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Iroquois Trail Council
2022 University of Scouting
Hosted by The Council Training Committee
Saturday March 12, 2022
Registration Starts 7:30am
Opening Ceremony 8:00 to 8:25pm
Classes 8:30 to 3:50pm
Notre Dame High School
73 Union Street
Batavia, New York
“Training is always valuable as it Matters to Scouting”
In Memory of
Melvin “Mel” Sonnleitner
1939 – 2021
Leader who Inspired, Fabulous Trainer, Awesome Scouter
29 years Fillmore Cubmaster (CM)
Many years Nundawaga CM Roundtable
Many years Nundawaga Unit Commissioner
Many years Nundawaga Day Camp Director
2015 – 2021 Council Training Committee
(served as Pack Coordinator for Council)
2005, 2019 ITC Wood Badge Staff
Iroquois Trail Council, Inc.
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
102 South Main Street
Oakfield, NY 14125-2205
Telephone: (585) 343-0307
Fax: (585) 815-0312
www.itcbsa.org www.facebook.com/itcbsa
February 2022
Dear Scouters and Youth:
After two years with Covid, we are indeed back! Our last one was the weekend before Covid hit in
2020!
The University of Scouting Committee welcomes you once again to our biggest training event of the
year!
For the first time ever for University of Scouting, we are moving entirely to online for both registration
and payment. The event fee continues to remain $10; however, please take note there are fees for
registering late. See further details in this packet.
Training Policy is in effective for all Adult Leaders in Pack and Troop level. The University offers a
face to face training as a great opportunity over online training. Face to face credit will be given in
lieu of online. As always, Every Scout Deserves a Trained Leader!
Our council is in dire need for more Scouters for the following:
Trainers, Trainers, Trainers!
Merit Badge Counselors;
STEM Counselors/Mentors.
I cannot stress enough about Trainers. Same goes for Merit Badge Counselors and STEM
Counselors/Mentors. We always never have enough.
If you have any questions regarding the above information or anything else, please do not hesitate to
contact me directly. My email address is jrbeiter@rochester.rr.com. All other matters, see Point of
Contact below.
So, please consider joining us at the event. We are looking forward to seeing you there!
Yours in Scouting,
John Beiter
Council Training Chair
University of Scouting Chair
General Information
Each period is 50 minutes long with a 10-minute break in between except for courses with multiple
periods. See Schedule inside this packet.
Be sure to check out the Degree sheet whether you are a first timer or repeat registrant. The
requirements are pretty specific. You may select one providing qualification is met. If you are not
quite sure, please send us an email. The 2023 University of Scouting Committee will look into
providing more advance, higher level degree for 2023. Stay tuned for that.
Please have cell phones turned off and blue tooth put away for all sessions except for Lunch
Break as a courtesy. A Scout is Courteous.
There will be a 45-minute lunch break. We will offer a $7 lunch for those who pre-order it via
online registration system. This is optional as you may pack your own lunch or make other
arrangements. A Subway Boxed Lunch consists of a sandwich (ham or turkey), choice of a bag of
chips or a cookie and either a soda or water.
Registration Costs and Deadlines
Everything is now handled entirely online. Please do not call the council office and ask them to
register for you. If you have difficulty to registering online, visit the tutorial first and more on that
below. Do not hesitate to drop an email if difficulty persists. We’re here to assist you.
$10 – Regular registration, deadline Wednesday March 2nd 11pm.
$20 – Late registration, Wednesday March 2nd 11:01pm to Wednesday March 9th 11:00pm.
Note: You still have last chance to order lunch.
$30 – “Walk-in” registration, Wednesday March 9th 11:01pm to Saturday March 12th 8am.
Note: No lunch is available. In addition, no guarantee of handouts will be on hand.
Registration:
Registration: Find the link the Iroquois Trail Council website www.itcbsa.org to register.
Follow the prompts to register and pay; the site will let you know if something is not filled in
and will not let you continue without it. If you're having trouble, please watch the
informational YouTube video (https://tinyurl.com/2p9vzskj) on how to Register (Part 1) and
Pay (Part 2). The videos are quick and easy to follow. We recommend printing out the
schedule to assist in making your course selections.
For Subway lunch selection, check off boxes. If you were to register without lunch and
paid, you can come back to registration again to order lunch with a new payment to be
made. Upon submission, you will receive date/time stamped confirmation to your email
address.
Payment: Online payment is now offered. Upon completion of your registration and lunch
if selected, the system will automatically take you to the secured payment link. No longer
the need to mail in your payment or calling the council office with your credit/debit card
information.
Once registered, you have the ability to go back to add/drop and update your course list any time.
Likewise for your lunch. However, payment will be already processed. Last day to make any
changes will be Wednesday March 2nd at 11:00pm. At that point, your registration and lunch both
become final.
Note to Units: There is no longer the option to register as a unit due to system design limitations. All
registrations are individualized.
$5 fee is for AoL Parents who are non-registered with Boy Scouts of America. Same fee applies to
new Parents who are also non-registered as well. Take all courses in the New Parents to Scout BSA
track that is being offered, see What’s New page below. A day of learning really goes a long way!!
We are asking all Pack units to let their parents know about this amazing opportunity.
Child care will not be available. Dress attire for all registered leaders and youth wear is Boy Scout
uniform (neckerchief is optional). Casual dress is appropriate for AoL or New Parents.
Registration for all participants should be done no later than Wednesday March 9, 2022 11pm.
Sooner the better is always indeed appreciated.
Notre Dame High School:
The school’s address is 73 Union Street, Batavia, NY 14020. It is inside the City of Batavia. Click on
school’s website, https://www.ndhsbatavia.com/, and go to bottom of home page where it shows a
map to find the school
Weather Cancellation:
In the event of inclement weather on March 12, 2022, University of Scouting is cancelled. If the
school is closed, then the University of Scouting is cancelled as well.
Cancellation announcement will be made through the following avenues:
Online registration will send out eblast at 6am, check your email before leaving home;
Iroquois Trail Council’s website by 6am, both home page and its Facebook posts:
Batavia radio station, WTBA frequencies 1490AM or 100.1FM.
Note of caution: any Walk-in registrations occurs after 6am Saturday March 12, would be registrant is
advised to first council’s website and/or Batavia radio station.
Covid Protocols: As always Covid is constantly fluid. Currently, schools are still are under mask
mandate by the Governor of NYS unless restrictions eases up in the beginning of March. Until we
know more the week leading up to University of Scouting, everyone is required to wear a mask.
Instructors/Trainers may not wear one if it hampers their ability to deliver their session to you.
Point of Contact:
Any questions or concerns about event or registration, please contact Jennifer Pedicone at
jennifer.pedicone@gmail.com.
2022 University of Scouting Committee:
John Beiter – Chair, Registration
Jennifer Pedicone, Vice Chair, Registration & Schedule
Jim Yencer, Schedule
Victor Flanagan, Instructors/Trainers
Al Ferreira, Venue & Instructors/Trainers
Dan Cochrane, Venue & Instructors/Trainers
Clint Schwab, Online Registration/Payment developer
Iroquois Trail Council (ITC)
University of Scouting
Degree Requirements
Degree of ADULT YOUTH UP TO AND INCLUDING AGE 18
Scouting
Associates 1. Completion of a day of study at ITC University 1. Completion of a day of study at ITC University
(A.A.) of Scouting of Scouting
Bachelors 1. With Associates degree, complete another 1. With Associates degree, complete another day
(B.A.) day of study at ITC University of Scouting of study at ITC University of Scouting
- AND - - AND -
2. Be fully trained for your position in Scouting 2. Serve in select leadership position in your unit
(Troop – SPL, ASPL, QM, Scribe; Crew –
President, Vice President, Secretary, etc.)
Masters (M.A.) 1. With Bachelors degree, complete another 1. With Bachelors degree, complete another day
day of study at ITC University of Scouting of study at ITC University of Scouting
- AND - - AND -
2. Serve on a District or Council Committee or 2. Attend a leadership training such as NYLT,
help to plan and carry out a District or NYLT Leadership Academy, NAYLE, NLS (OA) or
Council Event BSA Lifeguard
Doctorate 1. With Masters degree, complete another day 1. With Masters degree, complete another day of
(PhD) of study at ITC University of Scouting study at ITC University of Scouting
- AND - - AND -
2. Complete additional hours of supplemental 2. Serve in leadership position for district, council,
training. Examples of this can be: region, section or national
Wood Badge - 150 hours - OR –
Powder Horn (72 hours) & Okpik (48 Serve in a camp position with leadership
hours) – 120 hours total responsibilities approved by ITC Council
National Camp School Training Committee
High Adventure Base Training Course - OR -
Serve in a leadership or staff position for
approved youth group outside of Scouting
What’s new for 2020 University of Scouting:
Please be aware that class availability is subject to change. See the online registration list for
the most up to date class selection. For course description below, see online registration.
Pow-Wow Courses:
PW1 Planning a Fun Blue & Gold
.
PW2 Religious Emblem Training
PW3 Fire Starting
NEW Parents to Scouts BSA Courses, designed specifically for brand new to Scouting
parents as well as AOL parents moving up into the Troop.
Anti-Bullying
Transition from Pack to Troop
Overview of the Troop Program
Advancement
Trail to Eagle
Troop Level Courses:
Finding Inspiration for your SM Minute
Using the Patrol Method
Specialty Leader Course:
Train the Trainer – our council needs you! Consider to be one.
First Aid / CPR reminder:
Course requires a $5 fee in addition to the Registration fee. The fee is a pass through to
Emergency Care Safety Institute (ECSI). This covers the cost of certification card and is valid
for 2 years from the date of training.
Refresher course for Adult Leaders of all levels. Leaders must have taken it previously from
any certifying agency. Meets a pre-requisite requirement for the Wilderness First Aid course.
Venture youth are always encouraged to take this. The caveat is they must be at least 14
years old. This offers the opportunity for youth prepared to go on to a more advance course,
Wilderness First Aid (WFA). Highly recommended for units that are engaged in outdoor
adventure activities. Those activities also apply to Troop or Pack AoL units as well.
For those who have a high interest to take WFA course, a special offer of $10 discount off
WFA course fee when taking the First Aid course at the University of Scouting. The discount
is for individuals only and must registered by May 12. Online registration and payment for
WFA will be open on or about Wednesday April 27.
Iroquois Trail Council
2022 Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
Troop, Venture and Arrow of Light leaders are all recommended to take this course especially if you
plan to conduct outdoor activities such as remote camping, canoeing, long hiking excursions, etc.
Wilderness First Aid is a mandatory requirement for any adult leader taking their unit on a BSA High
Adventure trip. Northern Tier, Philmont, Sea Base and Summit Adventure Bases all requires at least
one leader of trip crew to hold a WFA certification (Philmont requires both leaders to have it).
Youth can take this course. Boy Scouts requirements: 14 years old minimum, at least First Class
rank and must have completed First Aid Merit Badge. Venture requirements: same age and must
have First Aid (may be waived if take Friday’s evening intense course, see info below).
Date: Friday June 10th 7:30pm to Sunday June 12h, 2021 3:30pm
Check in time 6:30-7pm on Friday; Gear time to set up before 7:30pm gathering
** 5:45pm check in required for Friday’s class; Gear time to set up before 6:30pm **
Location: Camp Sam Wood, 7772 Camp Road, Portageville, NY 14536
Gear: Appropriate clothing for weather, sleeping bag, good hiking boots, Class A, etc.
Lean-tos are limited on first come, first basis. Other participants should bring their
own tent. Check with Victor Flanagan a week before the course about Covid rules.
Prerequisite: Prior First Aid and CPR certifications (Adult); Youth, see above
Fees/Meals: $60 returnees / $75 first timers / $150 for adult & two youth (two sets per unit max)
All fees include food (Saturday 3 meals, Sunday 2 meals), book, certifications
$10 discount off above individual fees if take the First Aid Course at U of S
event on Saturday March 12.
Deadline: Online Registration and Payment ends Friday June 3rd 11pm. Not accepted after.
Please sign up by Friday June 3rd. This will ensure your spot in the course and ordering course book.
We need ample time to order the books. Space is limited. Maximum course size is 20 participants.
Registration will be first come, first serve basis.
Adult leaders should have First Aid and CPR training and certification completed from any approved
agency. Those participants should brush up on First Aid and CPR concepts prior coming to the
course. Those who do not, Friday evening intense course will be offered for additional $15 on top of
course fee. This course starts promptly at 6:30pm and runs for 4 hours. Starting time is paramount
in order to finish in 4 hours.
Course will issue certification cards on CPR and Wilderness First Aid. Certification will be through
Emergency Care & Safety Institute (ECSI). ECSI is BSA approved instructional course. If you have
any questions regarding the course, please feel free to contact Victor Flanagan, Lead Instructor,
grizzlyadams2000@gmail.com or John Beiter, Training Chair, jrbeiter@rochester.rr.com.Iroquois Trail Council
2024 Wood Badge Course
Hosted by The Council Training Committee
August – September 2024
(exact two weekend dates from those months
will be announced very soon)
Course open to any registered BSA leader age
18 and above. Current YPT required
Watch out for more information forthcoming via
Council’s social media. Save this event on your
calendar. 2024 will be here before you know it!
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