Difference between revisions of "Group"
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The word '''Group''' in Canadian scouting (often referred to as a '''Local Group''') refers to a [[charter|chartered]] organization in a defined location which runs one or more [[section]]s of [[Scout]]s. | The word '''Group''' in Canadian scouting (often referred to as a '''Local Group''') refers to a [[charter|chartered]] organization in a defined location which runs one or more [[section]]s of [[Scout]]s. | ||
| − | Several Groups will be part of an [[Area]] and many Areas together make up a [[Council]]. | + | Several Groups will be part of an [[Area]] and many Areas together make up a [[Council]]. A Group is run by a [[Group Committee]], with a [[Group Commissioner]] and [[Group Youth Commissioner]] taking primary leadership roles. |
| − | + | Each Group will have a Group Committee led by a Group Commissioner selected or elected, then appointed by the [[Area Commissioner]], to ensure that the section leaders receive the appropriate service and support necessary to develop and conduct a quality program and achieve Scouts Canada’s Program Standards. | |
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| + | == Responsibilities == | ||
| + | Group committee members will be clearly focused on the following: | ||
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| + | '''Program''' | ||
| + | * Help section leaders deliver quality programs | ||
| + | * Motivate and support Scouters | ||
| + | * Recognize and thank section Scouters | ||
| + | * Coach and mentor section Scouters | ||
| + | * Provide training and development opportunities | ||
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| + | '''Membership''' | ||
| + | * Recruit volunteers | ||
| + | * Recruit youth members | ||
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| + | '''Administration''' | ||
| + | * Critical administration including risk management and finance | ||
| + | * Fundraising | ||
[[Category:Organization]] | [[Category:Organization]] | ||
[[Category:Group]] | [[Category:Group]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:59, 3 January 2016
The word Group in Canadian scouting (often referred to as a Local Group) refers to a chartered organization in a defined location which runs one or more sections of Scouts.
Several Groups will be part of an Area and many Areas together make up a Council. A Group is run by a Group Committee, with a Group Commissioner and Group Youth Commissioner taking primary leadership roles.
Each Group will have a Group Committee led by a Group Commissioner selected or elected, then appointed by the Area Commissioner, to ensure that the section leaders receive the appropriate service and support necessary to develop and conduct a quality program and achieve Scouts Canada’s Program Standards.
Responsibilities
Group committee members will be clearly focused on the following:
Program
- Help section leaders deliver quality programs
- Motivate and support Scouters
- Recognize and thank section Scouters
- Coach and mentor section Scouters
- Provide training and development opportunities
Membership
- Recruit volunteers
- Recruit youth members
Administration
- Critical administration including risk management and finance
- Fundraising
