Technology tools are available to help commissioners be the ‘single best resource’ to provide Unit Service that drives membership growth and retention.
Commissioner Tools – Video Guide
Quick-reference training videos for navigating and using Commissioner Tools
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An overview of what Commissioner Tools offers and how it helps commissioners stay connected with units, track service, and support the Scouting mission. |
| Finding Your Unit | Learn how to search for and locate your assigned units within the system so you can begin tracking visits and service. |
| Unit Summary Section | A walkthrough of the Unit Summary view, which consolidates key unit data including membership, recharter status, and health indicators in one place. |
| Volunteer Leadership Section | Explains the volunteer leadership panel, showing registered adult leaders, their training status, and current position details for each unit. |
| Recording a Unit Connection | Step-by-step instructions for logging a unit visit or contact, including how to record discussion topics, concerns, and follow-up actions. |
| Unit Metrics Explained | Breaks down the key performance metrics tracked for each unit—such as membership trends, advancement, and Journey to Excellence indicators. |
| Unit Connection Guides | Covers the conversation guides and checklists available within the tool to help commissioners have productive, structured unit visits. |
| At-a-Glance Report | Shows how to generate and read the At-a-Glance report, providing a high-level snapshot of unit health across your district or council. |
| Recording Roundtable Information | How to log roundtable attendance and participation data, helping track unit engagement with this important commissioner-led program. |
| Commissioner Tools Reports | An overview of the reporting features available, including how to pull and customize reports on unit connections, attendance, and district activity. |
| Commissioner Administration: Assigning Commissioners | Walks through the admin workflow for assigning commissioners to units, managing coverage, and ensuring every unit has a dedicated point of contact. |
| Youth Membership and Program Data | Explores the youth membership and program data section, including how to view enrollment numbers, program participation, and age-group breakdowns for each unit. |
| District – Council Dashboards | Walks through the district and council-level dashboards, showing how to monitor unit health, commissioner coverage, and key performance indicators across your area. |
| Commissioner Tools for the Unit Commissioner | A focused guide for unit commissioners, covering the day-to-day workflows, tools, and features most relevant to managing and supporting your assigned units. |
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