President Ford Field Service Council

2019 Academy of Scouting

School of Unit Skills Training

School of Commissioner Basic Training

Michigan Crossroads Council College of Commissioner Science

Trainer’s EDGE

Learning Center

Wayland, MI

Academy Overview and Course Guide

Chartered Organization Representative Training Summit

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April 12th & 13th, 2019

Michigan Crossroads Council College of Commissioner Science Hosted by the President Ford Field Service Council

The President Ford Field Service Council 2019 Academy of Scouting is one of the premier training events for Scouters in Michigan. By bringing together experienced presenters from diverse program areas, the Academy will provide a unique experience for all scouters to acquire new skills, share their knowledge with others and have the opportunity to attend training sessions not traditionally available to their program area. This full day of learning and fellowship will expand the necessary skills, knowledge and unit service philosophy to be a more effective Unit Leader, Commissioner and Chartered Organization Representative. For scouters wishing to enhance their presentation skills, a Trainer’s EDGE course will also be presented as part of the Academy. With over eighty hours of training available during the Academy, scouters of all experience levels will find valuable sessions to attend.

When: April 12, 2019 6:00pm Gathering and Networking School of Commissioner Basic Training Faculty check-in is recommended Learning Center booth setup Opening and Closing Ceremony Rehearsal April 13, 2019 7:30 am Registration and Check-in 8:00 am Opening and Guest Speaker 8:50 am Course Presentations 11:20 am Lunch 1:00 pm Course Presentations 2:40 am Afternoon Break 2:55 pm Course Presentations 5:30 pm Closing, Graduation and Guest Speaker 6:30 pm Dinner and Networking

Where:

Wayland Union High School 850 E. Superior Street Wayland, MI 49348

Tuition: Please see Page 9 “Tuition” for additional details. School of Unit Skills Training .................................. $25 Chartered Organization Representative Summit ....... $25 Trainer’s EDGE ....................................................... $25 School of Commissioner Basic Training .................. $50 College of Commissioner Science ........................... $50 Website:

https://www.scoutingevent.com/272-19AoS

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2019 Academy of Scouting Wayland, MI

April 13th, 2019

“Ask Andy” Net Commissioner

Distinguished Eagle Scout and NESA Regent-for-Life, Andy McCommish earned Eagle Scout rank in 1957. He is a former member of the BSA's National Advancement Advisory Panel and has written several dozen juried articles for "Advancement News." Andy is also a director of the U.S. Scouting Service Project usscouts.org. A Wood Badge "Owl," he has staffed NJLTC, NYLT, NJLIC, and two pilot regional NAYLE courses. For the past thirty years, Andy has served three consecutive councils as a boots-on-the-ground commissioner, and has been dean of four council commissioner colleges. He has also served on the executive boards of two councils and the advisory board of one. His "Ask Andy" columns (http://netcommissioner.com/askandy) have been published since 2001 and are read in every BSA council including Direct Service, Far East, and Transatlantic, plus upwards of forty other Scouting associations around the world. These advice columns reach approximately one million readers yearly.

Special Guests

Mike Walton “Settummanque”

Mike Walton (otherwise known to Scouters on and off the Internet as "settummanque (set-tum-man-quay), the blackeagle") has had a long and exciting life - in and out of Scouting. He has served as a volunteer Scouter at the Pack, Troop, Team, Post and Ship levels; as a member of several District and Council-level operating committees; as a volunteer serving two Regional Areas, two Regions and on five National-level committees or task forces. Of note, he has participated or served on staff of every National Jamboree since 1973 and has attended three World Jamborees. Additionally Mike served for almost four years as a Paraprofessional Executive working with rural and inner-city communities within eight local Councils in western West Virginia, southwestern Virginia, Tennessee, and Kentucky. https://settumanque.org/

For additional college information, or for assistance planning your curriculum contact:

Dave Tubergen - Provost dtubergen@aol.com Steven Van De Wal - Technomancer steven@vandewal.net

The purpose of the Trainer’s EDGE course is to provide and help develop the platform skills of a trainer. It is meant to supplement the practice offered through Wood Badge and NYLT staff development, with a focus on the participant, while raising the level of skill a trainer brings to the staff experience. Only practice can polish these skills, but this course is intended to “train the trainer” on behaviors and resources while offering hands-on experience in methods and media. Trainer’s EDGE is required for all Wood Badge and NYLT staff. The Trainer’s EDGE program is presented as four (4), ninety (90) minute sessions. All four classes are required for certification. Participants will be Trainer’s EDGE certified (H96) for completing this course track. The Trainer’s EDGE course is limited to thirty (30) participants.

The Chartered Organization Representative (COR) is a key position in Scouting. While there is honor attached to this position, it is not an "honorary" one. The primary function of the COR is to ensure that the chartered organization's Scouting program succeeds. The COR is head of the "Scouting department" in the organization, and as such the responsibilities of the units and leadership is ultimately the COR's responsibility. The Chartered Organization Representative Training Summit will be presented as three (3), forty-five (45) minute sessions. All three sessions are required for certification. Participants are encouraged to register for additional classes similar to a Commissioner Continuing Education track to fill their day.

New Commissioners will be presented with the four objectives of Unit Service, the Commissioner’s role in supporting units, the primary tools available for Unit Commissioners and the priorities of a Commissioner. The School of Commissioner Basic Training is presented as four (4), forty-five (45) minute sessions Friday, April 12th, 2019. All four session are required for certification. The School of Commissioner Basic Training is free to participants. Participants will be certified as a Trained Unit Commissioner (D20) and a Bachelor of Commissioner Science Degree (D21) for completing both program tracks. The School of Commissioner Basic Training will be presented April 12th, 2019 and is limited to thirty (30) participants.

These courses present a variety of insightful topics for unit level scouters of any experience level. Participants are encouraged to register for additional classes similar to a Commissioner Continuing Education track to fill their day.

Learning Center

The Learning Center will be presented as informational booths in the Great Hall of Wayland Union High School where participants will be able to discover upcoming events for Wood Badge, Camping Opportunities, and other Michigan scouting opportunities. Commissioners will be able to enter Unit Visits live into Commissioner Tools with guided assistance. Displays for the following topics are planned:

Updating Training Records Wood Badge Camp Opportunities Order of the Arrow Mackinac Rendezvous 2019 World Jamboree DNR - Service Project ideas Great Lakes Sailing Adventure - Retriever Meyer Scout Museum US Scouting Service Project, Inc.

UST 010 Engage parents in your unit and gain volunteers

UST 020 Time Management for Scouters - How to Say No

UST 030 The Lion Program

UST 040 Stem-Nova Award Program

UST 050 How to Deal with Difficult Adults and Youth

UST 060 Life to Eagle - What Units Can Do

UST 070 Technobabble

UST 080 Using Scoutbook

UST 090 Webelos to Scout Transition

Chartered Organization Representative

School of Commissioner Basic Training

Trainer’s EDGE

School of Unit Skills Training

The School of Unit Skills Training is limited to sixty (60) participants. Participants will be awarded a Certificate of Completion for completing this course track.

COR 1 Overview of the BSA and the Charter Concept

COR 2 The Job of the Charter Organization Representative

COR 3 When You Need Unit Leadership and COR Opportunities

Participants will be certified as a Trained Chartered Organization Representative (D72) for completing this course track. The Chartered Organization Representative Training Summit is limited to thirty (30) participants.

In order to provide an exceptional learning experience, classes have a maximum participant size of thirty (30) except for those held in the Fine Arts Center . Selected courses are presented multiple times during the College for scheduling flexibility. Degree Requirements should be considered when making course selections. Please review the 2019 Academy of Scouting Master Course Schedule when planning your curriculum.

College of Bachelor Science

College of Masters Science

College of Doctorate Science

College of Continuing Education

College of Bachelor of Roundtable Science

BCS 105 Resolving Common Unit Issues

BCS 106 Coaching Leaders

BCS 107 Journey to Excellence

BCS 109 The Essential Element (A Servant's Heart)

BCS 114 Understanding and Communicating with Today's Leaders

BCS 116 Collaborative Assessments

BCS 117 Commissioners & Unit Key 3

MCS 303 Managing Unit Service at the District Level

MCS 304 Commissioner Service for Units at Risk

MCS 305 Resolving Critical Issues

MCS 306 Mentoring Skills

MCS 307 Commissioner Service for Newly Formed Units

MCS 309 Good Commissioners Need Both Head & Heart

MCS 311 All About the ADC's Role

MCS 312 Recruiting A Commissioner Team

MCS 313 Onboarding New Commissioners

MCS 314 The Commissioner & The Professional

MCS 316 Developing the Unit Service Plan

DCS 501 Selecting a Thesis Topic

DCS 502 Limiting the Scope of the Topic

DCS 503 Developing the Thesis or Project

DCS 504 Thesis Project Workshop

DCS 506 Coaching for Administrative Commissioners

DCS 514 Building Meaningful Relationships

DCS 516 Succeeding with the Unit Service Plan

DCS 601 Thesis Defense

Michigan Crossroads Council College of Commissioner Science

Commissioners are district and council volunteer leaders who help Scout units succeed and help maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America. A well planned program, delivered by a trained leader, with a strong outdoor program, supported by a good commissioner, attracts and retains youth. The Michigan Crossroads Council College of Commissioner Science will present the following courses as part of the 2019 Academy of Scouting. Participants in the UST, COR and Commissioner Basic Training courses are encouraged to participate these courses after completing their core program sessions.

College of Masters of Roundtable Science

BCS 150 Roundtables in Commissioner Science

BCS 151 The Roundtable Commissioner Team

BCS 152 The Year Round Roundtable Planning Process & Promotion

BCS 153 Promoting Roundtables

BCS 154 Cub Scout Roundtables

BCS 155 Boy Scout Roundtables

BCS 156 Recruiting, Training & Recognizing the RT Team

MCS 350 Unit and Roundtable Commissioners Working Together

MCS 351 Roundtable is Over, Now What

MCS 352 The Cub Scout Breakout

MCS 353 The Boy Scout Breakout

MCS 355 Using the ACC for Roundtables in Your Council

MCS 356 Managing Long Distance Roundtables

MCS 357 Roundtables and Solving Unit Problems

CED 713 Advancement for Scouts with Special Needs

CED 716 Conflict Resolution for Commissioners

CED 720 A Commissioner's Introduction to Valuing Diversity

CED 807 Charter Renewal - The Great Paper Chase

CED 804 Working with Emotionally Challenged Scouts

CED 805 Commissioner Tool Features

CED 808 Chartering a Girl Troop

CED 901 Program Updates

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B201 B202 B203 B204 B207 B208 B210 B211 B212 B213 B214 B216 B217Fine Arts

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Opening, Administrative Announcements - Held in the Fine Arts Center

Keynote Speaker

BCS 150 MCS 350 MCS 304 MCS 303 DCS 501 COR 1 UST 010 UST 040 BCS 105 BCS 116 TE 1

BCS 151 MCS 351 MCS 305 MCS 307 DCS 502 DCS 506 COR 2 UST 020 UST 060 BCS 106 BCS 117 TE 1

BCS 152 MCS 352 MCS 306 MCS 311 DCS 503 DCS 601 COR 3 UST 030 UST 070 BCS 105 BCS 109 TE 2

Lunch - Great Hall

BCS 153 MCS 353 MCS 309 MCS 312 DCS 504 DCS 601 UST 050 UST 080 BCS 106 BCS 114 TE 2

BCS 154 MCS 355 MCS 316 MCS 313 DCS 504 DCS 601 UST 010 UST 090 CED 821 BCS 116 TE 3 BCS 107

Afternoon Break

BCS 155 MCS 356 MCS 305 MCS 314 DCS 504 DCS 514 CED 716 UST 020 UST 080 CED 807 TE 3 CED 805 CED 901

BCS 156 MCS 357 MCS 306 MCS 316 DCS 504 DCS 516 UST 050 UST 090 CED 808 CED 713 TE 4 CED 901

CED 720 CED 716 CED 807 CED 804 TE 4 CED 805 Reserved

Keynote Speaker and Graduation - Held in the Fine Arts Center

Dinner - Great Hall

Legend:

BCS Denotes a Bachelors of Commissioner Science Class TE Denotes a Trainer's Edge Class

BCS 15* Denotes a Bachelors of Commissioner Science Roundtable Class UST Denotes a Unit Skills Training Class

MCS Denotes a Masters of Commissioner Science Class COR Denotes a Chartered Organization Representative Class

MCS 35* Denotes a Masters of Commissioner Science Roundtable Class

DCS Denotes a Doctorate of Commissioner Science Class Basic Commissioner Basic Training is Friday, April 12, 2019

CED Denotes a Continuing Education Class

Please see course pre-requisites to assist scheduling your courses.

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The Learning Center in the Great Hall will be open from 9am to 3pm.

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CED 805 CED 805 TE 4 TE 4

DCS 501 DCS 501 COR 1 COR 1 To the Great Hall,DCS 502 DCS 502 DCS 506 DCS 506 COR 2 COR 2 Learning Center, DCS 503 DCS 503 DCS 601 DCS 601 COR 3 COR 3 Registration, andDCS 504 DCS 504 DCS 601 DCS 601DCS 504 DCS 504 DCS 601 DCS 601DCS 504 DCS 504 DCS 514 DCS 514 CED 716 CED 716DCS 504 DCS 504 DCS 516 DCS 516CED 720 CED 720 R R CED 716 CED 716 R

BCS 107 BCS 107CED 901 CED 901CED 901 CED 901

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What to bring

- Participants should be attired in their Boy Scouts of America Field Uniform (“Class A”) as applicable.

What will be provided - A notebook for participants will be provided by the Academy.

It will contain a facility map, course schedule, sticky notes, lined paper, pencil or pen, note paper, degree requirement listings, Commissioner Course descriptions, and Faculty Directory. Specific documentation for a participants selected course track will be provided during sessions.

Food Service Snacks and Drinks

Coffee, decaffeinated coffee and lemonade will be available in the Great Hall all Saturday, sponsored by Biggby Coffee—Wayland. Although these beverages are complimentary, please tip the baristas. Infused and bottled water will also be available all day.

Friday Evening Coffee, snack mix, fruit tray and veggie tray will be provided during setup and networking. Saturday Breakfast Continental Breakfast consisting of: Orange Bread, Scones, Muffins, fresh fruit, Juice and Coffee . Lunch

Lunch will be presented at 11:20am in the Great Hall near the main entrance and Registration Booth. Lunch will not be provided for participants registered after MARCH 31, 2019.

Lunch Menu: Pasta Bar: Chicken Alfredo, Italian Meat Sauce, Veggies, Bread Sticks, Salad Bar, Parmesan cheese and Cookies.

Dinner Based on numerous requests to provide the opportunity for participants to network after a busy day, the Academy has made

arrangements for dinner to be served. Please plan to stay and connect with other participants. Dinner will be presented at 6:30pm in the Great Hall near the main entrance and Registration Booth. Dinner will not be provided for participants registered after MARCH 31, 2019.

Dinner Menu: Asian Bar General Tso Chicken, Sweet and Sour Chicken, Brown Rice, Egg Roll, Salad bar and Pies. Please be sure to indicate during registration if you require special arrangements to your food service. A member of the Academy Team will contact you to ensure that your needs are noted so that arrangements can be made. AFTER MARCH 31, 2019, NO MEAL ARRANGEMENTS ARE INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION.

Smoking and Alcoholic Beverage Policy

Smoking and Alcoholic beverages are not permitted anywhere, at any time, on Wayland Union Schools property.

Directions to the Academy

The 2019 Academy of Scouting will take place at:

Wayland Union High School 850 E. Superior Street Wayland, MI 49348

Highway Route: US131 between Kalamazoo, MI and Grand Rapids, MI Exit 64 for 135th Ave toward Wayland (East) 1.5 miles, turn south on Wildcat Drive, Second Drive, Wayland Union Schools, Middle School sign, past Administrative Office Third drive on right before athletic fields

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Parking

Parking is located on the east side of Wayland Union High School. There is no fee for parking. The Academy encourages participants to carpool as it will reduce our environmental impact.

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Tuition and Fees Tuition

School of Unit Skills Training ........................................................................ $25 Chartered Organization Representative Summit ............................................. $25 Trainer’s EDGE ............................................................................................. $25 School of Commissioner Basic Training ........................................................ Free Michigan Crossroads Council College of Commissioner Science .................... $50

Bachelor, Bachelor of Roundtable, Master, Master of Roundtable, Doctorate and Continuing Education Tracks - Tuition includes parking, lunch, dinner, snacks, event patch, training materials, and diploma. - TUITION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. - ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS. - AFTER MARCH 31, 2019, NO MEAL ARRANGEMENTS ARE INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION.

Scholarships A limited number of scholarships for the Academy are available and may be awarded for up to $25 per individual. Please contact your District Commissioner for information regarding this opportunity.

Class Size In order to provide an exceptional learning experience, classes have a maximum of thirty (30) participants except for classes held in the Fine Arts Center. Selected courses are presented multiple times during the Academy for scheduling flexibility. Degree Requirements should be considered when making course selections. Please review the 2019 Academy of Scouting Master Course Schedule when planning your curriculum.

Registration and Check-In EVERYONE attending the Academy must check-in at the Event Registration Desk for insurance and security purposes. NOTE: This is not a unit level activity and is for conference participants only. Participants are required to have an active adult registration in the Boy Scouts of America. The Academy of Scouting Board of Regents is responsible for this conference and reserves the right to reject any applicant at its discretion.

Lodging Accommodations A block of rooms has been discounted at: Baymont Inn & Suites 8282 Pfeiffer Farms Dr SW, Byron Center, MI 49315 616-583-9535 To receive the discount when making reservations, indicate that you are part of the Boy Scouts of America.

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The 2019 Academy of Scouting is possible by the generous donations of the following sponsors:

Biggy Coffee #419 - Wayland Machine Guard & Cover, Co. T&W Electronics

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The following organizations support have allowed the 2019 Academy of Scouting to be a success:

Experience Grand Rapids Fredrick Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park PackExpo International

Pre-Cut Patterns, Inc. VoorTech Industries, LLC Wayland Union High School

Troop 97 - Wayland, MI Muskegon Museum of Art USS Silversides Submarine Museum

The 2019 Academy of Scouting would not have been possible without the following individuals assistance:

Scott Larson - WUHS Mike Miller - WUHS