Centennial Quality Unit Program Recommendations to presenter: Review and have on hand the Council and Unit implementation plan located at http://www.scouting.org/nav/enter.jsp?s=xx&c=cn Do the same with the Frequently asked Questions doc and the Unit and District evaluation forms for 2007-2010 A strong familiarity with the 2005/2006 Quality Unit requirements for the unit types that you will be presenting to (Packs, Troops, Teams, Crews, and/or Ships) is also recommended.

Centennial Quality Unit Program Not tied to re-chartering Four year program Six requirements, no optional requirements Self assessment with goal setting Focus on new National Strategic Plan

National Strategic Plan Every eligible youth has an opportunity to be involved in a quality Scouting experience Every local council is fiscally sound The number of volunteers is dramatically increased at all levels of Scouting Chartered organizations and strategic alliances are identified and engaged Enough professionals are identified, developed, and retained at all levels Every eligible youth has an opportunity to be involved in a quality Scouting experience Every local council is fiscally sound. The number of engaged, accountable volunteers is dramatically increased at all levels of Scouting. Local, regional, and national chartered organizations and strategic alliances are identified and engaged. Enough of the right professionals are identified, developed, and retained in the right positions at all levels, with a focus on diversity.

Time-line November – Share program in Roundtables Nov 15 – Feb 15, 2007 – Commissioners meet with units to secure commitments. Feb 15, 2007 – commitment forms due at office Oct 31, 2007 – Dec 31, 2007 – Units review accomplishments towards Quality Unit award.

The requirements... Trained leaders Basic Training and Youth Protection Recruiting and Retaining youth members Recruiting and Training new adults National parent initiative

The requirements... Advancement – at least 60% advance Activity At least one activity / outdoor experience a month 70% attendance Pack meetings count for Cubs Annual program planning Including annual budget

Additional goals Not requirements Unit commissioner visit FOS and Popcorn sales participation 100% Boys' Life Service projects recorded Active unit committee Youth training for Boy Scouts and Venturers Patrol method

District and Council... More than 60% of units earn Quality Unit New units Youth membership growth Youth retention goal District finance goal, Council balanced operating fund Unit retention

District and Council Commissioner service District Committee Unit Commissioner recruiting UC unit visits District Committee Increase membership in committee Functioning Key-3 Council – Youth-serving Executives Council – Endowment committee

More information National web site: http://www.scouting.org/index.html Follow the “Centennial Quality Awards” link (http://www.scouting.org/nav/enter.jsp?s=xx&c=cn) Printed material Frequently asked questions