CM-104 UNIT VISITATION

Welcome CM-104 – Unit Visitation Presenter – Bill Lackland Unit Commissioner – Greater Southside District Participant Introductions Learning Goals

Importance of Unit Visits Commissioner’s most basic task Recommended Frequency –As often as necessary to help unit succeed –At least 6 times per year but monthly is best Use the Annual Commissioner Service Plan

Visit Strategy Visit units with the intent of helping the unit succeed Strengthen leader capability Help the committee operate at maximum efficiency Success is measured by the Journey to Excellence

Types of Visits Unit Meetings Committee Meetings Individual Meeting with Leader Roundtables Council and District events Effective phone and electronic conversations

Before You Visit Prepare Know the Unit Call Ahead Plan to meet unit needs

During Your Visit Guest Etiquette –Stay in the background –Be respectful of leaders, youth, parents –Give the leader a chance to speak with you –Bring something useful to the unit –Make plans to return

After Your Visit Review your visit and determine unit health and needs Complete commissioner worksheet Make Unit Visit Tracking System entry Discuss special needs with ADC/DC Plan to assist unit as needed

Commissioner Record Keeping Commissioner worksheets and Program Helps as resources Unit Visit Tracking System –Purpose –Importance of regular use

Ways to Help Unit Identify Unit strengths and needs Anticipate problems and help unit avoid them –Potential problems and solutions Use District Committee as Resource

More Ways to Help Your Unit Monthly Roundtables Boys’ Life and Scouting magazines Leader Recognition Uniform Inspection

Prioritize Units Allocate your time wisely to best serve units Do not ignore seemingly healthy units Know your limits and use your resources

Service to New Units One-on-one commissioner service to new units Visit frequently – initial involvement before 1 st meeting and then visit weekly as needed Commit to serve unit through at least 2 charter renewal cycles Help unit transition to more regular service schedule

Counseling Listen Listen some more Help unit find and implement it’s own solutions Consult Chapter 10 of the Fieldbook

Assessing Unit Success Unit Self Assessment Journey to Excellence Attend BCS 116 – “Using Unit Self- Assessment Tools” for further training in this vital areas

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