SDIC Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for BSA Awards & Training

  • Easy steps to complete awards and training paperwork
  • Reward volunteers
  • Links to award applications
    • https://www.sdicbsa.org/Training/
    • https://www.scouting.org/awards/awards-central/
  • Process for Leader Awards o Download an Awards application
    • Fill out application
    • Signatures/Depending on application
      • Unit approval/signature
      • District/Zone approval/signature
    • Forward to Council for Award processing
      • Submit to trg@sdicbsa.org or deliver to Council Service Center
      • Council action
        • Leader Awards processed MONTHLY
        • Council obtains signatures, as appropriate
        • Assemble award package o Awardee training record update
        • Completed award package
          • Announced on Monthly RT
          • Mailed to awardee, unless notified or directed
  • Process for Leader Training
    • If trainee completes training on line / provide BSA ID # & training record is updated automatically
      • Can download certificate if require documentation
    • If trainee completes training via Zoom, Webinar or in person
      • Trainee registers, fill out roster and complete training
        • Complete roster form accurately/completely as possible
      • Training event leader/Course Director
        • Ensures Training roster complete
        • If course in person, give appropriate completion material
        • If course Zoom/Webinar, trainee may purchase completion material
        • Submit to trg@sdicbsa.org or deliver to Council Service Center
          • Training event name & date on ALL documents
          • Roster (on approved form)
          • Funds collected (label with event information (if not DK)
          • Course income/expenses summary
          • Receipts for reimbursement per Council budget guidelines
            • Training event name & date on ALL receipts
        • Council action
          • Leader Training packages processed MONTHLY
          • Trainee record update
          • Assemble training completion package (as applicable)
            • Mailed to trainee unless notified or directed
          • Reimbursement approval & processing