2015 Daniel Beard College of Commissioner Science

Participating Councils

*Hawkeye Area *Illowa *Mississippi Valley *Northeast Iowa *Winnebago Cedar Rapids IA Quad City Area Quincy IL/Burlington IA Dubuque IA Waterloo IA

Commissioners from all councils are invited to attend and learn at this commissioner college.

2015 Course Catalog & Registration

April 25, 2015 Western Illinois University 3300 River Drive Moline, Illinois 61265

Guest Speaker will be Reid Christopherson, the Central Region Commissioner for the

*Bachelors in Commissioner Science, Masters in Commissioner Science, Doctorate in Commissioner Science, Continuing Education Degree & General Commissioner Developmental Courses Available

For updated information please check out the College of Commissioner Science on our Council Website at:

http://www.mississippivalleybsa.org/Training/Commissioner%20College

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Dear Fellow Commissioners and Scouters:

The Daniel Beard College of Commissioner Science is for all Unit, Roundtable, District and Council Commissioners plus Assistants and other Scouters. The CCS is an outstanding training event organized and staffed through the cooperative efforts of Councils in Illinois and Iowa.

It is named the Daniel Beard CCS after one of the founders of in the USA, and our first National Commissioner. “Uncle Dan,” as he was known to boys and leaders, is remembered as a colorful figure dressed in buckskin.

The CCS is to Commissioners what Woodbadge is to Scoutmasters. A successful CCS includes inspiration, meaningful training, good fellowship, and information on the latest Scouting developments. We offer all of these ingredients and we are confident you will find your attendance rewarding. The Mississippi Valley Council, , Illowa Council, Hawkeye Area Council and the Winnebago Council are proud to host the 2015 DBCCS.

Yours in Scouting,

Dennis D. Stewart Dean of College . (Email): [email protected] (home) [email protected] (work) (Home): 319/752-7635 (Work): 319 753-8662 (cell phone): 319/759-2817

Board of Regents Dean of College Dennis D. Stewart, ACC Training, Mississippi Valley Council Dean of Support Services Ted Stimach, ACC Training, Illowa Council Dean of Bachelors Program Ed Narigon, Winnebago Council Dean of Masters Program Dennis Gromley, Council Commissioner, Hawkeye Area Council Dean of Doctorate Program Alan Fabel, Mississippi Valley Council Dean of Continuing Ed Program Cecil Haskins, Council Commissioner, Mississippi Valley Council Staff Advisor David Lane, Program Director, Mississippi Valley Council

General Information Tuition is $25.00 per person (student and staff) if paid or postmarked by April 18th, 2015 and includes refreshments, lunch, a Patch and recognition certificate. Registration after April 19th, 2015 is $30.00. Please make your checks payable to Mississippi Valley Council BSA and mail it with your registration to:

Mississippi Valley Council BSA 2336 Oak St. Quincy, Illinois 62301 Page 2 of 12 3/6/2015 9:02 AM9:02 AM It is recommended that every commissioner attending the College of Commissioner Science complete Basic Commissioner Training prior to attending.

Saturday, April 25th Time Schedule 8:00-9:00 Period 1: Check In at the Auditorium; Morning Refreshments. 9:00-9:35 Period 2: Common Course - Opening & Orientation 9:40-10:25 Period 3 10:30-11:15 Period 4 11:20-12:25 Period 5 12:30 Period 6: Lunch-Common Course, 1:30-2:15 Period 7 2:20-3:25 Period 8 3:30-4:15 Period 9 4:20 Period 10: Closing, Graduation Award Ceremony Room locations: Upon check in, you will receive information regarding room locations. Rooms will be properly labeled and are easily accessible.

Course and Instructor Statements 1. We reserve the right to drop a course on the day of the college if there is no course instructor or if there is less than a minimum of 2-participants. 2. Rooms are equipped for electronic media. Instructors are responsible for all handout copies, overhead media (standard paper); and having their material on a CD or a thumb drive. Classrooms are equipped for electronic media.

Degree Requirements The following degrees will be awarded upon completion of the requirements indicated. Opening Session and Lunch count as class sessions, thus you will be able to complete 8 class sessions in one day. All participants must be registered with BSA and have completed current Youth Protection Training requirements.

►What is involved in a Bachelor Degree? This is the first set of classes to consider if you do not yet have a Commissioner “degree”. Either follow our suggested track or take the courses that will help you the most. This session will contain topics related to unit visitation and helping the fine tune your skills for guiding units toward a successful program. Bachelor’s topics are primarily 100-level courses, but select those courses that will benefit you the most. Awarded to all attendees who have completed commissioner basic training and complete eight (8) class sessions of training (either as an instructor or student) includes opening and closing sessions.

►Who should enroll in the Master’s Degree program? This program is for those who already hold a Bachelor’s degree. Topics are more advanced, and build on the Bachelor’s program. Master’s topics are primarily 300-level courses, but select those courses that will benefit you the most. Awarded to all who complete eight (8) additional sessions of training (either as an instructor or student) including opening and closing sessions.

►Who should enroll in the Doctoral Degree program? The Doctoral program is designed for those who already hold a Master’s degree. Topics are more advanced, and build on the Master’s program. This training will take a number of years to complete. To earn the Doctorate, students must attend courses DCS 501, 502, 503 & 504 receive eight (8) additional sessions of training including opening and closing sessions (either as an instructor or student) since earning the Master’s Degree and complete the Doctoral Thesis program described in the courses listed. Those being awarded the Doctoral degree upon completion/approval of their thesis will receive Doctoral Certificate & PhD Knot.

►Who should enroll in Continuing Education Courses? This curriculum is designed to help a Commissioner with a Doctorate degree (or with a Master’s degree, and Doctorate degree underway) progress in commissioner studies. Select the courses that will benefit you most in the pursuit of your Doctorate degree or in your continuing educations. All present holders of a Masters or Doctorate degree will be eligible for this upon completion of eight (8) additional class sessions of training (either as an instructor or student) including opening and closing sessions. This certificate may be earned as often as a participant desires.

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Mississippi Valley Council BSA, 2336 Oak St., Quincy, Illinois 62301 ATTN: Daniel Beard CCS 2015 Please Print

Name______E-mail______Address______City, State & Zip______Phone______Position______Council______District______

I am applying for admission to the College of Commissioner Science in the following program:

(check only one degree) ___ Continuing Education Degree ___ Bachelors Degree ___ Masters Degree ___ Doctorate Degree (Mark only if you have completed. your thesis and will be awarded your Doctorate at this College. ___ Post-Graduate Degree

I completed Commissioner Basic Training or I received my ______(Degree) of Commissioner Science, on ______in the ______. (date) Council

Indicate Desired Courses and Alternates Period 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Desired CC CC Alternate CC CC

Saturday, April 25th Schedule of Classes Room Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 Period 7 Period 8 Period 9 1 BCS 101 BCS 102 BCS 103 BCS 104 BCS 105 BCS 106 2 BCS 108 BCS 109 BCS 110 BCS 115 BCS 119 BCS 130 3 MCS 301 MCS 302 MCS 303 MCS 304 MCS 306 MCS 309 4 MCS 311 MCS 312 MCS 313 MCS 319 MCS 401 MCS 401 5 DCS 501 DCS 502 DCS 503 DCS 504 DCS 514 DCS 515 6 CED 711 CED 713 CED 716 CED 718 CED 720 CED 723

REGISTRATION FEE SCHEDULE

Registration (including lunch, refreshments, patch, certificate) $25.00 $______Late Registration (paid by April 24, 2015) $30.00 $______Total Enclosed $______

Please make check payable to “Mississippi Valley Council BSA” and forward to address above.

If paying by Credit Card complete information below:

Visa, Mastercard, Discover ______-______-______-______Month______Year ______(Circle one) Card Number Expiration Date Participants may also complete their registration/payment online at the council website at www.missississippivalleybsa.org

REGISTRATION INFORMATION CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE….

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Personal Commissioner History

Completion of this information is optional, but may assist you in the future. Please return with your registration. This information will be kept with the historical Daniel Beard College of Commissioner Science records and a copy will be available in your registration packet for you to share with your council at the college registration. For a complete list of the commissioner college courses, please access the Boy Scouts of America website on commissioner training at: http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Commissioners/training/college.aspx .

Circle completion of classes, positions held, commissioner awards and add year of completion for each entry. Awarded Awarded Awarded Post Awarded Post Awarded Post Awarded Commissioner Bachelors Masters Grad Degree Grad Degree Grad Degree Doctorate Positions Held degree: Degree ______Degree Indicate years ______Commissioner college classes taken UC BCS 101 BCS 129 MCS 325 Awarded RT Life Saving Other RT Cmr-Cub Thesis topic: BCS 102 BCS 130 DCS 501 Studies Certificate ______BCS 103 MCS 301 DCS 502 RT Cmr-Boy Scout BCS 104 MCS 302 DCS 503 BCS 105 MCS 303 DCS 504 RT Cmr-Venture BCS 106 MCS 304 DCS 505 Basic Cmr Last YP Other BCS 107 MCS 306 DCS 508 Training Training RT support staff

BCS 108 MCS 308 DCS 514 ______BCS 109 MCS 309 DCS 515 Dist. Cmr BCS 110 MCS 311 DCS 520 ADC BCS 111 MCS 312 CED 711 Commissioner Recognition & Awards Council Cmr BCS 112 MCS 313 CED 712 Arrowhead:______BCS 114 MCS 314 CED 713 Key:______ACC Distinguished Commissioner:______BCS 115 MCS 315 CED 714

BCS 116 MCS 316 CED 715 Other: BCS 117 MCS 317 CED 716 BCS 118 MCS 318 CED 718 BCS 119 MCS 319 CED 719 BCS 121 MCS 321 CED 720 BCS 124 MCS 322 CED 721 BCS 127 MCS 323 CED 723 BCS 128 MCS 324 CED 724

Trading Post A Scout Shop with Commissioner clothing, books, patches, pins, etc. will be on site with plenty of merchandise. Open Saturday April 25, 2015 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Western Illinois University next to the entrance area.

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BCS 101 Commissioner Concept – Understanding that the only reason for having commissioners is to help units succeed. History and concept of commissioner service, the key duties of the commissioner positions, ways we serve the unit.

BCS 102 Unit Charter Renewal – Since the Commissioners are responsible for on-time unit charter renewal, this course explains the charter concept and steps in the annual process. Describes the charter concept and typical time lines. Ways to guide units and chartered organization through the renewal process from membership inventory to use the online charter renewal tool.

BCS 103 Commissioner and the District – Understanding that Scouting is a volunteer movement, whose success is due to the relationship of volunteers and the professional staff. District structure and functions. Relationship of the District professional staff and volunteers. Use of District resources to support units and the qualities of a successful district using the Journey to Excellence scorecard.

BCS 104 Unit Visitation – Commissioners’ primary role as a friend to the unit is to help the unit succeed. At the core of the unit service and the most basic task is the unit visit. This is where the unit can experience the caring and support that the commissioner offers. Describe how the concept of commissioner service is demonstrated in monthly unit visits. Identify ways to demonstrate good commissioner service.

BCS 105 Practical Solutions Units Need – A Commissioners’ primary purpose is to help units succeed, develop a better program, and operate effectively. Frequently Commissioners are called upon to assist units with concerns that could hinder the unit’s success. Participants of this course will become familiar with how to respond to these concerns using Commissioner Helps and Early Warning Signals.

BCS 106 Commissioner Priorities – KNOW YOUR UNITS –OUR NO.1 PRIORITY. Understanding your unit, prioritize unit needs, typical priorities, and steps in handling a problem.

BCS 108 Effective Roundtables I – Learn essential elements of a successful roundtable. We will cover roundtable structure, elements of roundtable program, planning cycle, and checklist.

BCS 109 Effective Roundtables II – An expansion on what was learned in BCS 108. We will discuss promotion and publicity, importance of location, roundtable morale builder, and review of Quality roundtable ingredients.

BCS 110 Commissioner Style – A commissioners’ style – how they provide service – is as important as what they do in the service process. Discussion on being a frontline diplomat, providing exceptional service, Roots and Wings, and service recovery.

BCS 115 The Commissioner and Diversity – Understanding the differences among the people in our community. Discussions on diversity are a scouting value, positive types of diversity, and diversity within the unit.

BCS 119 Webelos to Scouting Transition – This course will provide Commissioners with knowledge to share with unit leaders so they can assist their units in seamless transitioning of Webelos into Boy Scouts.

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BCS 130 Commissioners and Advancement – This course describes why and what a Commissioner should know about advancement. A Commissioner should be prepared to assist a unit with basic questions about advancement and how the District and Council Advancement Chairs and how to contact them when necessary. Discussion on advancement roles in the unit, levels of participations, and key to understanding advancement.

The Master Courses

MCS 301 No Lapse – No Drop Commitment – Learn what is a “No lapse-No drop commitment”, and why it is important. Discuss why units lapse or drop and how to prevent it, why continuity of tenure is important.

MCS 302 Unit and Council Finance – This class provides an overview of the unit budget plan, who pays for Scouting and all levels from the unit to National, successful unit money-earning projects, and how to help units with special financial needs. Discussion of who pays for Scouting, unit money earning projects, unit budget plan and the commissioners’ role in establishing a budget, council budget categories, and helping Scouts and Units needing financial help.

MCS 303 Commissioner Lifesaving I – This session sets the stage for saving a unit and reviews the basic unit lifesaving steps. Getting to know your units will help you identify when, and how to address issues they face in keeping the units strong and successful.

MCS 304 Commissioner Lifesaving II- This is an in-depth continuation of MCS 303. How to recognize the seven typical unit “hurry cases” and how to prioritize the issues in order to help the unit continue successfully.

MCS 306 Counseling Skills – How to use counseling skills to help unit leaders develop their potential. Discussion of what is counseling, elements of good counseling, how to make suggestions and leadership styles.

MCS 309 Good Commissioners Need Both Head and Heart – The objective of this session is to help commissioners with at least one or two years of experience reflect on some of the important qualities of good commissioner service (the “head”). This course will use inspirational anecdotes for them to share with unit adults, as well as other commissioners (the “heart”). Service is the hallmark for commissioners, 12 service ideas, and the 10 Commandments of Unit Service.

MCS 311 All About Assistant District Commissioners – ADCs are responsible for an assigned share of units in the district, and they supervise the commissioners who serve those units. The discussion will be ADC responsibilities and good people skills. An ADC work session –how to plan and evaluate.

Page 7 of 12 3/6/2015 9:02 AM9:02 AM MCS 312 Recruiting New Commissioners – Learn to develop and put into action a suitable recruiting plan. Discussion of step by step instructions for recruiting new commissioners, both in an individual, or in a group setting.

MCS 313 Orienting and Training Commissioners – This session for all administrative commissioners. Covers training: new commissioner orientation, basic training, and continuing educations; and awards: Arrowhead Honor, and Commissioner’s Key.

MCS 319 District Commissioner Basics – The district commissioner directs a team of commissioners to assure that all units of the district have a quality program. Discussion of District Commissioner responsibilities: recruit, train, and direct commissioners to help units retain youth membership. Considerations in assigning unit commissioners and monthly staff meetings.

MCS 401 New Commissioner Tools – An overview of the new commissioner tools to help with unit visitations reports. Recommended for those new commissioners and for those not experienced in its use.

Doctoral Courses

DCS 501 Selecting a Thesis/Research or Project Topic – This session introduces the participants to the thesis or project. A discussion of what constitutes a good topic or project, difference between thesis and project, and associated reports, getting help in selecting the general topic, and preliminary steps and approval process.

DCS 502 Limiting the Scope of the Project – Participants receives help in reducing the thesis/project topic to a workable size and gets ideas for their thesis or project research. Discussion on selecting a viable thesis/project, methods used to limit the scope and size, and methods of gathering information for thesis/project.

DCS 503 Developing the Thesis Outline & Writing the Report – This session covers the thesis/project outline and a variety of suggestions for writing and revising the report. Discussion of the important parts of a thesis/project report, doing the research or project, and writing the thesis or project report.

DCS 504 Thesis & Project Workshop – This course is for those who feel they need more help getting started on or completing their thesis/project. Scouters who have completed their DCS will discuss their challenges and solutions. There will be a question and answer period. Evaluate possible topics for your thesis/project, and select your topic.

DCS 514 The Commissioner and the Professional – Learn more about the relationship between the commissioner and the BSA professional. Discussion on the roles of the volunteer and professional, professional goal setting and evaluation, qualities of good working relationships, the meaning of “volunteer-driven and professional guided”, major tasks for volunteer success, and training for professionals and volunteers.

Page 8 of 12 3/6/2015 9:02 AM9:02 AM DCS 515 District and Council Journey to Excellence – Learn about the elements of the District Journey to Excellence and what is take to ensure success in every area. Discussion of the key categories of performance for JTE, how the commissioner affects unit JTE performance, and resources to help improve JTE performance.

Continuing Education Courses

CED 711 International Scouting – This course gives the commissioner staff an overview of the International Scouting programs available. Program information to share with units and resources are identified.

CED 713 Special Needs Scouting – Advancement – This course will provide knowledge to share with unit leaders to provide a special needs advancement program. You will become familiar with the “Rules of Engagement” for advancement, examples of disabilities and issues, individual scout achievement program.

CED 716 Managing Conflict – Learn to analyze conflict and apply tools to specific situations. Learn to identify the cause and possible tools, apply tools to specific situations, and goals to allow relationships to grow.

CED 718 Effective Communication – This session provides essential tools for effective communication, engaging the receiver, and how to identify and overcome communication barriers.

CED 720 Valuing Diversity Introduction – The purpose of this course is to increase the knowledge and general understanding of diversity issuers. Learn the definition of diversity, cornerstones of diversity, what parents and boys want from Scouting, and their challenges, how to turn challenges into opportunities, and mentoring partnerships.

CED 723 Reaching the Next Multicultural Generation – This course will give you a better understanding of the various ethnic groups and their participation in youth groups. Learn what is important to each ethnicity, how does Scouting fit in, how to reach parents and youth with focused marketing.

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Overnight Accommodations

DATE, TIME, and LODGING The CCS will be held on April 25, 2015 beginning at 8:00 a.m. and finishing by 4:45 p.m. Although it is a one-day format, lodging near Western Illinois University campus is available for those who wish to arrive Friday evening, April 24th. There will be a time for fellowship and food, on Friday evening starting around 6:00pm. The Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, at 815 Golden Valley Drive , Bettendorf, Iowa 52722. A block of rooms have been reserved at a rate of $60.0 plus tax per night.

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, a hotel in Bettendorf Quad Cities located on the edge of Davenport, IA The Econo Lodge Inn & Suites® hotel in Bettendorf, Iowa is conveniently located off Interstates 74 and 80. John Deere's Deere & Company World Headquarters is in nearby Moline, Illinois.

Hotel amenities include:

 Free wireless high-speed Internet access  Free local calls  Free Deluxe Continental Breakfast  Indoor heated pool and sauna  Game room with pool table

This Iowa hotel provides business travelers with additional conveniences including a public computer with Internet access, access to copy and fax service and a meeting room that can accommodate up to 49 people for most functions.

Standard rooms are equipped with coffee makers, pillow-top mattresses, hair dryers, safes and 32-inch flat- screen televisions with cable. Deluxe rooms include 37-inch flat-screen televisions, refrigerators, microwaves, hot tubs, sofa sleepers, irons and ironing boards. Connecting rooms can be requested.

For added convenience, laundry facilities are located on-site.

This Econo Lodge hotel cares about the environment and has taken active steps to support green hotel practices.

The Econo Lodge Inn & Suites hotel is a great place to stay during your next business or leisure trip to Iowa. With countless features and a friendly staff, you will feel at home when you stay with us. Make a reservation with us today.

Use the link listed here to get a map for the location of this preferred hotel: http://www.econolodge.com/hotel-bettendorf-iowa-IA169/Hotel-Map

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Facility Location

Below is a link to a map to get directions to the facility where the college is being held. We will be using the 34th Street lot at the east end of the facility. Use the link below to access the university website. Then just click on the map and it will open up. There is a link provided to a larger version of the map and it will show you the location of the college and the different ways to access the facility. If you need further directions, please use google maps, or send me an e-mail.

http:www.wiu.edu/qc/maps

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Reid Christopherson

Central Region Commissioner

Reid Christopherson is an Eagle Scout with a Bronze Palm and a member of the National Eagle Scout Association. He has served in many volunteer Scouting positions throughout his 47 years of BSA membership. Prior to his current service as Central Region Commissioner he served as area vice president, Sioux Council president and council commissioner, district commissioner, unit commissioner, Boy Scout roundtable staff, scoutmaster, Webelos den leader, cubmaster, and Exploring advisor and summer camp program director. He has attended eight national and world , serving as Scoutmaster and Subcamp Chief. His many BSA awards include numerous training awards and the Pro Deo Et Patria Award, Arrowhead Honor, Distinguished Commissioner, Scoutmaster Award of Merit, two District Awards of Merit, James West Fellow, Community Organization Award, Lutheran Lamb Award, Silver Beaver and Silver Antelope. Reid is a Vigil Honor Member of the and a former Course Director. Lieutenant Colonel Reid Christopherson retired in 2014 following over 39 years of service in the United States Air Force and the South Dakota National Guard. His military service took him throughout the world and the United States in response to global and domestic demands. Reid currently is employed as the Executive Director of the South Dakota Wheat Commission. He is also very active in his church and community where he has received numerous awards of service. Most recently, Reid was honored by South Dakota State University as a Distinguished Alumnus for his service to the State of South Dakota and community service with the Boy Scouts of America. Reid is a long time avid collector of Boy Scout memorabilia. A portion of his collection is on loan to Sioux Council where it comprises nearly all of the exhibits of the Scouters’ Attic Museum housed in the council’s Center for Scouting in Sioux Falls. Reid and his wife Ruth live on a small farm near Garretson SD. They have two adult children and one granddaughter.

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