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Effective Religious Emblems
Coordinator (REC) Recruiting
and Training
In Your District and Unit
Presenter
Dennis Cornwell –
Relationship Committee Chair /
Council Religious Emblems Coordinator ,
Sam Houston Area Council (SHAC)
Agenda
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Why Recruiting is Important
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How to Effectively Recruit – The Eight Steps
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Top 10 Recruiting Mistakes
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Where Can I find Prospects in my District/Unit?
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Some Recruiting Best Practices
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Summary/Key Points
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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 Mistakes
10 - 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)
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Some Recruiting Best Practices
(cont.)
• Starter Kit:
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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 Practices
SAM HOUSTON AREA COUNCIL
DISTRICT RELIGIOUS EMBLEMS COORDINATOR (D.R.E.C.)
Reports to: District Vice Chair – Program
Overall Position Responsibility:
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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:
REC Job
Description
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Coordinates District-wide promotion of Religious Emblems thru:
Regular District website content
Regular District newsletter articles and other electronic and hard copy publications to Unit
Leaders
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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.
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Works closely with Denominational REC’s to assist them in promoting their specific faith’s
Religious emblems.
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Report on Religious Emblem activities within their District to the District Committee and other
District areas as needed.
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Work closely with District professional staff advisors.
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Support local and national Scouting policies, procedures, and practices.
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Meeting Requirements:
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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
Some Recruiting Best Practices
SHAC 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
REC “First
Steps”
 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
Some Recruiting Best Practices
SHAC Religious Emblems Resource List
Source
Resource
Religious Emblems Awards Program - http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/awards_central/religiousemblems.aspx
BSA National
REC
Resource
Listing
SHAC
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 website:
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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)
Overview of P.R.A.Y. activities and resources - http://www.praypub.org/)
P.R.A.Y.
(Program of
Religious
Activities with
Youth)
Faith Based
Organizations
- http://www.praypub.org/rec/)
- http://www.praypub.org/LearningCenter/index.htm):
District Religious Emblem Coordinator info
Webinars
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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 INITIATIVES (F.B.I.) for Boy Scouts of America
Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Religious-Emblems-Coordinator/147779671947265
By Faith info - http://www.scouting.org/About/FactSheets/operating_orgs.aspx
Some Recruiting Best Practices
SHAC University of Scouting
District Religious Emblems Coordinator
Training Agenda
February 9th, 2013
Section
1
2
REC Basic
Training
Outline
Topic/Content
Welcome/Opening/Introductions
What is involved in the Religious Emblem (RE) programs?
 Denominational organized and led
 Requirements set by denomination
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Awards (wall chart)
Why do we have RE programs?
What does a DREC do?
 Educate
 Promote
 Recognize
What are the ways to promote RE programs in my District?
 Publications
 Events – District, Unit
 Events - CO
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Sam
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Dennis
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Sam
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Dennis
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Dennis
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Sam
Denominational
How best can I help the faith-based Chartered Organizations to promote the RE
program inside their organization?
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Who
Dennis
Recharter packages
What resources does a DREC have access to?
 PRAY
 BSA National
 SHAC
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Earning process
Mins
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Communicate/educate
Provide resources
Recognize
How to recognize and appreciate Scouters earning RE awards
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Publications (Council/District/Unit; Community; CO
Events (SHAC and CO)
Personal contact
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Sharing of best practices around RE programs (small groups breakout?)
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Dennis
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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
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Dennis
Closing
 Thanks for coming!
 If you have questions, feel free to ask!
 Tell us your successes!
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Dennis
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Duty to God
Brochure
SKU
#512879
Know & Use Your Resources
Scoutin
g .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
Know & Use Your Resources
Know & Use Your Resources
Know & Use Your Resources
(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:
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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!!!
Contact Info
[email protected]