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55. Unit Facebook Page - I ran mine like a big private group scrapbook to share event pictures with scouter families. These families could then share with their friends and extended family. | 55. Unit Facebook Page - I ran mine like a big private group scrapbook to share event pictures with scouter families. These families could then share with their friends and extended family. | ||
56 : Open for more ideas | 56 : Open for more ideas | ||
=== Community Events === | |||
57. Local Attraction Discout Rates - Many families with tight budgets enjoy visiting local attractions and benefitting from the discount rates available to large groups such as scouts. | |||
58. Local Attraction VIP Tours - Many families enjoy that scout groups frequently enjoy VIP guided tours to local attractions. | |||
59. Community Message Boards - such as Elks Lodge, Kiwanis, YMCA or your Charter Organization. | |||
60. Community Event Display - try and have a recruiting booth at community events, like National Night Out, Christmas Parade, christmas caroling, etc. | |||
61. YMCA Events - check a YMCA or JCC in the area they are always running community events. Setup a table at the YMCA heathy kids day, start of the fall basketball season, trunk or treat etc. | |||
62. Pinewood Derby DisplayCommunity events—set up a booth with a pinewood derby track and some cars. | |||
63. Community Flag Ceremonies - get short news clips in the school parent news letter and do flag ceremonies whenever we can. | |||
64. Interfaith Council Events - Contact interfaith councils / participate in interfaith events. | |||
65. Scout Day at the Ballpark - another opportunity to show the community our scouting spirit and have a fun time doing it. | |||
Petco Park - Campout on the BallField - popular scout event. Frequently done by out-of-council units staying the week at nearby Camp Fiesta Island Summer Camp. | |||
Harlem Globetrotters - All Scout tickets include a commemorative Harlem Globetrotters patch. | |||
Zoo Roar and Snore Sleepover - sleepovers include camp activities, an after-hours look at the wild life of our animals, guided walks, a campfire program, dinner, an evening snack, and breakfast the following morning. | |||
66. Ten Commandments Hike - Combination high-profile parade, wave the flag, Duty to God, etc. Visits several local churches, including many that don't sponsor a scout unit but are more than happy to host a scout visit. | |||
=== Scout Show === | |||
G. Scout Shows: | |||
67. Scout Show - games, scout skills, food trucks, and more. A lot of other units have been going to back too school events, PTO events, and family nights at the schools. | |||
68. Recognition Dinner for Charter Org - | |||
69. Advancement Ceremonies - Invite extended family and friends to major advancement ceremonies. | |||
== Cub Scout Pack Recruitment == | == Cub Scout Pack Recruitment == | ||
