14 assets of a GREAT Unit
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Transcript of 14 assets of a GREAT Unit
Council Commissioner Cabinet Meeting
March 31, 2012
14 assets of a GREAT Unit
14 assets of a GREAT UnitStrong and active Committee involving parents of youth
in unit and a functioning Unit Key 3 (CC, COR, Unit Leader)
Trained unit leadership (at a minimum all direct leaders)Active Advancement focus (consistent)The unit meets regularlyVaried Outdoor programQuality ProgrammingA budget plan that will fund the unit’s year round
programActive and engaged parentsYouth led (If a Troop or Crew)A Balanced Youth MembershipActive Youth RecruitmentPositive Community VisibilityA functioning Commissioner is assigned who makes
monthly visitsSupportive Chartered Organization
Strong and active Committee involving parents of youth in unit and a functioning Unit Key 3 (CC, COR, Unit Leader)
Indicators that will help determine if the asset is present:
All positions are filled with enthusiastic adults who are fully trained in their position on the committee (CC, COR, MC)
Meeting regularly (scheduled times) and when necessary to resolve issues
Agendas are used that help the meeting focus on the goals of the unit at each meeting
How to Remedy (if not):Train all new committee members on their roles and
responsibilitiesExpectation
Trained Unit Leadership (at a minimum all direct leaders)
Indicators that will help determine if the asset is present:
Very organized meetings Scouting advancement based meetings are centric
How to Remedy (if not):Compare training records of unit leadership against
Council recordsActively promote the fundamental trainings for each
specific positionIf unit won’t attend a District held training, coordinate a
training opportunity for them locally
Active Advancement focus (consistent)
Indicators that will help determine if the asset is present:
Youth are carrying their handbooks to Scout meetings/functions
Advancement centric meetings and outdoor opportunitiesWell promoted and attended Courts of HonorRegularly scheduled Boards of Review
How to Remedy (if not):Train unit leadership on importance and the mechanics of
the advancement in Scouting Help unit chair to recruit an Advancement Chairman for
their unit to help track, purchase and maintain an emphasis on youth advancement
Meeting Regulary
Indicators that will help determine if the asset is present:
Unit Leaders are trained and conducting organized meetings
There is a well published calendar listing all meetings and activities
Good youth and adult attendance and all are in uniform
How to Remedy (if not):Train unit leadership on the importance of meeting
consistentlyPromote a well published calendar listing all meetings
and activities
Active, Varied Outdoor Program
Indicators that will help determine if the asset is present:
Youth are engaged in a wide range of outdoor experiencesGood retention and advancement because youth are having
fun and being challenged
How to Remedy (if not):Educate the unit leadership on the importance of a diverse
and active outdoor programAttend Leader’s summer planning meetings and listen for the
discussion and help them outline a good and varied program for youth
Secure a copy of all of your assigned units’ program calendar for the year (this calendar should be distributed to all parents)
Quality Programming
Indicators that will help determine if the asset is present:Strong participation at District events and an active unit
calendar
How to Remedy (if not):Devise a tracking system to monitor which units are
participating in all the key events of the District/CouncilAttend Leader’s summer planning meetings and listen for the
discussion and help them outline a good and varied program for youth
Secure a copy of all of your assigned units’ program calendar for the year (this calendar should be distributed to all parents)
Educate the unit leadership that active advancement should be the focus (of all meetings and activities)
A budget plan that will fund the unit’s year round program
Indicators that will help determine if the asset is present:
Parents don’t feel ‘Nickel and Dimed’Good accounting principles are being utilizedAll associated with the unit are well informed on how
money is derived and spent.
How to Remedy (if not):Train unit leadership and committee on the importance
of planning their yearly program and determining costs and ways to offset the cost during the summer months preceding their program year kickoff
Active Advancement focus (consistent)
Active and engaged parents
Indicators that will help determine if the asset is present:
The committee or unit leadership is comprised of parents of youth
Parent/ Talent survey form is used to determine what skill sets or time availability parents have to volunteer
How to Remedy (if not):Make it an expectation that your parents register as leadersPublish calendar of meetings (youth and committee) and all
unit activitiesAsk parents to help intermittently like for transportation
needs, help with fundraisers, etc. (Involve them in the operation of a unit)
Youth led (If a Troop or Crew)
Indicators that will help determine if the asset is present:
If Unit Leader is not running the meetingUnit annually sends youth leaders to trainingThe E.D.G.E. method is being used at meetings
How to Remedy (if not):Train adult leadership on the importance of
allowing youth to become the planners and leaders of the program
Promote youth Training Courses at Troop and Council level (NYLT)
A Balanced Youth Membership
Indicators that will help determine if the asset is present:
Good mix of youth at each program level of the unit (CS-Tigers, Wolf, Bear and Webelos 1 and 2; BS- not all older boys or younger boys)
No big gaps in age range
How to Remedy (if not):Train unit leadership on importance of active youth recruitingHelp unit plan and implement a superior program –one aimed
at delivering the promise of ScoutingPromote Webelos to Scout transition effort with neighboring
Troops
Active Youth Recruitment
Indicators that will help determine if the asset is present:
Strong and active membership influx every yearTrained unit leadership (at a minimum all direct
leaders)
How to Remedy (if not):Participate and follow the council Spring/Fall
Membership Recruitment planUpdate their unit’s BeAScout.org websiteSeek out year-round recruitment opportunities
through community events
Positive Community Visibility
Indicators that will help determine if the asset is present:
Scouts wear their uniforms while conducting service projects that benefit the community
Participates in parades and other community focused events
Actively participates in District mall shows, Pinewood Derby events and popcorn sales in uniform
How to Remedy (if not):Send Scouting ‘Human interest’ stories to the local
newspaperConduct community service projects in uniform
A functioning Commissioner is assigned who makes monthly visits
Indicators that will help determine if the asset is present:
UVTS 2.0 is chronicling the visits to the unitUnit Commissioner attends the Commissioner Staff meetings
and makes detailed reports of his/her visits to assigned unitsInformation sharing is happening
How to Remedy (if not):Train and regularly coach the unit commissioner on the
importance of the monthly contactsIf unwillingly, replace with a capable and willing unit
commissioner
Strong and Supportive Chartered Organization
Indicators that will help determine if the asset is present:Scouting unit feels welcomed and a part of the youth serving
mission of the organizationCOR is present at District Board meetings and/or Council Annual
meetings
How to Remedy (If not):Meet with the COR and discuss their responsibilities as liaison to
unit from the organization AND their obligation to represent the organization/unit at the District/Council Board level
Establish and maintain sound communication with the charter organization
Ensure that the Unit Service Executive is visiting with the Institutional Head with the purpose of educating them on the mission and outcomes of Scouting
A functioning Unit Key 3 (CC, COR, Unit Leader)
Indicators that will help determine if the asset is present:
a)b)c)
How to Remedy (if not):1)2)