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Commissioner Basic TrainingCommissioner Basic Training
Welcome!Welcome!
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A Few Items of Clarification A Few Items of Clarification
Prior to Basic TrainingPrior to Basic Training
If you are not registered as a Commissioner,
please fill out one of the registration forms at this time.
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a) Assuming you are currently registered in some adult leader capacity, but not as a Commissioner, go to the top left corner, under ADULT APPLICATION, and add the word “Multiple”. This will save your institution a $15 registration fee.
b) In the upper right, the District Position:1) Unit Commissioner if serving one unit or ward.
2) Asst. District Commissioner if serving on multi-unit or stake level.
3) District Name is Zion.
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c) In the lower left, position code:
1) 80 for Unit Commissioner - serving one ward
2) 82 for Assistant District Commissioner - stake leader
d) Scouting Position: Unit Commissioner or Asst. District Commissioner.
e) Please provide:
1) Email address.
2) Cell phone
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f) If you are serving as a Primary Counselor and have not previously registered:1) Upper right – Pack, Unit Number, & District Position
2)Lower left – Position Code MC & 80
3)Scouting Position – Member Pack Committee & Unit Commissioner
g) If you are serving as a Primary President and have not previously registered:1) Upper right – Troop, Team, Crew, Unit Number, &
District Position
2)Lower left – Position Code MC & 80
3)Scouting Position – Member Troop/Team/Crew Committee & Unit Commissioner
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h) One more thing: Disclosure/Authorization Form.1) Sign and Date it.
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More Clarification More Clarification
Prior to BeginningPrior to Beginning
The sub-units (LDS Stakes) are covering the cost of these handbooks in Zion District, allowing each to have a copy of the “Commissioner Fieldbook.”
Handout copies of the Commissioner Fieldbook
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What is the relationship between What is the relationship between LDS Priesthood Leaders and BSA LDS Priesthood Leaders and BSA District and Council volunteers?District and Council volunteers?
Church members are always encouraged to follow their Priesthood Leaders. We hope that the Leaders are "up" on BSA policies as they provide direction to those under them.
District Staff people are responsible for Training and Roundtable and are available for help and clarification as needed.
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What is the relationship between What is the relationship between LDS Priesthood Leaders and BSA LDS Priesthood Leaders and BSA District and Council volunteers?District and Council volunteers?
Church members are always encouraged to follow their Priesthood Leaders. We hope that the Leaders are "up" on BSA policies as they provide direction to those under them.
District Staff people are responsible for Training and Roundtable and are available for help and clarification as needed.
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Where Do these Leaders and Where Do these Leaders and Volunteers find their Policies and Volunteers find their Policies and
Procedures?Procedures?
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Where Do these Leaders and Where Do these Leaders and Volunteers find their Policies and Volunteers find their Policies and
Procedures?Procedures?
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Where Do these Leaders and Where Do these Leaders and Volunteers find their Policies and Volunteers find their Policies and
Procedures?Procedures?
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District and Council District and Council RepresentativesRepresentatives
Training and Roundtable presentations are to be presented as they are found in the BSA manuals.
What you will be introduced to in this course has been a staple with BSA for a long time and its implementation brings positive results for leaders as well as those at the center of all our efforts:
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The Center of All Our Efforts: The Boys and Young Men.
Photo courtesy of Tony and Kris Long.
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Commissioner Basic TrainingCommissioner Basic Training
Part I of 4:
Why Commissioners?
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Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives
• Know the purpose of the Boy Scouts of America.
• Know the mission of the council and district.
• Explain the four-function concept of council and district operation.
• Describe the commissioner unit service role and its relationship to supporting a unit in a quality program.
• Describe the methods and steps of good unit program planning.
Part I
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Aims & Methods of ScoutingAims & Methods of Scouting
Aims:Character DevelopmentCitizenship TrainingPersonal Fitness
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Aims & Methods of ScoutingAims & Methods of Scouting
Aims:
• Home & neighborhood centered
• Parent involvement
• Advancement plan
• The den
• Ideals
• Uniform
• Activity program
Character DevelopmentCitizenship TrainingPersonal Fitness
Methods
Cub Scouting:
Methods
Cub Scouting:
Boy Scouting:
• Ideals
• Patrols
• Outdoors
• Advancement
• Personal growth
• Adult association
• Leadership development
• Uniform
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Aims & Methods of ScoutingAims & Methods of Scouting
Aims:
• Home & neighborhood centered
• Parent involvement
• Advancement plan
• The den
• Ideals
• Uniform
• Activity program
• Ideals
• Patrols
• Outdoors
• Advancement
• Personal growth
• Adult association
• Leadership development
• Uniform
• Association with youth & adults
• Ethical decision making
• Group activities
• Learn and teach others
• Recognition
• Curiosity, exploration & adventure
• Leadership development
Character DevelopmentCitizenship TrainingPersonal Fitness
Methods
Cub Scouting:
Boy Scouting:
Venturing:
Varsity:
• Advancement
• High adventure & sports
• Activities
• Service
• Personal development
• Special programs & events
• Leadership development
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Missions of the…Missions of the…
…Council
…District
Council and District achieve their purposes by fulfilling their Four-Function Plan:
• Membership/RelationshipsAvailable to all youth of area.
• Finance (FOS) $100/boyProvide adequate funds for camps, stores, offices, and professionals to work with you and me – the volunteers.
• ProgramMaintain standards & policies.
• Unit ServiceServe chartered organizations.
Council and District achieve their purposes by fulfilling their Four-Function Plan:
• Membership/RelationshipsAvailable to all youth of area.
• Finance (FOS) $100/boyProvide adequate funds for camps, stores, offices, and professionals to work with you and me – the volunteers.
• ProgramMaintain standards & policies.
• Unit ServiceServe chartered organizations.
A COUNCIL is a voluntary association of citizens which promotes the Scouting program within a geographical area.
To guide and support its districts.
To organize and support successful units –Training & Roundtable.And maintain BSA standards.
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The Commissioner ConceptThe 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.
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The Commissioner ConceptThe 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.
Mission:
Keep units operating
Regular contact
Counsel leaders
Help fix problems
Mission:
Keep units operating
Regular contact
Counsel leaders
Help fix problems
A Commissioner is Successful when Units are
Effective
Local Council
Scouting Unit
Liaison
Effective Units are ones that
Deliver the Aims of Scouting
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What is a Commissioner’s What is a Commissioner’s Most Important Resource?Most Important Resource?
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Our Most Important Resource IsOur Most Important Resource Is
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It Contains:Commissioner OrientationOrientation ProjectsThe Commissioner ConceptThe District Commissioner StaffProviding Unit ServiceYour Commissioner StyleBe a Lifesaving CommissionerHow to remove a VolunteerCounselingYouth ProtectionUnit Charter RenewalUnit Commissioner TrainingResourcesSelf-EvaluationDistinguished Commissioner Service Award
Our Most Important ResourceOur Most Important Resource
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We are going to take the 15 question Commissioner Quiz.
We will also go over the answers.
Discovering What Discovering What You Know (or Don’t)You Know (or Don’t)
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Commissioner QuizCommissioner QuizThe Unit Commissioner T or F
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 their program.
5.Only visits the unit committee 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.
9.Regularly attends Roundtables.
10. Guides the unit through the annual service plan.
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Commissioner QuizCommissioner Quiz
The Unit Commissioner T or F
11. Should earn the Commissioner’s Key.
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 Journey to Excellence Award.
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Commissioner Job DescriptionCommissioner Job Description
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CommissionerCommissioner’’s Roles Role
What are the five major roles of a commissioner?
See Commissioner Fieldbook, page 11
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CommissionerCommissioner’’s Roles Role
What are the five major roles of a commissioner?
•Friend
•Representative
•Unit “doctor”
•Teacher
•Counselor
See Commissioner Fieldbook, page 11
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ReviewReview
We have learned about:
Aims and Methods of Scouting
The Commissioner Service Role
Thank you for participating!
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