.Training awards - Boy Scout Leaders


Boy Scout Leader’s Training Award
(Approval by the Troop Committee Chairperson)

Tenure
Complete 2 years as a registered adult Boy Scout leader.

Training
Complete Boy Scout Leader Fast Start Training
Complete New Leader Essentials
Complete Leader Specific Training for your position.
Complete Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (for Scoutmasters and assistants).
Complete Youth Protection training

Performance (do any 5 of the following):
Participate in a support role for five overnight campouts.
Help with two annual unit and/or district Friends of Scouting presentations.
Participate actively in three troop parents’ nights or course of honor.
Help organize or reorganize a Boy Scout troop.
Help supervise or support a troop money-earning project.
Participate in a supplemental training course at either the council or national level.
Serve on the staff of a council or district training event.
Serve as a merit badge counselor for at least five Scouts.
Successfully complete Wood Badge training.
Assist actively with a Webelos den for six months.
Participate in six Boy Scout leader roundtables.


Scoutmaster’s Award of Merit
(Approval by the Troop Committee Chairperson, certified by the Unit Commissioner)
Nominees may earn the Scoutmaster’s Award of Merit one time only

Tenure
Be a currently registered Scoutmaster who has served in that position for at least 18 months.

Training
Complete Boy Scout Leader Fast Start Training
Complete New Leader Essentials
Complete Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster specific training.
Complete Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (for Scoutmasters and assistants).
Complete Youth Protection training

Performance:
Have achieved the Quality Unit Award at least once during the period of service.
Have a record of proper use of the Boy Scout advancement program, resulting in a majority of Boy Scouts in the troop attaining the First Class rank.
Have a record of:
Development of youth leadership through the patrol method
Positive relations with the troop’s chartered organization
An extensive outdoor program including strong summer camp attendance
A positive image of Scouting in the community
A troop operation that attracts and retains Boy Scouts


Scoutmaster’s Key
(Approval by the Troop Committee Chairperson)

Tenure
Complete 3 years as a registered Scoutmaster within a 5-year period (can include the tenure used to earn the Scouter’s Award).

Training
Complete Boy Scout Leader Fast Start Training
Complete New Leader Essentials
Complete Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster specific training.
Complete Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (for Scoutmasters and assistants).
Complete Youth Protection training
Earn the Boy Scout Leader’s Training Award
Conduct troop youth leader training (3 times)
Participate in one supplemental training course either at the local council or national level.
Participate as an adult in youth leader training by either serving on the staff or attending the Scoutmaster orientation session of the National Youth Leadership Training Conference.

Performance:
Earn the Boy Scout Troop National Quality Unit Award (2 times) during the three year period.

 

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