The Commissioner Newsletter
The
Commissioner
a publication for commissioners and professionals
Summer 2021
Scott Sorrels
National Commissioner
Why local is the most important
The COVID-19 pandemic was tough on Scouting units, especially Cub Scouts (if you find virtual meetings frustrating to sit through…
Larry Chase
Service Chair
Retention Enables Growth
Growing Scouting isn’t limited to starting new units and attracting new members; retaining units, young people, and unit leader…
Chris Beaver
Roundtable Support Chair
Growing Scouting through Roundtable and Unit Leader Engagement
As we move into the fall season it will be crucial to engage all unit volunteers…
John Cherry
Development Chair
Commissioner Week 2021 was a great success!
Ninety-two conference participants converged at the Philmont Training Center the week of June 6-12 for the 2021…
Karen Bengston
Commissioner Recruting and Retention Chair
Engaging and Inspiring Unit Leaders
The heart pumps blood, sending oxygen and nutrients to all parts of our bodies while carrying away carbon dioxide and..
Craig Martin
Program Chair
Growing Exploring
Commissioners’ Role in Re-Growing Exploring after Covid-19 Impacts. Thanks to COVID-19 vaccinations, we are seeing Scouting and Exploring units…
Linda Baker
Council Support Chair
Commissioners Can Build Belonging to Grow Scouting
Remember that in today’s world there is little interest in joining organizations, but there is…
Mike Weber
Technology Chair
New Internet Recharter
As each of us look to help rebuild and grow our Scouting organization, a key component of growth and retention is the charter renewal process…
Steve Lee
Program Support Chair
Growing Scouting through Great Program
Following a year and half of pandemic restrictions and waiting for easements to allow social gathering and traveling…
Mike Moegenburg
Marketing and Communications Chair
Join the Excitement, Join Scouting
Growing Scouting is exciting because we can share the fun we have with more youth and impart important lessons along the…
Jim Libbin
Council Support Chair
What's a Commissioner to do About Membership?
The great challenge of all Scouters across the fall of 2021 and into 2022 is growing membership across our great…
Sean Byrne
Resources Chair
It's the People Too
Last month I had the pleasure of giving the keynote presentation at Atlanta Area Council’s quarterly commissioner meeting. My topic was “Growing Scoutin…
Chris Beaver
Roundtable Support Chair
