District Chairmen
are vital to the success of each Scouting District of the Council.
The resources linked to this page provide support for your important
position.
A district
chairman leads the district and does the following:
Identify
and recruit enough of the right people as operating committee
chairmen.
Initiate
plans and help committee chairmen recruit an adequate number
of members to carry out the functions of the district.
Plan (with
the district executive) and preside at district committee meetings.
With the
district commissioner and district executive, stimulate and
coordinate the work of the district to ensure the success of
Scouting units.
In cooperation
with the district executive, ensure the attainment of district
goals.
Coordinate
with the operating committee chairmen the district's annual
program calendar.
In cooperation
with the district executive, set goals for the district program
committees, track their progress, and ensure the completion
of those goals.
Recognize
individuals and committees for their Scouting accomplishments.
Support
local and national Scouting policies, procedures, and practices.
Encourage
the district's role to attain public support of Scouting.
