The Junior Leader Training Conference is a seven day outdoor experience for boy leaders in support of the Scoutmaster's responsibility for the training of Troop Junior Leaders.

Scouting recognizes that Scoutmasters have the responsibility of training their own junior leaders. The purpose of the JLTC is not to assume that role, but to support it. The objectives of the conference are:

• To give participants the confidence and knowledge to run the troop program.
• To give participants a basic knowledge of the eleven skills of leadership and help them relate these skills to their troop responsibilities.
• To give participants the opportunity to share ideas and experience with Scouts from other troops.
• To create an atmosphere where Scouts will experience Scouting at it's best
• To enhance the relationship between the participant and his Scoutmaster.
• To have fun.

Training of youth leaders in your troop is important to help both the individual Scout and the troop grow. The Boy Scouts of America has developed a weeklong training experience that has proven very valuable in the training of troop leaders. In Dan Beard Council, this program has been called Brownsea and Baden Powell Camp. This year it is being revised and, for now, will be referred to as the JLT Conference (JLTC). Your troop is invited to participate.

Junior Leader Training will stress two areas of benefit to your troop. The first is Scoutcraft skills with emphasis on learning new skills and how they can be passed on to other members of the troop and patrol. The second is the skills of leadership that will make the troop leader more effective in his job.

This packet contains details of the course and a reservation form for your troop. I urge you to read this information carefully. It is your responsibility to become familiar with the dates and deadlines. ALL DEADLINES ARE FINAL. There is much work in preparing this course and your timely cooperation is appreciated. Last year the course was filled, and there were names on a waiting list. I fully expect to have more applications than we have positions available this year.

This is a great opportunity for the troops in our council because this experience will make a positive impact in the lives of the Scouts who participate. Please discuss JLTC with your troop committee and troop leaders as soon as possible. Many units offer partial or full scholarships for their Scouts.

Sincerely,
Council Training Chairman Dan Beard Council

A reservation form is included in this packet. To secure your troop's position on the course, your form must be returned by March 1? and be one of the first 96 received. All reservations will be dated when received in the scout office. A $75.00 deposit must be included with the reservation form to be accepted. You may list alternate Scouts to attend, but you need not make a deposit for that alternate until he is accepted. This deposit is fully refundable if the course is filled or if your candidate does not meet the requirements for taking the course.

By March 15?, written confirmation of Troop reservation will be mailed to the listed Scoutmaster. An application, and medical form will also be forwarded to you for your scout(s). The Scout(s) application must be completed and returned to the Scout Office prior to April 12?. It must be signed by the applicant, a parent or legal guardian, and his Scoutmaster.

By May 3? the Scoutmaster will be notified of the acceptance of your scout(s). The staff reserves the right to accept or reject an applicant based on the application submitted. If the applicant is not accepted, you will be allowed to select another Scout or discuss the merits of your first choice.

In Late May, all accepted Scouts, their parents, and Scoutmaster attend an orientation meeting. This meeting is very important to the success of the course. One course will meet on the first night and the second course will meet on the following evening. If a Scout and his parents cannot attend their course meeting, they may attend the other. Please notify the Course Scoutmaster if this is the case. Medical forms should be mailed to the scout office and all fees paid before this meeting.

The JLTC staff is in operation year-round preparing for this program. We have many deadlines to meet to order materials, food, and equipment and prepare the boy-led staff. We ask your cooperation in helping us meet our deadlines. We have also established a set of deadlines that you must meet. In order to make our preparations flow smoothly, there will be no exceptions to these established deadlines.

March 1?          Deadline for Troop reservation with $75.00 deposit
March 15?        Confirmation and Scout application and Medical Form mailed to Scoutmaster
April 12?        Deadline for Scouts to return the application
May 3?          Notification of acceptance of Scouts to Scoutmasters and equipment list
Late May     Orientation meeting for Scouts, parents, and Scoutmasters
June 11-17   JLT Conference Course 1
August 6-12   JLT Conference Course 2

Two courses will be held. The first course will be June 11-17 and the second course will be August 6-12. Both will be held at Dan Beard Reservation, Upper Craig. Each course will have 48 Scouts. A total of 96 positions are available.

The role of the Scoutmaster in the success of this program cannot be over emphasized. First, the Scoutmaster must learn how the program can hel p p the troop. Next, the Scoutmaster must make a careful selection of the scout who will participate. The Scoutmaster should attend the orientation meeting in May and be available to bring the Scout to camp in June if necessary.

He/She should be willing to attend the Scoutmaster's meeting on Thursday evening of the course to better understand what the Scout is experiencing at JLTC. The Scoutmaster is also encouraged to be in camp for the closing ceremony on Saturday. Finally, and most important, the Scoutmaster must support the JLTC trained Scout as he puts his new found knowledge into action back in the home troop.

The minimum requirements have been established by the Council Training Committee to allow all Scouts the opportunity to derive the most benefit from this course:

1. Be at least 13 years old by the start of the course.
2. Be at least a First Class Scout.
3. Have completed Troop Introduction to Leadership and Troop Junior Leader Training from Chapter 5 of the Scoutmaster's Handbook.
4. Have at least 1 long-term camping experience.

While an applicant does not have to fulfill these recommendations, the Training Committee feels these steps should be considered when selecting your applicant:

1. Not older than 16 years by the start of the course.
2. Potential to serve Troop as SPL or ASPL.

Our experience shows that scouts aged 13-15 gain the most from this course and are more likely to remain with the troop for a longer period, thus enabling the troop to gain the most from your representative attending the JLT Conference. This course should be a training experience for your potential leaders rather than an award for senior Scouts.

A deposit of $75.00 is required when the reservation is sent. The balance is due prior to the May orientation meeting. The Council refund policy is in effect.

An equipment list will be provided to each Scout with your letter of acceptance to attend the course. Most Scouts participating in an active Troop outdoor program should have the necessary equipment. A complete summer uniform is required and two shirts are recommended.