1. District Committee Training Workshop The Chartered Organization Representative

2. Workshop Objectives State Scouting’s Mission and Aims Know the whole “Scout Family” and duties to it Be aware of the charter concept Define district committee functions Accept an assignment on the District Committee

3. Schedule Overview 1. Welcome and Introduction 2. Overview of the BSA 3. Charter Concept 4. Adding Membership to your units 5. Your Job as a COR 6. When You Need Unit Leadership 7. Service Opportunities in the District 8. Questions

4. Mission Statement The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

5. President Hinckley "I love the Scouting movement. The promise of the Scout Oath and the twelve points of the Scout Law point young men along the path of being prepared for the 21st century. They provide a solid and powerful magnetic force toward development of a well-rounded and noteworthy character that counts.

6. President Hinckley "If every boy in America knew and observed the Scout Oath, we would do away with most of the jails and prisons in this country. If each of us would live up to those few words, 'On my honor, I will do my best,' whether it be in school, whether it be in our social life, whether it be in our business or professional life, if I will do my very best, success and happiness will be mine" (Boy Scout Jamborall, Fillmore, Utah, Sept. 27, 1996)

7. Aims of Scouting Character development Citizenship training Personal fitness

8. The Scout Family Venturing CrewVarsity TeamBoy Scout TroopCub Scout Pack Adult Association Leadership and Mentoring Recognition Ideals Group Activities and Adventure Group Identity Service Advancement Uniform Squad Method High Adventure /Sports Adult Leadership Service Personal Development Ideals Special Programs & Events Patrol Method Adult Leadership Uniform Leadership Development Scout Ideals Outdoor Programs Advancement Personal Growth Dens Adult Leadership Neighborhood Advancement The Ideals Uniform Family Centered

9. Organization of the BSA Boy Adults Chartered Organization DistrictCouncil National Organization

10. Chartered by Congress The purposes of the corporation are to promote, through organization, and cooperation with other agencies, the ability of boys to do things for themselves and others, to train them in scoutcraft, and to teach them patriotism, courage, self-reliance, and kindred virtues, using the methods that were in common use by boy scouts on June 15, 1916.

11. Introduction to the Partnership In 1913 LDS Church became BSA’s first chartered partner In 1916 Congress Chartered BSA Today 90,000 organizations use the program for their youth The purposes of the corporation are to promote, through organization, and cooperation with other agencies, the ability of boys to do things for themselves and others, to train them in scoutcraft, and to teach them patriotism, courage, self- reliance, and kindred virtues, using the methods that were in common use by boy scouts on June 15, 1916.

12. Thomas S Monson “Scouting teaches boys how to live, not merely how to make a living. How pleased I am that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter ‑ day Saints in 1913 became the first partner to sponsor Scouting in the United States" (Ensign, Nov. 1982, 20). BSA’s Longest serving Executive Board Member

13. Thomas S Monson "Much has been said in the media of late regarding Scouting. Let me affirm that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter ‑ day Saints has not diminished in any way its support of the Scouting movement... BSA’s Longest serving Executive Board Member

14. Thomas S Monson "Brethren, if ever there were a time when the principles of Scouting were vitally needed— that time is now. If ever there were a generation who would benefit by keeping physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight—that generation is the present generation" (Ensign, Nov. 1991, 47). BSA’s Longest serving Executive Board Member

15. The Annual Charter Agreement

16. Your Part

17. Know and Follow Church Policies Conduct Scouting in accordance with its own policies and guidelines as well as those of the BSA. "We desire all young Men to strive to earn the Eagle Scout and Duty to God Awards… As youth work on these goals, they will develop skills and attributes that will lead them to the temple and prepare them for a lifetime of service to their families and the Lord" (First Presidency letter, Sept. 28, 2001).First Presidency letter, Sept. 28, 2001

18. Offer Scouting to all youth 8-18 Include Scouting as part of its overall program for youth and families.

19. Appoint a COR Appoint a chartered organization representative who is a member of the organization and will represent it to the Scouting district and council, serving as a voting member of each.

20. Select a Unit Committee Select a unit committee of parents and members of the organization who will screen and select unit leaders who meet the organization's leadership standards as well as the BSA's standards.

21. Provide a Safe Meeting Place Provide adequate and secure facilities for Scouting units to meet on a regular schedule with time and place reserved.

22. Encourage Camping Encourage the units to participate in outdoor experiences.

23. BSA’s Part

24. Know and Honor Church Policies Respect the aims and objectives of the organization and offer resources to help meet those aims and objectives.

25. Provide On Going Support Provide year-round training, service, and support to the organization and units.

26. Engage the COR Provide training and support for the chartered organization representative as the primary communication link.

27. Assist in Leader Selection and Background Checks Provide techniques and methods for selecting quality unit leaders and ensuring those selected meet BSA leadership standards.

28. Liability Insurance Provide primary general liability insurance to cover the Ward leaders, chartered organization representative, and employees against all personal liability judgments. This insurance includes attorney's fees and court costs. Unit leaders are covered in excess of any personal coverage they might have, or if there is no personal coverage, the BSA insurance immediately picks them up on a primary basis.

29. Provide Camps Provide camping facilities, service centers, and a full- time professional staff to assist the organization in every possible way.

30. Your responsibilities are important Yours is a key position in Scouting Not "honorary" in nature—there is work to do Your primary function is to ensure that the Ward’s Scouting program succeeds. You are the Ward’s top leader of the "Scouting department" Units Leaders Youth Chartered Organization Representative

31. BSA Qualifications: Agrees to abide by the Scout Oath and Law To respect/obey US laws Subscribe to the BSA statement of religious principle. Be at least 21 years of age, is a member of the chartered organization other than the unit leader or assistant unit leader.  Is appointed by he chartered organization to serve as its official Scouting representative and is registered as an adult leader with BSA. 4.2 Bishop’s Counselors The bishop’s counselors help the bishop by overseeing the Scouting programs for boys ages 8 through 11 and Aaronic Priesthood quorums. The bishop assigns a counselor to serve as the ward’s representative to the local Scouting district and council. This counselor registers as the chartered organizat- ion representative (COR).

32. 1. Help with the charter renewal. Chartered Organization Representative The LDS COR works with other leaders to: 1. Charter all Scouting units in the ward annually. The Role of the COR:

33. Chartered Organization Representative The LDS COR works with other leaders to: 2. Register boys ages 8 through 11, young men ages 12 through 15, and their adult leaders. Young men ages 16 and 17 and their leaders should be registered if the ward sponsors a Venturing crew or if rank advance- ments are being pursued. The Role of the COR: 2. Promote the recruiting of new members. Organize enough units. See that boys transition from unit to unit.

34. Chartered Organization Representative The LDS COR works with other leaders to: 3. See that tour and activity plans are completed; signed by the bishop, the COR, or the committee chairperson; and submitted. The Role of the COR: 3. Promote well-planned unit programs and approve tour and activity plans with the unit Key 3.

35. 4. Attend the district committee meetings and the annual council business meeting. 5. Attend Scout leader training. 6. Encourage all adults involved in Scouting to become properly trained soon after their call. 7. Help organize a functioning Scouting committee. 8. Conduct the annual Friends of Scouting campaign 9. Help provide recognit- ion for boys, young men, and their leaders 4. Represent the organization at the council level. Utilize district help and promote the use of district personnel and materials. 5. Get trained 6. Encourage unit leaders and committee members to take training. 7. Cultivate organization leaders. Help select the right leadership for the unit. 8. Use approved unit finance policies and help raise FOS. 9. Emphasize advancement and recognition. Encourage recognition of leaders.

36. BSA Responsibilities continued: 10. Serve as a liaison between the units and the organization. 11. Suggest Good Turns for the organization. 12. Cultivate resources to support the organization.

37. Unit Committee(s) Each Scouting unit (pack, troop, team, or crew) is managed by a group of adults approved by the organization who serve as the unit committee. The committee's principal responsibility is to select the best-qualified leaders for the unit and see that they are supported in carrying out the unit program. The COR maintains a close relationship with the unit committee chairman. The goal is for the COR to report to the organization programs, needs, and successes on a regular basis. The COR also shares with the unit the desires and needs of the chartering organization. Thus, communication between the organization and its Scouting program is through the chartered organization representative.

38. Communication With the Council through the District BSA, in its relationship with your ward, depends on your wards COR to be the liaison between the local council and the Church. As the representative of the ward, you have the responsibility to share information between the council and the organization and vice versa. You are a voting member of the district and council. The council is a grassroots organization with more Chartered Organization Representatives than other voting council members at large. The control of the council belongs to you and other CORs

39. Arapeen District Organization

40. Key 3 Overall district leadership is provided by the Key 3 District Chair District Commissioner District Executive Many districts have also have one or more district vice- chairman

41. How Key 3 Works Together Confer regularly Coordinate and support each other’s plans and projects Face up to facts of the district Share successes and failures Take suggestions and constructive criticism Teamwork, courtesy and mutual respect Liaison between the commissioner staff and district committee

42. Duties of the Key 3 (see District Key 3 no.14-630B) Meet often to coordinate work Probably weekly for an hour Phone and email contact throughout the month Build district committee meeting agenda

43. District Chair The volunteer leader of the District. Gives direct leadership to the District Committee. Serves as member of the Council Executive Board.

44. District Vice Chair(s) Substitutes for the District Chair Assists when asked Carries out assignments determined by the District Chair

45. District Commissioner Is responsible for Giving leadership to the district's Commissioner Staff Roundtable Staff Meets with Council Commissioner and other Districts’ Commissioners

46. District Executive Full-time professional in the District He or she is employed by the Council Works under the Scout Executive’s direction. Works with and supports District volunteers.

47. District Responsibilities All districts are responsible for four standard functions: Membership Function Finance Function Program Function Unit Service Function The structure for carrying out these four functions may vary, but the functions remain the same.

48. District Commissioner Unit Commissioners Roundtable Commissioners District Chairman District Executive Membership Committee Finance Committee Program Committee Arapeen District Committee

49. Four District Functions The membership, finance and program functions are carried out by members of the district staff and Chartered Organization Representatives. The unit service function carried out by the district commissioner staff with stake presidencies in Primary and Young Men and though High Councilors meets and is trained separately from the district committee.

50. Relationships Conferences Together Plan Round-ups Unit to Unit Transition Pack Organizer Troop Organizer Team Organizer Crew Organizer District Membership Committee District Executive

51. Membership Function Gather Information to work with Ward and Stake Mission Leaders Cultivate Relationships Help Organize New Units Help non-member Youth Join Existing Units

52. District Fund Development Committee District Chair Membership Committee Finance Committee Friends of Scouting Endowment and Capitol Giving Project Sales Donor Recognition District BudgetProduct Sales Program Committee District Executive

53. Fund Development Function Raise the District’s share of the Council budget The district finance chair helps determine the goals and accepts the district goal. Carry out Friends of Scouting campaigns in the district Meet goals by target dates

54. District Chair Membership Committee Finance Committee Program Committee Training Activities and Civic Service Outdoor Promotion Advancement PR and Social Media Health and Safety District Executive District Program Committee

55. Program Function This chair has four standing committees Training Camping Promotion Activities and Civic Service Advancement And two optional PR and Social Media Health and Safety

56. The tasks of Camping and Outdoor Promotion Committee Promote Council Day Camps, Scout Camps and High Adventure Bases Guide the Order of the Arrow Promote year round camping Provide guidance on health and safety

57. The tasks of Activities and Civic Service Committee Organize teams of volunteers to carry out district activities. S couting for Food Scout Expo Anniversary Week Camporees Recognition Events

58. The Training Committee Tasks Determine who needs training Build annual training program Develop plans for specific courses Promote courses Provide training recognition

59. The task of the Advancement and Recognition Committee Help units with advance- ment procedures. Monitor advancement progress in units Merit badge counselors. Eagle Scout service project approval. Special youth and adult awards.

60. Time to pick your committee: 1. Membership 2. Finance 3. Program a)Training b)Activities and Civic Service c)Camping and Outdoor Promotion d)Advancement e)Health and Safety f)PR and Social Media