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Event Details

Event Type Other Training
Title University of Scouting: Adult Leader Training; Tuscaloosa, AL
Location Shelton State Community College; 9500 Old Greensboro Road; Tuscaloosa, AL 35405  Show Map
Start Date Start Time Stop Date Stop Time
1/20/2007 07:00 a.m. 1/20/2007 03:00 p.m.
Open for Registration Last day to Register
11/25/2006   1/20/2007
Sessions
(# badges a single scout can attend)
Fees
(cost to attend event)
For
(Who is invited)
1 $10.00 any scout who wants to attend
Council District Type Unit
Black Warrior Choctaw Adult

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Most of your questions about payment, start and end times, and where to be are explained beneath the list of badges on this page.
Please read everything we've included in the event description. If you still have questions, contact the event manager by clicking this button.

Email Mr William Aldridge (wpawpa@yahoo.com), the Event Manager

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ActivitySessionLocationPrerequisitesMin. AgeClass FeeMax in ClassSeats AvailableCounselor 
ALT Adult Leader Training TBA UOS Committee only18109 Mr William Aldridge
ALT Guide to Safe Scouting 1100.1hrGS 503 in Rm# ??See Counselor web page182018 Mr Tim Hagood
ALT New Leader Essentials 0900.2hrGS 501 in Rm# ??See Counselor web page182018 OldEmail NameGingerGreen
ALT Safe Swim defense ComputerGS 515 in Rm#See Counselor web page182019 Adult Scout Leader
ALT Safety Afloat ComputerGS 516 in Rm#See Counselor web page182019 Adult Scout Leader
ALT Youth Protection Training ComputerGS 506 in Rm# ??See Counselor web page182019 Adult Scout Leader
BOS Advancement 1000.1hrBS 553 in Rm#See Counselor web page182020
BOS Basic Knots 1000.1hrBS 556 in Rm#See Counselor web page182019 Mr Randy May
BOS Eagle Projects and Board of Review 1100.1hrBS 554 in Rm#See Counselor web page182018
BOS Games and Activities for Troops 1300.1hrBS 561 in Rm#See Counselor web page182018 OldEmail NameJohnnyPatterson Email Bad OldEmail NameRobertRainwater Dr.
BOS High Adventure 1000.1hrBS 563 in Rm# ??See Counselor web page182020 Mr Mike Henderson
BOS Maps and Compasses 1100.1hrBS 558 in Rm#See Counselor web page182020 Dr Richard Byrne (UoS)
BOS Merit Badge Counselors 1100.1hrBS 562 in Rm# ??See Counselor web page182019 Daniel Chance
BOS More Advanced Knots/Lashings 1100.1hrBS 557 in Rm#See Counselor web page182020 Mr Randy May
BOS Program Planning 1400.1hrBS 551 in Rm#See Counselor web page182019 Dr Richard Byrne (UoS)
BOS Role of the OA in BSA 0900.1hrBS 560 in Rm#See Counselor web page182019 Mr Richard Katz OldEmail NameRobertRainwater Dr.
BOS Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Specifics 1300.2hrBS 566 in Rm# ??See Counselor web page182018 Mr Erik Nelson Dr David Wilson (UoS)
BOS SM Conference and Board of Review 1100.1hrBS 559 in Rm#See Counselor web page182020 Mr Erik Nelson Dr David Wilson (UoS)
BOS The Boy Run Troop 1000.1hrBS 565 in Rm#See Counselor web page182017 OldEmail NameJohnnyPatterson Email Bad OldEmail NameRobertRainwater Dr.
BOS Totin' Chip and Firem'n Chit 1300.2hrBS 564 in Rm# ??See Counselor web page182019 Mr Roger Worthington
BOS Where to Go Camping 0900.1hrBS 555 in Rm#See Counselor web page182018 Mr Mike Henderson
CUB Blue and Gold Banquet 1300.1hrCS 524 in Rm# ??See Counselor web page182019 Mr Tim Hagood
CUB Ceremonies 0900.1hrCS 528 in Rm# ??See Counselor web page182018
CUB Crafts and Games 1400.1hrCS 526See Counselor web page202020 OldEmail NameKFreeman
CUB Cubmaster/Pack Committee Specifics 1300.2hrCS 533 in Rm# ??See Counselor web page182020 Mrs Jimmie Hardin
CUB Scout Advancement and Recognition 1100.1hrCS 523 in Rm# ??See Counselor web page182019 Mrs Jimmie Hardin
CUB Scout Den Ldr Specific Trng 1300.2hrCS 532 in Rm# ??See Counselor web page182017
CUB Scout Program Planning 1000.1hrCS 521 in Rm# ??See Counselor web page182019 Mrs Jimmie Hardin
CUB Scout Skits and Songs 1300.1hrCS 525See Counselor web page202020 OldEmail NameKFreeman
CUB Working w/Den Chiefs and Denners 1000.1hrCS 522 in Rm# ??See Counselor web page182017
GEN Adult CPR 0900.2hrGS 509 in Rm# ??See Counselor web page18$52019 Mr Jim Isbell (EMT-P)
GEN Adult CPR 1300.2hrGS 509 in Rm# ??See Counselor web page18$12019 Adult Scout Leader
GEN Publicity 0900.1hrGS 508 in Rm# ??See Counselor web page182019 Dr David Wilson (UoS)
GEN Red Cross First Aid 0900.3hrGS 512 in Rm# ??See Counselor web page18$202020 Adult Scout Leader
GEN Unit Financing 1100.1hrGS 502 in Rm#See Counselor web page182018 Mr Mike Henderson
REL Religious Awards 0900.1hrGS 507 in Rm# ??See Counselor web page182019
Sponsor Information

For Additional Information Click Here. 


The last day to register on-line for all events at the University of Scouting (UoS), at Shelton State Community College, is January 18, 2007.  Last update to this section was January 16, 2007. Please, note that the CPR fee is now $5.00. 


The UoS for Adult Leader Training is sponsored by the Black Warrior Council, Tuscaloosa, Alabama.  It is promoted via http://www.meritbadge.info/.  Please be advised that in order to participate in this event each Troop may be required to file a separate request for a Tour Permit with their local Council. 


We are guests of the Shelton State Community College, 9500 Old Greensboro Road, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405.  As a scout, "Leave No Trace" is the order of the day.  There may be other events on campus.  As such, our behavior will determine whether or not we will do this event again.


POINTS OF CONTACT


Ginger Green         Co-Leader UoS             more-2004@earthlink.net


Cindy Rice             Co-Leader UoS             ckrice481@charter.net   


William Aldridge     Web Site Maintenance; Logistics  wpawpa@yahoo.com                (205) 391-2210 w  (205) 752-5333 h


Richard Byrne         Degree Requirements    byrner@bellsouth.net 


Robert Johnson       Profesional Staff            robejohn@bsamail.org  (205) 554-1680 w    (205) 554-7830 fax


Robert Rainwater    Degree Requirements                              rainwatert88@cs.com


David Wilson          Student Records; Web Site Maintenance    dwwilson@bama.ua.edu


Unsure of whom to contact? bwctrainsbsa@yahoo.com  sends you to an independent address of William Aldridge who will forward your concerns to the appropriate person.  As William Aldridge is building a current Adult Leader information base, please, include your complete name, address, phone number, leaderhip role, and troop number. 


Day of Event Emergency Contact Number at Shelton State Community College Security: (205) 391-2377.


Classes to be offered are subject to change based on instructor availability and class MINIMUMS.  The Black Warrior Council reserves the right to limit or cancel any class.  Due to unforeseen circumstances, please, check this web site on the night prior to travel to see last minute updates, particularly if you are travelling a long distance. 


Uniform


The Full B.S.A. Class A uniform is the official uniform for the day.  Adult Leader Training Conduct: The Scout Oath, the Law, and the Outdoor Code shall be the code of the day.  ALL transportation TO and FROM The University of Scouting must be arranged within your troop.  Future offerings of the Adult Leader Training will largely depend on how neat we leave the place.  All garbage must be properly disposed into designated containers or carried out.  Security:  Report any incidents to the event organizers.  The telephone number of the Shelton State Community College security desk is (205) 391-2377.  Please, check each section for frequent updates, particularly on recently added classes as well the status and prerequisites of current classes.  Thanks.

Description

Last Update to this section:  November 24, 2006.


Adult Volunteer Training classes to be offered are subject to change based on instructor availability and class MINIMUMS.  The Black Warrior Council reserves the right to limit or cancel any class.  Due to unforeseen circumstances, please, check the web site on the night prior to travel to see last minute updates, particularly if you are travelling a long distance.

Counselor Information

Last update to this section:  November 24, 2006.


Please contact William Aldridge or David Wilson if you have any technical needs at least one week prior to the day of the event.


If you teach at UoS and do not take classes, you pay nothing and your lunch is free.


 

Unit Sign-up Instructions

Last update to this section:  December 3, 2006.


Unless indicated otherwise, all requirements for the Adult Leader Training should be covered in class. 


REGISTERING ADULTS ON-LINE


Please note that all participants are registered by troop.  One leader from each pack, troop, or crew may register all adult volunteers.  If this is not possible, adults may register separately. The process is very similar to going to summer camp.  


1.  Before you register, you need to do a few things first.


     a.  If you register for your self, it is required that you check the box


     marked “Unit Leader” on the “User Profile” information page. You get


     there by pressing the “My Profile” button on the main page.


    


     b.  Next, to help you in the registration process, it is advisable that


     you print out a hard copy of the classes offered on the first page of


     the web site and a hard copy of these registration directions before


     you proceed.


 


     c.  Now press the “Unit Sign Up” button at the top of the first page


     of event.


 


     d.  You are now on the “Scout Registration” page.


          1.  Press the drop down menu arrow for all upcoming events to


          locate the “University of Scouting: Adult Leader Training;


          Tuscaloosa, AL” Click on it.


 


          2.  Go to the bottom of the same page and locate your name in


          the “Unit Leader Roster.”  It should have a “No” next to your


          name under “Attending Event.”  Press the blue “Toggle” button


          to change “No” to “Yes.” Now you may register for classes.


 


          3.  Now enter your first name, last name, phone number, and


          e-mail. For age, please, enter 20 from the drop down menu.  Of


          note this online system is adapted from a Merit Badge system


          for Boy Scouts and Venture Crews.


 


          4.  To register for your first class you must first select a


          “Session” time from the drop down menu to find out what


          classes are offered at that time.  You then select one from all of


          the classes offered at that time.  The logic is like channel surfing


          TV to find out what is offered at a particular time. This is where


          the class list you printed out a few moments ago comes in


          handy.  You then press the “Add” button and you are now


          registered for that one class. If you registered for the wrong


          class or change you mind later, just hit the delete button next to
          the class by your name.


           


          5.  To register for a second class you go to a different time and


          select from that list of classes. Please, make sure that if you


          select a two hour class, you skip an hour before you select


          another class.  For example, if you select a 2 hour class


          beginning at 0900, you should not sign up for another class until


          1100.


 


2.  Now you are ready to pay. Please, see the section below on Payment Instructions.


 


     a.  If you are experiencing any technical problems, please, contact


     William Aldridge or David Wilson by using the above contact


     information.  Once you have learned the process, please, help others.


ERROR MESSAGES AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT


1.  If you ever encounter an error message, just hit the back arrow on your web browser and press the "update" button again.  If it fails after two attempts, please e-mail William Aldridge or David Wilson. Also, please include your day and night phone.


2.  I have noticed that it takes two attempts to enter the Council name and District name.  When you enter the Council name and District name, please check the drop-down menu first.  For members of the Black Warrior Council, please use the drop-down menu.  Please register by January 18, 2007.


Please note that instructors request e-mail or telephone numbers for coordination. 


CHECK IN


ALL instructors and students NEED to check-in at the registration desk located in the atrium on the first floor of Shelton State Community College.


EVENT SCHEDULE


0700  Check-in will start.  Please follow the signs and enter through the front of the building.  There will be free coffee available to Scout Leaders and Instructors.  Last chance for adult leader to order lunch, if extra lunches are available for $5.00.  Important note: You may register your Boy Scouts for Merit Badge College today.  Merit Badge College will be on March 3, 2007. 


0830  Opening ceremony in large lecture hall (Same room as last year).


08:50 Each Counselor escorts his/her class to the designated classroom. 


0900  Classes begin. 


1200  Lunch.  You must have a meal ticket for lunch.  General announcements about future events will be given to you at registration.  Those classes that must go off site may need to take a sack lunch.  If such is the case, the lunch will be given to them prior to their leaving campus.  Don't forget that coffee is FREE even at lunch.


1300   Classes resume.


1500   All classes are finished.  All scout leaders and instructors fill out Feedback Forms.  Then all scout leaders and instructors will go to the auditorium for closing ceremony.


1515   CLOSING CEREMONY.  Announcements.  Counselors and students return envelope packets and feedback forms to registration desk. EVERYBODY helps with clean up.

Payment Instructions for the Unit

Last update to this section: January 16, 2007.


Registration is $10 per student.  This includes you class fees and lunch.


If you teach at UoS and take classes, you fee is only $5.


If you teach at UoS and do not take classes, you pay nothing and your lunch is free. 


If you take Red Cross First Aid, you will pay an extra $20.


If you take CPR, you will pay an extra $5.


PAYMENT METHOD: CHECK#________ Payable to "BSA; Attn: UoS" 


Please print two copies of the registration form.  Send one copy with complete payment to:


BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
BLACK WARRIOR COUNCIL
ATTENTION:  UNIVERSITY OF SCOUTING
2700 JACK WARNER PARKWAY, N.E.
TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA  35403


Please, make sure adequate postage is affixed.


Retain the other registration copy for your records.


Please, register soon - so we may get a head count for lunch. Thanks.

Directions to the Event

Last Update to this section: November 24, 2006.


Transportation


ALL transportation TO and FROM The University of Scouting must be arranged within your troop.  Encourage everyone to carpool.   


You may find better directions than the following by using the internet for a map search.  Our address is 9500 Old Greensboro Road, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405.


From North of Tuscaloosa: Take I-359 south through Tuscaloosa.  It turns into Alabama Highway 69 South after you cross over I-20/59.  Go about 4 miles after you cross over I-20/59 until you see a Winn-Dixie.  Take a Right at that traffic light and you will see the the Shelton State Community College campus. From Moundville Alabama: Take Alabama Highway 69 North until you see a Winn-Dixie supermarket. Take a LEFT at the traffic light and you will see the Shelton State Community College campus.


From I-20 & I-59: Take exit # 71A and go south on Alabama Highway 69 for about 4 miles.  Turn RIGHT at the traffic light in front of the Winn-Dixie supermarket and you will see the Shelton State Community College campus.


If you get lost, please call the Security Desk at Shelton State Community College at (205) 391-2377 or call William Aldridge, Event Coordinator at (205) 799-9062.

Release Information

Last update to this section:  November 24, 2006.


Photograph/Video Release


We authorize the Boy Scouts of America, Black Warrior Council and Shelton State Community College or any entity or person designated by the Boy Scouts of America, Black Warrior Council and Shelton State Community College the right to the use or reproduction of any and all photographs, video, or other media taken of the persons named above during the classes or related activities.  All photographs, videos, or other media are the property of the Boy Scouts of America, Black Warrior Council and Shelton State Community College or the entity or person designated by the Boy Scouts of America, Black Warrior Council and Shelton State Community College and may be used for any purpose without additional consent.

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