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D149	COUNCIL FINANCES
	Learn the layman's overview of the three funds of BSA accrual accounting: Operating, Endowment, and Capital. Focus will be placed on Friends of Scouting for the operating budget including Family/Unit campaigans as well as Council/District/Community, trends in United Way funding, Special Events scuh as golf outings and others. and Product Sales. Some attention will also be directed to activity budgeting for Council and District events, volunteer involvement, revenue generation, and expense containment. Will also cover basic information on Capital Campaigns, and endowments such as the Scouting Heritage Society and James E. West Fellows.
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F215	TOOL BOX 1- THE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
	This session examines the management system.  Each component will be examined to determine how it contributes to produce work. Emphasis is placed on evaluation of existing management plans to improve management control
	Need not take all sessions in series

 

L201	UNIT LIFESAVING PART 1 - INTRODUCTION
	This course sets the stage for unit lifesaving
	This course is a part of a series and must be taken with other courses: L201 to L208

 

R201S	BOY SCOUT ROUNDTABLE PART 1
	This course is an introduction to developing a successful Boy Scout Roundtable, Including the purpose of the roundtable, the elements of planning and responsibilities of the team members as they apply to unit service.
	This course is part of a series and must be taken wit other courses: R201S to R206S

 

S262A	SCOUT IS REVERENT PART 1:
	This course will help you understand the context of reverence within the Scouting program.  What is it's importance? How should reverence be incorporated into YOUR Scouting program?  It will also discuss the various religious awards available to youth and adults, how to use them, and how to incorporate them within your programs.  It will also build awareness of how to handle other beliefs and avoid embarrassing yourself or your youth, whether they are Cub Scouts, Boys Scouts or Venture's.
	This course is a part of a series and must be taken with other courses: S262A & S262B

 

S297A	NATIVE AMERICAN ACTIVITIES AND THE ORDER OF THE ARROW: USING THE REGALIA OF THE REGION PART 1:
	This course will assist in understanding the important role Native American program of the Lodge, in Ceremonies, and representing the O.A. . It emphasizes the importance of using regalia of the Native Americans of the area in which the Lodge is located. It is intended to provide knowledge and respect for Native American traditions regionally and nationally; a brief introduction of the history and culture of the Native Americans of the Northeast Woodlands. Enrollment is limited to 20 participants. Each participant will receive a hands-on project and taste a woodland sweet treat. A $3.00 per person fee will be collected during the course to defray the cost of materials and illustrated handbook each participant will receive.
This course is part of a series and must be taken in conjuction with S297B and is a prerequisite for Courses S300 A & B and S301 A&B

 

S304	WHAT ARE THE UNIQUE ASPECTS OF THE LDS PROGRAM?
	What are the unique aspects of the Scouting Program? This course will identify the methods used by the LDS Church to implement the values and aims of the BSA program.
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SC104A	CAMP GADGETS: Part 1
	Since Brown Sea Island in the 1900's Baden Powell introduced camp gadgets as a Scouting Skill that all scouters should know. Part A introduces and illustrates the tools used and camp gadgets for camping outdoors.
	This course is a two part series. To get full effect of the course content, recommend that both Part A & B be taken.

 

SS201	SEA SCOUT OFFICERS SPECIALIZED TRAINING: Part 1
	This 6 hour course will cover details from Ship Meeting Plan to planning a long cruise. This is the final series required to become a trained Skipper or Mate.
	This course is part of a series and must be taken with other courses: SS201 to SS206 ALL 6 HOURS MUST BE COMPLETED TO RECEIVE YOUR TRAINED STRIP

 

U110	DEN MEETING
	This course will take you through the seven steps of a Den Meeting. It will introduce the participant to at least four months of theme related ideas for den meetings.
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U310	CENTENNIAL QUALITY PROGRAM & UNIT HEALTH REVIEW
	Learn about Nationals Strategic Plan 2006 - 2010 and the Centennial Quality Award program.  Unit Health Review - How and why we review our units.

 

V209	GPS THE NEW COMPASS
	What is GPS? How does it work? What do I need and where can I find it? Do I need to teach it or should I just stay with a compass? Find out how this new technology fits into the scouting program.

 

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PERIOD 2

D112	CUB SCOUT DISTRICT ACTIVITIES
	This course helps create magical ideas, activities and programs on a district level with special emphasis on Cub Scout camping. Discover that there is more to Cub Scouting than just den and pack meetings

 

D140	SCOUTREACH
	Learn the basics of BSA's outreach programs including Urban Emhasis, Rural Emphasis, Soccer and Scouting, Baseball and Scouting, and Basketball and Scouting, plus start-up programs including staffing, volunteerism, expenses, fundraising, program development, and potential pitfalls of extending the Scouting program to reach the yet unreached youth population.
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F216	TOOL BOX 2 - QUALITY CONTROL THE EVALUATION
	This session stresses council, district and unit evaluation. Emphasis is placed on detecting and correcting little problems before they become big ones, the use of evaluations in developing action plans for improvement and staff evaluations.
	Need not take all sessions in series

 

F231	FUNDING SCOUTING
	This session explores the methods, opportunities, policies, and pitfalls of fundraising throughout all aspects of scouting; the Pack, Troop, Crew, Post, District and Council.
	Need not take all sessions in series

 

L202	UNIT LIFESAVING PART 2 - WHAT IS A PRIORITY UNIT
	This course answers the following questions… How do we find these units? What are the signs? Where do we look?
	This course is a part of a series and must be taken with other courses: L201 to L208

 

R202S	BOY SCOUT ROUNDTABLE PART 2
	This course explores the responsibilities of the Boy Scout Roundtable Commissioner in recruiting, training, and motivating a highly successful team. It also focuses on retention as well as evaluation of the staff.
	This course is a part of a series and must be taken with other courses: R201S to R206S

 

S262B	SCOUT IS REVERENT PART 2:
	Continuation of course S262A. This section focuses on religious emblems and religious emblem programming.
	This course is a part of a series and must be taken with other courses: S262A & S262B

 

S297B	NATIVE AMERICAN ACTIVITIES AND THE ORDER OF THE ARROW: USING THE REGALIA OF THE REGION PART 2:
	Continuation of course S297A
	This course is a part of a series and must be taken with other courses: S297A & S297B

 

SC104B	CAMP GADGETS: Part 2
	This is part two (2) of a two part session  Part B is a hands-on session providing a platform for the participant to use their skill in making a take home camp gadget.
	This course is a two part series. To get full effect of the course content, recommend that both Part A & B be taken.

 

SS202	SEA SCOUT OFFICERS SPECIALIZED TRAINING: Part 2
	This Is session 2 of 6
	This course is part of a series and must be taken with other courses: SS201 TO SS206 ALL 6 HOURS MUST BE COMPLETED TO RECEIVE YOUR TRAINED STRIP

 

U104	CUB SCOUT POLICIES
	Can cub scouts go camping? What types of fundraising are allowed? Can we wear our uniforms when we do? Can we shoot paint guns and go canoeing? How many adults do we need to recharter? This course will cover the do's and don'ts of the Cub Scout program.

 

V210	SURVIVAL
	What happens if I'm in the outdoors and a bad storm comes up? How do I keep the youth and leaders safe? Where do I find shelter abd food? What equipment should I have taken? This course will help you make any outdoor adventure a safe one.

 

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PERIOD 3 

F217	TOOL BOX 3 - PLANNING AND ORGANIZING MEETINGS
	This session teaches council and district officers how to plan, promote and conduct effective meetings by using step-by-step approaches.
	Need not take all sessions in series

 

L203	UNIT LIFESAVING PART 3 - HIGH PRIORITY OR PRIORITY UNIT
	This course explains the difference between a high priorty and a priority unit
	This course is part of a series and must be taken with other courses: L201 to L208

 

P301	SELECTING AND FOCUSING ON A SUBJECT FOR STUDY:
	This course will guide you through the process of selecting a topic and narrowing it into a manageable project.
	This course is a part of a series and must be taken with other courses: P301 , P302, & P303

 

R203S	BOY SCOUT ROUNDTABLE PART 3
	This course emphasizes putting "Pizzazz" into your program. It focuses on ways to identify publicity, promotion methods, and incentive techniques to keep scouters coming and on becoming an effective emcee.
	This course is a part of a series and must be taken with other courses: R201S to R206S

 

S291A	THE RISK OF HAVING FUN
	This course will be audience participation. It will use a popular game show format to help you learn about some of Scoutings risks and how to identify and control them.

 

S300A	NATIVE AMERICAN REGALIA: FINGERWEAVING PART 1
	This course will assist in understanding the role regalia plays in ceremonies at the Troop, Lodge, Regional, and National level. It is designed to emphasize the importance of using regalia for ceremony teams that reflects the Native Americans of the area in which the Council is located. Time will be allocated for discussing regalia and the financial commitment. It will provide participants an opportunity to understand the background and importance of Fingerweaving to Native Americans. Each participant will receive hands-on instruction in Fingerweaving. Course Prerequisite: Completion of course S297 A & B . Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. A $3.00 per person fee will be collected during the course to defray the cost of materials and the illustrated instruction manual.
	This course is a part of a series and must be taken with other courses: S300A & S300B

 

SC106	DUTCH OVEN COOKING
	I've had some really good meals made for me in a dutch over. Was it hard to make? Can I learn how? What type of ovens are the best? How do I season and maintain my oven? Does anyone have great recipies to share? Bring your best recipes and share with others aat this delicious main course.

 

SS203	SEA SCOUT OFFICERS SPECIALIZED TRAINING: Part 3
	This is session 3 of 6
	This course is part of a series and must be taken with other courses: SS201 to SS206 ALL 6 HOURS MUST BE COMPLETED TO RECEIVE YOUR TRAINED STRIP

 

U101	SCROUNGING WITH A PURPOSE
	Having a Scoutning event and need some stuff to support it? Where do you find what you need? Who do you ask? How do you ask? This course will explore ways of getting stuff for your Scouting event, how to approch people, what to ask for, and how to develop and use your resources. Learn how to be the resource guy or gal for you Scouting event.

 

U105	ROLE OF THE PACK TRAINER
	I never heard of the pack trainer. Who are they? What do they do? Do I really need one? How can they help my pack? Come and find out about this new important adult position.

 

U307A	BASIC & ADVANCED OUTDOOR COOKING
	An intro to patrol cooking, covering types of stoves, safety, and some basic information and recipes for your Scouts to use on campouts. Course will cover no-cleanup cooking, as well as stove-top cooking. Sanitation will also be covered. Sharing of ideas by the participants will be encouraged.
	This course is part of a series and must be taken with other courses: U307A & U307B

 

V104	WHAT IS SEA SCOUTING
	A comprehensive overview of Scouting's oldest program for older scouts. Emphasis will be placed on new program ideas and current support materials.

 

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PERIOD 4 

 

F218	TOOL BOX 4 - RECRUITING
	This important session helps answer the following questions...How do we recruit? How do we provide for our replacement? How do we manage our staff of volunteers? This session is loaded with ideas to make "our most important job" easier.
	Need not take all sessions in series

 

L204	UNIT LIFESAVING PART 4 - HOW TO SOLVE A HIGH PRIORITY UNIT
	This course helps the commissioner in administering the first and second aid to a high priority unit
	This course is a part of a series and must be taken with other courses: L201 to L208

 

P302	DOING THE WORK:
	This class will lead you through the steps of doing the work and completing the paper.  It will also explain the various project approvals required.
	This course is a part of a series and must be taken with other courses: P301, P302, & P303

 

R204S	BOY SCOUT ROUNDTABLE PART 4
	This Session Explores the methods you can use to expand unit service through roundtables. Use as  district focal point as well as "brainstorming" innovative ideas.
	This course is a part of a series and must be taken with other courses: R201S to R206S

 

S291B	THE RISK OF HAVING FUN
	This course will be audience participation. It will use a popular game show format to help you learn about some of Scoutings risks and how to identify and control them.

 

S300B	NATIVE AMERICAN REGALIA: FINGERWEAVING PART 2
	Continuation of course S300A  Enrollment is limited to 12 participants.
	This course is a part of a series and must be taken with other courses: S300A & S300B: Period 3 & Period 4

 

S308	NATURAL OUTDOOR HISTORY: UNDERSTAND IT, TEACH IT, & SOLVE IT'S MYSTERIES
	This session will give participants a method for teaching natural history and early American history to scouts. Will instruct you how to make things interesting by doing your "homework" and relating that to stories and history when teaching your scouts.
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SS204

SEA SCOUT OFFICERS SPECIALIZED TRAINING: Part 4