Welcome to the Pony Express Council
Training Committee
The Council Training Committee is comprised of experienced volunteers from across the Council whose intention is to bring training opportunities to unit leaders in an effort to strengthen unit programs.
To reach your District's Training Chairman to find out about upcoming training opportunities, click on the Committee Roster link on the menu on the right.
Upcoming Training Opportunities in the Pony Express Council Include:
Trainer Development
This course is intended to develop instructors that can present unit leader trainings in their districts.
February 28th (Saturday) at 8:00 am - 4 pm at the Council Service Center in St. Joseph. Cost = $5 to cover lunch.
New Leader Essentials
This course is designed to give new leaders a basic understanding of what Scouting is, the mehods we use to reach our objectives, and what resources are available for unit leaders.
Upcoming New Leader Essentials Trainings
February 12th (Thursday) at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm at Ashland United Methodist in St. Joseph at February Roundtable. Free
March 7th (Saturday) at 8:30 am at Plattsburg High School. Cost = $5
March 7th (Saturday) at 8:00 am at Ashland United Methodist Church in St. Joseph. Free.
March 14th (Saturday) offered at the Ma-Has-Kah Meri Badge College
March 14th (Saturday) offered at Northwest Missouri State University
Leader Specific Training
These courses are designed to give unit leaders the tools they need to be successful in the positions they are currently registered in. Specifics trainings exist for Tiger/ Cub/ Webelos Den Leaders, Cubmasters & Assistiance Cubmasters, Pack Committee Members, Scoutmasters & Assistant Scoutmasters, Troop Committee Members, Crew Advisors & Assistant Crew Advisors, Crew Committee Members, Varsity Coaches & Assistant Coaches, and Team Committee Members.
Upcoming Leader Specific Trainings
March 7th (Saturday) at 8:30 am at Plattsburg High School. Trainings offered for Tiger/ Cub/ Webelos Den Leaders, Cubmasters & Assistiance Cubmasters, Pack Committee Members, Scoutmasters & Assistant Scoutmasters and Troop Committee Members. Cost = $5
March 7th (Saturday) at 8:00 am at Ashland United Methodist Church in St. Joseph. Trainings offered for Tiger/ Cub/ Webelos Den Leaders, Cubmasters & Assistiance Cubmasters, Pack Committee Members, Scoutmasters & Assistant Scoutmasters and Troop Committee Members. Free.
March 12th (Thursday) at 7:00 pm at Ashland United Methodist Church in St. Joseph. Trainings offered for Tiger/ Cub/ Webelos Den Leaders. Free.
March 14th (Saturday) offered at the Ma-Has-Kah Meri Badge College. Trainings offered for Tiger/ Cub/ Webelos Den Leaders, Cubmasters & Assistiance Cubmasters, Pack Committee Members, Scoutmasters & Assistant Scoutmasters and Troop Committee Members.
March 14th (Saturday) offered at Northwest Missouri State University. Trainings offered for Tiger/ Cub/ Webelos Den Leaders, Cubmasters & Assistiance Cubmasters, Pack Committee Members, Scoutmasters & Assistant Scoutmasters and Troop Committee Members.
April 9th (Thursday) at 7:00 pm at Ashland United Methodist Church in St. Joseph. Trainings offered for Cubmaster and Pack Committee Members. Free.