100 Day Action Plan

While critical needs and priorities can change daily in the Scouting organization, the first 90 days is a pivotal time for any new Scout Executive. I will establish relationships and gather as much information as possible to understand the Council's needs and goals. These are my initial priority areas for the first 90 days as your Scout Executive. I respectfully request that Council Officers and Selection Committee members review, critique, and provide insights and suggestions.

Council Administration

Meet with staff to get up to speed on the current Council operations and priorities. Review calendar of events, backdate, and assign responsibility for critical 30-60-90 day items. Define expectations.
Schedule meetings with key stakeholders to further determine the needs and priorities of the council - request their input regarding this plan to make sure all critical issues are addressed.
Schedule regular meetings with board members.
Meet with the Board Members in charge of the Council Strategic Plan to understand the key objectives.
Take leadership of council operations. Develop a clear understanding and control of the budget. Assess current financial position and put into place the needed actions for the 2024 budget.
Review staff and Council objectives for 2024 and develop an understanding of each person’s role in goal achievement. Plans to include: training topics for staff meetings, status of district operations, national training courses and individual development plans for each staff member.

Relationship Development

Schedule time with each staff member to assess staff readiness, attitude, and level of teamwork.
Visit Council Officers and Operating Committee Chairs within 30 days to begin building relationships.
Visit each district thru Roundtables, District Committee/Commissioner meetings, or Key 3’s.
Conduct informal focus meetings throughout the Council with key Scoutmasters, Cubmasters, Venturing Advisors, Post Advisors and other key unit leaders to better assess their needs and concerns.
Join the most appropriate community service organization, professional organization, or business association as suggested by key Council leadership.
Meet key media outlets as suggested by volunteers, to establish relationship and support.
Meet key civic leaders, religious leaders, and charter partners to establish relationships and open communication.
Attend as many Council and district functions as possible to become familiar with existing volunteers and gain a sense of the "Scouting Culture".
Invest time in learning about the community by attending non-Scouting events, to broaden my knowledge of the area and connect with community leaders.
Meet the top five School Superintendents to see how Scouting can be a resource to them and their students.

Program and Membership

Review reservations for summer camps and promotion plan.
Review Program Master Plan to assess properties needs, current and future projects.
Meet with OA Lodge Adviser and Lodge Chief to discuss health of lodge and support of camping operations
With key Council Leadership, conduct thorough analysis of recruitment plan, review BSA Market Analysis in all districts to identify greatest opportunities, and train staff and volunteers to fully utilize results.
Identify and visit the top 10 performing units and recognize their contributions to our Council.
Assess our Council's vision of customer service and determine volunteer attitudes toward this vision. Begin process to enhance service where necessary.

Finance

Meet with field staff to identify top 25 donors and top 10 endowment prospects to begin building relationships.
Meet with key district fundraising leadership to establish relationships.
Review department budgets to assess status.
Engage key staff and volunteers to perform SWOT analysis of existing funding models.
Conduct in-depth review of product sale operations plan.
Identify major fundraising events in area, areas for opportunity, and options for new revenue with Council Key 3.
Conduct review of budget; adjust as necessary to ensure balanced budget.