1. Instructors: George Crowl, Master of Commissioner Science

2. Introductions l Name l Commissioner job l Scouting experience

3. Overview l MS403, Orienting and Training Commissioners (O) l Or — any optional Bachelors or Doctoral class

4. MS 403 Orienting and Training Commissioners Instructor: George Crowl

5. Introduction l Orientation video 48 hours l Personal coaching / orientation 2 weeks l Commissioner basic training 2 months l Arrowhead Honor 1 year l Commissioner’s Key 3 years l Continuing education ea mo / yr

6. Three Approaches to Training Commissioners l Group training l Most common, most effective l Fun, fellowship, spirit l Personal coaching l 1:1 or small group l Self-study l Least desirable (only if group training or personal coaching not available) l Reading, but include instructor contact

7. Orientation l View orientation video, Highlights of District Operations: Helping Units Succeed l ADC (or DC / DE) conduct orientation l Short, bite-size l Commissioner Fieldbook, pp. 2-7, then more l Orientation projects, page 6

9. Basic Training Basic Training l Basic training within 60 days l BDAC schedules training every 60 days l Visit a unit before training, then after l TRAINED strip l Commissioner Basic Training Manual l One-day course (BDAC) l Three evenings, intervening unit visits

10. Arrowhead Honor l Unique to commissioner staff l Competence. Completion of OJT. l Complete within a year of being recruited l Different requirements for: l Unit Commissioners l District Commissioner / ADC l Roundtable Commissioners l Roundtable staff

11. UC Projects

12. Scouter’s Key l Commissioner’s Key l Requires earning the Arrowhead Honor l Requires three years tenure (out of five) l Four Keys: UC, RTC, DC/ADC, Council l Scouter’s Training Award l Roundtable staff l Arrowhead Honor l Two years tenure

13. Unit Commissioner Key

14. DC / ADC Projects

15. ADC Scouter’s Key

16. RTC Projects

17. RTC Scouter’s Key

18. Distinguished Commissioner l Complete training and Commissioner’s Key l Five years consecutive service l Recharter 90%+ of units served for last two years l Quality Unit Award for 50%+ of units served for last two consecutive years l *RTC provide minimum 9 RTs for two years l Awards: plaque and bolo tie l Bronze - Unit Commissioner l Gold - District Commissioner / ADC / Roundtable l Silver - Council level

19. Continuing Education for Commissioners l Monthly l At each commissioner meeting l 5-15 minutes long l Topical (annual commissioner service plan) l List in Commissioner Admin of Unit Service l Annually l College of Commissioner Science l Outlines available for many different classes

20. Classroom Techniques (1) l Posted session objectives l Well-chosen humor l Role playing l Case studies and other problem-solving l Audiovisuals (photos, videotapes, slides, audio cassettes, overheads) that make the point l Skits and ice breakers l Games and simulations

21. Classroom Techniques (2) l Trainees list questions and concerns l Handouts (only at beginning or end) l Trainees develop personal action plans l Small-group discussion l Flip charts (prepared, or only sketched) l Review resource material l Charts, scrolls, posters, models, and samples l Show and do: demonstration and practice

22. Classroom Techniques (3) l Panel discussion l Props and attention-getters l Brainstorming l Trainee presentations l Contests l Relate to life and environment l Chalkboard, flannel board, exhibit, BB l Quiz followed by discussion l Experiments

23. Ten Keys to a Good Presentation (1) Ten Keys to a Good Presentation (1) l Be prepared l Handle questions properly l Don’t apologize for yourself l Be familiar with your topic l Use audiovisuals professionally

24. Ten Keys to a Good Presentation (2) Ten Keys to a Good Presentation (2) l Stick to the schedule l Involve the participants l Establish personal rapport l Don’t appear disorganized l Start off quickly to establish an image

25. Summary l Orientation video 48 hours l Personal coaching / orientation 2 weeks l Commissioner basic training 2 months l Arrowhead Honor 1 year l Commissioner’s Key 3 years l Continuing education ea mo / yr

26. Questions?Comments!