1. Recruiting, keeping it simple
Welcome Table: sign in, pick up application
Then, while parents are filling out application, or have finished, briefly discuss how the pack works
Ensure they take a schedule, and contact list
Have parents check out; answer any questions

2. Welcome…. …to Cub Scouting Purpose of tonight’s meeting:
To explain the Cub Scouting program.
To explain opportunities for parents to participate with son in Scouting program.
To complete registrations forms and collect Scouting fees.

3. What is Cub Scouting? FUN with a purpose! Character-building
Year-round family program
Citizenship training
Learning skills for life

4. Why Join Scouts? Scouts, over non-scouts, tend to:
Do better in school (grades, graduation, scholarships)
Learn the importance of caring for others
Be more likely to give back now & as adults
Exhibit traits of the Scout Oath and Law

5. How it Works: Youth K-5th grade join a Pack. Packs meet monthly.
Youth in the same grade join a gender-specific Den. Dens meet 2-3 times a month.
Parent-led committee runs the Pack. Committees generally meet once a month.

6. In the Den Meetings…
Youth work on skills/lessons called adventures, and receive recognition for achievements.
Youth are always working towards something.
Program is age-appropriate fun for youth.

7. Pack Activities & Calendar
Go See It!
Cub Scout Launch
Holiday Party
Pinewood Derby
Blue and Gold Banquet
Summer Camp!

8. Pack Organization
Have your Chartered Organization Representative at any of your meetings to get the Pack going and make sure he/she is introduced to the parents. This gets your Chartered Organization involved from the very start.

9. Pack 123 Contact Info
Adam, Cubmaster: (314)
Laura, Committee Chair: (314)
Joe, Kindergarten Den Leader: (314)
Linda, 1st grade Den Leader: (314)
Judy, 2nd grade Den Leader: (314)
Melissa, 3rd grade Den Leader: (314)
Mike, 4th & 5th grade Den Leader: (314)
Pack website: – events, calendar

10. Applications for New Youth
Please complete and turn in your child’s Cub Scout application
Cub Scout fees:
Application Fee $13.75 (prorated now through end of 2019)
Scout Life Magazine (optional) $5 (prorated now through end of 2019)
Get your parents to commit. Collecting money is a good sign that your parents are going to continue with the program. If you don’t collect money and applications at the night of your presentation, you have most likely lost those families. Use a sign in sheet so you can follow up with those who went home with applications.
Mention that the application fee covers insurance for applicant. Also that adult membership gets them Scouting Magazine

11. Thanks for Joining our Pack!
Please turn-in your applications and fees tonight at the turn-in table before leaving.
Our next meeting and activity is Tuesday, September 6 at 7:00 p.m. at the The Best Elementary School.
Questions?

12. The pack’s job
The pack’s job

13. SNJS Schedule Rockwood School District Thursday, August 22nd
Parkway School District Thursday, August 29th
Webster Groves, Brentwood, Kirkwood, Valley Park
Thursday, September 5th

14. School Night Preparation
Make a reservation at your school for gym/cafeteria for the date of the SNJS.
Make arrangements to have table at school open house/meet the teacher/welcome back night.
Confirm with Zoran or Ben information needed on flyers as soon as possible (time, special activity, contact, etc).
Have Pack calendar, contact information to distribute to parents.

15. Tips for Success Keep It Simple! Total duration: 15-20 minutes
Collect all applications and fees that night
Tips for Success
Keep It Simple!
Basic introduction to Scouting
Total duration: minutes
Hold recruiting at the school the youth attend
Collect all applications and fees that night
Please do not collect any dues at recruiting night

16. Finally… Collect application even if they cannot pay that night!
Turn in all applications and fees to the assigned headquarters location that night.
Please bring a BLANK pack check for registration fees.

17. Headquarters Locations
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Thursday, August 22nd – St. Louis Bread Co (14560 Manchester Rd, Ballwin, MO 63011)
Thursday, August 29th – Culver’s Restaurant (14444 Manchester Rd.)
Thursday, September 5th – St. Louis Bread Co (21 Allen Ave, Webster Groves, MO 63119)