Commissioner

Commissioner Success

WHERE TO FIND SUCCESS

The success of the unit commissioner, and of every other kind of commissioner, can be found in the condition of his/her units. Much of this success is measurable--

How well is the unit attracting boys?

How well is the unit holding boys?

Are boys getting what is in the handbook?

Is there advancement?

Are Scouts getting outdoor program?

Are leaders trained?

Are leaders staying on the job?

Is the unit committee supporting the leader?

Is the institution supporting the unit?

Evidence of the commissioner's success can be found in many places:

In badges of rank pinned on the pockets of khaki shirts;

on merit badge sashes,

in the training awards bestowed upon leaders;

in service stars and veterans certificates;

and in the faces around a campfire.

Here a commissioner can look and find the applause and the medals and tie loving cups earned for unselfish service. Here he can find the difference he/she made.