Chaparral District

2025-2026

Annual Program Kickoff

Welcome!

Welcome�& Safety Moment

Barbie Taylor

Council Commissioner

Keep Your Campfire & Food Safe

Barbie Taylor, Council Commissioner

9:00 – 9:55 General Session

9:55 – 10:10 ~Break~

10:10 – 11:30 Breakout Sessions

Cub Scouts, Library

Scouts BSA, Conference Room

11:30 – 11:45 ~Break~

11:45 – Noon Final Announcements

Agenda

Introductions

Molly Dickens

Chaparral District Committee Chair

Nathan Baie

Scout Executive/CEO

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Sammie Shaw

Office Manager

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Jordan Dula

District Executive

Council Professional Staff

Sonja Morton

Program Director

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Rachel McKay

Scout Shop

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Isaac Ireland

Camp Ranger

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In addition to an active team of dedicated Scouters who volunteer at all levels of Council, District, and Unit operations, our professional staff is the foundation of Scouting on the South Plains.

South Plains Council Commissioner

Barbie Taylor

Assistant Council Commissioners:

Alan Taylor Christie Hust Randall Hust Mike May

Council Commissioners

Roundtable Commissioner Staff:

Cub Scouts Scouts BSA

Kaylynn Fuhrman Austin Moore

Christie Hust

Clyde Shannon

Amanda Romo

Roundtable Commissioners

Asst. Council Commissioner for Roundtable: Barbie Taylor

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Unit Commissioners:

Mike May Randall Hust

Ray Copeland Brian Spallholz

Robert Causer Fritz Struve

Clyde Shannon David Fink

Benny Guerrero

Unit Commissioners

Chaparral District Commissioner: Forrest Lathan

Haynes District Commissioner: Ray Rush

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Chaparral District Chairman:

Molly Dickens

District Committee Chairs:

Brandon Fox Herb Kopper

Dana Vinson Robert Causer

Sonja Morton Forrest Lathan

Jennifer Johnson Alan Taylor

District Committee

State of the Council

Nathan Baie

Scout Executive/CEO

Chris Sharp

Board President

Barbie Taylor

Council Commissioner

The Council Key 3

Safeguarding Youth

Dana Vinson

Council Training Chair

From YPT to Safeguarding Youth: A New Era in Scouting Training

Understanding the Transition & What It Means for Adult Leaders

Why Move from YPT to Safeguarding Youth?

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• Response to evolving youth safety concerns
• Incorporates updated best practices and expert input
• Simplifies training structure and language
• Emphasizes real-world scenarios and understanding

Youth Protection Training – Quick Overview

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• Mandatory training for all registered leaders
• Covered abuse prevention, reporting, and BSA policies
• Last updated in 2018
• Annual or biannual refresher required

Introducing Safeguarding Youth Training

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• Divided into 3 focused modules
• Modular and role-appropriate
• Scenario-based learning
• Inclusive and trauma-informed language

YPT vs. Safeguarding Youth – Side-by-Side

Safeguarding Youth Modules

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• 1. Protecting Children from Abuse
• 2. Empowering Youth
• 3. Recognizing, Responding, Reporting

Improvements Over YPT

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• Easier to digest in shorter sessions
• More engaging: videos, choices, stories
• Reflects current legal & ethical standards
• More focus on youth voice and empowerment

What This Means for Leaders

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• All YPT is being phased out in favor of SYT
• Training deadlines and role requirements still apply
• Everyone must complete appropriate SYT modules
• Stay current — review guidance yearly

Where to Take Safeguarding Youth Training

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• https://my.scouting.org
• Log in → “My Training” → “BSA Learn Center”
• Look for “Safeguarding Youth” training path

Better Training = Safer Scouts

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• This isn’t just a policy change — it’s a culture shift
• Youth deserve modern, respectful, effective protection
• Let’s lead by example — get trained, stay prepared

Membership Moment

Randall Hust

Membership Lead, Council Board

What does INVITING new families look like for your unit?

How are you SHARING Scouting with your circle?

How do you CONNECT with Scouts and families?

INVITE

SHARE

CONNECT

Breakout Sessions�10:10 – 11:30

Cub Scouts

Jordan Dula

Library

Scouts BSA

Austin Moore

Conference Room

Final Announcements

Molly Dickens

Chaparral District Committee Chair

Popcorn Kickoff�Wednesday, August 20^th�6pm at Golf Suites

�We are encouraging two leaders from every unit to attend. Hamburgers will be served, and leaders will get to play a round of golf afterwards. There is no charge but please register on the SPC website.

All of today’s presentations & a digital copy of the Annual Program Guidebook will be available on the South Plains Council Roundtable Blog.

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southplainscouncilroundtable.blogspot.com

Please let the Council & District staff & volunteers know how they can help your unit.

Thank you for being here!