Commissioner Corner

Our District Commissioner is John Blackwell

Bridging the Gap Through Unit Service

Unit service means ensuring every member of the BSA has a great Scouting experience. This is what Unit Commissioners do in supporting the Scouting movement in Goose Creek District. We ensure that each Unit in our District is recognized for their good work, help assess unit health, and connect the unit with District resources needed to ensure the delivery of the Scouting program in their community.

In serving the 67 and growing number of units in Goose Creek District, the Commissioner staff is implementing a community-based approach to providing unit service to the seven Service Areas that make up the District. We are working with the District Key3 and District Committee to achieve the vision of “rebuilding, revitalizing, and growing the Scouting program in Loudoun County”.

The responsibilities of the Unit Commissioners include:

• Serve as liaison between the Unit and both the District and NCAC.
• Help the District Executive to build and foster the relationship between the Charter Organization and Scouting.
• Work with the Unit Key 3 to build a collaborative relationship in delivering the Scouting program in their community.
• Ensure the aims and methods of Scouting are an integral part of a Unit’s Scouting program.
• Answer questions about the various Scout programs (Cub Scouts, ScoutsBSA, Venturing, Explorers and Sea Scouts).
• Assist units in assessing their unit health using the JTE self-assessment program.
• Identify Unit needs and connect the Unit with District resources to support growth in membership, recruiting, training, advancement, and outdoor activities.
• Promote Council and District events, training opportunities and Summer Camp programs.
• Encourage unit participation in monthly District Roundtables to learn, share and connect with fellow Scouters and Unit Leaders.

If you are interested in helping your fellow Scouters and Units to deliver Scouting in their community, we invite you to join the Commissioner team. Please contact your Unit Commissioner or our District Commissioner for additional information about this great opportunity to serve Goose Creek District.

Unit Commissioners

Here are Unit Commissioners and Service Areas for each Unit in Goose Creek District: