Southern Region 6 will conduct a Powder Horn Course Directors Conference
April 26-28, 2019
Open to Venturing Adult and Youth who have completed a Powder Horn Course: This training is for Future Powder Horn Course Directors, Staff Advisors, Assistant Course, Directors, and Staff. Former Powder Horn Course Directors are welcome.
Conference Topics:
Powder Horn course preparation, recruiting, budget, staff selection, staff duties, staff development training, program planning, instruction, logistics, consultants, support “guides”, and course administration
This Conference will be conducted at the Tennessee Army National Guard’s Volunteer Training Site located in Smyrna, Tennessee. Training location 680 Fitzhugh Blvd. Smyrna TN 37167
Cost $50.00 per person, includes 5 meals, course materials, and overnight accommodations. Registration desk opens 5 PM on Friday, April 26 and late registration on April 27 at 7:30 AM. Classes begin 8:30 AM Saturday and end noon Sunday.
Course Schedule:
Friday. 5:00-8:00 Arrival and Check-in. Registration open
8:00 Cracker Barrel
Saturday. 7:00-8:00 Breakfast and Late Check-In
8:30 Welcome/Administrative Information
9:00-11:30 Conference (2 ½ hour) (Course preparation, Recruiting, Budget)
11:30-12:30 Lunch
12:30-4:30 Conference (4 hour) (Staff Selection, Duties, Staff Development, Program planning and instruction)
5:00-6:00 Dinner
6:00-8:00 High Adventure Activities/Demonstrations by local consultants
Sunday. 7:00-8:00 Breakfast
8:00-8:30 Scouts Own Service
8:30-11:30 Conference (3 hour) (Logistics, Consultants, Support Guides, Course Administration, Questions/Answers, Closing)
11:30-12:00 Lunch
12:00 Depart
For additional information contact Jim Whitehead, jaw448@att.net 615-809-6367
