Good Sunday Morning Fellow Commissioner,
Happy New Year!
If you, or some of your unit leaders, are interested in getting training at the National Camping School, I have managed to secure the 2011 Schedule of Classes. I spoke with our Range Directors at La-No-Che, and they said that NCS the best (and least expensive way) to receive your NRA training if you are interested in working at the Ranges.
In addition, the 2011 Schedule of Courses at the Philmont Training Center is also available. This year, the "Commissioner Week" will be during week #2, June 12-18.
With the start of 2011, we also start our goal of getting 6 unit contacts per unit recorded in UVTS! The District-wide Goal is 50%. With our 74 traditional units, that means 37 units need to show 6 or more contacts in UVTS by 12/31/11. We can only do this if each Commissioner logs all their contacts with their units into UVTS, or gives that information to their ADC, so they can add it.
"The more responsibility the Scoutmaster gives his patrol leaders, the more they will respond."
Upcoming Commissioner Events
Some upcoming events, especially focused on Commissioners:
- Commissioner's Conference - March 12 running 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Registration at 8:30 a.m.) Held in conjunction with the Executive Retreat at Camp La-No-Che - registration. Deadline for registration is March 8th.
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College of Commissioner Science - April 16th - Council Service Center
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If you are unable to attend the CFC College of Commissioner Science, here are some dates from surrounding Councils:
- April 16th - West Central Florida Council (yes, same date as ours)
- April 29-May 1 - Southwest Florida Council held during their University of Scouting Arts (USA)
- May 20-21 - Gulf Stream Council at Camp Tanah Keeta
Scout Show 2011
The 2011 Scout Show will be held Saturday, April 30th at UCF and the Bright House Networks Stadium.
- Over 400 units and vendors participated in 2010 show
- Over 13,000 in attendance
- Camping available again in 2011
- Scout Show Kick off at January Roundtable
- Turn in Discount Card and Booth Form at January Roundtable
- Pick up Cards at February Roundtable
Scout Show Discount Card and Exhibit (Booth) Online Sign Up
Discount Card Questions: Mike Beer 386-547-0378 or Mike.Beer@cflscouting.org
Scout Show Event and Exhibit (Booth) Questions: Jerry Brady 407-889-4403 or Jerry.Brady@cflscouting.org
NYLT 2011
NYLT will be held July 24-29, 2011 at Camp La-No-Che . The course is now open to members of both Boy Scout Troops and Venturing Crews.
National Youth Leadership Training is an exciting, action-packed program designed for councils to provide youth members with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home troops and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others.
NYLT is a six-day course that centers around the concepts of what a leader must BE, what he must KNOW, and what he must DO. The key elements are then taught with a clear focus on HOW TO. The skills come alive during the week as the patrol goes on a Quest for the Meaning of Leadership.
Content is delivered in a troop and patrol outdoor setting with an emphasis on immediate application of learning in a fun environment. Interconnecting concepts and work processes are introduced early, built upon, and aided by the use of memory aids, which allows participants to quickly understand and employ the leadership skills.
NYLT integrates the best of modern leadership theory with the traditional strengths of the Scouting experience. Through activities, presentations, challenges, discussions, and audio-visual support, NYLT participants will be engaged in a unified approach to leadership that will give them the skill and confidence to lead well. Through a wide range of activities, games, and adventures, participants will work and play together as they put into action the best Scouting has to offer.
The NYLT Registration Form will be out in January.
Questions? Contact Terry Grove, phone 321-276-4958.
Dates and such
January 7-9 - Huracon OA Chapter Ordeal Weekend at Camp La-No-Che - Member Registration - Candidate Registration
January 8th - Venturing ILSC, and Venturing Advisors Training (VLST) at Council Office
January 13 - District Committee Meeting - Holy Cross Lutheran Church - 6:30 p.m.
January 13 - Commissioners' Meeting - Holy Cross Lutheran Church - 7:30 p.m.
January 17-22 - Volunteer Development Training Conference at Seabase - flyer
January 20 - District Roundtable - Lake Mary LDS Ward - 7:00 p.m. OA serving Dinner starting at 6:30 p.m.
January 29th - Trainer's EDGE at Altamonte Chapel - Flyer, online registration. (Class is filling up fast! Limited to 48 participants!)
February 1st - Council Commissioner's Meeting - Council Service Center - 7:00 p.m.
February 4th - Tipisa Native American Weekend at Camp La-No-Che - Registration for OA Members, Registration for Packs, Troops, and Crews
February 12th - District Training Day (Cub Leader, Scout Leader, CoR, and Venturing Leader Training Classes) at the Lake Mary LDS Ward
February 11-13 - Boy Scout Extravaganza at Camp La-No-Che
February 12th - Merit Badge University at Florida Institute of Technology.
February 18-19 - Sunshine Trade-o-ree at National Guard Armory, Orlando - Web site
February 18-20 - Venturing and Exploring Super Weekend at Camp La-No-Che - Flyer
February 26th - Chartered Organization Representative Training at St Alban's Cathedral Oviedo 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
February, April, and May Roundtables - Boy Scout Leader Specific Training Parts 1, 2, and 3
March 12th - Commissioner's Conference held in conjunction with the Executive Retreat at Camp La-No-Che - registration
March 18-20 - Tipisa OA Lodge Spring Conclave at Camp La-No-Che - Registration
March 31st - IOLS for Webelos Leaders, Lake Mary LDS Ward
April 1-3 - Seminole Springs District Spring Camporee
April 7th - Seminole Springs Golden Eagle Dinner, Westin Hotel, Lake Mary
April 8-10 - Venturing Powderhorn Weekend 1 at Camp La-No-Che - Flyer
April 8-10 - Health and Safety Weekend at Camp La-No-Che -Leader's Guide Registration Form
April 15-17 - IOLS, Rybolt Field, Camp La-No-Che
April 16th - Commissioner's College, Council Service Center
April 30 - Scout Show, UCF Bright House Network Stadium Online Booth and Ticket Sign-up
May 13th - Seminole Springs District Banquet
May 20-22 - Venturing Powderhorn Weekend 2 at Camp La-No-Che - Flyer
May 28th - Daytona Cubs Scout Night Sleepover
June 10th - Council Annual Business Meeting 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
June 10th - Council Annual Recognition Banquet 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
June 11th - Council Program Launch and District Committee Orientation 8:00 a.m.
June 12-19 - Commissioner Training Week at Philmont Training Center - Conference Catalog
July 3-8 - Air Conditioned Eagle Encampment at Camp Ithiel
July 10-16 - Venturing Kodiak Youth Training on the Suwannee River - flyer
July 23-31 - SEAL Training, Miami, application deadline March 31st.
July 24-29 - NYLT at Camp La-No-Che
November 18-20 - Seminole Springs District Fall Camporee
December 2-4 - Council Camporee at Camp La-No-Che
December 26-29 - Winter Camp at Camp La-No-Che
10 Best Practices For Unit Commissioners
Best Practice No. 10: Have Fun
Any job can become drudgery if you let it. Being a unit commissioner is a tough job, and if you want to be effective, it will take a considerable amount of effort on your part. So don't forget to have fun with it every now and then. Once you have a good relationship with your units, ask if you can visit during a pinewood derby, or during the Klondike derby, or during a district camporee. You're not going to do the job of an ASM or a pack leader, but you can still go and have a good time. Trust me, the first time a unit leader seeks you out for advice or counsel, the smile on your face will suddenly make all that hard work worth it.
CONTACT INFO:
Ron Blaisdell | 1060 Meadow Lake Way #103 | Winter Springs FL 32708 | 321-593-4704 | ron@blaisdell.com
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