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Recognition. Woodbadge Part 1 Group Commissioner. I see you. You have been recognized. Why. People volunteer for many reasons but usually because the get something out of it: A sense of achievement The feeling of giving back to society The Social aspect
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Recognition Woodbadge Part 1 Group Commissioner
Why • People volunteer for many reasons but usually because the get something out of it: • A sense of achievement • The feeling of giving back to society • The Social aspect • Recognizing their value and accomplishments is key to keeping them engaged and continue their involvement
How • Informal • Formal • Job Enrichment & Supplementary Challenges
Informal • Certificates • Small mementos/gifts • Badges • pictures
Formal Structure • References • BPP Section 9000 - http://www.scouts.ca/bpp/en/section-9000.pdf • VSTK - http://www.scouts.ca/vstk/feedback.html • Guide to Honours & Awards - http://www2.scouts.ca/dnn/scouters/Recognition/HonoursandAwardsGuide/tabid/295/Default.aspx • Two types of Honours • Recognition of high character and courage, gallantry, meritorious conduct or outstanding service to Scouting • Long Service Award
Categories • For High Character and Courage • For Gallantry • For Outstanding Service to Scouting • For Meritorious Conduct • Years of Service
Process • Go to almost any Scouts home Webpage • Click on the Thanks button • Follow the instructions
What happens then • Monthly the DCC Recognition gets a spreadsheet of all the OSA submissions • Sorts through the submissions collating the submissions for each individual. • Individual will receive a Certificate of Commendation for each submission. • Based on all the submissions for an individual DCC Recognition evaluates whether the award should be higher using criteria provided by the National Recognition Network.
Awards under OSA • Certificate of Commendation • Medal for Good Service and Bar to the Medal for Good Service • Medal of Merit and Bar to the Medal of Merit • Silver Acorn and Bar to the Silver Acorn
Not under the OSA • Jack Cornwell Decoration • Award for Fortitude • Awards for Gallantry • Silver Wolf • Silver Fox • Medal of the Maple • For Distinguished Youth Service
Milestone Recognition • Years of Service in 5 year increments • 10 years receives the Long Service Medal • A Recognition annually in the first five years • gift
Award Ceremony • Make the recognition a meaningful ceremony • Consider sharing the event with the recipient's family • Photograph the event • Provide a photo and write up to the local paper • Other ideas
Job Enrichment & Supplementary Challenges • For those who show outstanding dedication or merit • Consider offering a new challenge • More responsibility • Greater challenge • Continue to Recognize their service even if the decline the offer • Surprisingly some people know how to say no thank you