Angeles Chapter - Sierra Club
Leadership Training Program

The Leadership Training Program (LTP) is conducted by the Leadership Training Committee
(LTC) and provides trainees with the attitude, knowledge and skill essential to sound leadership of
Angeles Chapter outings. The LTP prepares graduates for certification at one of four categories, or
levels, which are designated"0", "I", "M" and "E".

  • 0 - Applies to uncomplicated outings such as single day hikes on easy terrain.
  • I - Adds navigation skills for outings involving cross-country travel.
  • M - Adds the skills for leading 3rd class rock and uncomplicated snow climbs
  • E - Adds the skills for leading 4th class rock, more difficult snow climbs, and more
    advanced navigation.

Requirements for becoming a leader at the basic "O" level are:

  1. Current Sierra Club membership
  2. Participation on five Sierra Club trips/hikes
  3. Passing an open book preseminar exam from the Leader Reference Book (LRB)
  4. Attendance at an all day LTP seminar
  5. Completion of first aid and CPR training
  6. Satisfactory completion of a provisional outing

Enrollment Information:

Leader candidates may obtain am application either by sending a large (#10) self-addressed,
stamped envelope (sase) to the Registrar or by forwarding a hard copy of the application below
to the Registrar. The fee for the LTP is $20 including the LRB and $5 without the LRB*. The
Registrar must receive the completed application. The seminar is held twice a year on a Saturday
in the spring and fall. A Leadership Reference Book, preseminar exam, and other information will
be mailed at least 10 days prior to the seminar.

*The fee also includes the all day seminar and a leader recognition patch with a certificate.

(WEBSITE: http://angeles.sierraclub.org/ltc EMAIL: ltc@angeleschapter.org)

DETACH BELOW FOR MAILING

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YES! Enroll me! My check for $20.00 (includes LRB) payable to "Sierra Club" is
enclosed.

Mail to: Ann Kramer, LTC Registrar,P.O. Box 71773, Los Angeles, CA
90071-0773 Phone: 213-489-6805

Check the session you desire:_

______Spring Seminar, April 5, 2003 _____Fall Seminar, October 2003 (day TBD)

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