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Leadership Training for Boy Scouts and Venturing Crew Members Following the success of the recent NYLT course from this Spring a second course has been added to the schedule – August 21 to 26, 2011 at Baiting Hollow Scout Camp. This is a great opportunity to learn leadership skills that you can bring back to your unit. What is National Youth Leadership Training? National Youth Leadership Training is an outdoor experience for youth leaders in support of the adult unit leader’s responsibility for the training of youth leaders. The Suffolk County Council, using a nationally approved outline under the leadership of quality volunteers, conducts the training. The training takes place August 21 - 26, 2011 at Baiting Hollow Scout Camp. Definition of “Active” (As found on page 21 of the 2010 Boy Scout Requirements Book.) A Scout will be considered “active” in his unit if he is: 1. Registered in his unit (registration fees are current). 2. Not dismissed from his unit for disciplinary reasons. 3. Engaged by his unit leadership on a regular basis (informed of unit activities through Scoutmaster conference or personal contact, etc.). 4. In communication with the unit leader on a quarterly basis. (Units may not create their own definition of active; this is a National standard.) New this year, Venturing Scouts, both male and female, are eligible to take this course. Who is qualified to attend? The course is open to Boy Scouts, 13 to 17 years of age, and Venturers, both male and female, 14 to 18 years of age. To be eligible for this course Boy Scouts must have attained the rank of First Class, and be 13 years of age by the start of the course. His troop Scoutmaster must approve the Scout’s application. Venturers should have completed either crew officer training or Venturing Leadership Skills Course. Your crew advisor must approve the application. Registration information Registration forms are available at the council service center, and on the council website – www.sccbsa.org. Please fill out the registration form and mail it to the Suffolk County Council with a deposit check of $45.00. The total course fee is $210.00. Additional information will be mailed directly to the participant in mid July. Deposits and full payments are transferable but not refundable. The fee includes 2 T-shirts, hat, training materials, meals, loads of challenges and lots of fun. Space is limited to the first 48 applicants. What are the course objectives? • The confidence and knowledge to run the unit program • A working knowledge of the skills needed for leadership and help the participants relate these skills in their unit responsibility. • The opportunity to share ideas and experiences with Scouts and Venturers from other units. • An atmosphere where Scouts and Venturers can experience Scouting at its best. • To enhance the relationship between Scout and Venturer and adult unit leaders. • To have fun! Course method The patrol method is used extensively throughout the training. Teams are on their own to set up campsites, cook meals and carry out other activities without direct adult supervision. Team leadership changes daily to give all participants a chance to be a team leader or an assistant. Although this provides hands-on opportunities for each participant to grow in leadership, it also requires that each participant be mature enough to handle the independence given him or her. Experience has shown that younger Scouts often lack the physical and emotional maturity to benefit fully from this outdoor program. Other questions? For more information on the program please contact: Suffolk County Council - 631-924-7000 Course Director – Ken Tinsley - 631-476-1698 or e-mail kenfoxdale@aol.com or Patrick Kelly – 631-821-9087 or e-mail pkelly@stallercenter.com Eagle Scouts of all ages are called to join together for an afternoon and evening of fellowship and information about Scouting’s future. This event will include: Camp Tour | Baiting Hollow is the Heart of Scouting in Suffolk County, where thousands of Scouts have made countless memories. The camp has had major upgrades and looks great. Take a tour with the camp staff. Skills Challenge | Can you still tie a bowline, recall the history of the Scouting Movement, perform basic first aid, make a tripod? Just for fun we will see how well we are holding up with our basic Scouting skills. Scouting Midway | Are you interested in opportunities to get back involved in Scouting? Representatives from all parts of the council will be sharing information about opportunities to help Scouting serve today’s youth. Learn about commissioner service, NESA, Heritage Society, Venturing, council events, merit badge counselor, assistants to units, and the Alumni Connection program. Presentations • Today’s Scouting Program and our new image: • Video Presentation – Scouting’s new Adventure Base The Summit - “Philmont of the East” • Suffolk County Council, a quality council – Presentation on how our council has become one of the best in the region and is ready to engage more youth. Dinner | Baiting Hollow’s dining hall is renovated and the food is not what you remember, a special meal is planned but the spirit will bring you back! Dinner is on us because we want you to know what great things are happening in Suffolk Scouting. Camp Fire and Show | Join us for the evening show, your favorite skits and songs, get your buddies together and perform if you like. Special Guests - Contact your Scoutmaster and invite him down as your “Special Guest” or reach out to other Eagles from your troop and make it a reunion!! Save the Date and Look for Registration Information on the Council Website in May (All information except date and location is preliminar and subject to change) Page 12 Navigator, May - July 2011
Exploring Division Senior District Executive Lauren Vlachos (631) 924-7000, ext. 37; Fax (631) 924-7145 Email: lvlachos@bsamail.org EXPLORING DIVISION RECRUITMENT – Has your post had members go away to college, move on into the department, or just drop out – Then It is Time to Recruit! There are posters, fliers, handouts, and other resources available to assist with recruiting youth members. Consider having an open house or advertising on the department message board, in the local schools, through employees, and current youth members. Submit a local press release about an event your post has participated in and include information about how to join the post. If you need help with recruitment or would like some supplies please contact Lauren. Training for Adult Leaders Youth Protection Training Youth Protection Training is required every 2 years for all adult leaders. Therefore, if it has been 2 years since you completed the course you must retake it. Please encourage all adult advisors to take “Youth Protection Training” online at myparticipation.org. If you are new to the site, click “new to myparticipation” and follow the directions. We are the Suffolk County Council - 404. Everyone’s id number is on the post roster under their names. Once you are in the account you will click on “E-Learning” and take the Youth Protection course. Please print the certificate at the end of the course and fax a copy to the service center (924-7145) attention: Lauren Vlachos. Be aware that youth protection training must be up to date in order to take the youth on any trips or activities. Activities for Explorers Climb with Us This spring, Baiting Hollow Scout Camp will be offering climbing programs on select weekends. The program will be conducted on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cost will be $10 per person. Each participant is responsible for providing a copy of a BSA Health & Medical form (parts A & C), which will be kept on record at camp. Each participant must also provide their own lunch. The climbing program will be offered on the following Saturdays (weather permitting) - May.7; May 21; June 18; June 25. Registration will be limited to 30 participants per day. Fees must be paid at least one week in advance to guarantee your spot. In the event of inclement weather or too cold temperatures, units will be rescheduled into another weekend with no loss of fees. No Refunds! 2011 L.I. DUCKS Games – May 26, June 28, July 21, July 28, August 24, 2011. Tickets are $11 each. The unit with the most ticket sales will be the Color Guard for that evening’s game. Please visit the council website www.sccbsa.org for the order form or elsewhere in this issue. Activities for Fire Service Explorers Exploring Weekends at Montour Falls July 15 – 17 /July 29 – July 31, 2011 • $80 per person plus a $25.00 Post fee. Cost includes conference, lodging, food, and T-shirt. Contact David Martinocchio at 607-535-7136 ext. 606 for more information. Phoenix Firecamp for Young Women July 17 - 22, 2011 • Phoenix Firecamp is a camp for young women 14 – 19 years of age, who are interested in the fire service. Applicants need no prior fire service experience to participate. The 2010 Firecamp was a great success! Join us this year, July 17 - 22. New 2011 applications are now available at the website www.fswnys.org. This is a FREE camp for young ladies. • Fire & EMS Gatherings – Thank you to the Bohemia Fire Department and Explorer Post 1832 for hosting the April 2011 gathering. If your department is interested in hosting a gathering in October 2011, January 2012, March 2012, or May 2012 please contact Lauren Vlachos. I would like to have a gathering quarterly to provide support and information to all Posts. Engineering Exploring @ Motorola in Holtsville The purpose of Engineering Exploring is to provide youth the opportunity to look into the world of engineering as a career choice and to participate in engineering activities focusing on training, skill development, and service projects. If you are interested in joining this Explorer Post please contact Lauren Vlachos at 924-7000 ext. 37. 2012 NATIONAL FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES EXPLORING CONFERENCE BACKGROUND: The National Law Enforcement Exploring Conference is conducted every other year and is attended by thousands of Law Enforcement Explorers and adult leaders. This year, we are inviting Fire and Emergency Services Explorers to join in on the fun. We will come together for a week of team and individual competitions, seminars, demonstrations, exhibits, recreation and fun. DATES: July 16-21, 2012 LOCATION: Colorado State University – Fort Collins, Colorado COST: The conference fee is $475 per Explorer or adult this includes meals and housing, plus a non-refundable Post registration fee of $100. CONFERENCE PROGRAM: All Fire and Emergency Services Exploring activities will take place at a local Fire Training Center. The Explorers will be housed on the Colorado State University campus in the dormitories and transported to the training center. In addition, the Explorers will be invited to the dynamic opening and closing shows, entertainment night, rally demonstration, and the nightly jump club dances. More information will be provided in the very near future. REGISTRATION: All Fire and Emergency Explorer Posts registered with Learning for Life are eligible to attend the conference. The 2012 National Fire and Emergency Exploring Conference Guidebook will be available in the summer of 2011. The conference is usually a “sell-out” event and registration is on a first come, first served basis. Please be on the lookout and visit our web site in June. 2012 NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPLORING CONFERENCE BACKGROUND: The National Law Enforcement Exploring Conference is conducted every other year and is attended by thousands of Law Enforcement Explorers and adult leaders. They come together for a week of team and individual competitions, seminars, demonstrations, exhibits, recreation and fun. DATES: July 16-21, 2012 LOCATION: Colorado State University – Fort Collins. Colorado COST: The conference fee is $475 per Explorer or adult, plus a non-refundable Post registration fee of $100. CONFERENCE PROGRAM: • Team competition events: Arrest and Search, Bomb Threat Response, Crime Scene Search, Crime Prevention, Domestic Crisis Intervention, Judgement Pistol Shooting (Shoot, Don’t Shoot), Crisis Negotiation (formerly known as Hostage Negotiation), Burglary in Progress, Traffic Accident Investigation, Traffic Stop, White Collar Crime, Emergency Field First Aid and Drill Team. • Individual competition events: Police Physical Performance Test, Air Pistol Competition, Pistol (9mm) Competition, Sample Police Written Examination, Bike Policing Competition and Non-Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (NEVO). • Seminars: Explosives Investigations, Combating Terrorism in America, Executive Protection, Leadership Development, Fugitive Investigations, Gang Recognition and Identification, Hate Crimes & Terrorism on the Internet, Narcotics Trafficking and Interdiction, Protecting our National Borders, Protect Yourself: Self-Defense, Psychological Profiling, Surveillance Methods and Technology, Advisor Workshop, and other presentations. • Conference Features: Dynamic opening and closing shows, exciting entertainment night, Career Fair, Exploring U.S.A., Rally Demonstration, nightly Jump Club dance, election of National Youth Representatives and retail Cop Shop. REGISTRATION: All Law Enforcement Explorer Posts registered with Learning for Life are eligible to attend the conference. The 2012 National Law Enforcement Exploring Conference Guidebook will be available in the summer of 2011. The conference is usually a “sell-out” event and registration is on a first come, first served basis. Please be on the lookout and visit our web site in June 2011. Navigator, May - July 2011 Page 13
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