1. Centennial Quality Unit Program
Recommendations to presenter:
Review and have on hand the Council and Unit implementation plan located at
Do the same with the Frequently asked Questions doc and the Unit and District evaluation forms for
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.

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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.

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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. More information National web site:
Follow the “Centennial Quality Awards” link (
Printed material
Frequently asked questions