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When you complete all the
trainings in the District Commissioner Getting Started Stream, or can show that you have
equivalency, you will earn the District Commissioner pin.
Orientation – join us to discuss how you fit
into the world wide organization of Guiding. Find out what resources
are available to you, who to go to for help, and what opportunities
there are for adult and youth members.
Safe Guide - is a mandatory session that will
help you to use the Safe Guide as a tool to help in planning activities
that are fun and safe. Until you have completed Safe Guide you
cannot be responsible for leading any part of the program. If you
have not completed your Safe guide training within 18 months of becoming
an adult member you will not be permitted to hold a position in a unit
Getting Started Modules
DC - Introduction Module – learn about the basic
work and duties of a District Commissioner
DC - Foundation of Your Position – attend this
session and we will help you to see what support is there for you in
your role as district commissioner. We will show you ways to manage
your time, handle long and short range planning and some ideas to do
succession planning.
DC - District Administration - attend this
session and learn about the screening process and the steps you need to
take when you are recruiting for new leaders. At this session there
will be discussion about records management and we will have ideas for
you on how to run an effective council meeting.
DC – Human Resources – attend this session and
learn how to build your team in your district. You will have the
opportunity to develop leadership and team building skills, as well as
communication skills. Discussion will also focus on the Performance
Management module and how to deal with conflict in your District.
DC – Building Your District – this session
will help you to develop skills in communicating within your community,
how to recognize your Guiders (and increase your retention). You will
learn how to mentor and support your Guiders, make Unit visits, and ways
to motivate your Guiders.
In Depth Modules
Foundation of Your Position – This module
will give you the opportunity to determine available resources and
support; practice short and long range planning; gain time management
strategies and obtain succession planning ideas
Building Your District - This
module is intended to provide you with the opportunity to: identify
resources that can enhance the girls’ Guiding experience; apply
questions for inclusive programming to all community events and
activities; explore ideas for retaining Members; develop strategies to
encourage former Members to rejoin and gain a deeper understanding
of the recruiting
process.
District Administration - This
module is intended to provide you with: further information on the
screening process: ways to access and use iMIS information and
strategies for effective council meetings.
Human Resources - This module is
intended to provide you with the opportunity to: Gain a deeper
understanding of Adult Member Support Procedures, Module 3: Performance
Management; Gain an understanding of different personality and
leadership styles and how they are important in setting up an effective
team; Learn the value of delegation and Develop the ability to
manage conflict.
Risk Management - This module
is intended to: familiarize participants with contracts and
waivers; provide participants with knowledge of Safe Guide compliance
issues and their responsibility for follow-up and help participants
understand Girl Guides of Canada financial procedures and practices
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