2014 - IOLS - Revised

Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS), (OWL)

Mandatory Pre-course Patrol Meeting

Saturday, February 15, 2014, 4:30PM – 6:00PM

Saint Barnabas United Methodist Church

5011 W. Pleasant Ridge Rd., Arlington, Texas  76016

After Scoutmaster Specifics 8:00Am – 4:30PM

IOLS Overnighter

February28, 2014, 7:00PM – March 2, 2014, 3:30PM

MK Ranch in Waxahachie

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

First 60 fully-paid participants.   Fee is $25.00

                                      If there are less than 24 participants this course will be cancelled.                                     

Registration must be completed no later than 11:00PM on Friday, January 17, 2014.

How do I register?

Please register at http://trailhead.xtdistrict.org/XT2914register.htm

Complete the online registration and mail your $25 fee (SM specific & IOLS $35) and copy of Form to

 Longhorn Council BSA, Attn: Cross Timbers Training, 850 Cannon Dr., Hurst, TX 76054

Make checks payable to Longhorn Council. 

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!!!

Course Leaders

Jerry Smiley and Clyde Gormley

Who can I call for more information and questions?

Richard Kincaid, District Training Chair (972) 953-5896 or email kincaidrichard@hotmail.com