Mississippi Valley Council University of Scouting

Fall 2020 Leadership Series

Scouting Leaders are constantly learning new things to make a great program in their community!  Scouting University is here to add to those required trainings by supplemental trainings taught by volunteers just like you!

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Courses:

Cub Scout Leaders

  • Scoutbook 101:
    • Thursday, October 1st @ 7:00 PM - Thank you for attending!
    • Learn the in's and out's with Shoquoquon District Commissioner & Scouting Volunteer, Jerry Crouch.
    • This class will take approximately 45-60 minutes.
    • Register HERE.
  • District-Wide Roundtables:
    • Thursday, October 8th @ 7:00 PM - Thank you for attending!
    • Get the most up to date information on what is going on throughout the district and council.
    • Communicate with other leaders - just like you with similar positions in other parts of the District.
    • Register Today for Shoquoquon or Eagle Valley.
  • How to have a Successful Cub Scout Program during a Pandemic
    • Thursday, October 15th @ 6:00 PM
    • With all of the changes and rules around safety during the Pandemic, many leaders have found planning a successful program to be a difficult task.  We have two leaders, one from each district, who have come together to help give you tips on how they have been successful, and how you can, too!  They have come up with innovative ways to have a great Cub Scout Program this Summer and Fall, and want you to have the same experience, too!
    • This class will take approximately 60 minutes.
    • Register HERE.
  • Cub Scout Leadership & Administration Best Practices
    • Thursday, October 22nd @ 6:00 PM
    • Does your pack struggle with finances or staying organized?  Do you need assistance engaging parents as leaders?  Do you know where to find resources to support your Pack, when questions arise?  Learn all of this and more by taking this course!
    • Taught by Cub Scouting volunteer, Travis Cooper & Field Director, David Gilbert.
    • Register HERE
  • Recharter Orientation
    • Thursday, October 29th at 7:00 PM
    • Do you need help completing your recharter?  Maybe this is your first time completing your paperwork online, or perhaps you are just looking for more support to ensure that your unit's application is completed correctly.  No matter the reason, join us on the 29th for a review of the process, and complete your recharter step by step with us!
    • Taught by Council-wide Commissioners & Executives.
    • Register HERE

Scouts BSA Leaders

  • Scoutbook 101:
    • Thursday, October 1st @ 7:00 PM - Thank you for attending!
    • Learn the in's and out's with Shoquoquon District Commissioner & Scouting Volunteer, Jerry Crouch.
    • This class will take approximately 45-60 minutes.
    • Register HERE
  • District-Wide Roundtables:
    • Thursday, October 8th @ 7:00 PM - Thank you for attending!
    • Get the most up to date information on what is going on throughout the district and council.
    • Communicate with other leaders - just like you with similar positions in other parts of the District.
    • Register Today for Shoquoquon or Eagle Valley.
  • Merit Badge Counselor - Position Specific Training
    • Thursday, October 15th @ 7:00 PM
    • In order for our Scouts to advance to their next ranks, they earn Merit Badges.  This training covers how to become a merit badge counselor, who is qualified to teach merit badges, goes through the process of teaching a merit badge and what requirements exist, as well as prepares leadership on how to help guide a Scout to select a qualified counselor.
    • This class will take approximately 60-75 minutes.
    • Register HERE.

Trail To Eagle Orientation for Life Scouts, Parents, & Leaders

    • Thursday, October 22nd @ 7:00 PM
    • Many families sign up their kids for Scouts with aspirations that some day their child will be an Eagle Scout.  We want to help provide resources for your Scout who has worked hard to achieve the rank of Life and is now on the final steps of their journey to become an Eagle Scout.  Here in this course, we go through all of the steps to becoming an Eagle Scout once becoming a Life Scout.
    • Taught by Eagle Valley District Eagle Chair, Jennifer Meeks, with assistance by the Council Eagle Advancement Chair, Jared Durbin, and Shoquoquon Eagle Chair, Al Fabel.
    • Register HERE
  • Recharter Orientation
    • Thursday, October 29th at 7:00 PM
    • Do you need help completing your recharter?  Maybe this is your first time completing your paperwork online, or perhaps you are just looking for more support to ensure that your unit's application is completed correctly.  No matter the reason, join us on the 29th for a review of the process, and complete your recharter step by step with us!
    • Taught by Council-wide Commissioners & Executives.
    • Register HERE

District & Council Leadership

  • Scoutbook 101:
    • Thursday, October 1st @ 7:00 PM - Thank you for attending!
    • Learn the in's and out's with Shoquoquon District Commissioner & Scouting Volunteer, Jerry Crouch.
    • This class will take approximately 45-60 minutes.
    • Register HERE.
  • District-Wide Roundtables:
    • Thursday, October 8th @ 7:00 PM - Thank you for attending!
    • Get the most up to date information on what is going on throughout the district and council.
    • Communicate with other leaders - just like you with similar positions in other parts of the District.
    • Register Today for Shoquoquon or Eagle Valley.
  • Merit Badge Counselor - Position Specific Training
    • Thursday, October 15th @ 7:00 PM
    • In order for our Scouts to advance to their next ranks, they earn Merit Badges.  This training covers how to become a merit badge counselor, who is qualified to teach merit badges, goes through the process of teaching a merit badge and what requirements exist, as well as prepares leadership on how to help guide a Scout to select a qualified counselor.
    • This class will take approximately 60-75 minutes.
    • Register HERE.
  • Trail To Eagle Orientation for Life Scouts, Parents, & Leaders
    • Thursday, October 22nd @ 7:00 PM
    • This course is geared towards the youth, their parents and the Scoutmaster - however, if you are on the District Committee and wish to assist with future Eagle Scout Advancement activities - this training will support you in providing the background necessary to assist with Boards of Review and support.
    • Taught by Eagle Valley District Eagle Chair, Jennifer Meeks, with assistance by the Council Eagle Advancement Chair, Jared Durbin, and Shoquoquon Eagle Chair, Al Fabel.
    • Register HERE
  • Recharter Orientation
    • Thursday, October 29th at 7:00 PM
    • Do you need help completing your recharter?  Maybe this is your first time completing your paperwork online, or perhaps you are just looking for more support to ensure that your unit's application is completed correctly.  No matter the reason, join us on the 29th for a review of the process, and complete your recharter step by step with us!
    • Taught by Council-wide Commissioners & Executives.
    • Register HERE

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