Cub Scout Recruiting Fall 2012 2012 Theme:

1. Cub Scout Recruiting Fall 20122012 Theme: ADVENTURE is Calling! It is more than a theme. It’s a promise

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Why Recruit? Growth Strong Youth = Strong Unit Strong Unit = Strong Program Strong Program = More Fun! Cub Scout Recruiting Fall 2012

5. What Do I Need To DoNOW ? Cub Scout Recruiting Fall 2012 ADVENTURE is Calling! It is more than a theme. It’s a promise

6. 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.cubrecruiting.info/memb.php

7. Materials Promotional Material Order Form Order Early!!! By Aug 31st for Sept 13 Delivery (at Roundtable) Flyers Stickers Bookmarks Banners Yard Signs

8. Downloadable version available on website at: http://www.cubrecruiting.info/memb.php

9. 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.cubrecruiting.info/Methods%20of%20Invitation.pdf

10. 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)

11. 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 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.cubrecruiting.info/memb.php

12. 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

13. Other Resources National Scouting Website • http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Membership/Youth_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

14. Begin the Adventure! http://youtu.be/h8nP-3wUWh0 http://youtu.be/hSkB2szswI8