COMMISSIONER’S SERVICE
MORE IMPORTANT NOW THAN EVER!

The Commissioner Concept

 The commissioner is the liaison between the local council and all Scouting units.  The commissioner
is successful when units effectively deliver the ideals of Scouting to their members.

Commissioners - What Are They?

Respected mentors who share experiences with unit volunteers and leaders
Experienced men and women, trained in the art of adult Scouting
Dedicated to the success of Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops, Varsity Teams, and Venturing Crews
Communicators of good ideas and up-to-date information about all the Scouting programs
Connectors between units to enable the sharing of experiences, adventures, successes, and challenges
Coaches of unit volunteers and leaders – who share insight from past experiences
Problem Solvers when units run into tough challenges

Commissioners - Why Be One?

Prestige and Honor of providing service to Scouting units
Fun and Satisfaction of developing new units and stimulating leadership growth and success
Personal Growth from helping units overcome challenging times and continue to thrive
Continued Involvement in the Scouting program directly impacting youth and adult leaders
Fellowship and Fun from working as a team with other commissioners and unit leaders
On-Going Service to your community through Scouting
Deliver the Promise of Scouting through quality programs in every unit

Commissioners’ Vision

Recharter All Units on time
Help Form new Scouting units
Help Train/Coach new unit volunteers and leaders
Help Units Grow the number of youth registered each year
Help Units Plan, finance, and conduct the best quality Scouting program possible
o        Annual Plan
o        Financial Plan
o        Advancement Program
o        Two-deep Adult Leadership
Help Units Evaluate year-to-year achievements
Assure that units provide Youth Protection Training on a regular basis
Help Units Conduct successful Friends of Scouting campaigns and Popcorn Sales

Commissioner

Build relationships as a “friend of the unit,” getting to know the people and character of the Leadership Team
Provide advice and connections to other units, District, Council, and National resources
Inform others with up-to-date news from the District, Council, and National organizations
Train new unit volunteers and leaders
Staff special unit, District, and Council events
Offer friendly and timely advice when challenges arise

Every Scouter – New & Experienced – Needs Resources

What's New

The Commissioner - A publication for Commissioners and Scouting Professionals

Qualifications:

• A unit commissioner qualifies when he/she serves at least two (2) 100% Boys' Life Units.

• A roundtable commissioner qualifies after he/she has presented at least five (5) Boys' Life roundtable promotion features during the year that encourage all unit to become 100% Boys' Life Units.

• An administrative commissioner qualifies when either 50 percent or more of the units in his/her area of service are 100% Boys' Life Units, or when he/she has a 10 percent or more increase in 100% Boys' Life Units, December 31, 2007 vs. December 31, 2006.

Commissioner Resources from the National Website

National Commissioner's Podcast - The National Commissioner of Scouting has agreed to do a series of audio programs to provide support and assistance to council, district, and unit commissioners (new to podcasting?)

Centennial Quality Award for Units

Commissioner Fieldbook for Unit Service - for all Commissioners

Commissioner Helps for Packs, Troops, & Crews - for all Commissioners

Commissioner Administration of Unit Service - for Co. & Dist. Commissioners

New to Podcasting?

To use to a podcast, you will need podcast client software, which will manage the files and play the audio. Many brands exist, some of which are available for free. Search the Internet for "podcast client" to find information about and links to download this software—then view the manual of the software you have chosen to find out exactly how to subscribe to a podcast using that software