Cub Scout Recruiting

Fall 2012

2012 Theme:

ADVENTURE is Calling! It is more than a theme. It’s a promise

Mission Statement

The mission of the Boy Scouts

of America is to prepare young

people to make ethical and

moral choices over their

lifetimes by instilling in them

the values of the Scout Oath

and Law.

Vision Statement

The Boy Scouts of America

will prepare every eligible

youth in America to become a

responsible, participating

citizen and leader who is

guided by the Scout Oath and

Law.

Why Recruit?

Growth

Strong Youth = Strong Unit

Strong Unit = Strong Program

Strong Program = More Fun!

Cub Scout

Recruiting

Fall 2012

What Do I Need To Do

NOW ?

Cub Scout

Recruiting

Fall 2012

ADVENTURE is Calling!

It is more than a theme. It’s a promise

Cub Scout Recruiting Check List

Required:

• Review your Unit’s “Journey To Excellence”

Goals

• Attend Recruiting Workshop

• Get a Unit Recruiting Chairperson

• Schedule your Join Night

• Order Flyers, Stickers, Materials

• Schedule with your schools’ Principals

• Put up Banners & Posters

• Schedule & Hold “Boy Talks”

• Write & send personal invitations

• Table at Back-to-School Nite / Open House

• Patriot Day Flag Ceremony

• Hold Join Event

Downloadable

version available

on website at: http://www.cubrecruiti

ng.info/memb.php

Materials

Promotional Material Order Form

Order Early!!!

By Aug 31st for

Sept 13 Delivery (at Roundtable)

Flyers

Stickers

Bookmarks

Banners

Yard Signs

Downloadable

version available

on website at: http://www.cubrecruiti

ng.info/memb.php

School Visits

Keys to a successful visit

• Pass out fliers

• Take visual aids • Stickers (boys only)

• Display boards

• Simple props

• Make the presentation lively and memorable

• Use Yard Signs • Put up before the event and leave up until Join

Night (where possible)

• Wear your Uniform • Have the boys

Download the

Invitation Methods

for Cub Scouting

at:

http://www.cubrecruitin

g.info/Methods%20of

%20Invitation.pdf

Recruitment Week

Monday, September 24

Wednesday, September 26

Thursday, September 27

Yom Kippur Starts at nightfall on Tuesday,

September 25. Please observe this religious

holiday.

Check out

ideas on The

Buzz

(April 5, 2012)

Join Night Agenda min

(30) Gathering & Greeting

- Complete Forms

5 (7 pm) Opening Ceremony

12 Cub Activity

/ Explain Parental Involvement – Why Cub Scouts?

10 Cub Scout Promise

12 The Newspaper Game

20 Discuss Details / Answer Questions

1 Next Meeting

Follow-up (Turn in forms that night !) Ask for “referrals”

Key Differences:

• Cub Involvement

• Cub+Parent Activity

• Parents See What You Will Do

Downloadable

version available

on website at: http://www.cubrecruiti

ng.info/memb.php

Join Night Fun

Plan a fun night of

activities; • Chess Tournament

• Bike Rodeo

• Craft Fair

• Field Sports

• Olympic Day

• S’mores Party

• Survival Challenge

• Treasure Hunt

More information can be found at:

http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Membership

/Youth_Recruitment/Events.aspx

Other Resources

National Scouting Website

– http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Membership/Yo

uth_Recruitment.aspx

Orange County Council Website

– http://www.cubrecruiting.info/memb.php

District Resources

– District Executive

– Membership Chair

– District Website

Unit Resources

–Parents

–Committee

–Previous Leadership

Begin the

Adventure!

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3wUWh0

http://youtu.be/hSkB2szswI8