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Revised May, 2001

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The Golden Empire Council Strategic Plan outlines growth
objectives in membership through 2006. This New Unit Team Put Scouting)s
Specialists (NUTS) plan is a direct result of the Strategic Plan's
objectives.
Values Into Youth)
It is the goal of the Golden Empire Council to have one unit per
We Have to Put
school; a pack serving every elementary school, a troop for every Youth Into
middle school/junior high, and a crew or post for every high school.
Scouting. ))
The NUTS Team concept was created to provide a coordinated Roy Williams,
effort by districts to organize new units and incubate them until they Chief Scout Executive, BSA
are we'" on their way to functioning on their own.

The NUTS Team concept draws experienced volunteer Scouters from their regular volunteer duties to a
short term assignment of organizing one or more new units, breathing ,life .into them, and providing
assistance to them until they are stronQl enough to be turned over to their full time unit commissioner for
on-going service.

NUTS Teams are ideally comprised of six members under the

leadership of a Team leader who works with the District "You have to
Membership Committee. Members attend an orientation
meeting, and then meet once a month during the spring and fall be Nuts to do
recruiting drives (April- May and August - November.)

The Team is on-call to start new Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout
this job. "
Troops and Venture Crews. They are responsible for Lee Martin,
conducting a parent orientation meeting and youth recruitment Scout Executive
activity; recruiting adults to fill' unit leadership positions; Long Beach Area Council
registering the unit on the membership roles of the Council; and
following up with the unit to ensure the unit's success and
I'ongevity.
Team members are recognized with a one-of-a-kind jacket that signifies the successful start of a new
unit. This guide is to be used in conjunction with the New Unit Organization Process No. 14-117.

NUTS ORGANIZATION CHART

District District District

Executive Membership Chair Commissioner

Webelos to Scout Spring Recruitment I New Unit Fall Recruitment ADC

Transition Chair Chair ~rganizationChair Chair New Units

Activities Unit
Leader Commissioner

RESOURCES
The following manual's are used in conjunction with organizing new units:

.:. New Unit Organization Process, No. 14-117

.:. Spring Into Scouting Guide
.:. Fall Recruitment Guide
.:. "So You're a New Leader"
.:. "Welcome to the Cub Scout Adventure"

POSITION DESCRIPTIONS
DISTRICT MEMBERSHIP CHAIR

Concept: As it pertains to new unit growth, give leadership to

the New Unit Organization Chair to identify potential
chartered partners and start new units in the district.

Principle Responsibilities:

.:. Work with District Executive and New Unit Organization Chair
to identify new unit prospects (Chartered organizations, schools and geographic areas needing
Scouting)
.:. Ensures that 12-step new unit organization process is followed
.:. Responsible for recruiting NUTS Team leaders
.:. Serve as liaison between NUTS Teams and District Committee
.:. Recruit and train organizers for l,mits (new and reorgani,zed)
.:. Work with District Commissioner and District Training Team to provide new units with personnel
.:. Cultivate interest of potential chartered organizations and community groups
.:. Organize new Packs, Troops, Teams and Crews (Use Council Membership Campaign Plan)
.:. Serve as a member of the Council Membership Committee

DISTRICT NEW UNIT ORGANIZATION CHAIR

Concept: Give leadership to NUTS Teams to follow the 12-step
process in organizing new units. Develop and execute
plans that will result in 'increased number of units, more
youth membership and greater support for chartered
organizations.

Principle Responsibilities:
.:. Assume responsibility for new unit goal for Distnict
.:. Work with District Executive to map District and locate areas for new units.
•:. Identify new growth opportunities by completing the New Unit Prospect Profil'e Worksheet
.:. Identify and recruit NUTS Team leaders and assist with recruiting Team members for each new unit
planned
.:. Promote membership and unit growth in Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, and Venturing through the
use of the coordinated membership cycle: New units in the spring, additional youth in the fall.
.:. Work with District ExecuUve to cultivate community organizations, groups, associations that might
become chartered organizations or support Scouting in other ways
.:. Follows 12-step new unit organization process
.:. Track new unit formation on District New-Unit Chart
.:. Coordinate with the District Commissioner to provide unit commissioner support for each new unit
.:. Provide support materials for unit organizers
.:. Ensure completion of the new unit growth program by end of November

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NUTS TEAM LEADER

Concept: Follow the 12 step process identified in the New Unit Organiz
to organize, register, and train the necessary volunteers t
program in a new Cub Scout Pack, Boy Scout Troop, or Ventur

Principle Responsibilities:
.:. Understand the need and role of membership recruitment and new unit organization
.:. Recruit and coordinate NUTS Team members consisting of an organizer, set up coordi
training coordinator, registrar, and unit commissioner
.:. Ensure the com pletion of all 12-steps of the New Unit Organization Process
.:. Ensure that all necessary paperwork is completed properly and submitted to the Council Service Center
.:. Coordinate visit with potential chartered organization, school, and District Executive
.:. Schedules recruitment event
.:. Work with District Commissioner 'in assigning or recruiting a Unit Commissioner before the recruitment event
.:. Should serve as the Organizer at the recruitment event
.:. Serve as coach to the new unit Committee Chairperson

"BAG OF NUTS"
Each NUTS Team should have a carrying case that includes the following information. It should be
maintained and updated with current information and enough materials to begin each new unit.
CUB SCOUT PACK
Display Only
Cub Scout Program Helps
Cub Leader Handbook
Webelos Leader Handbook
How To Book
Tiger Family Packet
Wolf, Bear & Webelos Book
Pack Records Book
Leader Giveaways
5 Pack's First 3 Months
5 Scouting Magazines
5 Boys'Life Magazines
25 So You're a New CIS Leader
Sign In Table
50 Cub Scout Applications
25 Adult Applications
50 Mini Boys' Life Mags
50 CIS Parent Guide
5 Attendance Rosters
Presentation Materials
1 CIS Promise and Law Poster
1 Receipt Book
1 Recruiting Video Library
5 Table Grade Tents
Reference Materials
Packmaster Demo CD
Popcorn Information
Budget Guidelines
Training Schedule
Council Calendar
SS4 Application
BOY SCOUT TROOP
Display Only
Boy Scout Handbook
Scoutmaster Handbook
Troop Program Features I
Troop Program Features II
Troop Program Features III
Troop Committee Guidebook
Troop Record Book
Leader Giveaways
5 Scouting Magazines
5 Boys'Life Magazines
10 So You're a New BIS Leader
Sign In Table
25 Boy Scout Applications
15 Adult Applications
25 Mini Boys' Life Mags
3 Attendance Rosters
Presentation Materials
Receipt Book
Recruiting Video Library
Reference Materials
1 Troopmaster Demo CD
1 Popcorn Information
1 Budget Guidelines
1 Training Schedule
~ Council Calendar
1 SS4 Application
VEN'TURE CREW
Display Only
Venture Leader Guide
Silver Award Booklet
Ranger Book
vrr Program Development
Leader Giveaways
1 Crew Start-Up Orientation
5 Silver Award Booklet
Sign In Table
25 Venture Applications
10 Adult Applications
3 Attendance Rosters
Presentation Materials
Receipt Book
Recruiting Video Library
Reference Materials
1 Popcorn Information
1 Budget Guidelines
1 Training Schedule
1 Council Calendar
l' SS4 Application

NUTS TEAM JOB DESCRIPTIONS
ORGANIZER
-:- Must be a top-notch recruiter
-:- Facilitates recruitment presentation
-:- Coordinates NUTS Team in conducting the
presentation
-:- Conducts recruitment of parents and youth
-:- Schedules follow up meetings
-:- Assists new unit in creating a budget and
calendar, and opening a checking account
SET UP COORDINATOR
-:- Responsible for preparing room at
recruitment event
-:- Orders and distributes recruitment flyers,
posters, bulletin articles, etc.
-:- Maintains and distributes materials from the
"Bag of Nuts"
-:- Coordinates sign in table
-:- Serves as coach to Tiger Cub Den Leaders
-:- Assists in organizing first unit fundraiser and
next recruitment activity
ACTIVI:TIES LEADER
-:- Responsible for providing an activity for
youth at recruitment event
-:- Coordinates local Boy Scouts to assist with
activities and become future Den Chiefs
-:- Teaches youth joining requirements
(Oath/Promise, handshake, salute, etc.)
-:- Serves as coach to new Cubmaster,
Scoutmaster, or Venture Advisor in planning
first three months
TRAINING COORDINATOR
(This person should be a member of the District
Training Committee)
-:- Responsible for conducting Fast Start
Training within 1-2 weeks of recruitment
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event
-:- Coordinates attendance at BSA Basic
Training, Roundtable and suppl'emental
training events
-:- Serves as coach to new Den Leaders in
planning first den meetings
-:- Serves as coach to new Assistant
Scoutmasters, and Assistant Crew Advisors
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REGISTRAR
-:. Responsible for collecting applications and
fees and turning them over to the District
Executive
-:- Follows up with parents and boys that leave
without turning in applications
-:- Fields phone calls regarding meeting times,
dates, and locations
-:- Serves as coach to new Committee
Members responsible for Advancement and
Finance
-:- Creates Unit Roster
UNIT COMMISSIONER
(Position appointed by the District Commissioner)
-:- Responsible for ensuring the success and
longevity of the new unit
-:- Works with NUTS Team through the first
three months of the unit
-:- Attends the recruitment event, Fast Start
Training, and first three Committee meetings
to get to know the Unit Leader, Committee
Chairperson, Charter Representative, and
Institution Head
-:- Fulfills unit commissioner responsibilities for
the unit following the new unit's organization;
encourages leader training, roundtable
attendance, proper uniforming, etc.
-:- Turns over responsibilities to assigned unit
commissioner after 3 to 6 months
"A well-organized NUTS
Team will ensure that
every new unit gets a
healthy start by providing
all the parts necessary
for it to run smoothly,
prosper, and grow. "­
Charlie Rosser,
Assistant Regional Director,
Western Region, BSA
NUTS PROGRESS CHART 0 Pack o Troop 0 Crew #
Chartered Organization: ~~~ _
DATE TIME LOCATION
Chartered Organization Meeting
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Wolf Den

Bear Den

Webelos Den

1st Pack Meeting

NUTS TEAM ROSTER

NAME PHONE
District Membership Chair

District New Unit Organization Chair I

District Commissioner I

District Executive

NUTS Team Leader

Organizer I

Set Up Coordinator
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Activities Leader I

Training Coordinator
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Registrar 'I

Unit Commissioner II
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Redding, CA 96002
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Yuba City, CA 95991
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