May 2005 Volume 31 Issue 5  
Ready, Set, Go!

Service unit administrators, before you delegate your first job or schedule your first meeting, sign up for Ready, Set, Go!

Hats off to You! You are to be congratulated! You have been appointed to one of the most respected volunteer positions in the Council. . . that of service unit administrator. Suddenly, you are a member of a management team. Service unit administrators wear many hats: coach, team leader, cheerleader, supervisor, sounding board, mediator, planner, and motivator.

The following trainings will address specific areas that are essential to managing a service unit. You will gain ideas and tools to effectively “wear” all those hats.

Ready! (Service Unit Orientation)
  • How to develop relationships with your membership manager, volunteer supervisor, and the area advisor
  • See the “Big Picture” of the Council and how membership fits in
  • The basics of the Operations Manual, including policies and operational procedures
  • Designing an administrative team to fit your service unit needs

Set! (Administrative Basics I)

  • How to delegate and ensure it’s done right without meddling
  • Your “Circle of Influence”
  • The vital role of the service unit membership plan using the Administrative Planning Guide
  • Service unit and troop finances; money earning vs. fund raising
  • Goal setting
  • Insight on leadership styles

Go! (Administrative Basics II)

  • Chairing your meetings to keep them “on track,” fun, and informative for all participants
  • Proven recruitment and retention ideas for girls and adults
  • Low-cost ways to motivate and recognize volunteers in your service unit
  • The paperwork mountain: forms–the process, what to keep, and what to toss
  • Service unit events
  • Ways to overcome common problems
  • Leader appintment, supervision, evaluation, and re-appointment

Who should attend?
All new service unit administrators and those who are new to the service unit administrative team. Start your administrative team on the right track by having the entire team attend the Ready! (Service Unit Orientation) training together. All service unit administrators must attend Ready! Set! Go! and Tools for Success. Find the dates and locations convenient for you and your team and sign up today!

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