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Special Article on Internet Safety: We all use a lot of resources on the Internet and so do our volunteers. But are we safe? Take the Internet User Beginner Permit Exam and see how well you score. The test is really a tutorial on basic safe computing practices that you can share with friends.

Dedication: This website is dedicated to the thousands of dedicated Scouters who call themselves Commissioners and give of their time and talents to help Scout Leaders deliver the best possible Scouting Program to youth members and to the Scout leaders they serve.

It's A Tough Job: Being a commissioner is not an easy job and frequently a pretty misunderstood job. We all know about the stereotypes of a chubby, coffee mug clutching, badge-bedecked commissioner who doesn't seem to do very much. But is this really so? What does a commissioner really do? How can he/she do it better? Here you will find the answers to those questions along with many resources that are designed especially for commissioners, but can also be used by all Scouters. Learn more about resources available at The NetCommish Website


Ask Andy Commissioner Advice

Looking for an example of how a Commissioner can help? Here's a great example from a Council newsletter that is now also a regular feature of the NetCommish. It is a Commissioner's column called "Ask Andy" that gives Scouters great, helpful advice.

Andy writes "Got a question? Send it to me at AskAndyBSA@yahoo.com -be sure to let me know your Scouting position, town, state, and council!" 

Want to reprint a column or part of a column in your Council newsletter?  Write to AskAndyBSA@yahoo.com.

Link to this website by using the URL - http://netcommish.com

Link to Ask Andy with a specific URL - http://netcommish.com/AskAndy.asp

Index to Ask Andy issues with thanks to Mark Dukas - http://netcommish.com/askandyindex.xls  



We're always delighted to be honored: As the webmaster, I'm happy to see this site honored. But all of the real kudus go the the wonderful and great Scouting volunteers who have shared so much information here. Without them this site would be only a shadow of what it is now.

October Scouting Magazine CoverThe NetCommish was selected by Scouting Magazine as one of ten "Quality Scouting Web Sites." The article, entitled "Scoutmaster to Webmaster" appeared in the October, 1998 issue.  Scouting Magazine is an Official publication of the Boy Scouts of America. The latest issue can be found on the Scouting Magazine web site. Scouting Magazine is a must have publication and is included in the registration fee for registered leaders.  If you are a parent, contributor, educator, supporter, or just interested in Scouting, you can get your copy too.  Subscribe to Scouting Magazine.
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Commish Stuff:

Annual Charter Agreement: Annual Charter Agreement by Craig Bond

Annual Charter Renewal 2007: Annual Charter Renewal Process by David Skolnick

Ask Andy - Always Fresh - Always Current

Basic Training - Commissioner Basic Training by Robert Naples, Assistant Council Commissioner, Occoneechee Council

Centennial Award Training Presentation by Richard Diesslin

Charter Renewal Charter Renewal by Robert Yslas

College of Commissioner Science Websites Visit the Lord Baden-Powell University of Scouting website at http://lbpuniv.org/ Inland Northwest Council COCS

College of Commissioner Science Bob Koch prepared both a brochure and registration package for Suffolk County Council's CCS that are good examples of how to do a promotional brochure and a registration package.

Commissioner Basic Training Basic Training by Robert F. Naples (10/2/2006) | Syllabus for Basic Training Version 2.4 (6/6/2006) - by George Crowl

Commissioner College Courses Cascade Pacific Council

BCS Courses Bachelor of Commissioner Science Courses Ver. 4.0 by George Crowl with updated rechartering graphics - Revised 2005

MCS Courses Master of Commissioner Science Courses Ver. 3.0 by George Crowl - Revised 2005

DCS Courses Doctor of Commissioner Science Courses Ver. 1.3 by George Crowl - Revised 2005

MCS-403 Orienting & Training Commissioners by Keith Cooke

Commissioner Basic Training Unit Commissioner Training Syllabus by .Richard R. Poirot

Commissioner Ceremony Commissioner Pledge

Commissioner Form: Unofficial District Level Commissioning Form by Randy Worcester, Assistant District Commissioner, Cogioba District, Middle Tennessee Council

Commissioner History Thumbnail History of the Commissioner Service by Mike Walton

Committee Training: Troop Committee Challenge Training Presentation by Doug Fairbairn, ADC, South Plains Council

Den Chief Training by Roger Claff, National Capital Area Council - Program | Materials | Supplement | Den Chief Card

Difficult Volunteer? How to Remove a Volunteer by Rob Beam

Join Scouting Night Training Cub Round Up Night Syllabus by Richard R. Poirot District Commissioner, Northern District, Scenic Trails Council

No Lapse, No Drop Commitment Power Point Presentation (with presenter notes) by Bob Koch, DC, Suffolk County Council.

Plan Commish Training Annual Commissioner Training Plan

Retention in Scouting by Joseph E. Wherry, ACC for Unit Visits, Mid-America Council - Website - Thesis

Scouting & Disabilities Scouting for the Disabled - Rise to the Challenge by Terry Thrasher

Unit Visitation - 75 Points of Unit Visitation by Al Rota, UC, Greater Cleveland Area Council

Recent Features:

Dates for upcoming World and National Jamborees.

Commissioner Expectations from 1953.

College of Commissioner Science dates and locations.

Commissioner Clipart.


Scouts Using the Internet Cartoon - Courtesy of Richard Diesslin - Click to See More Cartoons
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