Is there a right time of year to recruit new members and new parents? Many have asked this question. Of course there are specific times of the year when recruiting is concentrated but the real answer is year-round.

Spring is a great time to recruit the graduating Kindergarteners. They are excited about wearing the new Cub Scout uniform, and getting an opportunity to go to Cub Scout Day Camp. Tiger Cubs are the new life energy of any Pack. Don’t forget other ranks also. Remember the right amount to recruit is to replace the number of Webelos Scouts that crossed over into Boy Scouts and then add some new ones for attrition.

Boy Scout Troops should be looking at the graduating 5th graders and Venturing Crews should be looking at the graduating 8th graders. Plan your unit’s open house or fun activities. Encourage your Scouts to invite a friend.

Venturing Crews and Sea Scout Ships can invite graduating 8th graders and other young men and women to try out their programs for the summer. That way these new freshmen will have new friends when they begin high school.

Start now and plan for a successful recruiting event in your unit. Kids don’t join unless they are asked. Contact your District Executive today for assistance!

General Recruitment Materials ■ Recruitment Material Request Form ■ Scout Shop Flyer ■ Son's Values Brochure ■ Facts About Scouting ■ About Youth Protection ■ Recursos Español
Cub Scout Packs ■ Pack Business Cards ■ Stickers ■ Invitations ■ Recruitment Ideas ■ Doorhangers, Bookmarks, etc. ■ Sign In Sheet ■ Pack Committee Resources ■ Parent Info Guide ■ Snack Ideas ■ Family Talent Survey ■ Using a Den Chief ■ Make a Video ■ Cub Cast Spring Recruitment ■ Cub Cast Recruiting Tiger Cubs	2011 Cub Scout Flyer
Boy Scout Troop ■ Troop Business Cards ■ Troop Open House ■ Webelos to Scout Transition ■ Webelos Tracking Form ■ Year-Round Recruitment ■ 3 Ways to Add a Patrol ■ Recruiting for Troops ■ Sign In Sheet ■ High Adventure Survey ■ Armpit Fudge ■ Strategies for Retaining Older Scouts ■ Using a Den Chief ■ Parent Talent Survey ■ Troop Open House Video	2011 Boy Scout Flyer
Venture Crews ■ Crew Open House ■ Sign In Sheet ■ Working with Troops ■ Recruiting for Crews ■ Recruit Youth(ppt) ■ Recruit Adults(ppt) ■ Tips for Growth ■ Best Methods ■ Venturing Interest Survey ■ Adult Talent Survey	2011 Venturing Flyer
Sea Scout Ships ■ Tips for Recruiting ■ Sea Scout Brochure	2011 Sea Scout Flyer

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