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Baden Powell Institute
Be Prepared for Innovation
Be Prepared for Imagination
Be Prepared for Inspiration
BPI
Baden Powell Institute
In Person, Online, or Both!
Baden Powell Institute is the premiere training event for Scout leaders providing supplemental training that sparks innovation, imagination, and inspiration. For more than 20 years, BPI has helped Scouters hone their leadership, develop new skills, and discover new resources. This February, Baden-Powell Institute is taking on a whole new look! You can attend BPI live and in person on February 5, tune in from your computer on February 12, or do both!
After being a digitally delivered program only in 2021, BPI returns to an in person event with more than 300 adult leaders who participate, and also digitally delivered courses for those who can't attend in person or want to experience the unique offerings online.
BPI In Person
2.5.22
Join us live and in person on Saturday, February 5 at Dalton Elementary/Middle School for BPI In Person!
BPI In Person Includes:
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Choice of 5 classes to attend during the day
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Lunch
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Light coffee & donuts in the morning
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Council Shoulder Strip patch - exclusive to BPI In Person!
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Commemorative shoulder cord - exclusive to BPI In Person!
$25
BPI Online
2.12.22
Join us for BPI Online! You'll have access to the entire course catalog, plus live engagements beginning 2.12.22!
BPI Online Includes:
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Multiple live-interactive discussions
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40+ courses of supplemental training for adult leaders on an interactive Baden Powell Institute **15 brand-new courses for 2022!**
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Pre-Event Package mailed to your home prior to the event:
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Baden Powell Institute Syllabus
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Commemorative Patch(es) - exclusive to the online event *# of patches depends on package
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$15-25
BPI IN PERSON
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WHAT TO EXPECT

By signing up for BPI In Person, you'll gather with hundreds of adult leaders from the Buckeye Council and surrounding areas on Saturday, February 5 at Dalton Elementary/Middle School to learn from one another!
When you register on LEADScouting.org, you are only registering for the event. At a later date, you will be sent details on how to sign up for classes. All participants will register for five classes for BPI In Person.
BPI In Person participants will receive a Council Shoulder Patch (CSP) and guidebook upon arrival on 2/5. This council shoulder patch is exclusive to participants at the live Baden Powell Institute. During the closing ceremony, you'll receive your commemorative shoulder loop based on years of participation at BPI.
Attendees who participate in person will be able to add BPI Online at a discounted rate.
COURSE CATALOG

ADVANCEMENT
Understanding the Merit Badge Program
The Eagle Scout Service Project
Understanding the Eagle Scout Application Process
The Essentials of Merit Badge Counselor
OUTDOOR SKILLS
Knot a Problem
Shooting Sports in Scouting
Basic Woodcarving
Cub Scout Knife Safety and Whittling
High Adventure: The Impact to Your Unit
Basic Map & Compass Reading
BB & Archery Rangemaster Training
GPS Navigation for Rank Advancement
Camp Staff: What It's Like
TECHNOLOGY
Scoutbook for Den Leaders
Communication within Your Pack, Troop, or Crew
Using Social Media in Scouting
Using the BSA Brand Center to Market Your Unit
3D Printing in Scouting
LEADERSHIP
We Are Able! - Leading Scouts with Disabilities
Succession Planning
Dealing with "Bullying"
What is Wood Badge?
What is NYLT?
1 Hour a Week- Scouting and Life Balance
Running an Effective Cub Scout Committee Meeting
Unit Commissioners: Who are they & why do I have one?
Commissioner Tools
Questions Effective Leaders Should be Asking
Diversity in Scouting
Suicide Prevention in Scouting
Unit Budgeting
Annual Program Planning
PALS: Parents as Leaders. A Shared Leadership Model
Conflict Resolution
Managing Stress & Avoiding Burnout
CONNECTING WITH THE COMMUNITY
Strengthening Relationships with Schools
Growing through Connective Relationships
ADVENTURES & ACTIVITIES
Pinewood Derby Tips and Tricks
Advanced Pinewood Derby Tips and Tricks
Making Virtual Meetings Exciting
Cub Scout Crafts
Cub Scout Games
RECRUITING & RETAINING
Holding a Successful Join Scout Night Event
Succession Planning
Retention: Best Kept Secrets
Girls in Scouting: Panel Discussion
Using the BSA Brand Center to Market Your Unit
SAFETY
Active Shooter Training
Stop the Bleed
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

If you register for BPI In Person, you will attend five, one-hour classes throughout the day on February 5.

HOW TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES

Beginning in January, all participants registered for BPI in person will begin registering for their five, one-hour courses at BPI In Person. Details on where to register for courses will be emailed to all participants when course registration opens for their wave.
Course registration will occur in waves based on when participants registered. See the schedule below.
Participants 1-100 = Wave 1
Course Registration Opens 1/12 for Wave 1 participants
Participants 101-200 = Wave 2
Course Registration Opens 1/19 for Wave 2 participants
Participants 201-300 = Wave 3
Course Registration Opens 1/26 for Wave 3 participants
Participants 301-399 = Wave 4
Course Registration Opens 1/31 for Wave 4 participants
Example: if you're one of the first 100 participants registered for BPI In Person, you will have first choice of courses to take during the day.
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BPI ONLINE
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WHAT TO EXPECT
By signing up for BPI Online, you'll gather with hundreds of adult
leaders from across the country on Saturday, February 12 and all
spring-long on the virtual campus here at LEADScouting.org! Baden
Powell Institute (BPI) is a premiere training event providing courses
that spark innovation, imagination, and inspiration.
You’ll have access to the entire course catalog of 40+ classes and take part in live discussions with Scouters from across the country. 10 of these courses are brand-new for 2022! We’ve designed this program to meet your needs with all classes digitally delivered and on demand – tune in on your time, and get the training you need.
All BPI Online participants will receive a package in the mail prior to the event with their event patch(es) exclusive to BPI Online, a commemorative shoulder loop exclusive to BPI Online, and printed guidebook.
Anyone can participate, whether they are from Buckeye Council or not. Simply register below for BPI In Person.


COURSE CATALOG
By signing up for BPI, you will have on-demand access to all courses beginning 2/12 throughout the spring! Each course has its own dedicated webpage with videos, connected resources, and activities. If you participated in BPI 2021, there will be at least 15 new courses for 2022!

ADVANCEMENT
Understanding the Merit Badge Program
The Eagle Scout Service Project
The Eagle Scout Application
The Essentials of Merit Badge Counselor
OUTDOOR SKILLS
Knot a Problem
Shooting Sports in Scouting
Basic Woodcarving
Cub Scout Knife Safety and Whittling
Cub Camping in a Pandemic
Dutch Oven Cooking
TECHNOLOGY
Scoutbook for Den Leaders
Communication within Your Pack, Troop, or Crew
Using Social Media in Scouting
Using the BSA Brand Center to Market Your Unit
3D Printing in Scouting
ADVENTURES & ACTIVITIES
Pinewood Derby Tips and Tricks
Advanced Pinewood Derby Tips and Tricks
Making Virtual Meetings Exciting
Cub Scout Crafts and Games
Adventures at the Summit
LEADERSHIP
We Are Able! - Leading Scouts with Disabilities
Succession Planning
Dealing with "Bullying"
What is Wood Badge?
What is NYLT?
1 Hour a Week- Scouting and Life Balance
Committees: Who and Why?
Unit Commissioners: Who are they & why do I have one?
Commissioner Tools
Questions Effective Leaders Should be Asking
Diversity in Scouting
Suicide Prevention in Scouting
Unit Budgeting
Annual Program Planning
PALS: Parents as Leaders. A Shared Leadership Model
Gender and Identity in Youth
CONNECTING WITH THE COMMUNITY
Strengthening Relationships with Schools
Growing through Connective Relationships
RECRUITING & RETAINING
Holding a Successful Join Scout Night Event
Succession Planning
Retention: Best Kept Secrets
SAFETY
Active Shooter Training
KEYNOTE SPEAKER

On Saturday, February 12 there will be a live webinar. Find the webinar details and recording after 2/12 in the auditorium on the virtual campus.
Keynote Speaker Details Coming Soon!
GROUP DISCUSSIONS

Throughout the day on Saturday, February 12 there were moderated group discussions featuring topics that interest you! These were all recorded and available on the virtual campus.
Group discussion topics coming soon!
THE VIRTUAL CAMPUS

BPI will take place on the virtual Baden Powell Institute! This is a virtual, interactive campus that provides access to all content for BPI.
If you've participated in any HomeScouting programs delivered by the Buckeye Council, this is similar to the Virtual Campground for Cyber Summer Camp, the ClubHouse for the HomeScouting Adventure Club, or the Virtual Race Course for Cyber Sled Race.
REGISTER NOW
BPI
In Person
2.5.22
Discover a robust training opportunity available for all adult leaders in the Buckeye Council and surrounding areas!
BPI In Person Includes:
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Choice of 5 classes to attend during the day
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Lunch
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Light coffee & donuts in the morning
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Council Shoulder Strip patch - exclusive to the in person event
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Commemorative shoulder cord - exclusive to the in person event
$25
BPI Online
BACHELORS PACKAGE
Discover a robust training opportunity available for all adult leaders in the Boy Scouts!
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Multiple live-interactive discussions
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30+ courses of supplemental training for adult leaders on an interactive Baden Powell Institute
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Pre-Event Package mailed to your home prior to the event with items all exclusive to the online event:
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Baden Powell Institute Syllabus
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Commemorative Patch
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$15
BPI Online
MASTERS
PACKAGE
Discover a robust training opportunity available for all adult leaders in the Boy Scouts!
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Multiple live-interactive discussions
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30+ courses of supplemental training for adult leaders on an interactive Baden Powell Institute
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Pre-Event Package mailed to your home prior to the event with items all exclusive to the online event:
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Baden Powell Institute Syllabus
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Commemorative Patch
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Metallic Commemorative Patch
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Black Out Commemorative Patch (ghosted black patch)
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By signing up for the Master's Package, you will receive the BPI Trio patch set!
$25
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Thank you to our sponsors for Baden Powell Institute!
