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Roundtable Staff
Scouter’s Training Award
(Approval by District Commissioner or District Executive)

Tenure
Complete 2 years as a registered roundtable staff member.  Tenure for one award cannot be used for other training awards.

Training
Review with the roundtable commissioner orientation material in the current Cub Scout Roundtable Planning Guide, Boy Scout Roundtable Planning Guide, or Venturing Roundtable Guide.
Review all material in the current Cub Scout Program Helps/Webelos Leader Guide, Troop Program Features, or Varsity Scout Game Plan.
Complete basic training for Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity, or Venturing roundtable commissioners.

Performance (do the following):
Participate in six roundtable staff meetings.
Actively assist in six roundtables.
Conduct a successful roundtable attendance promotion project.
Develop and exhibit a display related to the theme at one roundtable.
Conduct an opening activity and an opening ceremony.
Conduct or be responsible for a major project, presentation, or demonstration at one roundtable.

                   
Arrowhead Honor Award –
Roundtable Commissioner
(Approval by District Commissioner or District Executive)

Performance:
Review all material in the current Venturing Roundtable Guild, current Boy Scout Roundtable Planning Guide, current Cub Scout Roundtable Planning Guide, or the current Varsity Scout Roundtable Guide.
Review all material in the Troop Program Features, Cub Scout Program Helps, Varsity Scout Game Plan, or Venturing Leader Manual.
Recruit a roundtable staff.
Lead staff in preparing a 1-year roundtable outline.
Supervise the staff in conducting these roundtables.
With the district commissioner and district executive, develop and use an attendance promotion plan.
Attend a council commissioner conference, roundtable, or planning conference.


Roundtable Commissoner’s Key
(Approval by District Commissioner or District Executive)

Tenure
Complete 3 years as a registered commissioner within a 5-year (Tenure for one award cannot be used for other training awards.)

Training
Complete basic training for Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venturing roundtable commissioners.
Complete the 3-session training program orientation in the Commissioner Basic Training manual.
Complete personal coaching assignments.

Performance:
Earn the Arrowhead Honor Award

Check one:
Cub Scout roundtable commissioner
Boy Scout roundtable commissioner
Varsity Scout roundtable commissioner
Venturing Scout roundtable commissioner


Distinguished Commissioner’s Service Award (Roundtable Commissioners)
(Approval by District Commissioner or District Executive)

Tenure
Serve as an active commissioner for five consecutive years and be currently registered with the Boy Scouts of America.

Training
Complete training as outlined by the local council, including earning the Commissioner’s Key.

Performance (do the following):
Conduct at least nine roundtables/huddles per year for the past two consecutive years.
           
Arrowhead Honor Award  –
Unit Commissioner
(Approval by District Commissioner or District Executive)

Complete basic training and the following projects:
Visit each assigned unit eight or more times throughout the year.
Fill in and follow up on Unit Commissioner Work Sheets or self-assessment forms for each assigned unit.
Conduct membership and leadership inventories in each assigned unit.
Attend six district commissioner staff meetings and provide the training topic for one meeting.
Participate in a charter renewal meeting that results in on-time unit registration.
Participate in a charter presentation.
Attend a council commissioner conference, roundtable, or planning conference, or actively participate in a major council event.
Help a unit resolve a specific problem or improve some aspect of their unit operations.


Commissoner’s Key –
Unit Commissioner
(Approval by District Commissioner or District Executive)

Tenure
Complete 3 years as a registered commissioner within a 5-year period (Tenure for one award cannot be used for other training awards.)

Training
Complete the 3-session training program orientation in the Commissioner Basic Training manual.
“Why Commissioers?”
First visitation
“Units The Commissioner’s Greatest Priority”
Successful visitation
Third visitation
“How to Help a Unit”
Complete personal coaching orientation including orientation projects.

Performance:
Earn the Arrowhead Honor Award

Check one:
Cub Scout roundtable commissioner

           
Arrowhead Honor Award  –
District and Asst. District
Commissioner
(Approval by District Commissioner or District Executive)

Complete basic training and the following projects:
Work with your district executive to evaluate all commissioners you supervise.
Achieve a ratio of one unit commissioner for every three units in the district or service area.
Develop and put into action a suitable recruiting plan.
Chair or take part actively in six district commissioner staff meetings.
Attend six district committee meetings (not required for assistants).
Attend a council commissioner conference or planning conference with a majority of your staff.
Provide personal coaching for the commissioners you supervise.
Develop and implement a plan to track and hold your unit commissioners accountable for monthly unit visits.


Commissoner’s Key (District Commissioner – Asst. District Commissioner)
(Approval by District Commissioner or District Executive)

Tenure
Complete 3 years as a registered commissioner within a 5-year period (Tenure for one award cannot be used for other training awards.)

Training
Complete Commissioner basic training.

Performance:
Earn the Arrowhead Honor Award

Check one:
District commissioner
Assistant district commissioner


Distinguished Commissioner’s Service Award (Commissioners)
(Approval by District Commissioner or District Executive)

Tenure
Serve as an active commissioner for five consecutive years and be currently registered with the Boy Scouts of America.

Training
Complete training as outlined by the local council, including earning the Commissioner’s Key.

Performance (do the following):
Recharter at least 90% of the units in your area of service for a minimum of the past two consecutive years.
Assist units so that more than 60% of the units in your area of service achieve the national Quality Unit Award for a minimum of the past two consecutive years.
 

  Highlight:

As experienced Scouters, Commissioners help other units through their experience and guidance.  Download Training Award forms from the Document Library

 
   

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