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The commissioner is the liaison between the Stonewall Jackson Area Council and our 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.


 

 
Commissioner Service Leadership in the Stonewall Jackson Area Council
Council Commissioner: Steve Hammond
Asst. Council Commissioner-Training Brad Stewart
Asst. Council Commissioner-Roundtable Pat Sipe

District Commissioners  
Massanutten District Dan Dreelin
Monticello District Ray Ezell
Southern District Tom Greenwood
Valley District Phil Merica


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 requirements 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:
 
  • Progress Record for the Tiger Cub Den Leader Award
  • Progress Record for the Cub Scout Den Leader Award
  • Progress Record for the Webelos Den Leader Award
  • Progress Record for the Cubmaster Award
  • Progress Record for the Cub Scouter Award
  • Progress Record for the Boy Scout Leader's Training Award
  • Scoutmaster Progress Record for the Scoutmaster's Key
  • Varsity Scout Leader Progress for the Coach's Key and Varsity Scout Leader Training Award
  • Varsity Scout Leader Letter Scorecard
  • Venturing Leader Progress Record
  • Roundtable/Huddle Staff Progress Record for the Scouter's Training Award
  • Roundtable/Huddle Commissioner Progress Record for the Arrowhead Honor/Commissioner Key
  • District and Assistant District Commissioner Progress Record for Commissioner Key/Arrowhead Honor Award
  • Unit Commissioner Progress Record for the Commissioner Key/Arrowhead Honor Award
  • Progress Record for the District Committee Key
  • Wood Badge Pocket Card

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    JOURNEY TO EXCELLENCE

    Commissioners can find the latest tools to assist their units on their Journey to Excellence by visiting the Scouting.org JTE reference page. Spreadsheets, scorecards, service hour report forms and much more are available there.

    Scouting's Journey to Excellence page.
     

     
    Commissioner Hotline. The National Council has established a special telephone number to assist Commissioners with any issues they may experience with UVTS. Commissioner Hotline number (972) 672-4389.  The Hotline is open 8:00 am to 10:00 pm, Monday through Saturday. Commissioners are encouraged to call the hotline any time they experience a problem so they can receive immediate help.
     

     

     

    Resources from the 2009 District Volunteer & Commissioner Training Conference

    Commissioners are invited to review key presentations from the January 24, 2009 Conference here at the Commissioner's Corner.

    The Annual Unit Service Plan was prepared and led by Council Commissioner Mike Sexton.
    Click the slide below to begin this presentation designed to improve Commissioner Service and therefore the quality of program in every unit!





    Unit Visits was presented by Assistant Council Commissioner Brad Stewart. This presentation is a great refresher for current UCs and especially beneficial for new Unit Commissioners. Click the slide below to begin this presentation.



    Please contact Council Commissioner Steve Hammond with questions on these presentations or unit service within the Stonewall Jackson Area Council.
     
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