Milestone recognition email?

and the CCM

And sorry to burst your bubble, but those were handed out like candy around here. I think even a pulse was optional.

Thanks Allan, as usual from you trying to make others feel good
BUT I knew that, didn't you notice my emoticon at the end of the line.

Robert you should also check what roles they were registered under! I had to add some with my council registrar because one of the years I was registered with council & as a participant, but not as a section leader. Maybe a role was missing?

It is good to see that improvements are being made. Unfortunately our older leaders will not have their time entered correctly.

Out of curiosity, what were the gifts available to choose from?

Really, though, I get all the recognition that I need from the youth. In my second year, I was given a great potted plant by two brothers who were leaving the pack. That really touched me. Given the state of the world, just being able to share what I know about the outdoor world and what you can do in it is priceless. I only have two kids of my own. I can make a difference for a lot more as a Scouter.

I think that any good leader will agree with you.

I think it is great that Scouts Canada is recognizing our newer leaders. They are vital to the growth and innovation of the organization. However, I think it is much more important that the groups and sections appreciate and recognize the contributions of these leaders.

Although the ‘plated gold watch’ presentation allows the organization to tick off the box that individuals are being honoured I think most volunteers appreciate the more personal and thus more meaningful thank you’s. I know I have appreciated the thoughtfulness that has gone into a variety of gifts of appreciation over the years e.g. home cooked meal after a weekend at camp or a Scouter survival kit (duct tape & coffee/tea) from the youth. I would rather have these 'honours' then the tag on my uniform.

Thus we as an organization and individuals should ensure we develop our local leadership (group commissioners, section leaders, group committees) so we take responsibility for thanking our volunteers and keeping our movement growing. I know I will endeavour to thank those around me more.

I know I have appreciated the thoughtfulness that has gone into a variety of gifts of appreciation over the years

A few times, kids (no doubt with a nudge from their parents) have given me thank you cards after a trip. I have kept all those, as they mean the most to me. I did get a council award, order of the caribou, the first area event I organised. That came from the heart too and was appreciated.

The criteria and assessment for awards has to be kept vigorous. I have seen the problem in business where a company goes from handing out a few awards that mean something to the recipients to giving them to nearly everybody, taking away all the possible value.


Allan.

It is good to see that improvements are being made. Unfortunately our older leaders will not have their time entered correctly.

Out of curiosity, what were the gifts available to choose from?.

There was a laser-engraved pocket knife, a Scouts Canada stainless steel thermal tumbler, a special iPhone case and a head lamp. I can always use another knife.

With a little luck AMS's new UI will make it a bit easier to update emails/ensure we have current ones in there. I believe we have something along a 40% bounce rate on MMS emails at the moment.

some of the gifts were already "sold out" (for lack of a better term) making those in the latter part of the trickling out left with few choices.

I was home when my email came in - so had lots of choices available.

My husband got his and went to make his choice about 8 hours later, and some of the stuff was already 'sold out' (one of the knives).