Venturing is one of the basic programs of the Boy Scouts of America.  Because as a commissioner you are a key advocate, your commitment to Venturing is essential.  Your commitment to good unit service for Venturing crews is vital.

The transition of youth from Cub Scouts (Webelos) to Boy Scouts is vital to the health of Scouting. This course will provide Commissioners with knowledge to share with unit leaders so they can assist their units in seamless transitioning of Webelos into Boy Scouts, by giving Webelos Scouts the opportunity to experience the fun and excitement of Boy Scouting.

This course focuses on how to conduct an action planning meeting with a unit using the unit self-assessment tools and the guidelines for the action planning process.

Today there is a great variety of rural communities. Some are quite stable, some are experiencing high growth, some have somewhat depressed or static economies and minimal social services, and some are geographically remote. In some, conventional Scouting methods work well. Others aren't responsive to all of the conventional Scouting methods. This course discusses how to implement a Scouting program in remote rural areas.

Learn more about the relationship between the commissioner and the professional. How can they work closely together to reach a common goal of providing quality service to units?

New units are a tremendous factor in membership growth. New units will enable more young people to grow in character and in personal fitness. The commissioner plays a vital role not only in the creation of new units, but in their continued growth and success.

Learn about the elements of District and Council Journey to Excellence and what it takes to ensure success in every area.

This course outlines an effective process of finding the right person to fill your unit’s leadership needs.