201625

26. District Training Organization 6/11/201626

27. EVENT ORGANIZATION 6/11/201627

28. Liaison and Coordination Council Other Districts 6/11/201628

29. Liaison and Coordination Your own District  District Chairman  District Executive  District Commissioner  Membership Committee  Advancement Committee  Camping Committee  Activities Committee  Unit Commissioners  Roundtable Commissioners 6/11/201629

30. PROSPECTING 1. Build a list of unit personnel not fully trained: – Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, Team Coaches, Advisors, and Skippers – Den Leaders – Assistant Unit Leaders – Unit Committee Members 6/11/201630

31. 6/11/201631 2. Use District Records 3. Use Council Records 4. Use Commissioners THIS IS NOT A ONCE-A-YEAR INVENTORY!

32. PRIORITIES 1. Unit Leaders and Den Leaders are always a TOP PRIORITY. 2. Consider expected tenure of the top leader, if a short timer, train the replacement. 6/11/201632

33. 6/11/201633 3. Consider unit “Vital Signs”: 4. The new leader is a priority: 5. Don’t forget the Committee:

34. PLANNING DISTRICT TRAINING 1. Tied to goals, prospects, and priorities 2. Council Calendar 3. District Calendar 4. District local event and school calendars 5. Formation of new units (school nights) 6. Don’t over schedule 7. Provide time for follow-up 8. Remember Murphy’s Law and be flexible 6/11/201634

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36. STAFFING 1. Build the trainer “pool” for each program 2. Recruit and train a strong faculty for each event. 3. Bring in new faces 6/11/201636

37. 6/11/201637 4. Note sources of trainers: – Trainer’s EDGE – Council Training Team, if available – Wood Badge-Trained Scouters – Other Districts – All of your other resources

38. 6/11/201638 5. Look for the following: – Current knowledge of the subject – Training Skills – People who make it fun – Enthusiasm, ABOVE ALL!

39. COURSE OR EVENT PLANNING 1. Who? – Put one person in charge – Who will attend? – Who will train? 2. When? – When do participants need it? – How much lead time do we need? 6/11/201639

40. 6/11/201640 3. Where? – The best facility for our purpose – Cost – Convenience 4. What? – Use official materials and equipment – Teach the official course

41. 6/11/201641 5. How much? – Keep costs low but don’t skimp – Include recognitions and fun 6. Why?

42. Our Scene A training session with no one in attendance. The person in charge (the course director) and the trainers are discussing what should have happened regarding the promotion of the event …. 6/11/201642

43. PROMOTION SUMMARY 1. One person in charge for each event 2. Face-to-Face, One-to-One recruitment is best 3. Use training dens and patrols 4. Have training staff recruit 5. Use all District resources 6. Allow enough lead time 6/11/201643

44. PROMOTION IDEAS LETS BRAINSTORM 6/11/201644

45. RECORD KEEPING 6/11/201645 Verify name, unit, BSA ID# and position. Also attempt to get email and phone nbr Training Reports MUST be sent to Council! Reports should be submitted within 72 hours of the class. Keep your own records as a backup

46. REGISTRAR 6/11/201646 SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT! Email would be preferable, but be flexible Be sure that the attendees are confirmed and verify the location, date and time of class If they need to bring materials, tell them!

47. BUDGET 6/11/201647 Ideally training should be at no cost to the Leaders, BUT, this is not always possible. If costs are incurred, then a budget should be prepared for the current course AND for future trainers’ reference.

48. WORK SCHEDULE 6/11/201648 Use a “Back Dater” program if you can. This needs to be discussed at the annual trainer’s planning session

49. TRAINING EVALUATION 6/11/201649 Does your District have one? Do you use it regularly? Do you READ the comments immediately after the session – while it is fresh in your mind? Use it as a recruiting tool!

50. THREE TRAINING METHODS GROUP METHOD PERSONAL COACHING SELF-STUDY (AND ON-LINE) 6/11/201650

51. RECOGNITION 6/11/201651 Trained cards and Trained Strips need to be provided at the end of the course where appropriate. Certificates should be provided in other instances. Everyone LIKES to be recognized for their efforts and time spent.

52. TRAINING GOAL 100 PERCENT TRAINED LEADERS OUR YOUTH DESERVE NOTHING LESS! IT IS AN ACHIEVABLE GOAL 6/11/201652