Purpose of Commissioner Service
To help sponsoring organizations and unit leaders provide a high quality program for unit members, using the methods and achieving the aims of Scouting.
To provide a monthly opportunity for all unit leaders to receive training, inspiration, and fellowship at district roundtable meetings.
How Commissioners Help . . .
Listen to unit leaders' concerns.
Observe unit operation.
Suggest alternative solutions and resources for unit leaders' consideration.
Provide on-the-job training,
Promote quality program, leader training and membership growth.
Provide information about district and council events and training courses.
The only reason for having commissioners is to help units succeed!
The organization chart for the Northwest District Commissioner staff is
available as a pdf document. Click here to view
the current Northwest District Commissioner staff.
(14KB) Any
questions can be directed to Northwest District Commissioner Dave
Yarusso, (phone 651-486-8328).
If a unit does not have a Unit Commissioner (UC), you should contact the zone's Assistant District Commissioner (ADC) or the District Commissioner (DC).
Nominate a Unit Commissioner
What is a Unit Commissioner?
The unit commissioner is a volunteer who serves as a liaison between the district and the unit, advocating for the needs of the unit as well as communicating information from the district. The unit commissioner helps support a high quality program in the unit.
We know that we have not been doing a good job of serving all our units with unit commissioners because we are not fully staffed with a Unit Commissioner for each unit. Therefore, we are asking you to consider nominating a candidate to serve as Unit Commissioner for your unit or possibly for another unit. Please read the job description below and consider nominating someone from your unit to serve in this important position.
Unit Commissioner Responsibilities:
- Actively participate in the monthly District Commissioners' Meeting (usually the first Thursday of the month).
- Present the District calendar of events, such as training, activities, etc. at your unit's monthly Committee meeting.
- Assist with annual processes including unit rechartering, Centennial Quality Unit Award achievement, and unit membership inventories.
- Communicate any unit concerns or issues to the Assistant District Commissioner (ADC) assigned to your unit.
- Attend Unit Commissioner basic training and annual Commissioner conference.
- Report on monthly contacts with unit and unit activities to ADC.
Characteristics of a Successful Unit Commissioner:
- Be an effective communicator
- Be a good listener " Have sound judgment
- Be enthusiastic
- Fulfill promises
- Be a team player
You may now do online nominations for Northwest District Unit Commissioners. Please fill in the following information and then click on the Submit Form button. This will send an e-mail to the Northwest District to submit your nomination. A confirmation will be sent to the e-mail address you provide below. You may also leave a message with your Commissioner Nomination questions at 651-486-8328.