1. Training Junior Leaders

2. Q: Who is responsible for Junior Leader Training?

3. The Opportunities TitleForByTimeTopics Introduction to Leadership *** <2 hrsJob description Troop calendar Troop JLTPLCSM & SPL<1 full day Patrol method Goal setting 1 Council JLTSPL 2 council~1 wkAdvanced topics National JLT Instructor Camp 3 Troop Leaders 4 BSA national ~1 wkAdvanced topics National Leadership Seminars By invitation 5 OA< 1 Wkend Advanced topics

4. The Process & Responsibilities SM informs the Troop of the job descriptions & qualifications SM meets with new Jr. Leader Provides him with job description Resources Adult counterpart Within one week of his acceptance of the position

5. Agenda for Intro. To JLT Break the ice Job descriptions Expectations Rewards for him What he can expect from you Resources, resources, resources! Continued training Assign specific task with deadline Follow-up Establish relationship with the scout!

6. Troop JLT Should happen after every election 7 sessions (topics) Get Troop Committee to provide logistical support and food Can be one or two days Plan for the A/V aides you will use

7. Why Troop JLT Builds trust, knowledge and confidence in the young men and between them and the SM Sets common goals and expectations Completion earns “TRAINED” strip for your young men

8. On-going JLT SM to individual On the fly – when opportunity presents itself Program opportunities SM message (minute) PLC’s SM Conference SM must have a conscious attitude of on- going training

9. JLT Conferences Learn Skills of Leadership Just like you! Ticket items Just like you! Eagle Feather – typically 1 st wk August Nagatamen – typically 2 nd wk June Brown Sea Island – typically 2 nd wk July

10. Resources Scoutmaster’s Handbook Junior Leader Handbook Boy Scout Handbook Troop Program Features (vol. I, II, III) Scoutmaster’s Junior Leader Training Kit Adult with corresponding position