In a recent email to the District Key 3 (Scoutmaster/Cubmaster, Committee Chair, and Chartered Organization Representative), District Commissioner Olas Scott asked each unit’s leadership to review and help improve their unit’s performance metrics as shown in my.scouting.org. These metrics reflect how well a unit is operating and provide the council and district with insight into the overall quality of its program. The purpose of this post is to share that same information with others across the district, encouraging everyone to support their units and contribute where they can to help complete the requirements and strengthen the program.
The Metrics categories are:
- Trained Leaders
- Size
- Growth
- Advancement-Leadership
- Outdoor-Super Activity
Olas asked for their help in two main areas.
- Outdoor / Super Activity Metric
- Leadership
#1 Priority – Outdoor / Super Activity Metric: This is the quickest and easiest way to improve the unit’s current status. Time to complete the entry is less than logging on to my.scouting.org. It is not automatic and the Commissioner Staff cannot enter for the unit. Olas asked for each Committee Chair to enter this data, since the Cubmaster and Scoutmaster are super busy with the program side.
This task is completed under my.scouting.org.
- Log into my.scouting.org.
- Click on “Organizational Manager” (from the options on the left of the screen).
- Click on “Unit Data Metric Entry” (from the options on the left of the screen).
- Use the pull-down calendar to open the calendar.
- Locate the last day of the event and CLICK on the day.
- The Unit Date Metric Entry page should be visible with the date that you entered.
- CLICK on the “SUBMIT Entry” button located on the lower right of the screen (NOTE: one may have to scroll down the screen to see it).
#2 Priority – Leader Training Metric: Under this metric National requires that the Committee Chair and the Cubmaster or Scoutmaster be position trained. Committee Chair requires only the online course via my.scouting.org. Cubmaster / Scoutmaster require the online course and a course on outdoor leadership.
#3 Priority All Leader Positions Trained: To improve and provide additional assistance within the unit, it is recommended that anyone holding a leader position in a unit to take the online course for their position. This can lead to individuals having the confidence to step up to the next position and the program being more successful. Through the cooperation in these areas, it will improve the metrics for the unit. This will also reflect the program provided by Hightower Trail District. If you need assistance or have a question, please feel free to contact your Key 3, your Unit Commissioner or Olas Scott (District Commissioner).