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Welcome. Make yourself comfortable. We will start soon. Commissioner Quiz. The unit commissioner: (true / false) 1. Reports to the District Executive. 2. Must be an expert in training adults and youth. 3. Is only concerned with reregistering a unit on time.
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Welcome Make yourself comfortable. We will start soon.
Commissioner Quiz • The unit commissioner: (true / false) • 1. Reports to the District Executive. • 2. Must be an expert in training adults and youth. • 3. Is only concerned with reregistering a unit on time. • 4. Should be familiar with the official literature used by units for program. • 5. Visits the unit committee only, on a regular basis. • 6. Must know the unit program planning process. • 7. "Sells" the unit leader on district and council functions, as a primary responsibility. • 8. Periodically communicates with the chartered organization representative to offer help.
Commissioner Quiz • The unit commissioner: (true / false) - Continued • 9. Regularly attends Roundtables to check up on unit leaders. • 10. Guides the unit through the annual service plan. • 11. May earn the Commissioner’s Key and/or the Cub Scouter Award. • 12. Attends monthly meetings of the district committee. • 13. Is not involved in the presentation of the unit charter. • 14. Must be familiar with the monthly program themes. • 15. Encourages assigned packs, troops, teams, and crews to earn the Quality Unit Award.
Commissioner Basic Training
Introductions • Name • Commissioner job • Scouting experience
Session 1 Why Commissioners?
Overview • Aims and methods • Commissioner service role • Supporting the unit • Unit Program Planning
Aims of Scouting • What are the aims of Scouting? • Character development • Citizenship training • Personal fitness
Methods of Scouting • What are some methods of Scouting? • Adult Association • Outdoor Activities • Program Oath and Law
Council Mission • Promotes Scouting in a geographic area • Voluntary association of citizens • Representatives of chartered organizations • Provides Scouting services • Field service • Office support • Camps
District Mission • Organize and support successful units Membership Finance Program Unit service
The Commissioner Concept • The commissioner is the liaison between the local council and Scouting units. • The commissioner's mission is to • Keep units operating at maximum efficiency, • Maintain regular contact with unit leaders, • Counsel leaders on where to find assistance, • Note weaknesses in programs, • And suggest remedies. • The commissioner is successful when units effectively deliver the ideals of Scouting to their members.
Job Description Card • Friend
Job Description Card • Friend • + Representative
Job Description Card • Friend • Representative • + Unit "GP doctor"
Job Description Card • Friend • Representative • Unit "GP doctor" • + Teacher
Job Description Card • Friend • Representative • Unit "GP doctor" • Teacher • + Counselor
Supporting the Unit • Topic: Indicators of unit health • Method: Buzz groups
Indicators of Unit Health: Pack • Leadership • Webelos den • Advancement • Attendance • Adult attendance • Den activity • Program operations • Den chiefs or den aides • Membership • Planned program
Indicators of Unit Health: Troop • Meeting operation • Youth leadership • Advancement • Adult assistance • Attendance • Outdoor program • Patrol activity • Budget plan • Membership • Planned program
Indicators of Unit Health: Team • Meeting operation • Planned program • Youth leadership • Advancement • Trained Leaders Adult and Youth • Attendance • Big Event • Membership
Indicators of Unit Health: Crew • Adult Leadership • Elected Officers • Adult assistance • Membership • Planned program • Meeting operation • Crew Open House • Super Activity
Evaluation Tool • Commissioner Worksheets: pack, troop, team, crew • Do unit leaders like evaluation? • What are your resources?
Cub Scout Program Planning • Unit commissioners should understand process and tools • Program Helps and Pack Planning Chart • Council calendar • Chartered organization needs • Annual program planning conference • Monthly pack leaders meeting • Den Chief – Den Leader meeting
Boy Scout Program Planning • Tools • Troop Program Features — 4 volumes • Program Planning Chart • Boy Scout Leader Program Notebook • Planning steps • Homework (get ready) • Find out what Scouts want (patrol leaders) • PLC annual planning, SPL presiding • Secure troop committee support • Pass the word. Publicize.
Varsity Team Program Planning • Tools • Team Program Features – 4 volumes • Program PlanningChart • Varsity Coach Program notebook • Planning Steps Similar to Troop Planning
Venturing Crew Program Planning • Crew plans program • Program capability inventory (adult resources) • Adult hobbies, interests, skills, careers, and Ideas from PCI to program planning forms • Venturing activity interest survey • Planning steps • Officers brainstorm activities • Officers discuss and evaluate each idea • Officers select activities and calendarize • Officers plan each month in advance
Summary • Aims and methods • Commissioner service role • Supporting the unit • Unit program planning
Commissioner Basic Training
Session 2 Units: The Commissioner’s Top Priority
Overview • The Unit Visit • Unit Visitation Reports • Commissioner Priorities • Effective Commissioner Leadership • Unit Committee Functions • Quality Unit Operations
The First Unit Visit • Make appointment to visit an assigned unit • Go with your observer/coach/ADC • Worksheet will be filled out later • Take your resource kit • Observe for the entire meeting • Do not participate beyond introductions • Both new commissioner and coach fill out independent worksheets • Wear your complete uniform as an example
Unit Visitation Reports Using the Commissioner Work Sheet
Commissioner Priorities • Remember your job description • Stick to your primary responsibility • Unit focus
Effective Commissioner Leadership • Evaluate and improve your own performance • Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude • Work successfully with adults • Guide unit leaders in working successfully with boys • Set a good example for the boys and other adults • Continue learning and growing in leadership skills • Practice good communication
Unit Committee Functions • Packs • Troops • Teams • Crews