Master of Commissioner Science

1. Master of Commissioner Science Instructors: George Crowl,

2. Introductions • Name • Commissioner job • Scouting experience

3. Overview • MS403, Orienting and Training Commissioners (O) • Or — any optional Bachelors or Doctoral class

4. MS 403 Orienting and Training Commissioners Instructor: George Crowl

5. Introduction • Orientation video 48 hours • Personal coaching / orientation 2 weeks • Commissioner basic training 2 months • Arrowhead Honor 1 year • Commissioner’s Key 3 years • Continuing education ea mo / yr

6. Three Approaches toTraining Commissioners • Group training • Most common, most effective • Fun, fellowship, spirit • Personal coaching • 1:1 or small group • Self-study • Least desirable (only if group training or personal coaching not available) • Reading, but include instructor contact

7. Orientation • View orientation video, Highlights of District Operations: Helping Units Succeed • ADC (or DC / DE) conduct orientation • Short, bite-size • Commissioner Fieldbook, pp. 2-7, then more • Orientation projects, page 6

9. Basic Training • Basic training within 60 days • BDAC schedules training every 60 days • Visit a unit before training, then after • TRAINED strip • Commissioner Basic Training Manual • One-day course (BDAC) • Three evenings, intervening unit visits

10. Arrowhead Honor • Unique to commissioner staff • Competence. Completion of OJT. • Complete within a year of being recruited • Different requirements for: • Unit Commissioners • District Commissioner / ADC • Roundtable Commissioners • Roundtable staff

11. UC Projects

12. Scouter’s Key • Commissioner’s Key • Requires earning the Arrowhead Honor • Requires three years tenure (out of five) • Four Keys: UC, RTC, DC/ADC, Council • Scouter’s Training Award • Roundtable staff • Arrowhead Honor • Two years tenure

13. Unit Commissioner Key

14. Distinguished Commissioner • Complete training and Commissioner’s Key • Five years consecutive service • Recharter 90%+ of units served for last two years • Quality Unit Award for 50%+ of units served for last two consecutive years • *RTC provide minimum 9 RTs for two years • Awards: plaque and bolo tie • Bronze - Unit Commissioner • Gold - District Commissioner / ADC / Roundtable • Silver - Council level

15. Continuing Educationfor Commissioners • Monthly • At each commissioner meeting • 5-15 minutes long • Topical (annual commissioner service plan) • List in Commissioner Admin of Unit Service • Annually • College of Commissioner Science • Outlines available for many different classes

16. Classroom Techniques (1) • Posted session objectives • Well-chosen humor • Role playing • Case studies and other problem-solving • Audiovisuals (photos, videotapes, slides, audio cassettes, overheads) that make the point • Skits and ice breakers • Games and simulations

17. Classroom Techniques (2) • Trainees list questions and concerns • Handouts (only at beginning or end) • Trainees develop personal action plans • Small-group discussion • Flip charts (prepared, or only sketched) • Review resource material • Charts, scrolls, posters, models, and samples • Show and do: demonstration and practice

18. Classroom Techniques (3) • Panel discussion • Props and attention-getters • Brainstorming • Trainee presentations • Contests • Relate to life and environment • Chalkboard, flannel board, exhibit, BB • Quiz followed by discussion • Experiments

19. Ten Keys to a Good Presentation (1) • Be prepared • Handle questions properly • Don’t apologize for yourself • Be familiar with your topic • Use audiovisuals professionally

20. Ten Keys to a Good Presentation (2) • Stick to the schedule • Involve the participants • Establish personal rapport • Don’t appear disorganized • Start off quickly to establish an image

21. Summary • Orientation video 48 hours • Personal coaching / orientation 2 weeks • Commissioner basic training 2 months • Arrowhead Honor 1 year • Commissioner’s Key 3 years • Continuing education ea mo / yr

22. Questions? Comments!