1. District Nominating Committee Orientation
Sam Houston Area Council
Boy Scouts of America

2. Four Functions of the District

3. The Council
Guides and supports its districts in order to achieve BSA’s purpose
Work of the council is carried out through its districts

4. The District Geographical area of council
Established by Council Executive Board
Works through chartered organizations to organize & support successful units
Leaders mobilize resources to ensure growth & success of Scouting units

5. Function vs. Organization
All districts are responsible for carrying out the same four functions
District organization can be flexible, but must be designed to effectively carry out these four functions

6. Functions of the District
All districts are responsible for carrying out four standard functions:
MEMBERSHIP
FINANCE
PROGRAM
UNIT SERVICE

7. Membership Function Growth through organization of new Scouting units
Growth through new members joining existing units

8. Finance Function
Assure the district provides its share of funds to the total council operating budget:
Family Friends of Scouting
District Friends of Scouting
Scout Fair
Popcorn

9. Program Function
Assist Scouting units in providing quality programs for youth:
Camping promotion
District-wide activities
Community service
Training of adult volunteers
Advancement and recognition

10. Unit Service Function
District volunteers provide personal coaching and resources for unit leaders
Goal is to help every unit provide quality Scouting to youth members

11. Unit Service function carried out by District Commissioner Staff
Membership, Finance, and Program functions carried out by District Committee
Unit Service function carried out by District Commissioner Staff

13. What We Do Is Important

14. Importance of the Job
If we believe in what Scouting can offer America’s youth…
we must also realize the only way to reach more youth is through more volunteers

15. Importance of the Job
Scouting membership grows when the district provides quality programs to youth
Quality program flourishes only when there is an adequate and effective team of quality district volunteers

16. Importance of the Job
The most important responsibility of key district leaders…
Create a continuous expansion in the network of new volunteers for the district
Develop and train volunteers for success

18. The Process of Developing District Leadership

19. Identifying District Leadership
Volunteers play a major role in providing the leadership in Scouting
The nominating committee is the key to identifying and recruiting volunteers dedicated to the principles of Scouting

20. Identifying District Leadership
The nominating committee looks for people who…
can recruit others
are successful in a profession or career
can get things done
have resources available and will commit those resources to Scouting

21. Identifying District Leadership
The nominating committee looks for people who…
have a significant sphere of influence
are well liked and respected
demonstrate integrity and good character

22. Identifying District Leadership
Identify district needs
Identify district talents and resources
Match the right people to the right jobs
Resources
Knowledge
Personality
Drive to be successful in area served

23. Involving Scouters and Community Leaders
Leaders should come from both the Scouting family and the business community
The key to success is the strength of the network formed through Scouting and community relationships

24. Creating a Network of Leadership
Involve key community leaders
School superintendents
Leaders in banking, medicine, local businesses
Local government officials
Law enforcement officials
Key people identify and recruit from within their sphere of influence
Quarterly business meetings promote Scouting and allow networking of community leaders

25. Creating a Network of Leadership
Effective relationships with community leaders take time and attention to develop
Move new community leaders towards specific tasks
Merge traditional volunteer Scouters and community leaders into network of leadership for the district

27. The District Nominating Committee

28. How It Starts
District chairman submits names for the nominating committee to the council president 90 days before the district’s annual meeting

29. Nominating Committee Membership
Three to five members
Includes representative of the council board of directors
If district commissioner is to be replaced, council commissioner or representative will serve on committee

30. Nominating Committee Responsibilities
30-60 days before district annual meeting, identify nominating committee members to the district
Allow district members-at-large to make recommendations to the committee
Accept written nominations no later than two weeks before district annual meeting

31. Nominating Committee Responsibilities
Form a slate of nominees for:
District members-at-large
District chairman
District vice-chairmen
Secure agreement of nominees to stand for election
Recommend a district commissioner

32. Nominating Committee Responsibilities
Nominating chairman conducts the district annual meeting in November
Nominating committee is a standing committee for the year

34. Timeline

35. August
District chairman submits suggested names to serve on district nominating committee to council president
Council president selects board member or council commissioner representative to serve on district nominating committee

36. September
Names and addresses of district nominating committee members are published in the council’s Scouter publication

37. October
Nominating committee meets to evaluate current committee members and suggest volunteers for the coming year
Committee meets again to confirm recommendations and make assignments for contacting nominees

38. November
Submits the names of district chairman nominee and recommended district commissioner to the council president
Conducts district’s annual meeting and election of district leadership

39. Remaining Months
Nominating committee serves as a resource to district chairman for recruiting quality volunteers

41. District Nominating Committee Orientation
Sam Houston Area Council
Boy Scouts of America