A troop open house can be an effective tool to recruit new Scouts into a troop, especially in the spring when outdoor activities are on the horizon. Select.

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A troop open house can be an effective tool to recruit new Scouts into a troop, especially in the spring when outdoor activities are on the horizon. Select a date, set up a school rally, and make a presentation to the fifth- and sixth-grade boys to spark their interest, then follow up with an invitation to visit the troop. Follow the Troop Open House calendar below for specific suggestions for this recruitment plan. For more details on how to conduct a troop open house, see The Boy Scout Troop Open House, No , and the Troop Open House video, No. AV-02V018.

CM-Cubmaster PLC-Patrol leaders' council SM-Scoutmaster SPL-Senior patrol leader TCC-Troop committee chair TG-Troop guide TMC-Troop membership chair WDL-Webelos den leader

February Person Responsible 1Set a date and plan a troop open house for March. SM, TMC, SPL

March

Person Responsible 1Conduct a school rally introducing fifth- and sixth- grade boys to Scouting. Have them complete the High-Adventure Survey, No SM, TMC, SPL 2Follow up with interested youth by sending a personal invitation to the troop open house and making a personal telephone call to their parents. SM 3Hold the troop open house to welcome potential Boy Scouts and their parents. SM, TMC, SPL 4Plan a troop activity to get new Scouts involved with the troop shortly after they join. SM, TMC, TG, PLC

April

Person Responsible 1Sponsor a troop activity for new Scouts. SM, TMC, TG, PLC 2Encourage each troop member to attend summer camp. Conduct summer camp orientation to encourage full troop involvement. SM, TMC

MayPerson Responsible 1Work closely with new Scouts and parents during their transition to the Boy Scout troop, ensuring their needs are met and that their move has been natural and fun. TMC 2Work on rank advancement with new Scouts. SM, SPL, TG