FH: District Committee Meeting

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The District Meeting

The Foothills district committee meets on the third Thursday of every month with a break during June and July. The purpose of district meetings is to build momentum, provide group continuity, ensure coordination, and make specific assignments to committee members. To help build commitment, the district meeting also provides moments of fellowship and inspiration.

There are 6 operating committees:

1. Fund Development

2. Membership

3. Activities and Civic Service

4. Advancement and Recognition

5. Camping and Outdoor Program

6. Training

Each operating committee chair reports on two items: (1) What was accomplished in the past month? (2) What plans do they have for accomplishing during the next month? The district commissioner also reports on the special needs of units and requests the help of operating committees to meet those needs.

How to become a District Volunteer

The chair of each committee is appointed by the district chair with the approval of the district committee. Committee members are then selected by the committee chair with the approval of the district committee. They are registered as district members at large.

A new Scouter may ask “What do I do first?” A new committee member takes these first steps:

1. Meet and get to know the committee chair and your district executive. Discuss your committee responsibilities.

2. Review other materials as suggested by your chair and district executive.

3. If you are new to the district, go with your committee chair, your district executive, or an experienced member of the district committee to visit a Scouting activity and the council service center.

4. Make plans to work with an experienced Scouter on a district activity or project. The best way to learn is to get your feet wet and work with a person who knows how to do it.

5. Place important Scouting dates on your calendar, including meetings of the district committee and special events for your committee.