MEMBERSHIP RESOURCES FOR LEADERS

Below you will find links to files that are useful for leaders in the area of membership, including recruiting and retention. The list below includes the file names, file type (Word doc., pdf, ppt, etc.), who the document is most likely to help (Cubs, Boy Scouts, Venturers or ALL) and a description. Be aware that to download and/or view the documents, you must have the proper supporting applications.

20 methods for Inviting Families to Your Pack – Word doc. – Cubs: Ideas beyond the usual school flyers.

Adult Motivation  - pdf – ALL: Study by Harris and Associates on the benefits of volunteering with the BSA.

Annual Charter Agreement – pdf – ALL: The form used for an agreement between the unit and chartered partner.

Bait the Hook – Word doc. – ALL: Poster with motivational quote on membership by Baden-Powell.

A Year in the Life – ppt – ALL: A PowerPoint presentation on the outcomes study regarding the benefits of being a Cub Scout, Boy Scout or Venturer.

Media Packet – pdf – Cubs: Ideas for your pack working with the local media for recruiting.

Pack Leadership and Membership Inventory Tally – pdf –Cubs: Tables to keep track of membership.

Ideas for Growth – pdf – Cubs: Deals mostly with running a successful Cub Scout Roundup. About 30 pages of great information.

Peer Recruiting – pdf- Cubs: Ways to sell Scouting to other families one-to-one.

Prospective Families – excel – ALL: Follow-up contact sheet for recruiting events.

Reasons for Tigers – Word doc. – Cubs: Emphasizes the importance of recruiting Tiger Cubs.

The Five Sources of Membership Growth – Word doc. – ALL: Bullet points on methodologies of recruiting and who is responsible for each.

Webelos-to-Scouts – ppt – Cubs, Boy Scouts: A PowerPoint presentation spelling out the year-round process of the W2S Transition.

Choosing a Troop – Word doc. – Cubs: A Klahaya District Tri-fold pamphlet for leaders, Webelos Scouts and parents.

Webelos Tracking Form – pdf – Cubs: Documentation sheet to track second-year Webelos Scouts.

Boy Scout Recruiting – pdf – Boy Scouts: Guide to the year-round membership program, including W2S, Troop Open House and Boy-to-Boy Recruiting.

The First-Nighter – pdf – Venturing: Ideas for planning and carrying out a “First-Nighter” recruiting event.

Membership Applications - pdf- ALL  Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity, Venture, New Unit, Adult
    En Espanol - Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venture, Adult