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Mandatory Direct Contact Leader Training Initiative

National BSA studies have shown that on the whole, Scout units led by trained adult leaders present a higher-quality program that retains boys longer in Scouting. This is key to our Council's desire to have a positive impact on our Scout's values and character.

BE IT RESOLVED that the San Gabriel Valley Council will require Mandatory Training to all "Direct Contact Leaders" to be phased in starting in 2011 in order for a unit to recharter or charter with the San Gabriel Valley Council.

  • December 2011 Cubmasters, Scoutmasters and Crew Advisors complete Basic Leaders Training for their position.
  • December 2012 Committee Chairs to complete the Troop Committee Challenge Training for their position prior to the end of the year.
  • December 2013 All "Direct Contact" Leaders must complete Basic Leaders Training for their position by the unit's rechartering date, or the Council will not register that individual.
    • "Direct Contact" leaders for the Cub Scout Packs include: Tiger Cub Den Leaders, Cub Scout Den Leaders, Webelos Den Leaders, Cubmasters and Assistant Cubmasters.
    • "Direct Contact" leaders for the Boy Scout Troops include: Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters.
    • "Direct Contact" leaders for the Venturing Crews include: Venture Crew Advisors and Associate Crew Advisors.

Resolved, that every Scout in the San Gabriel Valley Council will be led by a trained leader. Limited exceptions may be considered based on individual circumstances. This policy may change to be more in line with the National BSA Policy, if needed.

Resolved, that the president and the secretary of the corporation are hereby authorized to execute this action.