On Line Applications

ISSUES Boys State Program was Struggling Attendance Declining Post Participation Down Lack of Post Chairmen Lost Contact with Schools Counselor Staff Stretched Tough to Get To or Through School Counselors

What Did We Do? Monthly Meetings Set Goals Reestablished Direct Post Contact Created New Logo Developed Website Created New Brochure Direct Mail to Schools Communications Implemented On Line Applications

On Line Applications Pros Easier for Post Chairman to Locate Boys Direct Communication with Boys Capture Address Ensure Post Contact with Boy Access to More Schools Access to Home Schools, Alternative Schools, ect. Aid Posts to Contact Schools Avoid School Counselor Issues Post Chairman Responsible for Completing Application and Paying Tuition Cons Post Dependence Disconnect Between Posts and Schools Disconnect Between Posts and Boys Loss of Post Involvement in Program Labor Intensive Process Post Failure to Follow-up

Follow These Steps to Sign Up for American Legion 2009 Colorado Boys State 1. Click here to submit the on line registration formClick here to submit the on line registration form 2. Click Here to fill out, print and sign the complete application forms and present to local American Legion representative when requested. Click Here to fill out, print and sign the complete application forms and present to local American Legion representative when requested. 3. Write a letter describing why you want to attend Colorado American Legion Boys State. This letter is to be given to local America Legion representative. 5. Click Here to check out College Credit information and apply on line. This is strictly optional and is not a requirement to attend Colorado American Legion Boys State.Click Here to check out College Credit information and apply on line. 4. Click Here to Complete Samsung Scholarship application form. Bring this completed form to Boys State registration June 7, 2009.Click Here to Complete Samsung Scholarship application form. 6. Your complete application will be reviewed by your local American Legion representative and forwarded to our State Headquarters. In May you will receive the official Colorado American Legion Boys State instruction packet. Website Instructions

Simple Application Form 1.Name 2.Address 3.Home Phone 4. Address 5.Check Block to certify that boy will have completed Jr. year of high school before Boys State start date and will have at least one more year of high school remaining. 6.Name of High School 7.High School Counselor 8.Does Boy have a Local American Legion Contact

First Year Results 45% Increase in Participation 152 Boys Applied 63% On-Line (96) Increase in Post Participation Posts Reintroduced to Schools Penetrated New High Schools