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 # '''[https://peachjar.com/ PeachJar.com]''' - What's After Class? ''Elevating student outcomes by connecting K-12 families with life-changing school and community resources.'' - Many schools now contract with PeachJar to deliver timely online notices about approved after-school programs like sports and scouting. (Normally $25 per listing, but ask around about "Free" listings.)
 # '''[[New Family Orientation Night]]''' - Schedule a scout night roughly 1-2 weeks after the School Night Recruiting to welcome them to your pack, collect signup forms and initial membership
+=== Boosting Recruitment Night Success===
+'''Question: How do I get families to attend our Recruitment Night Event?'''
+* Hand out flyers at Fourth of July Parades and other large summer community events:  Allow 1-2 weeks before recruitment night.  Offer two recruitment nights in case families are on vacation.
+* During the Summer - Recruitment night should have fun activities for the kid.
+* Activities and Refreshments - Build marshmallow catapults and have done rockets. We also had pizza.
 == Scouts BSA Troop Recruitment ==