General
COR, Committee Chair, Cubmaster/Scoutmaster/Advisor/Skipper
Unit Key 3
Bi-annual training that offered by the Council
University of Scouting
An award for those who have demonstrated their commitment through the completion of basic training.
Trained patch
BSA requires that the unit be renewed annually to continue using the program.
Recharter
Parents, unit leaders, unit committee members, chartered organization representatives (CORs), district committees, and commissioners
People who should attend the roundtable
District Executive, District Chair, District Commissioner
District Key 3
Required training to be as a trained Commissioner
Unit Commissioner Basic Training, Roundtable Commissioner Basic Training
It recognizes proficiency in the contemporary tools and techniques commissioners use to provide effective unit service.
Arrowhead Honor
BSA aspirational planning, performance, and recognition program designed to encourage and reward the success of our units.
Journey to Excellence
Membership Chair, Program Chair, Service Chair, Training Chair, Fundraising Chair, Camping Chair, Commissioners
District Network/Resources
A friend, a coach, a mentor, an advisor, enthusiastic, team player, great communicator, passionate listener
Unit Commissioner
These are weekend training events that are conducted across the country. These sessions cover relevant topics and are great networking opportunities. Sessions usually start on Friday evening and conclude midday on Sunday.
Impact Sessions
It encourages and recognizes continuing training, performance, and tenure by commissioners.
Commissioner Key
Assessing a unit, which can be a phone call, an email, or a unit visit with valuable information to record.
Simple Assessment
● Provide information
● Capture information
● Offer additional program training
● Provide networking opportunities
Roundtable
A meeting that is held on the second Thursday of the month
Roundtable
An annual training event that provides a continuing education experience for commissioners in a college-based format.
College of Commissioner Science
This is awarded to a commissioner who provides exemplary unit service, focusing on unit performance as measured in Journey to Excellence and through the use of the current Boy Scouts of America Unit Service Plan and Commissioner Tools.
The Commissioner Award of Excellence in Unit Service
It is built upon a collaborative assessment of a unit’s strengths and needs. It provides a focus for the unit leader to strengthen their unit.
Unit Service Plan
Roundtable attendees will split out into different sessions.
Breakout
A monthly newsletter from the SHAC Commissioner Team
Square Knot Notes
The Commissioner Week conference provides opportunities to meet and interact with the National Commissioner and members of the National Commissioner Service Team while networking with commissioners throughout the country. It is usually held at___
Philmont Training Center or Florida Sea Base
This is the highest recognition that can be given to a commissioner who has consistently engaged in distinguished and exceptional commissioner service resulting in significant, positive impact to youth, units, and a district and/or council.
Distinguished Commissioner Service Award
The unit commissioner and unit Key 3 complete the assessment together. This is performed at least twice a year.
Collaborative/Detailed Assessment
A monthly relevant topic that usually reflects the current issue on Scouting from the National, included in the monthly roundtable program plan.
Hot Topic