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1	Professional/ Volunteer Relationships September 9, 2006
2	Introduction All Scouting is based on relationships Leaders Parents Youth Commissioners Professionals
3	Introduction Commissoners and Professionals share the need to build relationships with Units and between Units. Coupling the two is key to effective support for building scouting.
4	What defines a good relationship? Each understands what the other “brings to the table!’ They seek each other’s counsel. They enjoy each other’s company.
5	Interdependence Both partners are aware of their interdependence, they have complete confidence in each other, and they share the same objectives (to help units succeed in providing a quality program for youth) Professionals cannot do all the work alone They seek each other counsel They are Scouting “Friends”
6	“Remember, you get paid for this, and I don’t!’ Volunteers work Part-time and Professionals are Full-time, and then some. Both are dedicated to Scouting principles Professionals often have more time committed More Training Deeper and Broader knowledge
7	Tips for better Relationships 10 Tips
8	Wrap-Up Historically, Scouting’s great success has resulted because of volunteer talent and the professionals who guide and support talented volunteers. The continuing greatness of Scouting as a volunteer movement is in your capable hands as you and your volunteer team work effectively with your professional adviser