Coweta District Organization

Coweta District Committee - The supervision of Scouting in Coweta district is exercised by the council through a District Committee consisting of all council members residing within the District, Chartered Organization Representatives, and district Members-At-Large elected by the District Committee.

At its annual business meeting, each District Committee elects a chairperson, vice-chairperson, and other District Committee members.  The District Chairperson is nominated and elected by the District Committee.  This person's name is then submitted for election to the council Executive Board.  The District Chairperson, after consultation with the District Executive, recommends a District Commissioner to the Executive Board for appointment and commissioning.

Coweta District Committee coordinates all the functions of the District for the purposes of:

  • Organizing and Supporting Quality-Program Units
  • Carrying Out the Policies and Objectives of the Council
  • Extending the Program to the Greatest Number of Youth.

All Chartered Organization Representatives are automatically members of the council and of their District Committee, thus providing close tie-in with chartered partner organizations.

The Key Leaders of the District are the:

  • District Chairperson
  • District Commissioner
  • District Executive
  • Program Chair

These positions are often referred to as the "District Key Three" in Coweta.

District Chairperson - The District Chairperson is the top volunteer leader of the district.  He/She has repsonsibility to carry out the council program and give leadership in achieving the district objectives.  As a member of the Executive Board, he/she has the responsibility for coordination between the council and the district.  The District Chairperson should be a person who is universally recognized in the community as outstanding because of his/her character and achievements as a leader with executive ability.  He/She has positive personality and organization experiences that inspire confidence and that will win support for Scouting.  Because of his/her business and social relationships, he/she should be able to help the council in securing adequate financial support from his/her district.

The role of the District Chairperson includes the following points:

  • Strong in his/her belief in Scouting and is the caliber of person who can organize the actions of others
  • Knows what he/she wants to achieve, where he/she wants to go and how to get there
  • Associates with enough of the right kind of people to help to do the various jobs that have to be done
  • In brief:  Plans clear goals and objectives with completion dates and deadlines, recruits the proper personnel, and get results.

Functions of the District - All districts are responsible for carrying out the four standard functions:

  • Membership
  • Finance
  • Unit Service (Commissioner Service)
  • Program:
    • Camping
    • Activities and Civic Service
    • Training
    • Advancement and Recognition