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Training Update

This is Scouting is no longer a mandatory training for a unit leader to be considered "trained."  Leaders will need to complete Youth Protection every two years to be a registered leader.  They also need to complete the Position Specific Basic Training for their current Scouting position.

ScoutStrong PALA Program

Please promote this to all youth and adults!  (and consider earning it yourself)

The SCOUTStrong Presidential Active Lifestyle Award Challenge will help you add activity to your life, and reward you when you do! This challenge is for everyone associated with the Boy Scouts of America, including Scouts, Venturers, Parents, Volunteers, Council Staff, Board Members, Friends of Scouting, and BSA Alumni.
To earn the SCOUTStrong PALA Challenge Award, you are required to meet a daily activity goal of 30 minutes a day for adults and 60 minutes a day for kids under 18 for at least five days a week, for six out of eight weeks. Stick with the program and you'll earn an award in less than two months.

For more information:  http://www.scouting.org/scoutstrongpala.aspx

PAC Journey to Excellence Dashboard

As of January 16:

Religious Relations Documents

Please note that the council's Religious Relations Committee is a function of the Membership Committee under the leadership of the Vice President of Membership.  This information is to serve as a link between program planning and membership/relations.
Duty to God
Scouting in the Catholic Community
Scouting for Lutheran Youth
Scouting for Presbyterian Youth
Scouting in Protestant Churches
Scouting in the Islamic Community
Scouting in the Jewish Community

Boy Scout Handbooks

The Boy Scout Handbook
Fieldbook
Scoutmaster Handbook
First Class Tracking Sheet

Cub Scout Handbooks and Guides

Academics and Sports Pins Program
Tiger Cub Handbook
Wolf Handbook
Bear Handbook
Webelos Handbook
Cub Scout Leader Book
Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide
Webelos Leader Guide

Aquatics Resources

Aquatics Staff Guide for Resident and Day Camps
Aquatics Supervision Manual

Council and District Program Structures

 

National Camping Standards

These are the standards that need to be followed for all Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing family, day, and resident camps.

https://www.ncsbsa.org/resources/standards/
Camp Health & Safety
Camp Program and Property Management (The "Bible" of Managing a Council Property)

Shooting Sports Manual

This manual lays out the National Standards for conducting shooting sports activities at the Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, and Venturing Levels.

scouting.org/filestore/Outdoor%20Program/pdf/30931_WB.pdf

Conservation Committee Guidebook

Conservation has its own committee, but the other committees should seek opportunities to connect camping, training, and advancement to conservation ideals.

www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/430-022.pdf

Leadership Committee Training Guidebook

This guidebook is a resource for all of the training committees.

scouting.org/filestore/commissioner/pdf/34169.pdf

Camping and Outdoor Committee Guidebook

This publication is the resource for all camping committees.

www.scouting.org/filestore/Outdoor%20Program/pdf/34786_WB.pdf

National Guide to Advancement

This is the national guidebook that contains all policies in regards to advancement.  Anything that says "shall" is a policy.  The book also contains suggestions that may be implemented by the council.

scouting.org/filestore/pdf/33088.pdf

The Potawatomi Area Council Program Blog

This blog will serve as a means to update all interested volunteers in the latest national and council program information.