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| UNIT SERVICE |
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Boys experience scouting in "units"(packs, troops,
venture crews, and varsity teams) The healthier the unit
the better the experience the boy will have in the
scouting program. To help make this happen, the Boy
Scouts of America provides a program called unit
service in which the commissioner helps make
available to the chartered organizations and leaders of
their packs, troops, crews, posts, the resources of the
district and council to achieve the objectives of Scouting.
venture crews, and varsity teams) The healthier the unit
the better the experience the boy will have in the
scouting program. To help make this happen, the Boy
Scouts of America provides a program called unit
service in which the commissioner helps make
available to the chartered organizations and leaders of
their packs, troops, crews, posts, the resources of the
district and council to achieve the objectives of Scouting.
- Council Commissioners, Assistant Council Commissioners, District Commissioners,
and Assistant District Commissioners - administrative commissioners
- Unit Commissioners - assigned to one or more units and are closely allied to them on a
service and counseling basis
- Roundtable Commissioner - lead Cub Scout and Boy Scout Roundtables which provide
resources such as program skills and other helps for units and leaders at regularly
scheduled meetings.
Why Do We Have Unit Commissioners?
The number one reason for having commissioners is to help units succeed. The youth need a
successful unit to get the BSA program delivered to them. There is no more important mission
than making a unit successful. Commissioners get involved with that goal in mind.
Commissioners help a unit by helping them with rechartering, membership, training, coaching,
and knowing the responsibilities of the unit. Commissioners often have the role of the friend,
coach/counselor, teacher, unit doctor, or BSA representative. One only need to ask "Is he/she
helping the unit succeed?" If the answer is yes, then a valuable service is being performed.
The Commissioner's Creed
I shall make the Scout Oath and Law an active force in my life.
I shall recognize that the responsibility for each unit rests in the charter organization and shall
assist it in achieving the full value of the Scouting program in meeting its needs.
I shall strive to lead through information, persuasion, and inspiration rather than coercion.
I shall stimulate friendly and orderly discussion until all facts and opinions are considered.
I shall assist those who serve to receive satisfaction.
I shall measure my success by the extent to which youth and adults exemplify the principals of
the Scout Oath and Law.
How Do Commissioners Help?
Brainstorm ideas with unit adults to solve unit problems.
Listen to unit leaders-their needs, ideas, and successes.
Suggest resources to improve the unit's programs.
Help improve the relationships between unit adults and chartered organization adults.
Help recruit additional adult and youth membership.
Facilitate the on-time charter renewal by assisting with membership inventory and help
conduct the charter renewal meeting.
Help the unit understand scouting standards and practices.
| It is important for each unit to have a relationship with their unit commissioner! If you don't know how to contact your unit commissioner get in touch with: Bob Tweer, District Commissioner and he will give you the contact information. |
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Your Cub Scout Roundtable is also another form of
Commissioner Service. It provides you with supplemental
training, informative discussions, monthly information
regarding den and pack planning for the monthly themes.
You should receive district and council information as well.
Do you feel motivated when you leave your Roundtable
meeting? If the answer is yes, then your Roundtable Staff
is doing their job correctly. Make sure as many of your
leaders get to the meeting as possible. They may find it
helpful and useful, especially if they are new. If the
answer is no, then make suggestions and let them know
what you need. Do you want more programming ideas,
crafts, songs, ceremonies, or breakout sessions? Do you
want ideas that are outside of the box? Do you want
resource ideas? Do you need help being pointed in the
right direction? Do you need all of the above?
Motivate, Motivate, Motivate!!!!!!!!!
Commissioner Service. It provides you with supplemental
training, informative discussions, monthly information
regarding den and pack planning for the monthly themes.
You should receive district and council information as well.
Do you feel motivated when you leave your Roundtable
meeting? If the answer is yes, then your Roundtable Staff
is doing their job correctly. Make sure as many of your
leaders get to the meeting as possible. They may find it
helpful and useful, especially if they are new. If the
answer is no, then make suggestions and let them know
what you need. Do you want more programming ideas,
crafts, songs, ceremonies, or breakout sessions? Do you
want ideas that are outside of the box? Do you want
resource ideas? Do you need help being pointed in the
right direction? Do you need all of the above?
Motivate, Motivate, Motivate!!!!!!!!!
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