Instructors: George Crowl,

Master of Master of CommissionerCommissioner

ScienceScience

IntroductionsIntroductions

NameName Commissioner jobCommissioner job Scouting experienceScouting experience

OverviewOverview

MS403, Orienting and Training MS403, Orienting and Training Commissioners (O)Commissioners (O)

Or — any optional Bachelors or Doctoral classOr — any optional Bachelors or Doctoral class

MS 403

Orienting and Training Commissioners

Instructor: George Crowl

IntroductionIntroduction

Orientation video 48 hoursOrientation video 48 hours Personal coaching / orientation 2 weeksPersonal coaching / orientation 2 weeks Commissioner basic training 2 monthsCommissioner basic training 2 months Arrowhead Honor 1 yearArrowhead Honor 1 year Commissioner’s Key 3 yearsCommissioner’s Key 3 years Continuing education ea mo / yrContinuing education ea mo / yr

Three Approaches toThree Approaches toTraining CommissionersTraining Commissioners

Group trainingGroup training Most common, most effectiveMost common, most effective Fun, fellowship, spiritFun, fellowship, spirit

Personal coachingPersonal coaching 1:1 or small group1:1 or small group

Self-studySelf-study Least desirable (only if group training or personal Least desirable (only if group training or personal

coaching not available)coaching not available) Reading, but include instructor contactReading, but include instructor contact

OrientationOrientation

View orientation video, View orientation video, Highlights of District Highlights of District Operations: Helping Units SucceedOperations: Helping Units Succeed

ADC (or DC / DE) conduct orientationADC (or DC / DE) conduct orientation Short, bite-sizeShort, bite-size Commissioner Fieldbook,Commissioner Fieldbook, pp. 2-7, then more pp. 2-7, then more

Orientation projects, page 6Orientation projects, page 6

Basic TrainingBasic Training

Basic training within 60 daysBasic training within 60 days BDAC schedules training every 60 daysBDAC schedules training every 60 days Visit a unit before training, then afterVisit a unit before training, then after

TRAINED strip TRAINED strip Commissioner Basic Training ManualCommissioner Basic Training Manual One-day course (BDAC)One-day course (BDAC)

Three evenings, intervening unit visitsThree evenings, intervening unit visits

Arrowhead HonorArrowhead Honor

Unique to commissioner staffUnique to commissioner staff Competence. Completion of OJT.Competence. Completion of OJT.

Complete within a year of being recruitedComplete within a year of being recruited Different requirements for:Different requirements for:

Unit CommissionersUnit Commissioners District Commissioner / ADCDistrict Commissioner / ADC Roundtable CommissionersRoundtable Commissioners Roundtable staffRoundtable staff

UC ProjectsUC Projects

Scouter’s KeyScouter’s Key

Commissioner’s KeyCommissioner’s Key Requires earning the Arrowhead HonorRequires earning the Arrowhead Honor Requires three years tenure (out of five)Requires three years tenure (out of five) Four Keys: UC, RTC, DC/ADC, CouncilFour Keys: UC, RTC, DC/ADC, Council

Scouter’s Training AwardScouter’s Training Award Roundtable staffRoundtable staff Arrowhead HonorArrowhead Honor Two years tenureTwo years tenure

Unit Commissioner KeyUnit Commissioner Key

Distinguished CommissionerDistinguished Commissioner

Complete training and Commissioner’s KeyComplete training and Commissioner’s Key Five years consecutive serviceFive years consecutive service Recharter 90%+ of units served for last two yearsRecharter 90%+ of units served for last two years Quality Unit Award for 50%+ of units served for last two Quality Unit Award for 50%+ of units served for last two

consecutive yearsconsecutive years *RTC provide minimum 9 RTs for two years*RTC provide minimum 9 RTs for two years Awards: plaque and bolo tieAwards: plaque and bolo tie

Bronze - Unit CommissionerBronze - Unit Commissioner Gold - District Commissioner / ADC / RoundtableGold - District Commissioner / ADC / Roundtable Silver - Council levelSilver - Council level

Continuing EducationContinuing Educationfor Commissionersfor Commissioners

MonthlyMonthly At each commissioner meetingAt each commissioner meeting 5-15 minutes long5-15 minutes long Topical (annual commissioner service plan)Topical (annual commissioner service plan) List in List in Commissioner Admin of Unit ServiceCommissioner Admin of Unit Service

AnnuallyAnnually College of Commissioner ScienceCollege of Commissioner Science Outlines available for many different classesOutlines available for many different classes

Classroom Techniques (1)Classroom Techniques (1)

Posted session objectivesPosted session objectives Well-chosenWell-chosen humor humor Role playingRole playing Case studies and other problem-solvingCase studies and other problem-solving Audiovisuals (photos, videotapes, slides, audio Audiovisuals (photos, videotapes, slides, audio

cassettes, overheads) that make the pointcassettes, overheads) that make the point Skits and ice breakersSkits and ice breakers Games and simulationsGames and simulations

Classroom Techniques (2)Classroom Techniques (2)

Trainees list questions and concernsTrainees list questions and concerns Handouts (only at beginning or end)Handouts (only at beginning or end) Trainees develop personal action plansTrainees develop personal action plans Small-group discussionSmall-group discussion Flip charts (prepared, or only sketched)Flip charts (prepared, or only sketched) Review resource materialReview resource material Charts, scrolls, posters, models, and samplesCharts, scrolls, posters, models, and samples Show and do: demonstration and practiceShow and do: demonstration and practice

Classroom Techniques (3)Classroom Techniques (3)

Panel discussionPanel discussion Props and attention-gettersProps and attention-getters BrainstormingBrainstorming Trainee presentationsTrainee presentations ContestsContests Relate to life and environmentRelate to life and environment Chalkboard, flannel board, exhibit, BBChalkboard, flannel board, exhibit, BB Quiz followed by discussionQuiz followed by discussion ExperimentsExperiments

Ten Keys to a Good Ten Keys to a Good Presentation (1)Presentation (1)

Be preparedBe prepared Handle questions properlyHandle questions properly Don’t apologize for yourselfDon’t apologize for yourself Be familiar with your topicBe familiar with your topic Use audiovisuals professionallyUse audiovisuals professionally

Ten Keys to a Good Ten Keys to a Good Presentation (2)Presentation (2)

Stick to the scheduleStick to the schedule Involve the participantsInvolve the participants Establish personal rapportEstablish personal rapport Don’t appear disorganizedDon’t appear disorganized Start off quickly to establish an imageStart off quickly to establish an image

SummarySummary

Orientation video 48 hoursOrientation video 48 hours Personal coaching / orientation 2 weeksPersonal coaching / orientation 2 weeks Commissioner basic training 2 monthsCommissioner basic training 2 months Arrowhead Honor 1 yearArrowhead Honor 1 year Commissioner’s Key 3 yearsCommissioner’s Key 3 years Continuing education ea mo / yrContinuing education ea mo / yr

Questions?Questions?

Comments!Comments!