2012 Quality Diocesan Committee Award
Diocese ______City ______State ______
Committee Chair ______Chaplain ______
A National Quality Diocesan Committee must achieve 8 of the 14 objectives to qualify. Starred (*) items are required.
Objectives / Circle One* 1. / Maintain a functional Diocesan Committee that meets at least four times per year and has an annual plan. / Yes / No
* 2. / Provide your (Arch)Bishop and Regional Chair a year end summary of activities of your committee including strengths and weaknesses. / Yes / No
* 3. / Contact each unit leader of Catholic sponsored units at least once a year (can be in any fashion – does not need to be in person) / Yes / No
* 4. / Promote and encourage participation of each unit in the National Catholic Quality Unit Award – Pope Paul VI. Explain the benefits for Catholic Scouting programs. / Yes / No
* 5. / Offer an annual Adult Leader training program (Religious Emblems Counselor, Scouter Development, etc.) This can be shared with a nearby Diocese. / Yes / No
*6.
** / Send report to your Region Chair broke down by number of religious awards presented, also include patch programs and any special programs from your diocese. / Yes / No
7. / Discuss with local BSA Council ways to charter new units, work toward the increasing of youth membership and reducing dropped units. / Yes / No
8. / Conduct an annual religious program such as a retreat, day of recollection or historic event. / Yes / No
9. / Host a diocesan Scout Mass, inviting the (Arch) Bishop and other clergy. This Mass can be to celebrate Scout Sunday, an annual Awards Ceremony, or other occasion as appropriate. / Yes / No
10. / Present your Committee’s plans of activities at a Scouting Roundtable, Show, or Preview or Training Meeting. Publicize activities in local or NCCS websites and publications. / Yes / No
11. / Promote the Scouting in the Catholic Church training and St. George Trek at PhilmontTrainingCenter. Encourage attendance of key diocesan leaders. / Yes / No
12. / Send out, at least twice a year, a Diocesan Catholic Scouting print or electronic newsletter, or host a website for Scouters to get info and link to our website. / Yes / No
13. / Develop and Implement a plan to ensure Chaplain support at the local Council’s Scout Camp or ensuring Mass coverage for district/Council Camporees, Wood Badge training or other functions. / Yes / No
14. / Conduct at least one new unit impact luncheon or Bishop’s Dinner. / Yes / No
** New items for 2012
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Diocesan ChairDiocesan ChaplainBSA Staff Advisor / District Executive
Achieved 2012 Quality Objectives (Circle One): Yes No
Region Chair Approval by:______Region #: ______Date:______
Please send the certificate and patches to:
Contact name: ______
Contact address: ______
City, State, Zip: ______
Please forward this application to your Regional Chair betweenDecember 1st – March 15th.