Greater Cleveland Council

2014

Opening & Welcome

Staff Introductions

Youth Staff

Mitch Muha (Troop 526) Senior Ptrl Ldr

Robert Garrett (Troop 223) ASPL/Program

Brandon Makselan (Troop 610) ASPL/Service

Youth StaffWill Armstrong (Troop 192) Troop GuideAustin Boldt (Troop 526) Troop GuideRachel Hill (Crew 371) Troop GuideJosh Jackiewiecz (Troop 221) Troop GuideCasey Komar (Troop 201) Troop GuideJoe Matz (Troop 367) Troop GuideAnthony Miller (Troop 338) Troop GuideTheodore Mullee (Troop 88) Troop GuideGordon Weiss (Troop 223) Troop Guide

Youth StaffMatt Budzik (Troop 526) InstructorMike Mazur (Troop 526) InstructorCatherine Riordan (Crew 4929) InstructorRobin Reichert (Crew 371) QuartermasterNathan Pickett (Troop 630) QuartermasterSeth Welch (Troop 115) QuartermasterJack Otcasek (Troop 701) QuartermasterAndrew Pla (Troop 882) QuartermasterRyan Cary (Troop 610) Quartermaster Justin Neff (Troop 115)

Youth StaffElena Mazur (Crew 371) ScribeJesse Belitz (Troop 297) ScribeKayla Blyler (Crew 4929) ScribeJarod Klypchak (Troop 701) ScribeMatt Botzman (Troop 297 Scribe

Robert Weniger (Troop 485) Support StaffDan Londrico (Troop 88) Support Staff Joe Riordan (Troop 821) Support Staff

Adult StaffDr. Bill Marshall (Western Trails) ASM/EquipmentMr. Gary Musselman (Western Trails) ASM/CommissaryMr. Jim VanGilder (Western Trails) ASM/Equipment

Mr. Dale Dragony (Western Trails) ASM/Facilities Mr. Dan Wedig (Western Trails) ASM/FacilitiesMr. Galen Younkin (Central) ASM/Health & SafetyMr. Steve Garner (Central) ASM/Health &

Safety

Mr. Scott Horan (Western Trails) ASM/ProgramMrs. Paula Puchajda (Central) Scoutmaster

ParticipantIntroductions

Participants

• Name

• Rank

• Home troop / crew

• Why did you sign up for NYLT?

• Interesting fact about yourself

Administration• Medical Forms

– Should be turned in today or mailed as soon as possible! – If physical is scheduled in the next few weeks, bring the

form to camp with you on the first day– Should be new BSA health form (2013 - 2014 version)– Cannot expire before the end of the course (June 14 or 21)– Completely filled out and signed by a physician– gaalmus@aol.com – Mr. Musselman

• Confirm hat and t-shirt size before you leave

Course Website• For important information:

http://nyltgcc.org

• BSA medical form

• Personal gear packing list

• Course Overview

Course Payments

• Total cost is $200.00 per person

• Final payment is due TODAY

• Assistance from Wood Badge / NYLT Scholarship fund will cover up to $50.00 of course cost– Forms must be turned in by TODAY

What is NYLT?National Youth Leadership Training is an

exciting, action-packed program designed to provide youth members of

the Boy Scouts of America with leadership skills and experience they

can use in their home units and in other situations demanding leadership of self

and others.

What is NYLT?• Scouting at its best• Provides youth members with leadership

skills and experience• Integrates modern leadership theory with

traditional strengths of Scouting• Part of BSA’s youth leadership training

continuum

BSA Youth Leader Training

1. Troop-level New Leader Training (SM)2. Troop Leadership Training (SM)3. National Youth Leadership Training (local

Council)4. National Advanced Youth Leadership

Experience at Philmont (BSA National)

Course Details• June 8th to June 14th (Course Week #1)• June 15th to June 21nd (Course Week #2)• Cub (“NYLT”) World, Beaumont Scout

Reservation, Rock Creek• Check-in: 9:30am to 10:00am on Sunday• Closing Assembly: 10:30am on Saturday

– parents welcome (no earlier than 10:00 please)• Pick-up: 11:00am to 11:30am on Saturday

Course Overview• Seven days – must attend all to graduate• Represents a “month in the life of a troop”• Patrol method - six members per patrol• Each member will take turn leading patrol• Emphasis on immediate application of skills• Interconnected presentation concepts• Leadership Toolkit

Course Overview• Central concepts

– BE, KNOW, DO– EDGE

• Finding and developing a vision– Goal Setting, Planning, Problem Solving– “If you can see it, you can be it!”

• Stages of team development• Quest for the Meaning of Leadership

Code of Conduct• Simple rules; based on Scout Oath and Law• Everyone physically and emotionally secure• Inappropriate or disruptive behavior will

not be tolerated and will result in immediate dismissal

• Based on learning, while having fun• Outdoor Ethics - Leave No Trace; Buddy

System• Staff committed to do their best to help each

participant succeed

Staff Code of Conduct

Staff Responsibilities• Provide leadership• Communicate knowledge• Share experiences• Set the example• Strive to make each participant feel

welcome, comfortable and at ease• Give each participant the tools to succeed

Course Uniform• Participants must arrive in full Field Uniform,

including Scout belt and socks• Uniform insignia should be properly placed• Participants not in complete uniform may be sent

home• Scout Shop open until 4:00pm today for missing

uniform pieces• Two course t-shirts, course hat, neckerchief and

slide will be provided at check-in• Order form available today to order additional t-

shirts. Payment is required.

Equipment• Use the Personal Gear Checklist• No mobile phones, pagers, or electronic

devices will be permitted• “DO NOT BRING” items will be confiscated

and returned to parents at pick-up time• Cot or twin-size air mattress recommended• Patrol gear for course issued upon arrival

Packing• All clothing must be Scout-appropriate• Put a change of clothing near the top of your

pack (for setting up patrol site)• Backpacks recommended for personal gear• Expect rain - bring appropriate rain gear!• Hiking boots are a must - no tennis shoes,

sandals, or open-toed shoes!• You should use all gear on the checklist

Food & Meals• Breakfast will be prepared by staff members• Lunch & dinner prepared by patrols (food,

gear, and instructions provided)• NO personal food / snacks / drinks• Let us know about all dietary needs / food

allergies before you leave here TODAY• Bring mess kit & eating utensils, including a

personal cup and water bottle!

Health & Safety• Any and all medication must be turned in to

ASM/Health & Safety at course check-in along with detailed dosage instructions

• Medications must be in original packaging, clearly marked with Scout’s name, dosage, and frequency - a zip-loc bag is preferred

• Scheduled administration times - NO self-administering!

• Only EPI pens and emergency inhalers will be allowed to be carried by Scouts

Schedule Highlights• Reveille (wake up) at 6:30am• Breakfast at 7:00am• Flag ceremonies, presentations, activities,

and games throughout the day• Cracker barrel / clean-up time each evening• Taps (lights out) at 11:00pm

Schedule Highlights• Sunday night: opening campfire

• Monday night: movie

• Thursday night: outpost

• Friday night: feast (Scoutmasters invited)

Quest for the Meaning of Leadership

• Patrol presentation on what was learned at NYLT

• Done prior to the feast on Friday

• Must be Scout appropriate and involve all members of the patrol

Arrival

Camp Entrance

(too far!)

Arrival• Park in Cub (“NYLT”) World parking lot• Gear is brought to and left at staging area• Check-in inside headquarters building

– Confirm arrival– Assign to patrol– Review medical form– Turn in medications– Take photo (if not taken previously)– Pick up course materials - t-shirts, hat, and notebook

• Parents depart while Scout picks up personal gear and proceeds to patrol area to meet Troop Guide

Breakout Sessions

Final Q&A

Scoutmaster Minutes

Be prepared!See you at Beaumont!

http://nyltgcc.org