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Welcome to: Effective Religious Emblems Coordinator (REC) Recruiting & Training
Presented byDennis Cornwell
Hosted by R. Chip TurnerDirector of Communication & Training
P.R.A.Y. Publishing
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Effective Religious Emblems Coordinator (REC) Recruiting
and TrainingIn Your District and Unit
Presenter
Dennis Cornwell – Relationship Committee Chair /
Council Religious Emblems Coordinator , Sam Houston Area Council (SHAC)
Agenda• Why Recruiting is Important
• How to Effectively Recruit – The Eight Steps
• Top 10 Recruiting Mistakes
• Where Can I find Prospects in my District/Unit?
• Some Recruiting Best Practices
• Summary/Key Points
• Questions and Answers
Why Recruiting is Important
• Important to have new blood in organization (“thirds” rule)
• Diversity of ideas (all of us are smarter than one of us)
• Gives ownership of program to broader base (objective = sustainability)
• Avoiding killing yourself (“Many hands make light burdens” )
How to Effectively Recruit – The Eight Steps
• Determine what volunteers positions are needed.
• Determine the best prospects for the job.
• Research the prospects at the top of your list.
• Make an appointment.• Make the sale.• Ask for the commitment.• Have a fallback position in mind.• Follow up.
Top 10 Recruiting Mistakes10 - Waiting too late 9 – Painting an unrealistic picture of the job
you’re recruiting for 8 – Not recognizing your volunteers 7 – Doing the recruit’s job for them 6 – Telling your organization that a person is
recruited before they have accepted 5 – Not asking people that you think are too busy 4 – Accepting the first “NO” 3 – Not anticipating objections and being
prepared for them 2 – Trying to do it all over the telephone 1 – Not asking and doing it yourself
Where Can I find Prospects in my District/Unit?
• Adult Partners of Scouts who’ve earned an RE award
• Adults who’ve earned an RE award• Unit Committee members who have a
successful RE program• Faith based Chartered Organization
members• Former Scouts (especially Eagle scouts)
Some Recruiting Best Practices
• Three “I’S” of Recruiting:• Information (what?)• Inspiration (why?)• Invitation (who?)
Some Recruiting Best Practices(cont.)
• Three “I’S” of Recruiting:• Information (what?)
• What do you want me to do?
• What do I need to know? • How do I get started? (starter kit, basic training course, REC resource listing)
Some Recruiting Best Practices(cont.)
• Starter Kit:• Written job description• “First Steps” outline• Resources recap – 1 page
overview• REC Training outline• Duty to God brochure• More resources!!!• Position patch and “Thank
You!” pin
Some Recruiting Best PracticesSAM HOUSTON AREA COUNCIL
DISTRICT RELIGIOUS EMBLEMS COORDINATOR (D.R.E.C.)
Reports to: District Vice Chair – Program
Overall Position Responsibility: The District Religious Emblems Coordinator (DREC) is responsible for the promotion and
education of religious emblem activities within their District. To encourage all District youth to earn the emblem of their faith. To promote religious emblems usage like BSA promotes other youth advancement. It serves as a member of the District Committee.
Specific Duties: Coordinates District-wide promotion of Religious Emblems thru: o Regular District website content o Regular District newsletter articles and other electronic and hard copy publications to Unit
Leaders o District wide meeting, events and trainings:
District Committee meetings District Commission meetings District Roundtables District Day camps District Trainings:
New leader.. Other district wide trainings
Other District wide events – Camporees, Merit Badge fairs, etc. Works closely with Denominational REC’s to assist them in promoting their specific faith’s
Religious emblems. Report on Religious Emblem activities within their District to the District Committee and other
District areas as needed. Work closely with District professional staff advisors. Support local and national Scouting policies, procedures, and practices. Meeting Requirements:
Monthly District Committee and Roundtable Meetings Quarterly SHAC Coordinated Council meetings Various District event and committee meetings (varies)
DAC - May 18, 2012 District Religious Emblem Coordinator Job Description
REC Job Descriptio
n
Some Recruiting Best PracticesSHAC University of Scouting
District and Unit Religious Emblems Coordinator First Steps
There are a number of things you need to do when you first become a District or Unit Religious Emblems Coordinator. “Be Prepared” by:
1. Knowing your resources 2. Understanding the job and its objectives 3. Developing a plan of action
Knowing your resources
o Review the relevant websites for RE information: National BSA SHAC P.R.A.Y. Religious organizations who are chartered partners in your area
o Build up a library of presentations and materials o Make a contact list of Unit REC’s in your District/parents in your unit o Make a portable RE display you can use at various events
Understanding the job and its objectives o Set goals (number of presentations, number of RE’s earned, units/scouts working
on RE awards, etc.) AND ways to track them o Prepare two presentations on the why and how’s of RE’s and Scouting’s Duty to
God: one “elevator” and one longer one o DREC’s - Attend SHAC Council Coordinated Meetings for the DREC/RE break-outs
Developing a plan of action o Make a calendar of events to promote RE’s o Make a RE communication/publicity plan using multiple methods o Discuss the above with your Scouting boss o Recruit some help o Set up meetings within the District/Unit to start promoting RE’s:
DREC – Key Three, District Committee, Unit REC’s, chartered partner reps UREC – District Executive, Unit Committee, scouts and adult partners
REC “First Steps”
Some Recruiting Best PracticesSHAC Religious Emblems Resource List
Source Resource
BSA National
Religious Emblems Awards Program - http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/awards_central/religiousemblems.aspx
Religious Emblems Awards - http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Awards/ReligiousAwards.aspx
Religious Emblems - http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/relig.aspx Duty to God brochure (PDF) - http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/512-879_WB.pdf Frequently asked Questions - http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/awards/religiousawards/faq.aspx Religious Emblem for Adults - http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Media/InsigniaGuide/10G.aspx
Chartered Organizations and the BSA - http://www.scouting.org/About/FactSheets/operating_orgs.aspx
SHAC SHAC website:
How to Start a Unit (http://www.samhoustonbsa.org/welcome/start_a_new_unit) Religious Emblem Info (http://www.samhoustonbsa.org/leader_resources/religious_emblems)
P.R.A.Y. (Program of
Religious Activities with
Youth)
Overview of P.R.A.Y. activities and resources - http://www.praypub.org/) District Religious Emblem Coordinator info - http://www.praypub.org/rec/) Webinars - http://www.praypub.org/LearningCenter/index.htm):
Religious Emblems Coordinator – Overview of the R.E.C. Position (Boy Scouts of America) Religious Emblems Coordinator – Best Practices (Boy Scouts of America) So You’re A Unit REC! Now What? Coordinating Council / District / Unit REC’s FAITH-BASED INITI ATIVES (F.B.I .) for Boy Scouts of America
Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Religious-Emblems-Coordinator/147779671947265 Faith Based
Organizations By Faith info - http://www.scouting.org/About/FactSheets/operating_orgs.aspx
REC Resource
Listing
Some Recruiting Best PracticesSHAC University of Scouting
District Religious Emblems Coordinator Training Agenda
February 9th, 2013 Section Topic/Content Mins Who
1 Welcome/Opening/Introductions 5 Dennis 2 What is involved in the Religious Emblem (RE) programs?
Denominational organized and led Requirements set by denomination Earning process Awards (wall chart) Why do we have RE programs?
7 Sam
3 What does a DREC do? Educate Promote Recognize
7 Dennis
4 What are the ways to promote RE programs in my District? Publications Events – District, Unit Events - CO Recharter packages
7 Sam
5 What resources does a DREC have access to? PRAY BSA National SHAC Denominational
7 Dennis
6 How best can I help the faith-based Chartered Organizations to promote the RE program inside their organization?
Communicate/educate Provide resources Recognize
5 Dennis
7 How to recognize and appreciate Scouters earning RE awards Publications (Council/District/Unit; Community; CO Events (SHAC and CO) Personal contact
5 Sam
8 Sharing of best practices around RE programs (small groups breakout?) 5 Dennis
9 Where to get additional information and assistance on the DREC and RE areas District professional Denominational contacts Relationships Committee Philmont Training Center courses P.R.A.Y. webinars, REC Facebook page
3 Dennis
10 Closing Thanks for coming! If you have questions, feel free to ask! Tell us your successes!
3 Dennis
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REC Basic Training Outline
Duty to God
Brochure
SKU #512879
Know & Use Your Resources►www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Awards/ReligiousAwards.aspx
Scouting .org
●Clickable Chart
●Duty to God Brochure
/ Printable Chart
●Frequently Asked
Questions
●How to Get Started
●REC Video
●Additional Resources
(praypub.org/rec)
Know & Use Your Resources►www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Awards/ReligiousAwards.aspx
► www.praypub.org/urec
Know & Use Your Resources►www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Awards/ReligiousAwards.aspx
► www.praypub.org/urec
► www.praypub.org/rec
Know & Use Your Resources► www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Awards/ReligiousAwards.aspx
► www.praypub.org/urec
► www.praypub.org/rec
► www.praypub.org/pdf_docs/RECSummary.pdf
Religious Emblems Coordinator Handout
www.praypub.org/pdf_docs/RECSummary.pdf
Know & Use Your Resources► www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Awards/ReligiousAwards.aspx
► www.praypub.org/urec
► www.praypub.org/rec
► www.praypub.org/pdf_docs/RECSummary.pdf
► Faith-Specific (not an exhaustive list)■ Catholic – www.nccs-bsa.org ■ Protestant / Independent /Others – www.praypub.org ■ Jewish – www.jewishscouting.org ■ Islamic – www.islamicscouting.org ■ Other Sites in Duty to God Brochure
Where to get additional information and assistance on the DREC position and RE
area
• District Professionals• Religious organization contacts – both
local and national• Council Relationships/Membership
Committee • Philmont Training Center courses• P.R.A.Y. :
– Webinars– “REC” Facebook page
Programs of Religious Activities with Youth
(P.R.A.Y.)
• Visit P.R.A.Y.’s Website at www.praypub.org
• Call P.R.A.Y. at 1-800-933-7729
Some Recruiting Best Practices(cont.)
• Three “I’S” of Recruiting:• Information (what?)• Inspiration (why?)
• Values, values, values
This is Important Stuff…
Baden-Powell stated, "No man is much good unless he believes in God and obeys His laws. So every Scout should have a religion....Religion seems a very simple thing: First: Love and Serve God. Second: Love and serve your neighbor." (Scouting For Boys, 1908)
Some Recruiting Best Practices(cont.)
• Three “I’S” of Recruiting:• Information (what?)• Inspiration (why?)
• Values, values, values• “Win/Win/Win/Win” Concept
Some Recruiting Best Practices(cont.)
• Three “I’S” of Recruiting:
• “Win/Win/Win/Win” Concept:
• Win – for the Scout• Win – for the Scout’s family• Win – for the Unit• Win – for the Chartered Organization
Some Recruiting Best Practices(cont.)
• Three “I’S” of Recruiting:• Information (what?)• Inspiration (why?)
• Values, values, values• “Win/Win/Win/Win” Concept
• Tie-in to BSA’s advancement program
Some Recruiting Best Practices(cont.)
• Three “I’S” of Recruiting:• Information (what?)• Inspiration (why?)• Invitation (who?)
• If you don’t ask, they will NOT come
Some Recruiting Best Practices(cont.)
• Three “I’S” of Recruiting
• Compare three I’s to three key elements of firebuilding (fuel, oxygen, ignition) – you need all three to be successful at getting the fire started!
Summary/Key Points• Recruiting is a skill - it can be
learned and made better with practice
• It is a critical part of the RE programs; without qualified, trained, motivated people, the RE program suffers
• Be prepared and have a plan before you approach an individual
• Utilize your Unit/District committee and District professionals
• Many other resources available (BSA publications, videos, P.R.A.Y., etc.)
Closing
• Thanks for coming!!!
• If you have questions, feel free to ask!!!
• Tell us about your successes!!!
