OPPORTUNITIES FOR OLDER SCOUTS

ALPHA PHI OMEGA NATIONAL SERVICE FRATERNITY

BASED ONTHE PRINCIPLES of the Scout Oath and Law, Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity (APO) is a national college service fraternity active on many campuses. APO's service program encourages its members to continue their Scouting involvement through college connections. Many chapters are coeducational. For more information, contact APO's national office:

Alpha Phi Omega National Office
14901 E. 42nd St. • Independence, MO 64055
816-373-8667. E-mail: executive.director@apo.org

NATIONAL EAGLE SCOUT ASSOCIATION

THE NATIONAL Eagle Scout Association (NESA) is a fellowship of men who have achieved the Eagle Scout Award. The NESA journal, Eagletter, highlights the accomplishments of members and brings news of Eagle Scout activities to readers. Applications for joining NESA are available at local council service centers.

YOUTH TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Many councils offer National Youth Leadership Training, a six-day training experience for youth who hold a leadership position in their troops. NYLT enhances leadership skills in an outdoor environment. Youth will experience training in communication skills, goal setting, team development, problem solving, and making ethical decisions. Additional training, offered at Philmont Scout Ranch, includes a train-the-trainer program that enhances presentation skills and team building. A participant must be nominated by his local council and then invited by the Chief Scout Executive to attend.