Spring Recruitment 2013
Spring Recruitment 2013
ADVENTURE is Calling!ADVENTURE is Calling!It is more than a theme. It’s a promiseIt is more than a theme. It’s a promise
Mission Statement
The mission of the Boy The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to Scouts of America is to
prepare young people to prepare young people to make make ethical and moralethical and moral
choices choices over their over their lifetimeslifetimes by instilling in by instilling in them the values of the them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.Scout Oath and Law.
Vision Statement
The Boy Scouts of The Boy Scouts of America will prepare America will prepare
every eligible youthevery eligible youth in in America to become a America to become a
responsible, participating responsible, participating citizen and leadercitizen and leader who is who is guidedguided by the Scout Oath by the Scout Oath
and Law.and Law.
Why Recruit?
Strong Youth = Strong UnitStrong Youth = Strong Unit
Strong Unit = Strong ProgramStrong Unit = Strong Program
Strong Program = More Fun!Strong Program = More Fun!
Recruiting Check ListRecruiting Check List
Attend Recruiting WorkshopAttend Recruiting WorkshopGet a Unit Recruiting Get a Unit Recruiting
ChairpersonChairpersonSchedule your Join NightSchedule your Join NightSchedule with your schools’ Schedule with your schools’
PrincipalsPrincipalsOrder Flyers, Stickers, Order Flyers, Stickers,
MaterialsMaterialsPut up Banners & PostersPut up Banners & PostersSchedule & hold “Boy Talks”Schedule & hold “Boy Talks”Write & send personal Write & send personal
invitationsinvitationsHold Join EventHold Join Event
Downloadable version available
on website at:http://
www.cubrecruiting.info/memb.php
MaterialsPromotional Material Order FormPromotional Material Order Form
Order Early!!!Order Early!!!
By April Delivery By April Delivery (at Roundtable)(at Roundtable)
FlyersFlyers
StickersStickers
Bookmarks Bookmarks
BannersBanners
Yard SignsYard Signs
Order Form can be downloaded at
http://ranchosanjoaquin.
ocbsa.org/recruitment
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
Join Night AgendaJoin Night Agendaminmin
(30) Gathering & Greeting(30) Gathering & Greeting
- Complete Forms- Complete Forms
5 5 (7 pm) Opening Ceremony(7 pm) Opening Ceremony
1212 Cub Activity / Explain Parental Cub Activity / Explain Parental InvolvementInvolvement
10 10 Cub Scout PromiseCub Scout Promise
1212 The Newspaper GameThe Newspaper Game
20 20 Discuss Details / Answer QuestionsDiscuss Details / Answer Questions
11 Next Meeting Next Meeting
Key Differences:Key Differences:
• Cub InvolvementCub Involvement• Cub+Parent ActivityCub+Parent Activity• Parents See What You Will DoParents See What You Will Do
Downloadable version available
on website at:http://
www.cubrecruiting.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 ResourcesNational 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
Follow-Up with Activities
• The secret to good retention is an active program
• Many units go “dark” over the summer
• Need a good summer program• National Summertime Pack Award
Cub Scout Activities
Scout-O-Rama – May
Cub Day Camp – July
4th of July Parade – July
Beach Party/BBQ - August
Boy Scout ActivitiesCamporee
Scout-O-Rama – May
Summer Camp – July
Merit Badge Days
Council-Wide Activities
District Membership Chairs
Canyons: John Norment/TBDDel Mar: Vacant (John Miller, DD)El Camino Real N: Dan Newkirk, Becky RoachEl Camino Real S: Sawsan KnobelEl Capitan: Darlene WiertzmaLos Amigos: Wes Smith & Linda HenkeOrange Frontier: Carol MaceyPacifica: Kim MerklePortola: Vacant (Tom Hartmann,
DD) Rancho San Joaquin: Jeff SimancekSaddleback: Vacant (Marty Cutrone, DD)Exploring: Teryl Snyder
Begin the Adventure!
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