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BCS 101 – The Commissioner Concept
The only reason for having commissioners is to help units succeed. A Commissioner is first and foremost a friend to the unit. Participants of this course will : Know how the long history of commissioner service has helped scouting units; Describe the concept of commissioner service; List the key duties of the various commissioner positions; Identify ways to demonstrate good commissioner service as we serve as friend, teacher, doctor, counselor, and representative of the BSA Be able to use information…
Find out more »MCS 325 – Consider Your Spouse and Family
This course is intended to assist commissioners in ways to understand and strengthen their marriage and/or family relationships so that Scouting augments rather than detracts from the family and increases their personal happiness and tenure as a commissioner.. How many of you have known good, dedicated, hardworking volunteers who have left Scouting because they had difficulties dealing with their spouse and/or family regarding Scouting?
Find out more »CofCS goes to Camp!
We will be holding commissioner college at Camp Tukabatchee on Thursday, June 19th, at the rifle range. The following courses will be offered: BCS 102 - Unit Charter Renewal (6 pm †) MCS 324 - Preventing Commissioner Burnout (7 pm) DCS 515 - District Journey to Excellence (8 pm †) † Council Executive Marvin Smith will be teaching DCS 515. Due to multiple activities being held at camp this night, please note that the 6 pm and 8 pm courses…
Find out more »BCS 102 – Unit Charter Renewal
Commissioners are responsible for on-time unit charter renewal so it is essential that they understand the charter concept in the Boy Scouts of America and are fully familiar with the steps in the charter renewal process. Participants of this course will: Describe the charter concept and how Scouting works to register units through chartered partner organizations Know the typical timeline for annual renewal of charter agreements and unit charters Identify ways to guide units and chartered partner organizations through the…
Find out more »MCS 324 – Preventing Commissioner Burnout
We all have those feelings from time to time. Whether we work with a unit or on the Commissioner staff, we have to be ready to face the reality that everyone gets burned out with Scouting at one time or another.This course will look at some ways we can help overcome those burnout situations and motivate ourselves and others toward better tenure in the BSA.
Find out more »DCS 515 – District and Council Journey to Excellence
Learn about the elements of District and Council Journey to Excellence and what it takes to ensure success in every area
Find out more »MCS 318 – Top 10 Ways to Ensure Good Commissioner Service
Today everyone has their top 10 list, including commissioners. This session is designed to help experienced commissioners review their priorities and – for some of us – to get back to the basics. This session summarizes key factors in good commissioner service. Most of the key points are covered in depth in other sessions.
Find out more »CED 715 – Special Needs Scouting – Autism
Participants of this course will become familiar with the multiple characteristics common to individuals who have Autism Spectrum Disorder and with easy tips to help them to get the most out of the Scouting program.
Find out more »BCS 104 – Unit Visitation
Provide participants with insight on effective unit visits, what to look for, and how to be a help - not a hindrance.
Find out more »CED 724 – Men and Women – Different Not Better
This is a FUN course that highlights the spatial abilities, vision differences, communications differences and speech differences between men and women from evolution to today.
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