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Centennial Quality Unit Program
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Objectives
● Explain the purpose & design of the CQUA Program.
● Explore the “trail” leading to a quality program for our youth members.
● Clarify the intent of the six quality unit goals established by the National Council.
● Explain the link between the CQUA Program and the Unit Health Review.
● Answer questions.
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Purpose of the CQUA Program
“To improve the Quality of program in every unit in America!”
and
“…salute those who truly deliver exceptional programs…”
Extracts from a Letter by the National Key Three, dated August 2006
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Centennial Quality Unit Program Design
● Not tied directly to re-chartering.● Four-year program: 2007 – 2010.● Six required goals identified by National.● Self-assessment with additional goal setting.● Focus on new National Strategic Plan.
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National Strategic Plan
● Every eligible youth has an opportunity to be involved in a quality Scouting experience.
● Every local council is fiscally sound.● The number of volunteers is dramatically
increased at all levels of Scouting.● Chartered organizations and strategic alliances
are identified and engaged.● Enough professionals are identified, developed,
and retained at all levels.
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The Trail to a Quality Program
● The trail forks:● One fork leads to -
“What do we need to do to earn the Centennial Quality Unit Award?”
● This question leads directly to the CQUA commitment form.
● This fork dead ends with the six required goals.● The focus here is on earning another patch.
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The Trail to a Quality Program● The other fork leads to -
“What do we need to do to provide a Quality Program for our Scouts?”
● This question leads to the action planning meeting & employment of the “unit self-assessment tool”.
● Using this tool, leaders check the health of the unit’s program & identify goals in the areas of:
Leadership ProgramMembership Quality Award Standards
● The focus here is on a quality program; CQUA & rank advancement are by-products.
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The Trail to a Quality Program
As Fox News might say, “We report, you decide; which is the better trail to follow?”
“What do we need to do to earn the Centennial Quality Unit Award?”
or
“What do we need to do to provide a Quality Program for our Scouts?”
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Goal #1
● We will have ____ percent of our direct contact leaders complete Basic Leader Training for their position, including Youth Protection Training.
____ Last year’s percent ____ This year’s percent
Direct contact leaders are defined as those that work with the youth.
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Goal #2
● As one of the committed units in our district, our goal is to retain ____ percent of our members, recruit ____ new youth, and re-charter on time (NLT Dec 31, 2007).
___ percent retained, ___ number new youth, and ___ re-charted on time (yes/no).
When calculating retention & recruiting goals, do not include current members who will “age out” of the program, or are known losses (e.g., military transfers) in 2007.
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Goal #3
● As a participating unit in the national parent initiative, we commit to recruit ____ new adults to be active.
____ Actual number of new adults
An active adult is defined as a “registered” adult.
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Goal #4
● We had a minimum of 60 percent of our youth members advance in rank for Cub Scouting and Boy Scouting or earn Venturing recognition awards, or we improved by 10 percent over last year.
Percent advanced/earned ___ last year and ___ this year
Youth advancement is a by-product of a “quality program”, not the focus of a program.
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Goal #5
● At least 70 percent of our youth members had an outdoor experience or one activity per month, or improved the percentage over last year.
____ percent last year ____ percent this year
Monthly pack meetings count for Cubs.
Routine weekly troop & den meetings do not count.● Courts of Honor & den outings do count.
If a tour permit is required, then it is an activity.
To earn CQUA, can’t “shut down for the summer”.
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Goal #6
● We will conduct annual program planning and will provide the financial resources to deliver a quality program to our members.
____ Yes ____ No
“Build it and they will come.”
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Some Additional Goals
● Not requirements 100% Boys' Life Service projects for chartered partner & community Active unit committee Youth training for Boy Scouts and Venturers Patrol method Summer camp / major activity Summertime program for Cubs
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Why Set Additional Goals?
“To improve the Quality of program in every unit in America!”
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In Support of a Quality Program
● We received ____ visits from our unit commissioner this past year.
● We supported the council by participating in Friends of Scouting and the annual product sale. ____ Yes ____ No
Note: The above items are for information only; they have no bearing on the unit earning the Quality Unit Award.
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Unit Health Review Link to CQUA
● Unit Commissioner has lead responsibility for completing the unit health review, with input from the unit leadership.
● Two reviews done each calendar year January’s review checks to ensure a plan is in place
to provide a quality program & CQUA goals are set. July’s review checks the progress of the unit’s
program – is it on track toward being a quality program?
“Earning the CQUA is a by-product of a quality program.”
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Time-Line
● Jan 31, 2007: Complete the Unit Self- Assessment, CQUA commitment form, & Unit Health Review.
● Feb 1, 2007: Turn-in CQUA commitment form at District Roundtable.
● Jan 1, 2007: Dec 31, 2007: Units/Districts/ Councils work to improve the quality of the Scouting program.
● Oct 31, 2007 – Dec 31, 2007: Review accomplishments towards Quality Unit award and submit award application.
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More Information
National web site: http://www.scouting.org/index.html
Follow the “Centennial Quality Awards” link(http://www.scouting.org/nav/enter.jsp?s=xx&c=cn)
Printed material Frequently asked questions
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Summary
● Purpose of the Centennial Quality Unit Award is:
“To improve the Quality of program in every unit in America!”
and
“…salute those who truly deliver exceptional programs…”
● “Earning the CQUA is a by-product of a quality program.”
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District and Council...
● More than 60% of units earn Quality Unit● New units ● Youth membership growth● Youth retention goal● District finance goal, Council balanced
operating fund● Unit retention
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District and Council…
● Commissioner service Unit Commissioner recruiting UC unit visits
● District Committee Increase membership in committee Functioning Key-3
● Council – Youth-serving Executives● Council – Endowment committee
Centennial Quality Unit Program