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If your Unit has an event or activity to publicize, please email Jason Clary and we will update our page with your news.

Blue & Gold Cub Scout Camp Promotion

One of the most exciting nights of the year for all Cub Scouts is the Blue & Gold Dinner. The council promotions committee is preparing for our Cub Scout camp promotions and would like to share with you at your Blue and Gold. If you are interested, a camp promotions member could come to promote Cub Scout Camping (5 minutes). Please respond to camppromo@pathwaytoadventure.org and our district promotions team will then work to meet all of the requests we’ve received.

So, please email with the following information to help us plan:

The date, time, and location of your Blue and Gold Dinner
The estimated number of families that will attend your Blue and Gold Dinner

We have incredible opportunities we would like to share with you. Looking forward to seeing everyone at camp. Please let me know if we can join your fun.

Y.I.S.
Mary Hoy - PTAC Promotions Chair
camppromo@pathwaytoadventure.org

Des Plaines River Trail

Tom Nelson is promoting the use of our Forest Preserve District trails by earning this patch for a 5 mile hike. The trail runs through the northern part of the Twin Lakes District, starting (or ending) at North Avenue with the opposite end near Lawrence Avenue. This is not an official PTAC or Twin Lakes District trail. It is strictly a trail through the Forest Preserve. But, if your Scouts complete the trail, you may award them the patch shown here. The patches are available from Tom for the whopping cost of 75¢ each, payable to Tom in coin of the realm. Contact Tom at 708-456-0730, Tom particularly likes to receive calls at dinner time (just kidding).

Click here for a map of the trail.

How to Update Your Scouting ID and Profile

Sometimes your training record is not accurate because you have not updated your personal profile in My.Scouting.org with your ID number. Follow the instructions below to fix this common problem.

You have the ability to update your own profile on the MyScouting website. This is important to make sure your training records are successfully recorded under your name as well as to keep current contact information for receiving important district and council information. Please Click here to download and instruction sheet to successfully update your profile.

Merit Badge Counselor List

Council has just updated the Merit Badge Counselor list from all the legacy councils. This has been a long process because the records were not well kept in some of the other councils. Besides, it was a monumental undertaking to create a list that is 169 pages long! A list has been made and it has been emailed to the Key 3 of each troop in our district as well as your Unit Commissioners. The new list will be updated and sorted by district, shortly, which will make it easier to use. If you have any problems or suggestions regarding the new list or its format, please contact Mike Stewart our District Advancement Chair.

By the way, PTAC policy prohibits "posting" this list. So please respect this policy and use this list "privately" within your troop.

Community Newsletter Direct to You

To sign up for the PTAC or Des Plaines Valley Community e-newsletters, go the the home page. The lower right area of the homepage has the sign-up form. Click here to return to home page.

Click here to find archived council and district newsletters.

Shin-Go-Beek Song Book

“High above the Twin Lakes waters…" Thomas Wiese converted the old mimeographed Camp Shin-Go-Beek songbook into a PDF format as part of his Wood Badge ticket. Plans are to identify the tunes and add links to the music for us musically challenged folks. Click below if would like a copy of the words to these 79 songs!

Camp Shin-Go-Beek Song Book

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Twin Lakes 2019-20 Training Update

Current May 24, 2019

Wood Badge • Scouting BSA Youth • Scouting BSA Adult • Cub Scout Leader
Charter Organization Representative • Venturing • Youth Protection Training
Hazardous Weather Training • Using Online Training

This course listing includes required, basic training and advanced leadership training options. BSA training uses course materials developed by the national council and have the same content wherever taken. Find the most convenient course to meet your time and needs. Register for PTAC courses using the calendar at: http://pathwaytoadventure.com/ptaccalendar

There are many ways to receive supplemental training, Roundtable is your easiest option. The Twin Lakes Roundtable meets
every second Tuesday, September to May.

WOOD BADGE

Wood Badge is the premier leadership training offered by the BSA. Pathway to Adventure Council. Wood Badge is staffed by experienced fellow Scouters who want to share the Greatest Leadership Secret with you!

Wood Badge is not about how to do Scouting, it is about how to be a better leader. It has been shown that units with Wood Badge trained leaders offer a better program for their youth. Why don't you plan on attending Wood Badge this year and see how you can improve what your unit can offer the Scouts you serve.

You must attend both weekends of Wood Badge.

September 18-20 and October 3-4, 2020 – Starts at 7am – Camp Betz, Berrien Springs, MI

Information and registration at: http://ptacwoodbadge.org/ and http://www.pathwaytoadventure.org/training/schedule/woodbadge

SCOUTS BSA TRAINING

YOUTH

Den Chief Training

November 23, 2019 – TBA – LaGrange Area
March 28, 2020 – Merit Badge Academy
December 20, 2020 – TBA – LaGrange Area

Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops

Meant to be delivered by the Scoutmaster and Senior Patrol Leader.
Syllabus available at: https://www.scouting.org/training/youth/

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)

National Youth Leadership Training is an action-packed program designed to provide youth members with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home troops and crews, and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others.

The course centers around the concepts of what a leader must BE, what he must KNOW, and what he must DO. The key elements are then taught with a clear focus on HOW TO. The skills come alive during the week as the patrol goes on a Quest for the Meaning of Leadership.

NYLT is a six-day course. Content is delivered in a troop and patrol outdoor setting with an emphasis on immediate application of learning in a fun environment.

January 17-19, 2020 and February 14-16 – Camp Big Timber, Elgin, IL (PTAC)
June 14-20, 2020 – Starts 1pm – Owasippie, Twin Lakes, MI
June 21-27, 2020 – Starts 1pm – Owasippie, Twin Lakes, MI

Click here to go to the NYLT page for more information.

ADULT

Scoutmaster/Asst. Scoutmaster Position Specific Training

Scoutmaster & Assistant Specific Training provides Scoutmasters and Assistants with the basic information and tools they need to lead a successful troop. This course along with Introduction to Outdoor Leaders Skills is required training for all Scoutmasters and Asst Scoutmasters to be considered trained for their position.

November 8, 2019 – Council Training Academy - Oak Brook
Sign-up: https://scoutingevent.com/456-20180
November 16, 2019 – 9AM - St. Paul's Church, 5739 Dunham Rd, Downers Grove, IL
Sign-up: https://scoutingevent.com/456-20146
February 8, 2020 – LaGrange Area - TBA
November 21, 2020 – LaGrange Area - TBA

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS)

May 2-3, 2020 – TBA
October 17-18, 2020 – TBA

Troop Committee Challenge

Available online
November 9, 2019 - Council Training Academy - Oak Brook, IL
Sign-up: https://scoutingevent.com/456-20180

Merit Badge Counselor Training

Available online
Possibly March 28, 2020 - Merit Badge Academy, Elmwood Park, IL

CUB SCOUT LEADER TRAINING

Den Leader & Assistant

This course provides Tiger, Wolf, Bear & Webelos Den Leaders & Assistants with the information & tools they need to
run a successful den meeting.

November 2, 2019 – 9am - First Presbyterian Church, 7551 Quick Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
Sign-up: https://scoutingevent.com/456-20180
November 9, 2019 – Council Training Academy - Oak Brook, IL
Sign-up: https://scoutingevent.com/456-28860
March 14, 2020 – 9am - La Grange Area TBA
November 7, 2020 – 9am - La Grange Area TBA

Cubmaster & Assistant

November 2, 2019 – 9am - First Presbyterian Church, 7551 Quick Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
Sign-up: https://scoutingevent.com/456-20153
November 9, 2019 – Council Training Academy - Oak Brook, IL
Sign-up: https://scoutingevent.com/456-28860
March 14, 2020 – 9am - La Grange Area TBA
November 7, 2020 – 9am - La Grange Area TBA

Pack Committee Challange

November 2, 2019 – 9am - First Presbyterian Church, 7551 Quick Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
Sign-up: https://scoutingevent.com/456-20166
November 9, 2019 – Council Training Academy - Oak Brook, IL
Sign-up: https://scoutingevent.com/456-28860
March 14, 2020 – 9am - La Grange Area TBA
November 7, 2020 – 9am - La Grange Area TBA

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation- BALOO
Online orientation course required beforehand for completion

May 16-17, 2020 – Starts at 8:45am – TBA
September 26-27, 2020 – Starts at 8:45am – TBA

CHARTER ORGANIZATION REPRESENTATIVE

Training the Chartered Organization Representative

Available online
November 9, 2019 – Council Training Academy - Oak Brook, IL
Sign-up: https://scoutingevent.com/456-28860

VENTURING TRAINING

Venturing Advisor Position-Specific Training

Available online
November 9, 2019 – Council Training Academy - Oak Brook, IL
Sign-up: https://scoutingevent.com/456-28860

Crew Committee Challenge

Available online
November 9, 2019 – Council Training Academy - Oak Brook, IL
Sign-up: https://scoutingevent.com/456-28860

Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews

Meant to be delivered by the Crew Officers. Syllabus available at: https://www.scouting.org/training/youth/

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)

See listings under Scouts BSA Training - Youth

Youth Protection Training (YPT)

All registered leaders are required to take Youth Protection Training (YPT) before registration as a leader and then every two years afterwards. Non-registered adults who are in contact with youth for more than 72 (non-contiguous) hours (ie, campouts) are also required to take YPT. New leaders need to submit a copy of the completion certificate with their registration form. YPT is required to be considered “Trained”.

Leaders who are not current with YPT training will be dropped from the charter.

It is also recommended that YPT generally be taken by any interested adult so that everyone in the unit knows and understands the BSA policies for youth protection.

YPT must be retaken every two years in order to maintain your registration in the BSA.

Youth Protection Training is available online at My.Scouting.org, you do not have to be a registered leader to take YPT online. Group presentations can also be arranged by contacting your Unit Commissioner or the Twin Lakes District Training Chair.

Hazardous Weather Training

Direct contact leaders (Den Leaders, Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, Crew Advisors - and assistants) are required to complete Hazardous Weather Training to be considered “Trained”. This training is part of any online position specific training course or available as a stand alone online course. Online courses are available at My.Scouting.org.

Using Online Training

My.Scouting.org has numerous required and supplemental training courses. YPT may be taken online before registering as a leader. Please make sure you don’t create multiple accounts by signing on differently each session because your training
records become difficult to verify which can affect your unit’s charter. Once you are issued a BSA ID number, enter it in your My.Scouting.org profile so all your personal information and training are linked together.

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