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National Youth Leadership Training is an exciting, action-packed program designed for councils to provide youth members with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home troops and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others. For many years, junior leader training (JLT) was an important part of the leadership training continuum of BSA local councils throughout America. In 2003 and 2004, a task force of leadership experts and hundreds of Scouts in pilot courses across the nation reviewed and tested every aspect of the new NYLT syllabus, which incorporates the latest leadership ideas and presents fresh, vital and meaningful training for today’s Scouts. The NYLT course centers around the concepts of what a leader must BE, what a leader must KNOW, and what a leader must DO. The key elements are then taught with a clear focus on HOW TO. The skills come alive during the week as the patrol goes on a Quest for the Meaning of Leadership. NYLT is a six-day course. Content is delivered in a troop and patrol outdoor setting with an emphasis on immediate application of learning in a fun environment. Interconnecting concepts and work processes are introduced early, built upon, and aided by the use of memory aids, which allows participants to understand and employ the leadership skills much faster. Built on the legacy of past JLT successes, the new NYLT integrates the best of modern leadership theory with the traditional strengths of the Scouting experience. Through activities, presentations, challenges, discussions, and audio-visual support, NYLT participants will be engaged in a unified approach to leadership that will give them the skill and confidence to lead well. Through a wide range of activities, games, and adventures, participants will work and play together as they put into action the best Scouting has to offer. In order to attend a NYLT course, a youth must have the following qualifications by the beginning of the course:
Must be a registered member of a Scouting unit.
Must have a current BSA Health and Medical Record form parts A, B, and C.
As of March 1, 2019, Scouts BSA members (male and female) must be at least 13. They must have completed Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops. For 2019 only, an exception will be granted for girls registered in Scouts BSA to attend NYLT without first achieving the First Class rank. Boys registered in Scouts BSA will still be required to earn the First Class rank before attending NYLT.
Venturers and Sea Scouts (male and female) must be at least 14, or 13 and have completed eighth grade, and fall within the maximum age allowance for their program. They must have completed Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews or Ships. It is recommended that they have had at least one year of camping experience. While NYLT is not an outdoor skills course, it is important that each participant have basic camping and outdoor cooking experience.
Have a unit leader recommendation.
Order of the Arrow News
The HoDeNoSauNee lodge #159 and Ashokwahta lodge #339 have merged to form the new Eire Canal Lodge #159.
We're on Facebook!
Click on the link to go to Facebook. You can search for us there under: Troop 931.
We will be using the page to update you on changes to the Troop 931 website. We will also be posting interesting items found on the web relating to scouting. Please make the troop website however, your first source for Troop 931 news.
February First Aid MB Month.
We will be working on earning First Aid MB during the month of February during the scout meetings. Attendance will be required to earn the badge. We will cover all requirements for 2nd Class, First Class and the merit badge during these meetings.
Scouting for Food
Troop 931 will take part in the Scouting for Food drive on March 23rd at Tops Markets located on Meadow Dr. in N. Ton. from 10am to 1pm. Please come by to support local food pantries.
Gettysburg - April
The troop will venture to Gettysburg Historic Battle field in April. We will spend four days exploring the town, battle field and all things related.
Troop Instagram
Troop 931 is now on Instagram! You can keep up with the troop and its adventures by searching for us at Troop 931.