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Transcript of New-UNIT COMMISSIONER Training
NEW-UNIT COMMISSIONERTRAINING
Dom BeeACC for New Units
National Capital Area Council
• Why is starting new units right important?
• New-Unit Commissioner duties
• New unit creation process
• Role of a New-Unit Commissioner
• Tools of the trade
Agenda
In NCACAs of 2011, only 55% of new units chartered in past 3 years were still in operation.
Loss rate of 45% of new units
Cold Hard Fact
Available at: http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Commissioners/Manuals.aspx
This is the key
document to new unit success!
Four Pillars of High Performing Units
Organizing Committee Unit Team Support
Chartered Organization Unit Leaders
District CommissionerDistrict Membership ChairDistrict Executive
New-Unit CommissionerNew-Unit OrganizerInfluential ScouterDistrict Training Team
Institutional HeadChartered Organization Representative (COR)
Unit Committee ChairUnit LeaderCORUnit CommissionerUnit Committee
Key 3
New Unit DefinitionIs characterized as:• Chartered• Not reached its third year
of operation
Key to New Unit Formation• New Unit Commissioner (NUC)
Role starts at very beginning Go to person: Coach, mentor, consultant Serve at least 2 years as UC Liaison between unit and district
• New Unit Organizer (NUO) Assigned by District Membership Chair Works closely w/NUC Point man during new unit formation
process
What Coaches Do
• Provide task direction• Provide skill instruction• Build capabilities• Provide resources• Facilitate relationships• Transfer responsibility for success• Support growth and progress
Coaching Tips
• Listen• Supply energy• Influence; don’t control• Recognize what is right and wrong• Recognize success and value differences• Evolve with the team’s life cycle
What Mentors Do• Advise, support, and provide guidance• Facilitate understanding of environment
and culture• Instill positive attitudes• Aid in retention• Provide trusted counsel
Mentoring Tips• Provide a nonthreatening environment• Build trust early• Be a good listener• Share personal experience• Make suggestions.
o Specific problemso Getting things accomplished
What Consultants Do• Excel at problem solving• Advise, support, and provide guidance• Promote positive attitudes• Aid in retention• Provide trusted counsel
Consulting Tips• Be very knowledgeable• Be consistent• Earn trust
Starting a new unitBuild your team
New Unit Organizer New Unit Commissioner District Training Team Influential Scouter
Know our PartnersApproach the Prospect
Should be 2-3 Scouters Set up appointment Make the visit Present the value proposition No more than 45 minutes
The Organizing Committee
Preparing for Unit Organization Preparing for selection of Unit Leaders Selecting Unit Leaders 5 Adults/10 Youth for Packs/Troops (5 for Teams/Crews/Ships, 2 for LDS units Start training Create Succession Plan First meeting Annual Program Plan Encourage RT attendance
Training Unit LeadershipKey Points
YPT for ALL registered leaders YPT for Venturers for Crews and Ships Orientation Training This is Scouting Position Specific Training Round Table Training Supplemental Training
Unit Program Planning and Funding Your Unit
Key Points Build Budget from expense side first Identify sources of Funding Money earning MUST follow BSA guidelines Unit should have an account Unit account at Council Program specific resources Journey To Excellence Voice of the Scout
Recruiting Youth Members
Key Points Start with members of Chartered Organization Recruit from likely sources At lest 10 youth and ratio of 1 parent for every 2 youth Provide Orientation to parents
Selecting Quality Leaders
Key Points 5 Adults/10 Youth minimum Responsibility of Chartered Organization Recruit Key 3 first Recruit rest of adult leaders Selecting Unit Leaders Provide Position Description
Successful Unit Meetings
• Assist in planning first planning• Conduct run-through • Attended by NUO and NUC• Congratulate new unit leader• Debrief with unit leaders after meting• Assist with annual Program Planning meeting
Charter Presentation• Done at full gathering of CO• Presented by NUC and NUO• Unit leaders/youth members should attend
NCAC New Unit
Application
New Unit Service PlanKey Tools
Conduct Unit Self-Assessment 2X a year Journey to Excellence Commissioner New Unit Service Plan Commissioner Annual Service Plan Voice of the Scout Frequent visits and enter contacts Commissioner Tools Unit Performance Tracking Sheet
At 36 Months Tenure• Consider reassignment of the NUC to
another new unit • Celebrate the success
Resources
• Unit Performance Guide• Commissioner Fieldbook for Unit Service• Administration of Commissioner Service• Commissioner Tools• http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Com
missioners.aspx
It takes a District to support a New Unit!
Celebration of Knowledge1. What is most important reference for
starting new units? Unit Performance Guide2. What is the definition of a new unit?Chartered unit with <than 36 mos. tenure 3. The 2 key positions to starting new units?NUC and NUO4. What are member minimums for new units5 Adults/10 youths (5 for Teams and Crews)5. NUO and NUC play what roles?Coach, mentor and consultant
Take-aways• No unit before it’s time!• Starting a new unit requires Teamwork• Unified approach• NUC and NUO are key players• Must use new process• Must follow through after charter presented• Frequent and regular contact with unit• Document observations• Support performance metrics
QUESTIONS?