College of Commissioner Science BCS 112 Recruiting Unit

College of Commissioner Science BCS 112 Recruiting Unit Commissioners

Course Objectives • At the end of this training a commissioner will be able to: • IDENTIFY and RECRUIT candidates for commissioner service. • UNDERSTAND the 5 P’s of recruiting commissioners. • EXPLORE skills needed for successful commissioner service.

Role of the District Commissioner Recruit – Train – Guide – Evaluate

Servant’s Heart

The Five Ps of Recruitment PREPARATION PASSION POTENTIAL PRIORITIES POACHING

Preparation

Passion

Potential

Priorities

Poaching

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Shopping Trip! • Specific need • “Just looking” • NEVER pass up a “Great buy!”

Where? • • • Units Charter partners NESA, OA, Scouting Alumni Service organizations Professions that attract mentors Your social circles

Where? • Service or religious organizations • Professional organizations

How? Make the ask – Consider it from their point of view – Get someone to go with you – Together develop a strategy – Make an appointment – Make the ask

Why? • Reasons to volunteer • Influence • Fellowship • Achievement

Finally. . .

Commissioner Recognition

Recruiting Tips

Course Summary • Identifying and recruiting unit commissioners is a role of the district commissioner. • The 5 Ps - Preparation, passion, potential, priorities and poaching – is a successful recruitment process. • Understanding the skills required for commissioners provides better service to units.

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