ON-LINE TRAINING
On October 25, 2015, this post appeared on the BSA Volunteer Training Team Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/BSAtrainingteam/ )
And the comments I read confirm that the system is up, running, and complete!! My Council Training Chair was excited that he could now be qualified for his position in his son's pack!!!
The online training for Den Leaders, Cubmasters, Committee Chairs and members, and Chartered Organization Representatives is totally updated with help from volunteers from around the country. The new training is divided into shorter, more targeted modules so leaders can get the training they need, in the order they want, any time they need it. It is organized around the learning needed prior to the first meeting, in the first 30 days, and to be position-specific trained. This training was developed to be implemented in conjunction with the BSA’s new learning management system. Keep an eye on My.Scouting Tools (log in at https://My.Scouting.org ) for more information.
Go to the BSA Volunteer Training Team Facebook page (Link above) and  .
Then you automatically receive the latest news!!
Then on October 28, I saw –
A Typical Learning Plan has several parts –
Here you can see the three parts of the CM Course -
Each of these three parts is broken down into "bite sized" chunks:
Go check it out and get your
people trained!!!
If you are having difficulties with the training or
system call Member Care at 972-580-2489,
IN-PERSON TRAINING
Position-Specific In-Person Training Guides Available Now! The training guides for
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Den Leader (http://www.scouting.org/filestore/training/pdf/515-215.pdf ),
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Cubmaster/Assistant Cubmaster (http://www.scouting.org/filestore/training/pdf/511-503_WB.pdf ), and
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Pack Committee (http://www.scouting.org/filestore/training/pdf/511-504_WB.pdf )
are available on Scouting University. You can access them at http://www.scouting.org/training/adult.aspx .
ADVENTURE PLAN TRACKERS -
Tracking Spreadsheets are posted on the USScouts Advancement webpage (www.usscouts.org). There are be links to them from other places on the site. These spreadsheets are similar in construction and user interface as the existing spreadsheets. The spreadsheets have be tested by the developer of the current spreadsheets and he said they are so good he sees no reason to develop others!!
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Utah National Parks Council has Excel spreadsheets posted for all the new Adventure Plan requirements on their Akelas Council Blogspot. www.Akelascouncil.blogspot.com . Check them out.
The Advancement Excel Spreadsheet workbooks are distributed to Scouters for FREE.
PLEASE do not download the files from either site to email or send them digitally to others. They are for your personal / pack use only. If you would like to share these files with others, please copy / send the link to them and send them to the site so they can print off their own. They would love everyone that wants a copy to get their own copy absolutely free. Both USScouts and Utah National Parks receive Ad money based on the number of people visiting the site that helps keep their websites open. Please help us by encouraging others to visit them to obtain the files.
MEANINGS OF ITEMS COMMONLY USED AT CUB SCOUT CEREMONIES -
Cub Scout colors Blue (truth and spirituality, steadfast loyalty, and the sky above) and Gold (warm sunlight, good cheer, and happiness)
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The seven rays of light on the arrow of light represent, in order, wisdom, courage, self-control justice faith hope and love.
 
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Webelos colors - The three badge colors represent the three programs in the BSA: Cub Scouting (the yellow/gold), Boy/Varsity Scouting (the red) and "Senior Scouting" (used to be Exploring and now Venturing, the green). These are the same three colors found in the "WEBELOS Tartan", an official tartan (plaid) color combination recognized in Scotland (and is also referred to as the "Boy Scouts of America Tartan", just so you know.
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Webelos neckerchief with 4 colors in it: the Blue & Gold of Cub Scouts and the Red and Green of Boy Scouts. The Green stands for the outdoors and nature, which Scouts are obliged to protect and care for. Red stands for bravery, being prepared to help others, and pride for our country.
 
Classic Boy Scout
Fleur-di-lis Fleur-di-lis
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The symbol of Scouting is the Fleur de lis, which was used as the north arrow on old sailors' compasses. It will point the youth on the right way in life, just like a compass. The 3 points stand for the 3 points of the Scout Oath. The 2 stars are for truth and knowledge. The eagle is the symbol of the USA. The shield stands for freedom and the readiness to defend that freedom.
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Candle light - stands for the help and encouragement given to Cubs by his leaders, family and friends.
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Red, White and Blue in U.S.A flag stand for, in order – Red - lifeblood of brave men ready to die or worthily live for this; our country. White - purity, cleanliness of purpose; thought and deed. Blue - faith and loyalty, like the eternal blue of the star-filled heavens.
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