Commissioner Training
Commissioners are district and council leaders who help Scout units succeed. Commissioners coach and consult with adult leaders of Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, and Venturing crews. Commissioners help maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America. They also oversee the unit charter renewal plan so that each unit reregisters on time with an optimum number of youth and adult members.
Overview
An overview of commissioner service. A commissioner plays several roles, including friend, representative, unit "doctor," teacher, and counselor.
Commissioner Fast Start
- Commissioner Fast Start Video - from Ventura County Council
- Commissioner Fast Start On-line (PDF) - from Great Sauk Trail Council
- Unit Commissioner Fast Start On-line - from Aloha Council
- District Commissioner Fast Start Manual (PDF) - from Great Salt Lake Council
Commissioner Basic Training (PPT)
One-day course on commissioner service, in PowerPoint (PPT) format. From Great Salt Lake Council. Prepared in April 2006.
Venturing Commissioner Orientation (PPT)
This course, in PowerPoint (PPT) format, focuses on the Venturing Commissioner.
Roundtable Commissioner
- Boy Scout Roundtable Commissioner Training
- Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner and Staff Basic Training
- Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner and Staff Fast Start
- Boy Scout Roundtable Planning Guide: 2008 - 2009
- Boy Scout Roundtable Planning Guide: 2009 - 2010
Basic Commissioner Manuals
Five important books guide the service of commissioners and their professional staff advisors in the Boy Scouts of America. Contact your District Commissioner for these manuals.
Centennial Quality Awards
The Centennial Quality Awards program is designed to recognize units, districts, councils, areas, and regions in achieving excellence in providing a quality program to a growing youth population in America at all levels of the Boy Scouts of America.
The Commissioner Newsletter
The Commissioner is a BSA newsletter for council commissioners and council Scout executives. This link provides current and past newsletters.
Other Commissioner Resources
Available at the BSA National web site. Includes a listing of videos, DVDs, publications, worksheets - items to help a commissioner do his/her job better
Philmont Training Courses
Courses of interest to commissioners, focusing on District and Council Operations.
Commissioner Position Patches
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Click on this link for Commissioner's Historical Patch Collection.