Spring Recruitment 2013

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? Strong Youth = Strong Unit Strong Unit = Strong Program Strong Program = More Fun!

Recruiting Check List  Attend Recruiting Workshop  Get a Unit Recruiting Chairperson  Schedule your Join Night  Schedule with your schools’ Principals  Order Flyers, Stickers, Materials  Put up Banners & Posters  Schedule & hold “Boy Talks”  Write & send personal invitations  Hold Join Event Downloadable version available on website at: ng.info/memb.php

Materials Promotional Material Order Form Order Early!!! By April Delivery (at Roundtable) FlyersStickersBookmarksBanners Yard Signs Order Form can be downloaded at quin.ocbsa.org/recr uitment

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: g.info/Methods%20of %20Invitation.pdf

Join Night Agenda min (30) Gathering & Greeting - Complete Forms 5 (7 pm) Opening Ceremony 12Cub Activity / Explain Parental Involvement 10 Cub Scout Promise 12The Newspaper Game 20 Discuss Details / Answer Questions 1 Next Meeting Key Differences: Cub Involvement Cub Involvement Cub+Parent Activity Cub+Parent Activity Parents See What You Will Do Parents See What You Will Do Downloadable version available on website at: 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: Recruitment/Events.aspx

Other Resources National Scouting Website – _Recruitment.aspx Orange County Council Website – 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 Activities Camporee Scout-O-Rama – May Summer Camp – July Merit Badge Days

Council-Wide Activities

District Membership Chairs Canyons: John Norment/TBD Del Mar:Vacant (John Miller, DD) El Camino Real N:Dan Newkirk, Becky Roach El Camino Real S:Sawsan Knobel El Capitan:Darlene Wiertzma Los Amigos:Wes Smith & Linda Henke Orange Frontier:Carol Macey Pacifica:Kim Merkle Portola:Vacant (Tom Hartmann, DD) Rancho San Joaquin: Jeff Simancek Saddleback:Vacant (Marty Cutrone, DD) Exploring:Teryl Snyder

Begin the Adventure!