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National Annual Meeting Commissioner Elective. Centennial Quality Award Program “To Improve the QUALITY of program in every unit in America”. May 22, 2008. Centennial Quality Award Program. Both the 2008 Commitment and Achievement are on one form To be used when the commitment is made
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National Annual MeetingCommissioner Elective Centennial Quality Award Program “To Improve the QUALITY of program in every unit in America” May 22, 2008
Centennial Quality Award Program • Both the 2008 Commitment and Achievement are on one form • To be used when the commitment is made • Used again at the end of the year when the achievement is evaluated • The form may be filled in online then stored, and when appropriate, printed and signed
Centennial Quality Award Program • The key is an engaged commissioner and committed unit leaders • Each commissioner must work with the key unit leaders to set realistic, achievable, goals to improve their program
Centennial Quality Award Program • Unit Action Planning Meeting • This is an opportunity for an honest unit self-assessment • Useful tools include: • Data regarding past achievement • 2008 Centennial Quality Unit Award Commitment and Achievement Form • Unit Self Assessment forms and spreadsheet
Centennial Quality Award Program • Expected outcomes of the Unit Action Planning Meeting • The self-assessment will identify unit strengths • It will also identify areas to improve upon • An opportunity to establish the units’ vision for the coming year • Determine specific steps needed for the unit to improve • Schedule all follow up necessary to monitor progress
Centennial Quality Award Program • Commissioners follow up with the unit • Provide regular support throughout the year • Monthly unit visits are essential; more frequently if needed • Refer to tools used during the Unit Action Planning Meeting • 2008 Centennial Quality Unit Award Commitment and Achievement Form • Unit Self Assessment Spreadsheet
Centennial Quality Award Program • Commissioners follow up with the District & Council • Unit Visit Tracking System (UVTS) • Monthly District Commissioner meetings • If a number of units need support in the same area then that topic can be addressed during a Council Commissioner meeting, a Council Leadership meeting or Commissioner Conference
Centennial Quality Award Program • The keys to success include • An active, engaged, unit commissioner • Committed unit leaders • Support from our professional partners • A strong working relationship between all involved
Centennial Quality Award Program • Resources available to support “improvement of quality programs in units” • District Committee • Compile a list of action items needed to assist all units • The action items become a part of the district committee’s monthly work plans
Centennial Quality Award Program • Additional resources available to support “improvement of quality programs in units” • Commissioner page on the National web site • 2008 Council Implementation Booklet • 2008 Centennial Quality Award Commitment and Achievement Forms for Units, Districts and Councils • Comparison of 2007 and 2008 Centennial Quality Unit Award Forms • Frequently Asked Questions • National Commissioner Podcasts • Forms • The Commissioner Newsletter • Presentations made during past National Annual Meeting Commissioner Elective sessions
Centennial Quality Award Program • Additional resources available to support “improvement of quality programs in units” • Printed Material • Commissioner Fieldbook for Unit Service (All commissioners) • Commissioner Helps for Packs, Troops, and Crews (All commissioners) • Commissioner Administration of Unit Service (Council & District Commissioners & their Assistants) • Commissioner Basic Training Manual (For trainers of commissioners) • Continuing Education for Commissioners (For conference planners and trainers)
Centennial Quality Award Program • Additional resources available to support “improvement of quality programs in units” • DVDs • “How to Succeed at Earning the Centennial Quality Award!” • “Commissioner Annual Orientation For New and Experienced Commissioners” • “Commissioner Service and District Operation Support” • “Meetings of the District”
Centennial Quality Award Program • Additional resources available to support “improvement of quality programs in units” • Training • Monthly Commissioner meetings • Council Commissioner Conference • Commissioner Basic Training • Council and Area Commissioner Colleges • Philmont Training Center Courses
Centennial Quality Award Program The task of the commissioner is to facilitate and motivate the unit leadership… “To improve the QUALITY of the program in every unit in America!”