DOCTORAL & POSTGRADUATE PAPERS
G.E.C. COLLEGE OF COMMISSIONER SERVICE
ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
You can see the original (and possibly copy) these at the Council Office.
Woodward, Marcus, 2000,
"How to Run a Quality Merit Badge Pow Wow."
The Merit Badge Pow Wow is described in detail, defined as a District or Council event designed to provide Scouts with an opportunity to meet merit badge counselors and work on merit badges during the "off season" and in a centralized environment (similar to summer camp) (39 pages).
Dean, Donald L. 1998,
"A Guide for Patrol Parents in Troops."
This post-graduate study reviews 50-years of changing parent roles in troops and develops and presents a guidebook for new parents. The roles of "coach," "coordinator," and contact person" are defined.
Lazzarini, Kenneth S., 1998,
"An Intra-Youth Organizational Approach to BSA Recruitment Through Cooperative Advertising Programs."
A program of joint advertising strategy is outlined in this thesis. Possible partners include Little League Baseball, Incorporated, and Girl Scouting. Suitable media include use of billboards that feature complementary uniformed youth citing advantages of each other's program.
Owen, Janet, 1998,
"Training new Unit Commissioners: It Begins with Recruiting."
This thesis discusses the need for immediate instruction for new Unit Commissioners and how this process begins at the time of their recruitment.
Rice, Marion, 1998,
"A Two-Day Basic Training Program for Youth."
A two-day training course was planned and initiated, with participants showing a heightened interest in the Council's one-week TLT course.
Vitzthum, Al H., 1998,
"Commissioner Training: Getting Back to the Basics."
Al presents a post-graduate study that reviews the content of the Commissioner Basic Training program between 1993 and 1998.
Dean, Donald L. 1997,
"Unit Commissioners Worksheet for Committee Visits."
This paper develops a worksheet for use by Unit Commissioners after their visits to Unit Committee meetings. Criteria and standards are suggested, and sample worksheet is illustrated (39 pages).
Forister, Glen W., 1997,
"Development of an Internet Web Presence for the Buena Vista District."
A future need for information distributed via the Internet involving the business of the Buena Vista District is a reality. A computer for the Web Site was found and an account acquired. A Web Page was designed and "published" on the world wide web (60 pages).
Neuburger, Kathryn S., 1997,
"Revision of Recharter Materials and the Recharter Process."
This thesis chronicles the multi-year evolution of the revamping of Buena Vista District's forms and process, some of which have now been adopted council-wide. Specific recommendations are made to improve the recharter process (21 pages).
Baraldi, Ralph A., 1996,
"Recruitment of Adult Volunteer Leaders,". [Nevada Area Council]
This thesis brings together the recruiting needs from the various components of Scouting and combines them into an integrated guideline (23 pages).
Dean, Donald L. 1996,
"Advanced Troop Junior Leader Training: Section IV (Test) of the Scoutmaster's junior Leader Training Kit."
This paper outlines ways to plan and conduct troop junior leader training for older Scouts who have completed the BSA standardized video-based training. The paper gives details of sample games and activities, training schedules and sources of additional ideas for "advanced" training (43 pages).
Dean, Donald L., 1996,
"Troop Committee Training: An Outline and Field Test for Unit-Conducted Training Sessions."
After documenting a need for training for unit committees, this paper suggests a simple yet effective model for conducting unit-planned training sessions. Games and topics are suggested, and sources are recommended for creating similar training sessions for unit committee training. Appendix contains an example of a "formal" training agenda for day-long District-run course (67 pages).
Dallow, Walter R., 1996,
"How to Build and Maintain a District Awards Committee." [Nevada Area Council].
Recognition of adult Scouters should be handled by a year-round committee that establishes criteria for awards and special recognitions. Nomination form samples are included (108 pages).
Nessen, Toni A., 1996,
"Case Study of Training Techniques and Support Offered in the Districts to Newly Recruited Unit Commissioners."
Based on data derived from a survey to District Commissioners, this thesis reveals some areas for needed improvement in the training of new Unit Commissioners. A need for evaluation of performance of "experienced" Unit Commissioners is also discussed (65 pages).
Dean, Donald L. 1995,
"Case Study of Employing Newsletters and Meetings in the Fireside Format for Promoting Greater Communication with Unit Committee Chairmen."
Topics of particular interest to Committee Chairmen are detailed in this thesis, and samples of actual newsletters and meeting agendas are furnished in the appendix. The problem presented by a lack of integrated BSA communication with Committee Chairmen is discussed. Success of the proposed method was verified by questionnaires to Committee Chairmen (84 pages).
Richmond, Charles E., 1995,
"Compiling of Computer Scouting Graphics for use by the Volunteer Scouters, the Professional Council Scouters, and the Office Staff of the GEC, BSA."
Starting with clip art from the national office (BSA), improved graphic images are created and stored on disks for use by Scouters. Original artwork was cleaned-up or redone to improve resolution and faithfulness of the reproduction. Illustrations of all graphic images are included (65 pages).
Vitzthum, Al H., 1995,
+"The Need for Recruiting Unit Commissioners."
Discussion centers on suggesting what types of persons would make likely candidates for Unit Commissioners. The thesis outlines the best process for introducing the new Unit Commissioner to the job (8 pages).
Archer, Barbara, 1994, "Unit Commissioner Recruiting,".
This thesis collects the impressions of District Commissioners regarding the best ways for recruiting new Unit Commissioners (15 pages).
Slye, Patricia, 1994,
"Inconsistency of Cub Scout Handout Materials."
Representative training packets have been assembled and revised to present an integrated council-wide approach to Cub Scout Leader Basic Training (140 pages).
Bryant, Robert S., 1993
, "Analysis of, and Remedies for, the Less-Than-Successful Friends of Scouting Campaigns."
This thesis recommends changes that would restructure a portion of the Friends of Scouting campaign. Suggestions include a focus on families with a positive approach and sensitivity to the condition of families. New staff organization is outlined (7 pages).
Blum, Frieda, 1992, "Religious Awards,".
A complete inventory of eighteen (18) religious awards currently available to Scouts. Includes copies of pamphlets and instructional guides, illustrations of the awards, and requirements for attaining them (20 pockets with materials).
Coffman, Floyd E., 1992
"The Need for an Instruction Cover Sheet for the Silver Beaver Award Nomination."
Sample nomination forms and improved instructions for completing the forms are featured. The thesis attempts to improve the quality of information obtained that will assist evaluators in their task of reviewing the nominations and selecting recipients of the Silver Beaver (12 pages).
Wright, Claire H., 1992,
"Need for a Centralized Repository for Information for District."
This thesis proposes a District Historian position. Duties are outlined and examples of the materials that the District Historian would acquire for the repository are included (67 pages).
Blum, Vernon E., 1991,
"The Need for a Webelos-Scout Transition Chair at Council and District Levels."
A discussion of the need for a chairman of Webelos-Scout transition is followed with a duty statement and list of important tasks (9 pages).
Young, Daniel D. "Dan", 1991,
"Assistant Council Commissioner,"
The duties of the Assistant Council Commissioner are developed, and charts for tracking important tasks are shown. Included are many examples of the literature needed by the Assistant Council Commissioner (164 pages).