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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 4, tune in from your computer on February 11, or do both!
BPI continues as both an in-person and digitally delivered event for those who can't attend in person or want to experience the unique offerings online.
THIS YEAR ONLY! All BPI Online participants will receive one year of free access to the all-new Den Leader Hub! We have created in-depth digital resources to help den leaders plan and deliver an incredible experience to kids. These detailed program plans, videos, and handout materials for every Cub Scout Adventure will save Den Leaders time and allow for first-class support on those adventures for kids who miss the meeting.
These resources include:
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Connected worksheet for each adventure
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The entire adventure on one webpage
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Rank tracking sheet
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Additional printable worksheets


BPI In Person
2.4.23
Join us live and in person on Saturday, February 4 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!
$30
BPI Online
2.11.23
Join us for BPI Online! You'll have access to the entire course catalog, plus live engagements beginning 2.11.23!
BPI Online Includes:
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Multiple live-interactive discussions
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50+ courses of supplemental training for adult leaders on an interactive Baden Powell Institute **10 brand-new courses for 2023!**
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One-year of FREE access to the Den Leader Hub!
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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 4 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 2/4. 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
BSA Merit Badges
Understanding the Eagle Scout Application Process
Eliminating Roadblocks for Eagle Candidates
Become an Eagle Project Advisor
NOVA is Alive and Well in Cub Scouts
OUTDOOR SKILLS
Marksmanship and Safety in the Buckeye Council
Basic Woodcarving
Basic Map & Compass Reading
BB & Archery Rangemaster Training
GPS Navigation for Rank Advancement
Stop the Bleed
Dutch Oven Cooking
1st Year at 7R: Tips, Tricks, and Hacks
Knife Safety and Whittling
RECRUITING & RETAINING
Holding a Successful Join Scout Night Event
Succession Planning
How to Plan for the Annual Planning Conference
Retention: Best Kept Secrets
Strengthening Relationships with Schools
Webelos to Scout Transition
Enhance Your Den Meetings with the Den Leader Hub
ADVENTURES & ACTIVITIES
Pinewood Derby Tips and Tricks
Advanced Pinewood Derby Tips and Tricks
Cub Scout Crafts
Cub Scout Games
Ohio Division of Wildlife Resources for Scouting
COPE for Cub Scouts
COPE for Scouts
Knot a Problem
Conduct a Fantastic Campfire Program
It's Not Glamping! It's Cub Camping!
Park Systems Across Buckeye Council for Cub Scouts
LEADERSHIP
Leading Scouts with Disabilities
Respond to Bullying
Wood Badge 2023
1 Hour a Week: Scouting and Life Balance
Annual Program Planning
PALS: Parents as Leaders. A Shared Leadership Model
Conflict De-Escalation
Managing Stress & Avoiding Burnout
Gender Identity in Youth
Growing through Connective Relationships
Creative a Sense of Community in Your Pack
Mentally Awake
Mental Health First Aid
If It's Broke, Fix It.
Getting Your Cub Scout Family to Work as a Family
De-Escalation
First Year at 7R - Leader Tips & Tricks
What Makes a Good Scout Leader Minute?
Communication Within The Unit
If You're Doing the Talk, You Need to Do the Walk
NYLT: Turn Your Youth into Leaders
BSA PROGRAM INFO & UPDATES
Fireside Chat with the Council Key 3
National Jamboree 101
Religion in Scouting
All About the Order of the Arrow
History of the Buckeye Council
TECHNOLOGY
Using Social Media in Scouting
Using the BSA Brand Center to Market Your Unit
3D Printing in Scouting
Navigating Online Resources for Scouting
**course list subject to change**
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

If you register for BPI In Person, you will attend five, one-hour classes throughout the day on February 4.

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 1/10 for Wave 1 participants
Participants 101-200 = Wave 2
Course Registration Opens 1/17 for Wave 2 participants
Participants 201-300 = Wave 3
Course Registration Opens 1/24 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 11 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 60+ classes and take part in live discussions with Scouters from across the country, and have one year of free access to our all-new Den Leader Hub! We have created in-depth digital resources to help den leaders plan and deliver an incredible experience to kids. These detailed program plans, videos, and handout materials for every Cub Scout Adventure will save Den Leaders time and allow for first-class support on those adventures for kids who miss the meeting. 15 of these courses are brand-new for 2023! 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 2/11 throughout the spring! Each course has its own dedicated webpage with videos, connected resources, and activities. If you participated in BPI 2022, there will be at least 15 new courses for 2023!
ADVANCEMENT
Understanding the Merit Badge Program
The Eagle Scout Service Project
The Eagle Scout Application
The Essentials of Merit Badge Counselor
Eliminating Roadblocks for Eagle Candidates
OUTDOOR SKILLS
Knot a Problem
Shooting Sports in Scouting
Basic Woodcarving
Cub Scout Knife Safety and Whittling
GPS Navigation for Rank Advancement
Dutch Oven Cooking
Basic Map & Compass Reading
Preparing for a Disaster Drill
Dutch Oven Cooking
TECHNOLOGY
Scoutbook for Den Leaders
Using Social Media in Scouting
Using the BSA Brand Center to Market Your Unit
3D Printing in Scouting
Navigating Online Resources for Scouting
LEADERSHIP
We Are Able! - Leading Scouts with Disabilities
Bullying Prevention in Your Unit
What is Wood Badge?
Anxiety in Youth Today
Unit Fundraising: Enabling the Adventure
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
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
Managing Stress & Avoiding Burnout
Gender Identity in Youth
Mentally Awake
Mental Health First Aid
If It's Broke, Fix It.
Getting Your Cub Scout Family to Work as a FamilyFirst Year at 7R - Leader Tips & Tricks
What Makes a Good Scout Leader Minute?
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
Ohio Division of Wildlife Resources for Scouting
Knot a Problem
Conduct a Fantastic Campfire Program
Camping with Cub Scouts
Ohio Park Systems for Cub Scouts
High Adventure: The Impact to Your Unit
New NCAP Rules for District & Council Events
Making Virtual Meetings Exciting
SAFETY
Active Shooter Training
Guide to Safe Scouting & Camping
COMMUNICATIONS & CONNECTIONS
Growing through Connective Relationships
Conflict Resolution
Communication Within The Unit
Questions Effective Leaders Should be Asking
De-Escalation
Utilizing Cubmaster & Scoutmaster Minutes
Running an Effective Cub Scout Committee Meeting
RECRUITING & RETAINING
Holding a Successful Join Scout Night Event
Succession Planning
Retention: Best Kept Secrets
Webelos to Scout Transition
Enhance Your Den Meetings with the Den Leader Hub
Strengthening Relationships with Schools
**course list subject to change**
KEYNOTE SPEAKER

On Saturday, February 11 there will be a live webinar. Find the webinar details and recording after 2/11 in the auditorium on the virtual campus.
Tom Pendleton
2023 National Jamboree Director
After serving on summer camp staff, Tom began his career in Scouting in 2002 in the Blue Ridge Mountains Council in Roanoke, VA where he served as a District Executive, Senior District Executive, and Field Director. During this time, he also served as the Reservation Director of the Blue Ridge Scout Reservation, serving close to 10,000 Scouts and Scouters each summer. In 2014, Tom was promoted to Director of Camping for the Greater New York Councils in New York City where he served for 5 years. In that role he gave leadership to all Greater New York Councils’ camping operations including the Ten Mile River Scout

Camps, Alpine Scout Camp and Pouch Scout Camp which serve over 70,000 people annually. During his tenure, camping attendance grew by over 20%.
In March 2019, Tom joined the team at the National Council where he has served on the Outdoor Programs and Properties team giving leadership to all Resident and Short-Term Camp National Camping Schools, the National Outdoor Conference and serving as staff adviser and subject matter expert for three national outdoor program subcommittees.
Tom and his wife Laura have two Eagle Scout sons. As a family they enjoy spending time together outdoors and being on the baseball field whether watching or playing. Tom is an Eagle Scout with three palms, a Vigil Honor member of the Order of the Arrow, and Wood Badge trained.
GROUP DISCUSSIONS

Throughout the day on Saturday, February 11 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
2.4.23
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
$30
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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60+ 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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60+ 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!