Commissioner Basic Training

Commissioner Basic Training
Welcome to One Day session Will include: Why Commissioners? The Commissioner’s Top Priority: the Unit How to Help a Unit Gathering activity should be the Commissioner Quiz found in the appendix B of the Commissioner Basic Training Manual. Conduct an opening ceremony found in the Troop Program Features or other resource. Welcome everyone. Introduce the training staff members and tell a little about them. Have each participant introduce themselves. Keep it brief.

Why Commissioners? This is session one

Learning Objectives At the end of this session, you should be able to:
One Learning Objectives At the end of this session, you should be able to: State the purpose of the Boy Scouts of America State the mission of the council and district Explain the four-function concept of council and district operation Describe the commissioner unit service role and its relationship to supporting a unit in a quality program State the methods and steps of good unit program planning Review the learning objectives together.

Aims & Methods of Scouting
Cub Scouting: Boy Scouting: Venturing: Varsity: Association with youth & adults Ethical decision making Group activities Recognition Democratic process Curiosity, exploration & adventure Advancement High adventure & sports Activities Service Personal development Special programs & events Ideals Patrols Outdoors Advancement Personal growth Adult association Leadership development Uniform Home & neighborhood centered Parent involvement Advancement plan The den Ideals Uniform Activity program Review the aims of Scouting. Ask group the three aims of Scouting. [build] Show list of three aims. Point out that the methods of Scouting are somewhat different in Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, and Venturing, since we are dealing with different age groups. The methods in each part of the program reinforce the aims of the movement as applied to the characteristics and needs of the youth served. What methods would apply to Cub Scouting? Boy Scouting? Varsity Scouting? Venturing? Aims: Character Development Citizenship Training Personal Fitness

Missions of the… …District Four-Function Plan of council and district:
To organize and support successful units. Four-Function Plan of council and district: Membership/Relationships Available to all youth Finance Provide adequate funds Program Maintain standards & policies Unit Service Serve chartered organizations …Council Read statement on slide about the Council. Note that the council also includes representatives of organizations chartered by the BSA. [build] Purpose of the council is to guide and support its districts for the achievement of Scouting’s purpose. The purpose of the district is to organize and support successful units. The council and district both achieve their purpose by fulfilling four functions. Membership/Relationship – To make Scouting available to all youth Finance – To provide adequate funds Program – To maintain standards and policies Unit Service – To serve chartered organizations through a commissioner staff. To guide and support its districts A COUNCIL is a voluntary association of citizens which promotes the Scouting program within a geographical area.

The Commissioner Concept
The commissioner is the liaison between the local council and Scouting units. The commissioner’s mission is to keep units operating at maximum efficiency, maintain regular contact with unit leaders, counsel leaders on where to find assistance, note weaknesses in programs, and suggest remedies. The commissioner is successful when units effectively deliver the ideals of Scouting to their members. Read the commissioner concept with the group. Point out the various parts of the concept to increase understanding. [build] The commissioner is a liaison between the local council and the Scouting units. The mission of a commissioner is – -To keep units operating at maximum efficiency - maintain regular contact with unit leaders - counsel with leaders on where to find assistance - note weaknesses in programs and suggest remedies The commissioner is successful when units effectively deliver the ideals of Scouting to their members. More information in Commissioner Fieldbook – pages 10-11 Local Council Scouting Unit Liaison Mission: Keep units operating Regular contact Counsel leaders Help fix problems Success = Effective Units

Most Important Resource
Contains: Commissioner Orientation Orientation Projects The Commissioner Concept The District Commissioner Staff Providing Unit Service Your Commissioner Style Be a Lifesaving Commissioner How to remove a Volunteer Counseling Youth Protection Unit Charter Renewal Unit Commissioner Training Resources Self-Evaluation Distinguished Commissioner Service Award Introduce the Commissioner Fieldbook as the single most important resource for all commissioners. Point out some of the key contents from the list.

Job of Unit Commissioner
Review answers to pre-opening quiz Refer to Commissioner Job Description cards The Unit Commissioner Video Watch for the five major areas of service Using the pre-opening quiz and Commissioner Job Description cards, lead a discussion on the job of the unit commissioner. Cover all of the items on the card. Be sure the participants have the right quiz answers. Answers: 1. F 2. F 3. F 4. T 5. F 6. T 7. F 8. T 9. F 10. T 11. T 12. F 13. F 14. T 15. T [build] Introduce and show the video, AV-04V001R. It covers the basic duties of a unit commissioner. Alert participants to watch for the five major areas of service.

More details in Commissioner Fieldbook, page 11
Commissioner’s Role What are the five major roles of a commissioner? Friend Representative Unit “doctor” Teacher Counselor After the video, ask them to describe the commissioner’s role. [build] Review these five points as needed to ensure understanding. Point out that more details are found in the Commissioner Fieldbook, page 11 More details in Commissioner Fieldbook, page 11

Supporting the Unit Buzz groups Identify and discuss at least 5 indicators that should be monitored to determine the health of a scouting unit. Divide the participants into buzz groups. Ask them to discuss at least five indicators of unit health that a commissioner should monitor. Have them report on their discussions at the end of 10 minutes. Cub Scout Pack Boy Scout Troop

Supporting the Unit Cub Scout Pack Boy Scout Troop
What are the indicators to be monitored? Cub Scout Pack Boy Scout Troop Leadership Webelos den Advancement Attendance Adult attendance Den activity Tiger Cub den Den chiefs or den aides Membership Planned program Meeting operation Youth leadership Advancement Adult assistance Attendance Outdoor program Patrol activity Budget plan Membership Planned program Have buzz groups report on indicators they have identified for each Scouting group. [build] Review list of indicators for a Cub Scout pack Review the list of indicators for a Boy Scout troop

Commissioner Worksheet
Supporting the Unit Would a tool for evaluating a unit’s health be useful? How might you use these worksheets? Would a unit leader resist evaluation? Ask them if they could use a tool for evaluating a unit’s health, something all unit commissioners might use. [build] Immediately pass out to each commissioner, copies of the worksheets. Would a unit leader resist evaluation? Why? Note that this is a commissioner’s tool, not a checksheet to be filled out in the presence of or shared with the unit leader. Determine if the group understands the profile of a unit as shown on the worksheets. Review this information in more detail if needed. Ask them if they had a profile with checks in the right column, where might they go for help? [build] Show copy of Commissioner Helps for Packs, Troops, and Crews If you understood the unit’s profile, where might you go for help? Commissioner Helps for Packs, Troops, and Crews Commissioner Worksheet

Plan your work and work your plan
Unit Program Planning Plan your work and work your plan Understand the program planning process & tools (see chapter 24, Cub Scout Leader Book) Resources to help with program planning: Cub Scout and Webelos Scout Program Helps Pack Program Planning Chart Cub Scout Leader Program Notebook Council Program Calendar Chartered Organization program needs Old saying – Plan your work and work your plan Everything that happens in a program year starts with a plan Unit Commissioner can be a great resource to a Cubmaster and a pack committee if they understand the program planning process and tools Review the information shown on the slide. Other planning opportunities: Annual Pack program planning conference (attended by Cubmaster, pack committee, den leaders, den chiefs, parents, unit commissioner) Monthly pack leaders planning meeting Monthly den chief & den leader meeting

Unit Program Planning Plan your work and work your plan Follows a pattern which involves the boys (see chapter 8, Scoutmaster Handbook) Resources to help with program planning: Troop Program Features Troop Program Planning Worksheets Boy Scout Leader Program Notebook Council Program Calendar Charter organization program needs Troop planning follows a process, as does the pack planning, but it involves the boys in much more of the planning. Review the material shown on the slide Mention to participants that they can get better understanding of program planning at Cub Scout Leader and Boy Scout Leader Basic Training. Five Planning Steps: Do homework (get information ready) Find out what Scouts want Hold troop leaders’ program planning conference (attended by Patrol Leaders Council and Scoutmaster) Obtain troop committee support Share the plan with scouts, parents, UC, others

Unit Program Planning Plan your work and work your plan As the coach, you are on the sidelines (see chapter 5, Varsity Scout Leader Guidebook) Resources to help with program planning: Varsity Program Features Team Activity Planning Worksheets Varsity Scout Game Plan – Volumes 1-3 Council Program Calendar Charter organization program needs Team planning follows a process, as does the pack and troop planning, but as the coach, you sit on the side lines while the young men do the planning. Review the material shown on the slide Mention to participants that they can get better understanding of program planning at Varsity Leader Basic Training. Five Planning Steps: Do homework (get information ready) Conduct the Team’s Annual Planning Clinic Share the Plan Quarterly Program Detailing Monthly Program Detailing Weekly Checkup

Unit Program Planning Plan your work and work your plan Information on planning Crew’s program (see chapter 3, Venturing Leader Manual) Planning process includes officers and members: Suggest ideas for activities Plan the activities Participate in the activities Planning steps: Program Capability Inventory completed by adults PCI information organized on Program Planning Forms Venturing Activity Interest Survey completed by Venturers Brainstorm ideas for activities using information collected above Discuss and evaluate each idea Select activities and place on program calendar Each month, plan details for next month’s activities In Crew program planning, elected crew officers play a central role with as many crew members as possible involved. Review the material shown on the slide

Review We have learned about: Aims and Methods of Scouting
The Commissioner Service Role Supporting the Unit Unit Program Planning Review what has been covered in this first section

Units: The Commissioner’s Top Priority This is the second session of the training

Two Learning Objectives At the end of this session, you should be able to: Understand commissioner priorities and how to be an effective leader yourself Explain how unit committees are organized to support the unit leaders State the role of the commissioner in youth protection Recognize the standard for quality unit operation Evaluate unit operation Review the objectives with the group

Unit Visitation Reports
Individual reports on visits made before this training session Summary comments: Become more familiar with all resource material to improve your evaluations Increase understanding of the total situation in the unit Another visit opportunity – Review “Unit Contacts” section in Commissioner Fieldbook – page 15 Each trainee is given an opportunity to report on the pre-course unit visit. Since the worksheet was not introduced to the commissioner until this course, they will need to apply their observations to the worksheet after the face. This process is repeated until all have reported. In the case of a large number of trainees, consider dividing into smaller groups and meeting in separate rooms for reporting purposes. [build] At the conclusion of the reporting, the course director makes appropriate comments regarding the differing reports, the need to become familiar with all resource material to be able to make better evaluations, and the need to understand the total situation in a unit to render a valid report. He also mentions there will be opportunity for another visit. Review of the “Unit Contacts” section of the Commissioner Fieldbook for more information.

Commissioner Priorities
Commissioners are wonderful Scouters May be asked to do many things NOT the primary responsibilities of commissioners Concentrate your Scouting time on helping specific unit needs Unit Service Everything else in Scouting Unit Commissioners should not fall into the trap of doing everything else in Scouting except for the appointed job: Unit Service – this does happen (more details on page 24 of Commissioner Fieldbook for Unit Service) [build] Commissioners are wonderful Scouters and may be asked to do many things. While these other Scouting activities might be important, they are often NOT the primary responsibility of commissioners. You must concentrate your Scouting time on helping specific unit needs and helping each unit become more effective with its program and operation. Good unit service is created when the commissioner believes that unit service is so critical to the success of Scouting that it takes precedence over all his or her Scouting time. Falling into the Trap Good Unit Service = Take precedence over all other Scouting efforts Commissioners can fall into the trap of doing everything else in Scouting except appointed job: Unit Service --- It happens! (see page 24, Commissioner Fieldbook)

How to be effective leaders
Effective Leadership How to be effective leaders Evaluate and improve your own performance Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude Work successfully with adults Guide unit leaders in working successfully with boys Set a good example for the boys and other adults Continue learning and growing in leadership skills Practice good communications Explain that in addition to understanding our commissioner responsibilities and knowing how Scouting works, there are other things that will help us to be effective leaders. Some of these include: [build] 1. Evaluate and improve your own performance Distribute “How Do I Rate as an Effective Leader?” (appendix E). A checklist of effective leadership. Use it to periodically improve performance. [build] 2. Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude Attitude affects our success in commissioner service because it influences other people. Our attitude and actions tell unit people how we feel. [build] 3. Work successfully with adults We must be careful that adult conflicts and differences do not interfere with the program which units provide for youth. Remember that unit adults are the focus of good commissioner service. (more info in Commissioner Fieldbook) [build] 4. Guide unit leaders in working successfully with boys Includes respecting their rights, seeing that they find the fun and adventure in Scouting, helping them develop a feeling of belonging, and doing our best as leaders [build] 5. Set a good example for the boys and other adults Everyone stands with arms extended. Ask them to touch their forefingers to their chin but you touch your cheeks. Pause to see how many follow your instructions or your actions. Explain that this illustrates how our actions often speak more loudly than our words. [build] 6. Continue learning and growing in leadership skills We do this by reading Scouting magazine, attending commissioner meetings, taking advantage of other training opportunities [build] 7. Practice good communication Good communication is essential if commissioners are to stay informed and do a good job

Open Forum for questions and concerns
Break and Lunch Open Forum for questions and concerns

Unit Committee Functions
Understand what help a unit leader should receive from a unit committee Unit Leader Unit Committee Fast Start training helps a new leader get started right The participants must understand that they can best help a unit leader if they also understand what a unit leader should have in the way of help from the unit committee. You may want to spend some time to familiarize the participants with Fast Start and how it helps a new leader get off to a good start. Unit Commissioner

Functions of the Committee
Cub Scouting: Recordkeeping Correspondence Advancement Training Public Relations Outings Finance Friends of Scouting Membership Re-registration Boy Scouting: Leadership selection Finance Equipment Transportation Membership Re-registration Advancement Support outdoor program needs Varsity: Provide leadership Finance Equipment Membership Advancement High adventure Sports Personal development Service Special programs Venturing: Provide leadership Complete PCI Secure equipment Provide facilities Find resources Support program Review the functions of the Pack committee shown on the slide Be sure they understand that there might not be formally organized subcommittees, but the pack chairman should assign certain jobs to committee members on either a permanent or an “as needed” basis [build] Review the functions of the Troop committee shown on the slide Note that the organization of the committee depends on the size of the troop [build] Review the functions of the Venturing committee shown on the table References: Scoutmaster Handbook Pages 157 Troop Committee Guidebook Reference: Cub Scout Leader Book Pages 23-5 to 23-7 Reference: Venturing Leader Manual Pages 18-19 Reference: Varsity Scout Leader Guidebook Pages 22 & 24

Introduction to Youth Protection
Boy Scouts of America is deeply concerned about the general welfare of our children Youth Protection for Boy Scout and Cub Scout Leader Basic Training Video Explain that the Boy Scouts of America is deeply concerned about the general welfare of our children. Show the video – Youth Protection for Boy Scout and Cub Scout Leader Basic Training AV-09V010. This is an overview designed for basic training.

The Commissioner and Youth Protection
Commissioners can help in several ways: Conduct annual Youth Protection review Help with leader selection Coach unit people Promote use of videos Explain about handbook inserts The Commissioner can help in several ways: Conduct annual Youth Protection visit each fall for unit adults in every unit you are assigned to serve (usually as part of your November visit at a unit committee meeting) Help units and their chartered organizations use proper leader selection procedures Coach unit people if child abuse occurs Promote unit use of the videos designed to protect boys from abuse. It happened to Me – AV-09V011 for cub scout-aged boys A time to tell – AV-09V004 for boy scout-age boys Personal Safety Awareness – AV-09-V027 for high school-age youth Explain to unit leaders how boys and parents use the Youth Protection inserts in the front of the handbooks. Commissioners are encouraged to attend the council’s complete Youth Protection training course.

Quality Unit Operation
Unit Commissioners must be alert to situations that can signal a unit is in trouble. Divide trainees into buzz groups and give them about five minutes to come up with a list of danger signals. Divide into buzz groups and discuss possible danger signals

Possible list of Danger Signs: Style of leadership Does not understand patrol method Lacks faith in boys running troop Wants to keep authority Can train only by mass instruction Temperament is not compatible Unit is not meeting Unit is without adult leaders Unit has no committee No new members are being added Low attendance at meetings Weak or poorly organized program No advancement No participation in camps No unit budget Buzz Groups Call for reports from each buzz group. [build] Show list of possible danger signs. Ask what action might be taken to correct each item. Discuss Each group reports their list

National Quality Unit Award for pack, troop, team, and crew operations Pass out and share the current National Quality Unit Award sheets for pack, troop, team, and crew operation. Discuss [build] Participants must recognize that they represent desirable and important standards for quality unit operation. These forms represent desirable and important standards for quality unit operation

Review We have learned about: Commissioner Priorities
Effective Commissioner Leadership Unit Committee Functions Introduction to Youth Protection Quality Unit Operation Review what has been covered in this second section

How to Help a Unit This is session three of the Commissioner Basic Training program

three Learning Objectives At the end of this session, you should be able to: Use counseling fundamentals to encourage the unit leader and to lead him to self-sufficiency Explain the annual commissioner service plan State methods of membership management Use the resources of the district committee Use the unit charter renewal process in rechartering a unit Use commissioner lifesaving techniques to resolve unit life-threatening problems Make a meaningful visit to a unit Review the learning objectives together.

Commissioners must be good counselors to do their jobs well
Counseling Ability to listen in such a way that they will solve their own problems Best way to help a unit is to strengthen its leadership through effective counseling Commissioners must be good counselors to do their jobs well Counseling fundamentals: Carefully select time and place Work to understand what the leader is saying Let the leader know you hear and understand DO NOT give advice. Guide them to solve their own problem Summarize from time to time Support their thinking with information Point out that the best way to help a unit is to strengthen its leadership and that the most effective method of helping a leader develop his potential is counseling. Commissioners must be good counselors to do their jobs well. Counseling can be defined as the ability to listen to someone in such a way that they will solve their own problems. [build] Here are some fundamentals: Carefully select a time and place where there will be no interruptions Understand what the leader is saying Let the leader know that you hear and understand Do not give advice. Guide him, by questioning, in such a way that he solves his own problems. If he cannot find a solution, plant several possibilities in his mind, but let him select the one he thinks might work for him. Summarize from time to time to keep him on track Support his thinking with information. (know difference between information and advice) Refer to the Commissioner Fieldbook – Counseling chapter More information in “Counseling” chapter of Commissioner Fieldbook

This presentation is a sub part of the Commissioner Basic Training session 3. Customize it as needed to cover the function of the District Committee The organization and functions are explained at this time, either by the course director or someone carefully selected by him. It might be done by an experienced member of the district committee or the district executive. Other material may be used to teach this section. A small presentation on District Committee is provided here as a starting point and may be personalized for the specific district. Provide a good understanding of the resources available in the district committee to ensure the success of the unit. The District Committee

District Committee Four Function Organization: Membership Finance
Program Unit Service Provide a good understanding of the resources available in the district committee to ensure the success of the unit Explain that the commissioner is like the country doctor or general practitioner. The district committee includes specialists whom the commissioner can call in for consultation or specialized treatment.

Membership Functions Fall Roundup Spring Roundup
Special membership rallies Advice and help to units with membership problems Discuss the points made on the slide about membership functions

Finance Functions Sustaining Membership Enrollment
and Friends of Scouting Trust Funds (James E. West Award) Advice to units Discuss the points made on the slide about finance functions

Program Functions Camping Activities Advancement Training
Health & Safety Discuss the points made on the slide about program functions

Program Functions Camping
Order of the Arrow Where to go camping Summer camp promotion Log Cabin Gateway Philmont Discuss the points made on the slide about program functions - camping

Program Functions Activities
Scouting for Food Scout Expo Scouting for Food Scouting Anniversary Week District Recognition Dinner Cub Day Camp Derbys: Pinewood, Soapbox, etc. Camp-O-Rees Discuss the points made on the slide about program functions - activities

Program Functions Advancement
Eagle Boards of Review Merit Badge Counselors Venturing awards Advice / training for units Heroism awards Adult recognition Discuss the points made on the slide about program functions - advancement

Program Functions Training
Cub Scout: Fast Start New Leader Essentials Leader Specific Training Youth Protection Pow Wow, Roundtable Wood Badge Philmont Boy Scout: Fast Start New Leader Essentials Leader Specific Training Intro to Outdoor Leadership Youth Protection Roundtable Wood Badge Philmont Varsity/Venturing: Fast Start New Leader Essentials Leader Specific Training Intro to Outdoor Leadership Youth Protection Roundtable Wood Badge Philmont Discuss the points made on the slide about program functions - training Youth: Den Chief National Youth Leadership Training Junior Leader Backpack Training Venturing Leadership Skills Course

District Committee Unit Service
Country Doctor (unit commissioner) Request specific assistance Specialists Provide consultation or specialized treatment Determine need The unit commissioner is like a country doctor or a general practitioner. The district committee is a group of specialists. [build] The unit commissioner determines a need while working with the unit. A request for specific assistance is made to the district committee The specialists of the district committee provide consultation or specialized treatment to the unit UNIT

Membership Management
Buzz Groups Discuss how to get and keep young men Potential Scenarios: Unit members concentrated into one age group – need to recruit Unit not aware of membership situation – need an inventory Units at risk to drop charter – needs member management focus Recruiting opportunities – Boy-fact surveys, list of Webelos scouts, birthday greetings, specific invitations to day camps & long-term camps, etc Now that the trainees have been introduced to many ways they can help leaders to grow and committees to function, with good budgeting and a good program for boys, it is also essential that they help units to add membership, so that more boys can have the advantages of a sound Scouting experience. Refer to the membership section of Commissioner helps for packs, troops, and crews Divide into buzz groups to discuss membership management. Guide them to- A unit encounters problems when most members graduate in the same year, especially a small unit. A pack with mostly 9 to 10 yrs olds or a troop with a majority of 12 to 13 yrs olds needs a recruiting program. Inventories are necessary to keep unit commissioners aware of the membership situation, particularly at unit charter renewal time. How many members are active and which members are inactive and need follow-up are important to know. A quick follow-up will often save a member. An inventory might also point out a program or administration function as the cause for absenteeism. Year-round recruiting ideas and plans are essential. With boy-fact surveys and lists of Webelos Scouts ready to graduate, commissioners can suggest candidates for membership. Birthday greetings inviting boys to join when they reach the right age are effective. Phone calls and person-to-person invitations are welcome Roundup programs are suggested by councils and districts and should be joined in by all units. Cub Scouts recruited to attend day camp and resident camps, and Boy Scouts to attend long-term camp, are given an exciting introduction to the program. Preventing dropped units is essential for good membership management A commissioner is assigned during the organization of a new unit. See the Commissioner Fieldbook for tips on serving new units. Also see membership section of Commissioner helps for packs, troops, and crews

Membership Management
Report from groups Allow an opportunity for group reports as time allows. [build] Course Director’s Summary- Membership for membership’s sake is not the name of the game. A growing unit is a going unit; recruiting will ensure continuation of the unit, with more boys enjoying the benefits. Good program is the key to attracting boys. Boys having fun and excitement in Scouting are our best recruiters. Summary: Membership for membership’s sake is not the name of the game Recruiting will ensure continuation of the unit Good program is the key to attracting boys

Unit Charter Renewal Process
Discussion of renewal process Note: Unit Commissioner should be involved in a majority of the steps Lead a discussion to ensure a thorough understanding of the unit charter renewal process. The fact that the unit commissioner is involved in a majority of the steps should get everyone’s attention. Work from the Commissioner Fieldbook, chapter on Charter Renewal. Also use specific council charter renewal information. More information in Commissioner Fieldbook, Charter Renewal chapter

Annual Commissioner Service Plan
Gives specific purpose for some of your regular and supportive contact with units The annual commissioner service plan gives specific purpose for some of your regular and supportive contact with units. The plan includes eight specific functions. Refer to page 17 of the Commissioner Fieldbook and review each function See page 17 in Commissioner Fieldbook for more details

The Lifesaving Commissioner
Sometimes a commissioner is called on to save the life of a unit. What needs to be done? How do you go about it? Use this slide to set the stage on a lifesaving commissioner More information in Commissioner Fieldbook, Be a Lifesaving Commissioner chapter on page 28

Youth dropping out No youth recruiting or poor recruiting methods No adult leader No planned program No youth leaders No discipline Unit stops meeting Charter lapses Charter organization leader unhappy with the unit Only one adult active No involvement of parents Adult conflicts and poor communications Others Watch for Vital Signs UNIT Just as paramedics and other medical caregivers check vital signs, so a good commissioner watches the vital signs of a unit. Any one or a group of bad signs should alert you to a life-threatening situation. Remind the participants that danger signs were discussed in Session 2. Here is a similar list of vital signs. Review them with the group.

Specific things you can do: Consult your ADC or DC Ask some basic questions What must be solved? Possible alternatives? Which strategy first? Who to involve? Is it saved? What is Plan B? Be enthusiastic Apply “first aid” Apply “second aid” Generate teamwork Go into Action Fast Don’t wait until next month’s commissioner staff meeting. Don’t wait until someone else suggests the perfect solution. Go into action now. A commissioner might be tempted to give the most attention to the healthiest and most active units. Paramedics don’t do that. Neither do lifesaving commissioners. Establish that unit as a priority unit. Priority units receive your most careful attention. Specific things you can do: Consult with your ADC or DC – They may have information you need. They need to know what you now know. Plan together. Team effort is best. Ask some basic questions – What problems must be solved to save this unit? What are alternative strategies for solving the problems? Which strategy are you going to try first? Why? Who will you involve? Who is going to do what? When? How will you know the unit is saved? If all else fails, what is Plan B? Be enthusiastic – Unit leaders who are discouraged will be uplifted by your attitude that their situation is far from hopeless. Share vision of future. Apply “first aid” - for the priority unit. Take care of the most critical needs first. Apply “second aid” - based on your best strategy or action plan. Generate a real atmosphere of teamwork – by involving the other people you talk with. Gain commitment to help. Give specific things to do. Organize efforts around tangible activities. Whatever the problem, examine the facts, consider possible solutions, reach a conclusion, and move toward action.

Unit No Meeting Move quickly to salvage remaining leadership and membership Unit with No Leader See that leader is replaced quickly and then trained Unit with No Committee Work with chartered organization to understand importance Unit with No New Members Help find ways to grow membership and ensure program is attracting and keeping. Unit Conflict with Chartered Organization Be a mediator. Bring together to talk. New Leader lacks Training Help orient and provide information Unit with Weak Leadership Counsel with leader. Encourage with Chartered Org Typical Hurry Cases BSA first aid books teach us about “hurry cases.” Most accidents you come upon will be minor. You will have plenty of time to give first aid treatment. However, the following situations, called hurry cases, are life threatening. You must quickly administer the correct first aid. Otherwise, the victim might die. Discuss the list of hurry cases on the slide. Look on pages in the Commissioner Fieldbook for more details. More information in Commissioner Fieldbook Page 28-30

Using a team approach Ad Hoc Or Organized effort What are the benefits of a formal lifesaving team? Lifesaving teams are often created through an Ad Hoc effort when needed. This would include the ADC or DC and maybe the District Executive. A more organized approach is valuable if resources are available. What would be the benefits of a formal lifesaving team? Discuss They would be experienced in solving specific problems and would be able to get results quickly. This team could include specialists that would be available to help address key issues and recommend quick solutions. This is an important effort to keep units operating through troubled times.

Review We have learned about: Counseling The District Committee
Membership Management Unit Charter Renewal Process Annual Commissioner Service Plan The Lifesaving Commissioner Review what has been covered in this third section

Next Unit Visits Second unit visit guidelines:
Today we have learned about dealing with units, its adult organization & functions, and the quality program. Second unit visit guidelines: Go by yourself Stay only 15 minutes Make appropriate worksheet changes In this session, we have been dealing with the units, its adult organization and functions, and quality program, which is the ‘glue’ that keeps a boy in the program long enough for the purposes of Scouting to be met in his life. Now is the time to plan some additional on-the-job training. [build] Review the guidelines for the second unit visit. To be made after this training course concludes today. Explain that one of the meaningful contacts with a unit is to attend the unit’s committee meeting. The committee must recognize the unit commissioner as a friend and useful resource. Review the guidelines for the third visit. Third unit visit guidelines: Visit the unit committee meeting Must wear your uniform – be example Give out your address and phone number Take time to visit the Charter representative Unit Committee

Summary As a leader, You have made a personal commitment..
…to Scouting ...of time, effort, and knowledge …of patience and understanding …to be a living example for unit leaders …to lend a helping hand to fellow Scouters. Close with the following statement – “As a leader, you have made a personal commitment to Scouting. It’s a commitment of time, effort, and knowledge. It’s a commitment of patience and understanding. It’s a commitment to be a living example for unit leaders, and to lend a helping hand to fellow Scouters. What a fine opportunity for you as a commissioner.”

Closing The Challenge- Graduation You now see your task
Training is just beginning – continue to gain knowledge Commissioner must be a friend to units Goal is more boys with better Scouting experience Graduation Review the points of the challenge on the slide Give out graduation certificates Closing ceremony

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