SAVE THE DATE! MARCH 13, 2010 The Connecticut University of Scouting will be at Crosby High School in Waterbury, Connecticut again for 2010. This annual training extravaganza gives all adult leaders a chance to expand their horizons by attending classes and workshops with seasoned instructors. 2010 marks the 12th year of the Connecticut University of Scouting, and our catalog of courses has been improved and updated again to keep current with the terrific BSA scouting program.
The University has something for everyone. Tiger Den Leaders, Cub Den Leaders, Webelos Den Leaders, Cubmasters and all their Assistants, Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, Venturing Leaders, Committee Members of all unit types, District and Council members, Commissioners, interested parents…any and all scouting volunteers will find courses that will help them to become more effective in their role(s), accomplishing more in less time. Attending the CUoS is an investment in YOUR effectiveness and in the quality of program that you can provide or guide for the youth in your unit or district.
No prerequisite training is necessary, but Fast Start Training (now available on-line) may be helpful The University provides a full spectrum of classes and workshops that cover all scouting programs in a university style atmosphere. You pick the ones you want from a catalog of nearly 100 available courses.
10 reasons to attend the 2010 CUoS
1. To broaden your commitment to scouting.
2. To deepen their understanding of the impact Scouting has on youth.
3. To better understand the various roles of a successful unit.
4. To better appreciate the value of all Scouting programs.
5. To strengthen your Pack, Troop, Committee, Crew, Post, or Den meeting.
6. To improve your leadership skills.
7. To learn “how to” sell Scouting better…to parents, community, and youth.
8. To share successful ideas and pick up new ideas from others.
9. To deliver quality Scouting programs.
10. To have fun and learn.
So save Saturday, March 13, 2010, for attending the new and improved Connecticut University of Scouting. More information will be included in the next issue of the Scouter. Remember – every scouting youth deserves trained leaders!
