Philmont Training Center Courses

Earn a Commissioner College Degree at Philmont in 2010

You can earn a degree from a College of Commissioner Science at Philmont in the year of the BSA’s 100th Anniversary as we add an innovative course to the PTC lineup. Prospective college “deans” will spend three days in classes (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday), and then on Friday, the students and faculty will teach a College of Commissioner Science. Course participants in the Unit Commissioner, Council Commissioner, and Effective Leadership of Commissioner Service classes will form the “student body” for the college. This concept will allow us to draw on the strength of having so many commissioners from different paths come together to share a common experience to end their training week.

We have been working with the Volunteer Development task force to improve our other offerings. A new course for council commissioners and assistant council commissioners will focus on the unique role of these positions and their delivery of quality commissioner service. The unit commissioner course, which in the past has featured two courses (basic and advanced), will instead function as one class with an expanded faculty and breakouts based on experience levels.

Similarly, the two former commissioner administration courses, now restyled as the Effective Leadership of Commissioner Service, will also feature basic and advanced levels. And finally, the Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing roundtable class will feature an expanded breakout for each of the traditional programs.

Mark your calendars now to participate in this exceptional training experience—there is no place like Philmont and the Philmont Training Center!

Course Descriptions

How to Conduct a College of Commissioner Science—NEW!

This is a special course for future council “deans” of Colleges of Commissioner Science. The first three days of the course will be spent with new material on how to develop, market, and present the training needed for your council commissioners at a College of Commissioner Science. On the final class day, course participants will actually run a College of Commissioner Science at the Philmont Training Center for other participants from other commissioner courses. They will be able to work on their bachelor’s, Master’s, or doctorates in Commissioner Science degrees. June 13–19

Council Commissioners—NEW!

This course covers the roles and responsibilities of council commissioners and assistant council commissioners. It will be taught by members of the new National Commissioner Service support team, which has been developing materials and publications over past years for council commissioners. Be among the first to be formally trained as council commissioners or assistant council commissioners. Current council commissioners will be given priority registration. June 13–19

Council Key 3—Leadership for the 100th Anniversary

This is a great team-building experience for council presidents, council commissioners, and Scout executives. Topics include: board management, building effective districts, quality program, membership growth, volunteer/professional relationships, strategic planning, council and district operations, commissioner service, endowment, council fund-raising, and asset management. Breakout sessions for council presidents, council commissioners, and Scout executives are provided. June 13–19

District Key 3—Key Leadership for the Future

This is a great team-building opportunity for district chair, district commissioner, and district executive teams. Through idea sharing and problem solving, participants will explore the roles of the district Key 3 and how they relate in operating a successful district. This course also covers successful district operation techniques, recruiting district volunteers, and other topics of interest. Key 3s will develop personal action plans.
A scholarship is available for district executives attending this conference with both their district chair and district commissioner. June 13–19 and August 1–7

Advanced Communication and Counseling Skills for Highly Effective Leadership

Council and district volunteers or professionals will learn and develop advanced communication and counseling skills that distinguish the highly effective leader, and will create a culture wherein people and the aims of Scouting—at all levels—will thrive. The highly effective leader uses these skills to bring people and the elements of Scouting together in ways that create tremendous opportunities and, ultimately, achieve unparalleled results. August 1–7

Effective Leadership of Commissioner Service

Council and district commissioners and their assistants will explore the role of key volunteers in building and operating a successful commissioner staff dedicated to helping units succeed. They also will learn about identifying, recruiting, and engaging all commissioners, and discuss ideas on techniques for commissioner lifesaving and other strategic topics. June 13–19

The Unit Commissioner—Supporting Unit Needs

This course is for unit commissioners prepared to set a positive example in quality service to chartered organizations and Scouting units. Among the topics covered are: effective monthly unit visits, unit self-assessment and action planning, coaching skills, charter renewal, annual service plan, commissioner priorities, unit problem-solving, leader development, the national Centennial Quality Unit Award program, and commissioner lifesaving techniques. June 13–19

Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing Roundtables

When you think you know all you need to know to conduct high-quality Boy Scout roundtables, it is time to attend this conference. The program is built around a forum of experienced roundtable commissioners who address ideas and lead discussions about problem-solving techniques. This enlightening and entertaining conference will provide keys to success and fun. Participants experience roundtable planning, resource identification, trying out teaching methods, and promotion ideas. Discussions and the exchange of ideas will provide a rich repository of ideas for successful and fun yearround roundtables. July 18–24

For more information, contact your local council and visit the Philmont Training Center Web Site.

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