Tuesday 28 February 2012


Words We Use

Some more of the words used in this blog along with their meanings.



To download a pdf copy of this glossary click here.

[If you don't know the meaning of a word and it is not here then post it here or contact me (plainlytraining@gmail.com) to have it added.]

Friday 17 February 2012


Words We Use

Here are some of the words used in this blog along with their meanings.

Trainer.
A person who assists others in their development through coaching, mentoring, and/or presenting information and skills.

CTS or Course Training Standards.
A list of all the topics covered in a training course, and the approximate amount of time spent on them. Current course training standards are available on scouts.ca under Volunteers.

DAC Training or Deputy Area Commissioner for Training.
A person who works with groups to identify gaps in Scouter training and with Council to provide enough training opportunities for Scouters in the Area.

DCC Training or Deputy Council Commissioner for Training. 
A person who works with Areas to address gaps in Scouter training and to ensure that enough training opportunities are available.

[If you don't know the meaning of a word and it is not here then post it here or contact me (plainlytraining@gmail.com) to have it added.]

Saturday 4 February 2012


WB1 Courses for Colony and Pack Available!

Are you a leader in a Beaver Colony? Or in a Wolf Cub Pack? Looking to have
some fun learning new skills to help you make your best better?  Well look no further!

There is a Wood Badge Part 1 Course for Beaver Colony being held in Halifax on Fri March 2, 2012, 6:30 PM - 10:15 PM - March 3, 2012, 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM.  Contact Karen O'Toole - 868-2991, kareno@eastlink.ca for more information.

There is a Wood Badge Part 1 Course for Wolf Cub Pack being held in  Halifax on Fri
 Feb. 10, 2012, 6:30 PM - Feb. 12, 2012,6:15 PM.  Contact Mark Thornton - 445-0744 / mjthornton@eastlink.ca  for more information.

Interested but unable to take the complete course, then feel to drop in on and take a 1-2hr session of training. Contact either of the course managers above to get a list of the session modules and when they are being offered.

Of course if that's not possible then take it on-line by visiting Scouts Canada eLearning

Thursday 2 February 2012

About PlainlyTraining


This is a blog about volunteer training offered in Nova Scotia Council of Scouts Canada, broadly understood. It features news & notes about training for section leaders, group committee members, support/service scouters and trainers here.

The blog is written by George Mawko, DCC Training for Nova Scotia Council.