• Welcome From Philmont• Introductions• Housekeeping

– Use chat function for questions– Doris from Scouting U available to assist– We are recording and will post on website

• Importance of Ambassadors as Part of the Philmont Team

• Ambassador Reboot

PTC Conferences CommitteeBob Sirhal, Chair

National Ambassador CoordinatorJim Ellis

Western Region Coordinator

Dennis Kampa

Central Region Coordinator

Rob Welander

Southern Region Coordinator

GW Bell

NE Region CoordinatorDavid Lyons

Newsletter EditorTom Baltutis

• Overview• Tenure• Expectations of Ambassadors• Expectations of Philmont

• Ambassador I and II Seminars– August 5-11, 2018

– I am a New Council Training Chair – Now What?

– I am a New District Training Chair – Now What?

– Managing the New BALOO Training

– 2nd Century, Endowment Fellowship Week

– Safe Scouting

– The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Aware – USA Training Course Suite

– Scouting for Jewish Youth

– Exploring – Become the “Game Changer” for your Council

– Strategic Training Planning for Councils and Districts

– BSA Training in the Digital Age

– Cubmasters: The Next Level

– How do I Become an Excellent Trainer/Presenter?

– Strictly for Camp Directors

See the 2018 Conference Brochure for more information

• Presentation Reporting System• Scholarships• Participation of Full Time Philmont

Staff at Major Council Events • Between newsletter communication• Incentive Program

• Be Appointed an Ambassador by Team Lead, Program Administration –Philmont Training Center with approval of the Local Council Scout Executive.

• Agree to the current Ambassador position description.

• Commencing on November 1, 2017, actively serve as an Ambassador I for at least two years. (If appointed an Ambassador after November 1, 2017 the two year period will commence on the date of appointment)

• As an Ambassador I, perform 12 Philmont presentations at Unit, District, Council, or Region events after November 1, 2017. Report on the events through the Philmont website.

• After June 1, 2016, participate in or serve on Faculty for an Ambassador I Seminar at the Philmont Training Center.

• Earn or have earned the PhilmontMasters Track Knot.

• Actively serve as an Ambassador II for at least two years.

• After becoming an Ambassador II, perform 12 Philmont presentations at Unit, District, Council, or Region events. Report on the events through the Philmont website.

• After June 1, 2018, participate in or serve on Faculty for the Ambassador II Seminar at the Philmont Training Center.

• Complete your Ambassador Ticket.

• Earn or have earned the Philmont Masters Track Device.

• Logo Wear• TOTT Year Round Discount• Ambassador Trek• Ability to join the Philmont Staff

Association• National event staffing opportunities• Reorganization of PTC website

• Status of National Museum Construction– Dedication scheduled for 5/28/2018

• 2017 Attendance– PTC - 3434 total participants

• 1970 conference attendees and faculty• 1464 family members

– CHQ – 21,137 total participants

QUESTIONS / COMMENTS(Reminder to use the chat function)