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BSA Adult Application application This form is for new adult leaders to register with BSA.  It includes some information about training.  
Guide to Safe Scouting globe This is link to BSA's frequently updated guide for unit leaders on safety and risk management issues in outings and scout events.  This is a link to a web site with i) a version that can be read on-line and ii) a version that can be downloaded.  The Scout store has a printed version that is available for purchase. SHOULD BE REVIEWED BY LEADERS PERIODICALLY.

Troop Committee Training
The Troop Committee is the Troop's board of directors and supports the troop program.  To be a committee member you must register with the BSA as a volunteer.  The Troop Committee is responsible recruiting and training quality adult leadership, and supports the leaders in carrying out the program.  There are specific commitee positions that handle different aspects of a Troop's functions.  Training for new members of the Troop Committee is available via a publication called the Troop Committe Guidebook and also via an on-line learning module called:
Troop Commitee Challenge globe

Water Safety
Scouts love swimming, boating and kayaking, however the open water can be an unforgiving environment for mistakes or lack of training by scouts or adults.  For this reason BSA places a special emphasis on training for water safety.   These important  classes are availabe online for anytime training in BSA's rules for safety in and on the water.

Safe Swim Defense globe for swimming.

Safety Afloat globe for boating. 

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Ask Andy  link
Andy, the online commissioner, has a column where he responds to questions from Scouters on every conceivable scouting question.  He is knowlegeable, wise and full of both common sense and experience.  Great resource!

There is an index of topics covered by Ask Andy that T11 contributed and is posted on Andy's website. 

Adult Training.

"Every Scout Deserves a Trained Leader"

There are many BSA training opportunities for both adult leaders and youth to build upon their leadership and outdoors skills.  Piedmont Council offers courses and the Piedmont Council also has cooperative understandings with neighboring councils that permit us to attend their training programs.   Some courses can even be taken on-line. 

Youth Protection Training


All volunteers are expected to complete Youth Protection training.  It is available online here: Youth Protection Training Site globe   As a volunteer you are expected to complete this training within 90 days of assuming a leadership position.  There is also an overview of youth protection from the scout's point of view incluced in the front of the Scout Handbook.     

ASM Training - Steps and Dates


BLT logoScoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters are considered trained when they have completed the following courses;
The Piedmont Council offered the ASM courses in the Fall of 2007.  Below are the dates and links to the Council webpage.  You can also take them from a neighboring council if you miss this. 

Sept 23, 2007 (past) (Sun-10-6)- ASM Training Part 1, in Piedmont Council office.  Part 1 is New Leader Essentials plus ASM Specific Leader Training modules.  Link to Piedmont Council Calendar.

Oct 26-28, 2007 (past) (Fri-Sun)- ASM Training Part 2, at Hawk Ridge.  Part 2 is the Outdoor Leader Skills module including camping out with your class. 

San Francisco Bay Area Council ASM Training Dates:
SFBAC web site globe (Past dates are greyed out). 

1.  Twin Valley District (Dublin, Pleasanton, San Ramon):  The
new SFBAC web site shows SM and ASM training on Sat.,
Feb. 9 beginning at 7:30 a.m. (Parts 1-3) and the
Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills (Part 1) on  Wed., Feb.
27 at 6:30 p.m.  at the Sheriff's Training Facility,
6289 Madigan Road, Dublin and on Friday-Sunday, Mar
7-9 at Los Mochos (Part 2). Contact:  John Bellamy
(johnbellamy@comcast.net).

2.  Tres Ranchos (San Leandro, Castro Valley):  SM and
ASM Training, Sat. April 26 8:00 a.m.;  Intro to
Outdoor Leader Skills for adults:  Thursday, May 1 and
Friday-Saturday, May 16-17 (though that's our
camporee).  Contact:  Michael Brown
(msbrown99@sbcglobal.net).

3.  Golden Gate District (SF):  SM and ASM Training,
Sat. March 8, 8:00 a.m. at St. Finn Bar, 415 Edna St.
(@Hearst), SF;  Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills,
Sat.-Sun., April 12-13;  8:00 a.m. China Camp State
Park (about 45 minutes from Piedmont).  Contact:
Michael Dotson (mrdotson@gmail.com).

4. Peralta District: Part I: Sat March 8 (8:30 am to 3pm); Part II Tuesday March 11, 7-9pm, Part III--Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills: April 5-6 at Anthony Chabot Park.  For info see:
Peralta ASM Flyer pdf




Overview of BSA Adult Leader Training Program
Of course, no BSA adult or youth leaders can ever really say that they are, "'fully trained" because there is always more to learn, such as:


High Adventure Training ("HAT")

HAT is a family of courses, comprised of a core course (pre-requisite) and then a series of specific topics. 

HAT Curriculum:
HAT Core (Jan & Sept 2008) Paddle Sports (June 2008)
Cold Weather Camping
Awareness - Okpik (Feb 2008)		 Basic Backpacking
(Sept 2008)
Climbing Instructor ( March 2008) Wilderness First Aid (Nov 2008)
Cycling Awareness (April 2008) Adult CPR (Nov 2008)
(dates refer to offerings by Mt. Diablo Silverado Council). 

HAT Team - Mt. Diablo Silverado Council -
CORE Course: January 11-12, 2008 (this date is passed, wait till next year).
Course director email envelope: Sig Shapiro . 
To sign up ($65), follow this link>: HAT Sign Up - Jan 2008

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HAT Team - San Francisco Bay Area Council  - CORE given March '08.
HAT Snow Camping Course - this class covers the essentials of snow camping.   By SFBAC. (December part 1 and January for part 2). 
 

University of Scouting ("UOS")

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UOS is a one-day extravaganza of over many  classes on a wide variety of topics for Scout Leaders involved in Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and/or Venturing.

UOS - SFBAC - there was a University of Scouting event put on by the S.F. Bay Area Council on Saturday, January 26, 2008 at Foothill High School in Pleasanton.  Follow this link for info: 2008 SFBAC UOS globe  This is an annual event and next year's date is January 26, 2009. 

UOS - Pacific Skyline Council globe - this event combined a UOS for adults and Merit Badge Midway for scouts.  Was last held on Saturday February 2, 2008 in Belmont on the Peninsula.  This is an annual event. Here is a link to the Pacific Skyline Council website globe . 

UOS - Mt. Diablo - there will be a UOS put on by the Mt. Diablo-Silverado council on Saturday March 8, 2008. Go to their March, 2008 calendar for info: Calendar-Mt Diablo globe.


Wood Badge

ax and logWood Badge is advanced leadership training for adult scout leaders.  It takes place over two long weekends and is generally offered annually in September/October.  Piedmont Scouting adults have participated as attendees and staff at recent Wood Badge courses put on by North Coast Cluster and San Francisco Council. 

Wood Badge - North Coast Cluster 2008 - brochure pdf iconnew(2/29/08)
Piedmont is one of three councils sponsoring this leadership course.  Only put on once a year usually.  HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.  Two weekends: Aug 30-Sept 1 and Sept 13-15, 2008.  Flyer is linked above. 

Wood Badge - North Coast Cluster - Fall 2006 
Wood Badge - San Francisco Council - Fall 2006  
Wood Badge - Mt. Diablo Council


Other Training Resources


Boy Scout Adult Leaders can earn a Training Knot for completing training programs.  Requirements are listed at the link. 
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