There are many ways to recruit youth and adults into the Scouting program. In your role as Unit Leader there are four key events that are essential to your success.
- A unit Open House, which is by far the best way to recruit new youth members and adult volunteers into your unit.
A promotional booth at a parent-teacher night or other event where you can encourage families to attend your Open House. - A “Youth Talk” at the local school, church or youth center where you get face to face with kids to explain the program and let them know why they should join and attend your Open House.
- A Bring-A-Buddy event where your current members deliver invitations to non-members inviting them to one of your unit events.
2019-2020 Council Program Planner & Calendar
- Coming soon.
Membership & Product Sale Kickoff
Resources: (Please check back as resources are added)
Membership Recruitment Materials
(please follow all usage rights/permissions noted any of the National BSA file downloads as materials are copyrighted)
If there is a resource you are looking for but is not listed below, please contact marketing@senecawaterways.org.
YouTube Channel
The Council’s YouTube Channel contains various videos to support your recruitment effort and the council’s marketing efforts. The videos (15 seconds in length) being used in our social media advertisements can be found there for sharing after August 19th ad campaign launch.
Cub Scout:
- Parents Guide to Cub Scouts_2019
- Cub Scout Leaders Guide_2019
- Den Leader Guide_2019
- Coloring Activity Book 2019
- Cub Scouts Bring A Buddy Flyer_2019
- Cub Scout Church Bulletin Insert_2019 – full 8 1/2 x 11 page
- Cub Scout Church Bulletin_2019_2-up – cut for 2 smaller inserts
- Cub Scout Adventure is Calling Flyer__8pt5x11
- Cub Scouts Adventure Calling Poster_2019_11x17 inches
- Cub Scout Bookmarks_English_2-sided
- Cub Scout Bookmarks_Spanish_2-sided
- National BSA Cub Scout Resources
- Example of unit joining night materials – (please note that these are specific to one unit and would need to be edited for your specific unit).
Scouts BSA:
Some items link directly to the National BSA Member Resources
- Scouts BSA Parents Guide_2019
- Troop Leaders Guide_2019
- Scouts BSA Bring A Buddy Flyer_2019
- Scouts BSA Church Bulletin Insert_2019
- Scouts BSA Bookmarks 2019_English_one-sided
- Scouts BSA Bookmarks 2019_Spanish_one-sided
- National BSA Scouts BSA Resources
Venturing:
Some items link directly to the National BSA Member Resources
- Venture Scouts Bring A Buddy Flyer_2019
- Venture Scouts Church Bulletin Insert_2019
- Venturing Poster_Life Is An Adventure
- Venturing Poster_are you ready for this
- Venture Poster_what did you do last weekend
- National BSA Venturing Resources
Exploring:
Items link directly to the National BSA Member Resources
(please follow all usage rights/permissions noted in the file download as materials are copywrited)
- Career-specific resources (e-blasts, photos, social media images, web banners)
- Print Resources (banners, brochures, fliers)
- Web Resources
Popcorn & Nut Product Sale:
- Popcorn & Nut Product Sale Dates & Other Resources
- Campmasters Popcorn Order Form
- Whitleys Nut Order Form