Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS)
Mandatory Pre-course Patrol Meeting
Thursday, September 15, 2011, 7:00PM – 8:30PM
IOLS Overnighter
September 30, 2011, 7:00PM – October 2, 2011, 3:30PM
MK Ranch – Waxahachie , Texas
(private property only 40 minutes from Arlington
Who is Required to Attend IOLS?
Webelos Leaders, Assistant Webelos Leader, Scoutmasters,
Assistant Scoutmasters, Varsity Coaches, Assistant Varsity Coaches.
Venture Advisor and Venture Associate Advisor must attend if
their Crew participates in outdoor or high adventure activities.
Other volunteers that would benefit from IOLS
Committee Chairs, Committee Members, Patrol Mentors, Charter Reps,
parents—anyone that camps with the unit, adults who may be future unit leaders.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER
Fee is $25
If there are less than 18 participants this course will be cancelled.
Registration must be completed no later than 11:00PM on Tuesday, September 13, 2011.
How do I register?
Complete the online registration and mail your $25 fee to Jerry Smiley at
Make checks payable to Longhorn Council. Do NOT send payments to Council office!
How often do I need to take IOLS?
IOLS is one-time training. Once you are IOLS trained you do not have to repeat it.
But we would love to have you on our IOLS staff.
Why is there a Mandatory Pre-course Patrol Meeting?
IOLS uses the Patrol Method. Participants are formed in to Patrols. Your Patrols must plan for the campout. You will need to plan your patrol flag, patrol yell, duty roster, and meals.
We will cover what items to bring to the campout during the Pre-Course Patrol Meeting.
Will I have fun?
YES!! YES!! and YES!!!
Who can I call for more information and questions?
Jerry Smiley, District Training Chair (214) 437-2055
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