Re: [RR] Re: Training Question

[Commander Kevin]

I totally agree just reading a book and doing a test does not make a great commander. In LTC the classes should include group prayer as number one and interaction between commander and local Sr. commanders and other that have been working in the program. And how are the projects done. Here in Arizona we also have commanders that form a study groups to add to the training. As an instructor this is a great asset.   ----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Hufferd Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2002 3:38 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RR] Re: Training Question   I have heard of different styles of LTC, but had no idea the liberties that are being taken and yet make the claim that the leaders are actually being trained!!    Rumor has it that Natl. will set some type of a time framework for the new LTA's.  I sure hope they do as a lot of the styles that I have read in the last few days do not even come close to actual training.   It's more like open the hatch, pour it in until you are full, now go home and digest it.  A mind can not absorb that information in that short of a time.  We have leaders struggling just to keep their head above water, when we do the weekly method. To keep from having to call the paramedics on our all day sessions, the leaders have their books 30 days ahead of time, do their homework & bring it with them on the day of the class.   For well over 15 years I have been training leaders in our District and stand by our policies and methods.   I have sat on the District Training Committee as an IT, and have helped to shape the policies and methods for our District.  As ideas for new methods come to light we evaluate them and make a decision based on their merits.    Jim Hufferd Sectional Commander North San Joaquin Section So California. District     Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com