Adult Recruiting Recognition/Incentive

I believe a lot of our issues could be solved if we teach volunteers how to identify, recruit and train other volunteers. Part of the process should include recognition/incentives (I know that we have a recruiter patch already-but the following idea goes a little further). In our council, we are thinking about an experimental knot to provide recognition for volunteers that distinguish themselves in recruiting and to have a little fun in the process. Here's the idea:

The Scout Executive’s Recruiter’s Knot

The Scout Executive’s Recruiter’s Knot is awarded to Scouters that distinguish themselves in the area of recruiting and training new adult volunteers at the unit, district, and council level. The award consists of a figure of eight knot on a red background. The knot and border will be white, silver, or gold depending on the number of volunteers recruited.

Qualifications
A registered Scouter may earn the Scout Executive’s Recruiter’s Knot by identifying, recruiting, and training three or more adult volunteers over a 12 month period. New recruits must have been approved by the appropriate individual(s) prior to being recruited, must accept an assignment to a committee and agree to serve at least 12 consecutive months, and must complete training for their position.

Unit Level Volunteers All unit level volunteers must be approved by the unit committee and chartering organization.

District Level Volunteers Approved by the district nominating committee and district chairman or district commissioner.

Council Level Volunteers Approved by the committee chair and vice-president for committee members. In the case of board members, individuals must be approved by the council nominating committee and council key 3 and must be elected by the current board.

Award Levels

White Figure of Eight For recruiting, training, and engaging three volunteers in a 12 month period.

Silver Figure of Eight For recruiting, training, and engaging five volunteers in a 12 month period.

Gold Figure of Eight For recruiting, training, and engaging seven volunteers in a 12 month period.

Each knot award will also include a framed certificate.

The Scout Executive will review and approve all applications and personally present the award at an appropriate occasion.