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 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.
ROLES THE COMMISSIONER PLAYS
A commissioner plays several roles, including friend, representative, unit "doctor," teacher, and counselor.
The commissioner is a friend of the unit. Of all their roles, this one is the most important. It springs from the attitude, "I care, I am here to help, what can I do for you?" Caring is the ingredient that makes commissioner service successful. He or she is an advocate of unit needs. A commissioner who makes himself known and accepted now will be called on in future times of trouble.
COMMISSIONER BASIC TRAINING
The only reason for having commissioners is to help units succeed. A unit is the basic structure operated by a chartered organization to deliver the program of the Boy Scouts of America to youth members. The BSA works with and through the chartered organization to serve youth. It is important that the chartered organization and its units be served effectively by the commissioner. Unless Scouting units are strong and efficient, the program won’t reach the boy. No matter how well organized the council and district, the program delivery system stalls or fails with weak units. From Commissioner Fieldbook for Unit Service Commissioner Basic Training will provide you with the tools to become an effective commissioner to the units you serve.
ADULT RECOGNITION
One of the tools of the Commissioner staff is Adult Leader Recognition. When adult leaders are completing requirement for various awards they are training and staying up-to-date on the programs of the BSA. A list of some of the requirements for various adult leader recognitions are shown below:
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