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2. Who Are BSA Alumni? Scouting alumni include all those who have been positively impacted by the Boy Scouts of America: Former Scouts Their family members Volunteers Scouters Community leaders Tens of millions of Americans who benefit from Scouting

3. Why [ORGANIZATION]? It should come as no surprise that many [ORGANIZATION] members are Scouting alumni. Traits we share: [LINK ORGANIZATION TO SCOUTING]

4. The Three R’s The BSA Alumni Connection program encourages alumni to: Reconnect with Scouting friends and mentors as well as Scouting programs in their area Rekindle enthusiasm for Scouting and the values it represents Re-engage and become active in Scouting again

5. Why Reconnect with the BSA? The BSA Alumni Connection program offers many benefits to Scouting alumni: Renew Scouting friendships Experience Scouting activities Be part of the 100th Anniversary Celebration Create a professional network of other area alumni Get updates on what’s happening in your area Give and earn recognition

6. New Alumni Opportunities Submit photos and stories an the online scrapbook Earn a series of commemorative patches through A Year of Celebration, A Century of Making A Difference. Volunteer at100th Anniversary activities and events. Attend Scouting family reunions through the Generations Connection program. Make donations that directly benefit Scouts in [CITY/REGION] area. Nominate Scouting mentors for the National Hall of Leadership.

7. Our Most Significant Milestone Yet February 8, 2010 marks 100 years of Scouting in America. National Engagement Opportunities National Hall of Leadership Generations Connection A Year of Celebration, A Century of Making a Difference Cross Country Relay Local events and activities

8. How Do They Reconnect? There are three ways for alumni in our area to reconnect: Complete the online form on www.BSAalumni.orgwww.BSAalumni.org Fill out a BSA Alumni Connection postcard and mail it to the [COUNCIL NAME]. Call the [COUNCIL NAME] and speak with [COUNCIL CONTACT].

9. Top 10 Ways [ORGANIZATION] Can Help 1.Publish an article for your club newsletter or Web site about Scouting. 2.Link to www.BSAalumni.org. 3.E-mail or send a letter to your members about the BSA Alumni Connection program. 4.Schedule a speaker to talk about the BSA Alumni Connection and the 100th Anniversary of Scouting. 5.Work with [COUNCIL NAME] in support of Scouting activities or events in our area.

10. 6.Refer the BSA to other organizations that may want to get involved. 7.Complete a service project for the A Year of Celebration, A Century of Making a Difference program. 8.Take a picture of the Scouting Alumni in your [ORGANIZATION] and submit it to the BSA 100th Anniversary scrapbook. 9.Host a BSA Alumni gathering. 10.Gather volunteers! With all of the activities surrounding the 100th Anniversary, there are great opportunities. Top 10 Ways [ORGANIZATION] Can Help

11. You were part of the first 100 years. Now, join us for the next century of Scouting.