ALOHA ADVANCEMENT ACADEMY
Camp Wisdom Leadership Center
Saturday, August 24, 2024
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Participant Type: Adult Leaders in Scouts BSA units

ALOHA ADVANCEMENT ACADEMY is focused on Scouts BSA advancement, and covers all advancement topics, “soup to nuts,” likely to impact a troop.  ALL TROOP LEADERS, and parents, too, are welcome to join us for a fun-filled, informative day of relevant training designed to bring the BSA Guide to Advancement to life.  Scoutmasters, Committee Chairs, Unit Advancement Chairs, and Eagle Coaches/Advisors are especially recommended to attend.  NEW UNITS formed in the last few years who haven’t attended this training before would find the time well spent.  Leaders of Crews and Ship who work with SBSA advancement in their unit would also find this class instructional.

Uniform of the day is a HAWAIIAN SHIRT – prizes to the most memorable! Fun, games, and door prizes will make the day as entertaining as it is instructive.

The opening general session will address numerous topics including the top advancement “myth-busters,” a few advancement “musts,” and also focus on the sometimes controversial topics of active participation, fulfillment of position of responsibility, required uniform, and the like. Following a fabulous lunch, two breakout rotations will be offered with specific classes on: Eagle Projects and the Eagle Coach, Boards of Review, The Merit Badge Program, and Effective Troop Advancement (each participant can select two of these four classes – come with a buddy from your unit so you can cover all four!). The day will wrap-up with a Question and Answer period and a bit more fun. 

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, August 24, 2024
• Check-in: 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
• Event Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Location: Camp Wisdom Leadership Center, 6400 W. Red Bird Lane, Dallas, TX75236

Cost

• Adults: $20 per person (includes lunch)
• Registration: closes Monday, August 19, 2024 at 11:00 p.m.
  This is the deadline to register, update information, and complete payment. Late additions or walk-ins will not be accommodated.

Contact

• Event Chair: Debra Copley, debra@dacopley.com
• Staff Advisor: Frank Griffin, frank.griffin@scouting.org
• Registration: Paula Bramble, paula.bramble@scouting.org