PTC Courses
2008 Conferences For Council and District Operations
Philmont Scout Ranch, Cimarron, New Mexico
NEED A VACATION? Bring your family. Want to get away next summer for a week
of fun and learning? Begin now by making your plans for the summer of 2008 at
the Philmont Training Center. A DVD is available from your council office,
giving you details of what is offered and the opportunities provided to your
families.
Scouters at all levels reap big rewards at Philmont — great training,
rich Scouting fellowship, family programs for all ages, and the inspiring
ambiance of a big sky sunset over a working ranch in the Sangre de Cristo
Mountains. The rich history and natural beauty provide an ideal setting for a
learning experience, as well as a vacation for the entire family.
Each conference spotlights the latest techniques, audiovisuals and
literature, and current policies. An outstanding faculty of experienced
volunteers and professionals leads each conference.
Family programs are planned for all ages, from infants to adult spouses.
Family members of conference participants will enjoy a staff-led program of
hiking, tours, crafts, games, cookouts, horseback riding, campfires, and
outdoor activities.
Meals are provided in a cafeteria-style dining hall. Housing for conference
participants and their families is in a tent city with modern conveniences
provided — electricity, bedding, showers, and restrooms. A medical
facility, chapels, public laundry, trading posts, and a handicraft lodge
provide support services. Complete information on programs, facilities,
and services will be sent to conference participants upon registration. Register
early before they fill up.
Course Schhedule
Week 2 — June 8 - 14, 2008
- District Key 3 — A Leadership Team
- Commissioner Administration for Quality Scouting
- The Unit Commissioner — Meeting Unit Needs
- District Committees That Work
- Training Management Seminar
- Membership Growth Ideas for Districts & Councils
- Special Needs Scouting
- Advanced Unit Commissioner - NEW
Week 8 — July 20 - 26, 2008
- District Key 3 — A Leadership Team
- Council Key 3 — Lead Scouting into the Future
- Advanced Administration of Commissioner Service
- The Unit Commissioner — Meeting Unit Needs
- Becoming a Stronger Executive Board Member - NEW
- District Committees That Work
Week 9 — July 27 - August 2, 2008
- District Key 3 — A Leadership Team
- Council Key 3 — Lead Scouting into the Future
Week 10 — August 3 - 9, 2008
- Council & District Activities Leadership
- The Unit Commissioner-Meeting Unit Needs
Course Descriptions
See the course list below for more details on courses provided by the
Leadership Support Service
- Becoming a Stronger Executive Board Member—NEW COURSE FOR 2008
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This new conference is provided for any council level volunteer who
serves on the board — officers, executive board members, council
chairpersons, advisory council members. Learn about your job and the
four functions of council operations — program, membership, finance and
unit service. Understand how they all work together to bring Scouting
to life in your community. Discover ways to help your council move from
being just good to becoming great. Don't settle for anything less! You
will see how you can make a difference in helping your council reach
new pinnacles of success.
- July 20-26
- Advanced Unit Commissioner—NEW COURSE FOR 2008
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This conference is for experienced unit commissioners prepared to set
the example in quality service to chartered organizations and Scouting
units. Discover how gender, generational and ethnic differences
requires a different communication style in order to be most effective.
Learn leadership and communication skills that will give you the edge
when working with unit leaders. Understand the importance of unit
visitation and reporting. Get ideas on ways to help your units achieve
the Centennial Quality Unit Award and to provide an outstanding program
to their youth. This conference will provide you with the latest
information and resources from national - you may be the first to hear
about it! There will be lots of breakout sessions for problem solving
and some role playing. Don't miss this opportunity to develop your life
skills and realize your full potential as a commissioner!
- June 8-14
- District Key 3 - A Leadership Team
- Don't just
be a good district - be a GREAT district! Take this conference to learn
ways to make that happen. This is a great team-building opportunity for
district chair, district commissioner, and district executive teams. It
features the role of the district Key 3 and how its members relate in
operating a successful district. Explore volunteer and professional
relationships and see how each of you enhances the other. There will be
idea sharing and problem solving. Discover successful district
operation techniques, effective ways to recruit district volunteers,
and how to ensure that your district achieves the National Centennial
Quality Award. See the purpose of Key 3 meetings as well as district
committee meetings. Learn techniques that work with rural and
low-income urban communities. This is your opportunity to grow as a
district and leap into greatness! Key 3's will look at self
evaluations, setting objectives and will develop personal action plans.
Take this important step to ensure the success of your district! A
scholarship is available for district executives attending this
conference with both their district chairman and district commissioner.
(Course participants are encouraged to attend as complete district Key
3 teams.)
- June 8-14, July 20-26, July 27-Aug 2
- Commissioner Administration for Quality Scouting
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This conference is for council and district commissioners and their
assistants who want to get the latest information from national to make
your commissioner staff the best. It includes the role of key
volunteers in building and operating a successful commissioner staff
dedicated to helping units succeed. Learn how to recruit, train,
assign, and coach other commissioners. Discuss techniques for
commissioner lifesaving, administering the annual service plan, and how
to remove a volunteer. Discover how Boys' Life helps with youth
retention. Topics will include charter renewal, roundtables,
commissioner meetings and helping your staff develop priorities. Learn
about how to be more involved in ensuring that units and your district
achieve the National Centennial Quality Award. Discuss worksheets,
self-assessment forms, and tracking unit visits. Become familiar with
the national parent initiative and how it will help units. Get the
latest information on how to relate to younger generations and
different ethnic groups and see how you can better meet their needs.
Individual breakout sessions will be held for council commissioners.
Guide your commissioners to become outstanding and to make your
district and council great!
- June 8-14
- Special Needs Scouting
- This conference offers
ideas for supporting programs that can meet the needs of all youth who
have various disabilities. The conferees will learn how to use these
ideas to help their council and districts develop programs serving
those youth with special needs. Bring your ideas and resources used to
administer your program locally to share with others.
- June 8-14
- The Unit Commissioner - Meeting Unit Needs
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This is the conference for unit commissioners who want the opportunity
to become outstanding unit commissioners. Obtain the latest information
from national to help you serve your units better. Topics include
internet advancement, effective monthly unit visits, unit
self-assessment and action-planning process, membership validation,
counseling/coaching skills, charter renewal, annual service plan,
commissioner priorities, unit problem solving, leader development, the
National Centennial Quality Unit and District Award, and commissioner
lifesaving techniques. Learn how Boys' Life will improve retention and
advancement. Discover new ways to work with younger generations and
different ethnic groups and see how you can better meet their needs.
Get the latest information on tracking monthly unit visits. Find out
what makes a good unit, and, what can go wrong. Breakout sessions allow
you the time to interact with other councils. Don't miss this
opportunity to be on the cutting edge!
- June 8-14, July 20-26, Aug 3-9
- Council and District Activities Leadership
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This conference is for all members of council and district activities
committees, Good Turn for America chairpersons, and event chairpersons
that want tips and techniques for producing show-stopping events and
activities. Discover new ideas for Scout shows, recognition dinners,
civic service projects, Scouting anniversary week and camporees. Learn
how to develop a budget, how to prepare for emergencies and effective
A/V techniques to make your events outstanding. See how you can get the
media to cover your event and tips on effective promotion. Groups will
have the opportunity to plan an event during the week to showcase what
they have learned. Don't miss this chance to discover the secrets to
having an outstanding calendar of activities and events for your
district or council!
- Aug 3-9
- District Committees That Work
- This conference
is for district chairs, district vice chairs, operating committee
chairs, and district committee members. Take an in-depth look at the
latest tools and techniques for successful district operations
including membership, training, camping, activities, advancement, and
finance operating committees. It features coordinated district
committee meetings, volunteer recruiting, district planning and
personal action plans for participants. The conference will cover how
to ensure that units and districts earn the National Centennial Quality
Award. Understand the relationship of the district committee to the
commissioner staff. Learn options for rural and low-income urban
communities. Don't miss this opportunity to discover the latest
information from national to help your district become outstanding!
- June 8-14, July 20-26
- Training Management Seminar
- Members of
district and council training committees will learn how to plan,
promote, and administer programs so that unit leaders have the best
training opportunities. Discover the difference between training
leaders versus running training courses. This conference features the
eight parts of a district/council training plan, provides profiles of
all unit program-level courses, and tells you how to recruit and train
good trainers. Learn about publicity, budgets, recognition and record
keeping that will help your committee stay on top. Discover all the new
training opportunities through the Online Learning Center. Lots of
problem-solving and training lab experiences. Don't settle for being
good - discover how to be Great!
- June 8-14
- Membership Growth Ideas for Districts & Councils
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Involving more youth in BSA is the reason we exist! This conference is
specially designed for district and council membership committees,
commissioners, unit leaders, and others who are responsible for
membership growth in the district or council. Learn about growth from
new units, youth recruitment, program transition ideas, stopping
dropped units, and increasing tenure. Discover how to use Boys' Life as
a tool for retention and how to develop a membership growth plan. There
is a special emphasis on school access, ScoutReach, and sharing
creative ideas for involving more youth in the Scouting program. All
members will develop personal action plans - this is the first step
toward developing an outstanding district and council!
- June 8-14
- Advanced Administration of Commissioner Service
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Experienced administrative commissioners will want to take this
conference to make that leap from being good into becoming great. This
conference will give you the information and teach you the skills to
make that happen. Understand communication skills including diplomacy
and conflict resolution. Discover how gender, generational and ethnic
differences requires a different communication style in order to be
most effective. Learn techniques for recruiting commissioners and
increasing accountability. Get information on roundtables and running a
college of commissioner science. Discover how to develop an outstanding
staff of commissioners who are highly motivated and love their jobs!
Breakout sessions and problem solving will provide the opportunity to
learn from other councils. Participants will develop personal action
plans to get you started on the road to greatness!
- July 20-26
- Council Key 3 - Lead Scouting into the Future
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This conference provides a great team-building experience for council
presidents, council commissioners, and Scout executives. Don't settle
for being a good council. Discover how to lead your council to new
heights and become a great council. Topics include board management,
building effective districts, quality program, membership growth,
volunteer/professional relationships, compensation and benefits,
long-range strategic planning, council and district operations,
commissioner service, endowment, council fund-raising, and asset
management. Learn how to develop an active and thriving ScoutReach
emphasis. Get the latest information from national on working with
younger generations and on the expectations of different ethnic groups
to see how you can better meet their needs. Take a look at risk
management and health and safety issues. This conference provides
individual breakout sessions for council presidents, council
commissioners, and Scout executives, and will include developing
council Key 3 action plans and how to earn the National Centennial
Quality Council Award. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about
how to help your council make it to the top. (Course participants are
encouraged to attend as council Key 3 teams.)
- July 20-26, July 27-Aug 2
For more information, contact your local and visit the Philmont Training Center Web Site.