Training

  • Ensure troop leaders and committee members have opportunities for training
  • Subscribe to the Patriots’ Path Newsletter to keep informed of training events and send to Troop 1776 the council training schedule
  • Work with the district training team in scheduling Fast Start training, New Leader Essentials, and Outdoor Leader Training for all new leaders.
  • Be responsible for BSA Youth Protection Training, Risk Zone Training, and Weather within the troop and ensure all registered adults are trained in preparation for annual re-chartering
  • Encourage NYLT, Scout-TLT (Troop Leadership Training), Adult-TLT, COPE, 1st Aid, CPR, Wilderness 1st-Aid, and special activities like BSA Life Guard, and Climb on Safety
  • Lead the troop meeting dedicated to “A Time to Tell” Youth Protection Training program
  • Provide specific training on “Leave No Trace”
  • Maintain an inventory of up-to-date training materials, videotapes, and other training resources
  • Maintain accurate training records in TroopMaster to support the requirements of a Tour Plan, and trained leaders to guide our Scouts
  • Report to the troop committee at each meeting