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UNIVERSITY OF

SCOUTING 2005

MacArthur  High School

4400 Aldine Mail Route     Houston, TX 77039

 

FEBRUARY 5, 2005   7:00 am – 3:00 pm

 

The University of Scouting will be the most complete and comprehensive supplemental training offered by the Sam Houston Area Council. It has been designed for all new and experienced leaders in all registered positions to strengthen and enhance their knowledge of the Scouting program. Reservations may be turned in at the Council Service Center, by mail, or in person at the Council Office, or to your District's Training Chairman at the December or January District’s Roundtables. For more information, contact Event Chairman Bill Berry at wmberry@gmail.com  or Staff Advisor Mike Sheets at 713‑756‑3304.

           

The fee is $14.00 for those registering on or before January 22, 2005.  After January 21, the fee will be $20.00. This includes a patch and handouts.

 

A 2-meat BBQ lunch with beans, potato salad, drink and dessert is separate and provided by students of the High School for $6.50. Lunch will be offered at either the third or fourth period. Pick whichever period fits the courses you schedule.

Registration

7:00 – 8:15

Opening Ceremony

8:15 – 8:50

Period 1

9:00 – 9:50

Period 2

10:00 – 10:50

Period 3 (first lunch)

11:00 – 11:50

Period 4 (second lunch)

12:00 – 12:50

Period 5

1:00 – 1:50

Period 6

2:00 – 2:50

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GENERAL INTEREST

 

 

 

 

 

 

1002

 Ideal Year of Scouting   Overview of free software to help plan and realize your ideal year in Scouting (useful in all programs).

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1006

 Dealing with Difficult People   A short management course & a fresh perspective on handling difficult people.

 

 

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1011

 Awareness of Medical Issues   How ADD, ADHD, LD, Asthma medical conditions affect Scouts in the unit. Help these special Scouts mainstream with little difficulty.

 

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1012

 Recruiting People   How to find, involve, and keep good people in your program.

 

 

 

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1013

 Financing Your Unit   Resources on how to motivate Scouts and recruit the right people to fund your unit's activities. Policies. Safety.

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1019

 Religious Emblem Programs   How to promote “duty to God” in single and multi-religion units.

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1020

 International Scouting at Home and Abroad   Where? When? Who? How? Includes Tour Permits, Letters of Introduction; accommodations and more.

 

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1030

New!  Woodbadge:  The Secret Handshake, What Wood Badge is and why everyone should attend.   Learn what Wood Badge Training is and what it isn't as well as why very adult leader should be attending this training.

 

 

 

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1031

New!  Generations: Dealing with the different Age Groups in scouting   Learn about the different generational characteristics of the generations involved in scouting.

 

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1201

 Scouting Safety Begins with Leadership   Soon to be required of all leaders, a must for tour permits. Your obligation to youth and adults to manage risks.

 

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1203

 The Tour Permit Process   Covers changes in local & national tour permits and required information needed to process.

 

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1205

 Safe Swim Defense/Safety Afloat   Required for all aquatic activities. If you’re taking the Scouts just to watch from the shore…you still need to be certified in this training.

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1202

 Emergency Preparedness BSA   Overview of new program and award.

 

 

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1226

 American Red Cross Community “When Help is Delayed”   Certification course. Additional $5.00 cost for course materials. Limited to 30 participants. Current CPR certification required.

 

 

 

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1321

 Hornaday & Conservation Advisor Training   Includes examples of successful projects and key responsibilities. Avoid pitfalls. Help others complete achievements for conservation related merit badges.

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1502

 Youth Protection Training   A must for all leaders.

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