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* Got extra scout patches? (ie Last year's popcorn patch, etc) - Bring those to handout. Another attention getter. | * Got extra scout patches? (ie Last year's popcorn patch, etc) - Bring those to handout. Another attention getter. | ||
== | == Year-Round Recruitment Calendar == | ||
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=== March === | |||
# '''Webeloes Bridging & Join Night''' - Troops should Follow up new Webeloes and sign up for summer camp, outdoor activities - Having fun events in the first 90 days is very critical for scout retention. | |||
=== April === | |||
# '''School Open House Night''' - | |||
## Recruiting for the new year allows you to get volunteers, membership and schedules lined up before annual planning and creates a more robust scout unit. | |||
## New recruits can participate in many basic summer camp activities (ie trail to first class, cub day camp, etc) - creating many outdoor fun memories at the start of their scouting journey. | |||
=== Summer Camp === | |||
# '''Summer Day Camp Membership Exhibit Booth''' - | |||
## Work with families to begin peer-to-peer referrals for back-to-school | |||
## Troops - Great visibility to all Cub Families | |||
# '''Prepare Annual Recruitment Plan''' | |||
# '''Crews, Ships & O/A to Work Summer Camps''' | |||
## One night each week hold special skit / exhibit night at your local scout camp(s). | |||
=== August === | === August === |
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