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Local Generated
Commissioner Service Forms
Although designed
for use within the Shawnee Trails
Council, these forms are generic and can be downloaded and
altered for use in other councils and/or districts. All
forms are in Microsoft Word 97-2003 compatible format, unless
otherwise indicated. As a part of the continuing effort to
provide the highest level of support to commissioner service,
many of the forms have been revised, are currently under
revision, or new forms will be added.
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Form Name |
Description |
Microsoft Word 97 and 2003 Format |
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Commissioner's Visit Report Form |
This is the standard visitation report used by commissioners
that do not have access to either the Internet or the
Unit Visit Tracking System.
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Download Form |
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Unit Status
Criteria |
This tool was originally designed for use
within Shawnee Trails Council in 2000. This is the fifth version
of the criteria used; the new revision includes JTE standards, chartered
organization issues, and membership benchmarks. |
Download PDF |
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Red/Crisis
Unit Action Plan |
This is a new form that is
designed to assist unit leaders, chartered
organizations, and commissioners to devise a plan of
action to prevent the unit from not being able to renew
its charter on time. The form contains a section
to determine critical issues and and who will work to
address the issue(s). For information on what
red/crisis criteria are, please download the
Unit Status Criteria document. |
Download Form |
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ADC Report
Form |
This is the standard report used by assistant council commissioners
that supervise commissioner service within a service area of the
district. |
Download Form |
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Annual Unit
Service Plan |
This
document maps out commissioner duties involved in unit
service based on the Scouting program year (August -
July) |
Download Form |
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Roundtable Visitation &
Evaluation Report |
This is a new form that can be completed
by any district or council level volunteer or professional Scouter to
provide guided feedback to roundtable commissioners and the district
commissioner. This form can be used for Cub Scout and Boy Scout
roundtables, Varsity Scout huddles, and Venturing forums. |
Download Form |
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District
Commissioner's Report |
This is the standard report used by district commissioners within
the Shawnee Trails Council. When used with the data
forwarded on the unit visitation and ADC report, it provides the council
commissioner and professional staff with a snapshot of unit health,
roundtable attendance, commissioner recruitment/retention, and other
observations. |
Download Form |
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Council
Commissioner's Report |
This is the standard report
for the council commissioner as a means of presenting data to the
council's executive committee and board. Although the district
names reflect those within Shawnee Trails Council, it can be modified
for use in any council. |
Download Form |
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District
Commissioner's Forms Package |
This self-extracting program downloads
and installs all forms that are needed by the district commissioner to
manage the district commissioner staff. Forms include the
commissioner visit report, unit status criteria, red/crisis unit action
plan, ADC report, annual unit service plan, roundtable visitation and
evaluation report, and the district commissioner's report form. |
Download Program |
National Council Commissioner Service Forms
These forms are provided by the
National Council and are only available in PDF
format. Right click on the form name to open the form in a
new browser window.
Journey to Excellence Information and
Forms
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Form Name |
Description |
2011 |
2012 |
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Definitions
for the Journey to Excellence (JTE) program |
"Scouting’s Journey to Excellence” is the
BSA’s new council performance recognition program designed to encourage
and reward success and measure the performance of our units, districts,
and councils. It is replacing the Centennial Quality Awards Program as a
means of encouraging excellence in providing a quality program at all
levels of the BSA. This document contains the terminology used for
this new quality unit recognition program. |
Download PDF |
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Journey to
Excellence Implementation Schedule |
Effective October 1, 2011, this is the
new schedule of implementation for the new JTE unit recognition program
- NOTE: the new program is based off the month of charter
renewal starting with units after October 1, 2011; these units will be
eligible to earn the 2011 JTE recognition. |
Download PDF |
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JTE
Commissioner's Script |
This document was created by the National Commissioner Staff to
provide guidance to unit commissioners when introducing the
Journey to Excellence program to unit leaders. |
Download PDF |
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Council JTE Requirements |
This is the BSA’s new performance recognition program designed to encourage
and reward success and measure the performance of the local council. The
award has three levels, bronze, silver, and gold. |
Download PDF |
Download PDF |
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District JTE Requirements |
This is the BSA’s new performance recognition program designed to encourage
and reward success and measure the performance of the district. The
award has three levels, bronze, silver, and gold. |
Download PDF |
Download PDF |
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Crew JTE Requirements |
This is the BSA’s new performance recognition program designed to encourage
and reward success and measure the performance of Venturing crews. The
award has three levels, bronze, silver, and gold. |
Download PDF |
Download PDF |
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Pack JTE Requirements |
This is the BSA’s new performance recognition program designed to encourage
and reward success and measure the performance of the Cub Scout pack. The
award has three levels, bronze, silver, and gold. |
Download PDF |
Download PDF |
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Ship JTE
Requirements |
This is the BSA’s new performance recognition program designed to encourage
and reward success and measure the performance of the Sea Scout ship. The
award has three levels, bronze, silver, and gold. |
Download PDF |
Download PDF |
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Team JTE
Requirements |
This is the BSA’s new performance recognition program designed to encourage
and reward success and measure the performance of the Boy Scout team. The
award has three levels, bronze, silver, and gold. |
Download PDF |
Download PDF |
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Troop JTE
Requirements |
This is the BSA’s new performance recognition program designed to encourage
and reward success and measure the performance of the Boy Scout troop. The
award has three levels, bronze, silver, and gold. |
Download PDF |
Download PDF |
Traditional Unit Service and Evaluation
Forms
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Form Name |
Description |
Boy Scout Troop or Varsity Team |
Cub Scout Pack |
Venturing Crew or Sea Scout Ship |
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Commissioner
Worksheets |
This worksheet is
designed to help unit commissioners determine the health
of the packs they serve. When used in conjunction
with the STC Unit Visitation Report, they will provide a
valuable snapshot of the overall health of the unit as
well as the effectiveness of commissioner service.
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Download PDF |
Download PDF |
Download PDF |
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Unit
Self-Assessment Form |
This form was developed to coincide with the
unit achieving the Bronze Award under JTE. As part
of the program, unit leaders are asked to review the units
goals, successes, and the vision for the upcoming year. |
Download PDF |
Download PDF |
Download PDF |
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Annual
Charter Agreement |
This form is to be completed by unit-serving district executives 90 days
before a unit's charter expires. This form serves as an agreement
between the chartered organization and the council to support the
chartered unit according to a defined set of responsibilities to the
unit. |
Download PDF |
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Meeting Place
Inspection Sheet |
This is an official National
Council form that has been converted into a PDF. Please
note that the information typed into the fields cannot be saved
or stored. |
Download
PDF |
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Unit
Self-Assessment Form Instructions |
This is the instruction sheet to be used with the above Self
Assessment Forms for unit leaders. |
Download PDF |
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Explorer Post Service and Evaluation
Forms
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Form Name |
Description |
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National Exploring Excellence
Award |
This form is exclusively for Explorer
posts. It cannot be used by traditional units (packs, troops,
teams, crews, or ships). Once your post has completed the form,
return it to your local Learning for Life Service Center. |
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Meeting Place Inspection Sheet |
This is the BSA National form, converted into a PDF. It is field
sensitive, allowing you to enter data then print the form. NOTE:
Data typed into the fields cannot be saved or stored. |
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Commissioner Worksheet for Explorer Posts |
*DISCLAIMER*
Since 1998, Explorer Posts are no longer considered as traditional
units; they are considered as a part of the Learning For Life Program.
The newer editions of the Commissioner Helps no longer contain this
worksheet although copies remain available through numerous websites
devoted to the mission of Commissioner Service. |
Monthly Commissioner
Training Archives
These topics were developed in an
effort to provide continuing commissioner education. This
archive contains topics ranging from new aspects of the Scouting
program, as introduced by the national council, including topics
relating to the annual commissioner service plan and unit
service related issues. Topics are arranged according to
the year and month of presentation.
Beginning with March 2009
topic, the PowerPoint presentations are now available for
download. The presentations consist of seven to eleven
slides and can be presented in about a seven minute
presentation. The slides are available in PowerPoint 2007
version only; a free download of the Microsoft PowerPoint Reader
2007 is available by using the link on the left navigation pane
of this page under the "External Links" section.
Supplemental
Commissioner Training Archives
These training topics were
developed at the request of various members of the council and
district commissioner staff. This archive is arranged by
topic. (In development)
Originally began as a
newsletter for commissioner service within Shawnee Trails
Council, The Arrowhead has become an important
commissioner publication. By November 2010, subscriptions
to The Arrowhead includes Scouters in four councils -
excluding Shawnee Trails subscribers. The newsletter features a
monthly training topic corresponding to those offered in the
training archives, "Know Your Knots" which is an article
explaining the meanings behind the various square knots, and
many other features. Past editions of the newsletter are
available by clicking on the
Arrowhead Archives
link on the left navigation pane.
"Ask Andy" is now a regular
feature of the NetCommish and is featured in The Arrowhead.
It gives Scouters great, helpful advice. Andy writes "Got a
question? Send it to me at
AndyMcCommish@yahoo.com
-be sure to let me know your Scouting position, town, state, and
council!"
The complete library of
"Ask Andy" can be accessed by clicking on the
Ask
Andy
link on the left navigation pane or by
visiting
The
NetCommish @ USSSP - Ask Andy
The Commissioner Newsletter
This is an official publication
of the Boy Scouts of America and contains the latest program
updates, training topics, and other important information that
affects commissioner service. The files require a PDF
reader. A link to the Adobe™ Reader is available in the
quick links section.
 Miscellaneous
Commissioner Service Related Information
These are links to documents that
relate to commissioner service, unit charter renewal, or may
indirectly affect quality of unit service provided by
commissioners.
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Fee Increase FAQ |
This FAQ was produced
by the National Council to answer some of the basic
questions involving unit charter renewal process and the
new registration fee increase. |
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Membership Fee Chart |
This
chart was produced by the National Council to assist in
computing the registration fees for individuals.
The chart provides prorated registration fee amounts for
up to 18 months. After March 2011, add 20¢ per
month ($2.40 per year) per youth/adult for the mandated
council liability insurance when using this chart. |
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Boys' Life
Award |
This link, provided
by the Boys' Life Division in September 2009,
provides the information about and requirements for the
Boys' Life
Commissioner Award. |
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