Commissioners are council leaders who help Scout units succeed. They coach and consult with adult leaders of packs, troops, crews and ships. Commissioners help maintain the standards of Scouting America.
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, guide 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 Training
A Trained Commissioner is an effective commissioner. Commissioner training is a series of position-specific courses for Unit Commissioners, Council Commissioner, Assistant Council Commissioners, and Roundtable commissioners. Commissioner Basic Training and Roundtable Commissioner Training are offered online here.
Commissioner Tools
Commissioner Tools are used by commissioners to record both unit contacts and monthly roundtable attendance. They help commissioners provide better support to unit leaders, by providing easy access to relevant information regarding key performance areas such as Leader Training, Rank Advancement, and Retention and Recruitment.
Commissioner Resources
The Area Commisioner Role and Commissioning Team Meeting Walk-Through
NOTE: The following video makes reference to District Commissioners which is a legacy term not used in Quivira Council. For the purpose of this video please consider the term “District Commissioner” to be synonymous with “Area Commissioner”
Scouting America Commissioner Website
Commissioner Resources
Newsletters
Commissioner Awards and Recognition
Recognition has been a fundamental part of Scouting from its beginning. Done well, it is a powerful tool that can help leaders set goals, define accomplishments, encourage skill development, celebrate commitment and achievement, and inspire others to strive for similar success. Learn more here!
Purpose of Commissioners
Unit Service is about: ⇒ Being the heart |
Scouting’s top priorities are:
⇒ Keeping youth safe
⇒ Growing Scouting
⇒ Building strong financial foundations for local councils
Quivira Council Commissioners
Chair
Kanza
Osage Nation
Pawnee
Santa Fe Trail
South Winds
White Buffalo
Matt Galacia
John Austin
Christa Hamby
Wally Wolanin
Craig Hampton
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Philip Verdecchia
