This is somewhat “breaking news” and we want to get this to you and your teams ASAP. The attached information has been slated to be included in this week’s Scout Executive package.

Bottom line: Effective April 30th, 2018 new direct contact leaders must complete Hazardous Weather Training to be considered position trained.

• Since 2008 there has been a requirement that a least one person on any tour or activity have hazardous weather training. It is also a requirement for all camp staff as part of the NCAP standards SQ-402.

• If you are now trained in your current position, at this time you will not be “required” to take Hazardous Weather Training to be considered position trained. I.e., you will be ‘grandfathered.’

• The old WS81 course is being retired, to stay current with your Hazardous Weather Training henceforth you must take the new SCO_800 course. (SCO designated courses are only capable of being completed on-line through the BSA Learn Center at this time.)

HOT TIP: Many Scouters will be taking training this month to complete their position specific training. Each individual should “take charge” of the documentation of their training, and I would urge them to make sure that any instructor led training that they take gets documented and recorded in Training Manager prior to the end of April