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Commissioner Quiz for Scouting: Understanding Unit Commissioner Responsibilities

Welcome to the Commissioner Quiz that explores the essential responsibilities of a Unit Commissioner in Scouting. This interactive session covers key concepts such as reporting structures, training requirements, unit support, and program planning processes. Test your knowledge with true/false statements addressing the role's significance in promoting Scouting ideals and maintaining communication with unit leaders and charter organizations. Join us as we enhance your understanding of the Unit Commissioner's vital service role and their impact on unit health and success.

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Commissioner Quiz for Scouting: Understanding Unit Commissioner Responsibilities

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  1. Welcome Make yourself comfortable. We will start soon.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Commissioner Basic Training

  5. Introductions • Name • Commissioner job • Scouting experience

  6. Session 1 Why Commissioners?

  7. Overview • Aims and methods • Commissioner service role • Supporting the unit • Unit Program Planning

  8. Aims and Methods

  9. Aims of Scouting • What are the aims of Scouting? • Character development • Citizenship training • Personal fitness

  10. Methods of Scouting • What are some methods of Scouting? • Adult Association • Outdoor Activities • Program Oath and Law

  11. Council Mission • Promotes Scouting in a geographic area • Voluntary association of citizens • Representatives of chartered organizations • Provides Scouting services • Field service • Office support • Camps

  12. District Mission • Organize and support successful units Membership Finance Program Unit service

  13. Commissioner Service Role

  14. 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.

  15. Job Description Card

  16. Job Description Card • Friend

  17. Job Description Card • Friend • + Representative

  18. Job Description Card • Friend • Representative • + Unit "GP doctor"

  19. Job Description Card • Friend • Representative • Unit "GP doctor" • + Teacher

  20. Job Description Card • Friend • Representative • Unit "GP doctor" • Teacher • + Counselor

  21. Supporting the Unit

  22. Supporting the Unit • Topic: Indicators of unit health • Method: Buzz groups

  23. Indicators of Unit Health: Pack • Leadership • Webelos den • Advancement • Attendance • Adult attendance • Den activity • Program operations • Den chiefs or den aides • Membership • Planned program

  24. Indicators of Unit Health: Troop • Meeting operation • Youth leadership • Advancement • Adult assistance • Attendance • Outdoor program • Patrol activity • Budget plan • Membership • Planned program

  25. Indicators of Unit Health: Team • Meeting operation • Planned program • Youth leadership • Advancement • Trained Leaders Adult and Youth • Attendance • Big Event • Membership

  26. Indicators of Unit Health: Crew • Adult Leadership • Elected Officers • Adult assistance • Membership • Planned program • Meeting operation • Crew Open House • Super Activity

  27. Evaluation Tool • Commissioner Worksheets: pack, troop, team, crew • Do unit leaders like evaluation? • What are your resources?

  28. Unit Program Planning

  29. 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

  30. 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.

  31. Varsity Team Program Planning • Tools • Team Program Features – 4 volumes • Program PlanningChart • Varsity Coach Program notebook • Planning Steps Similar to Troop Planning

  32. 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

  33. Summary • Aims and methods • Commissioner service role • Supporting the unit • Unit program planning

  34. Break!

  35. Commissioner Basic Training

  36. Session 2 Units: The Commissioner’s Top Priority

  37. Overview • The Unit Visit • Unit Visitation Reports • Commissioner Priorities • Effective Commissioner Leadership • Unit Committee Functions • Quality Unit Operations

  38. The Unit Visit

  39. 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

  40. Unit Visitation Reports

  41. Unit Visitation Reports Using the Commissioner Work Sheet

  42. Worksheet

  43. Sample

  44. Commissioner Priorities

  45. Commissioner Priorities • Remember your job description • Stick to your primary responsibility • Unit focus

  46. Effective Commissioner Leadership

  47. 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

  48. Unit Committee Functions

  49. Unit Committee Functions • Packs • Troops • Teams • Crews

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