jhighscoutdad

Thanks, John.

Thanks to you all for your great replies. I assume that these Membership committee members tend to not leave their positions after only a year or two years of service. It appears that PART of the solution for us is to focus on the Membership chair and his/her committee members and be sure to get some folks who will be willing to stick around. I appreciate any other comments and suggestions. JLH

Thanks for the input. As a former Key 3 member, you are correct about the "many fish to fry" comment. :-) JLH

Im writing my Commissioner Science doctorate thesis on our Webelos to Scout Transition (W2S) plan. The districts plan was very effective upon initial release in 2006, but has not remained a focus of attention by the Key 3, District Committee, District Commissioner, or the professionals. My goal is formulating a means of keeping us focused on this very good plan in the face of the ever-changing personnel charged with implementing the annual plan and supervising the district. Key players like the District Chair, District Commissioner serve only 2-year terms. Their terms overlap, but somehow important history does not get passed along. I am looking for suggestions I can take back to my fellow Committee members to help keep W2S in focus -- but in reality -- this could apply to any on-going initiative. Should there be an assistant district chair for administration created; maybe an annual planning meeting to, among other things, reviews these ongoing initiatives and update for the new scouting year; an annual district committee self-evaluation to include a review of special initiatives? Id appreciate any feedback and suggestions. Of course my overall goal is to do this for the kids, not just obtaining a diploma. YIS John