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Recruiting

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This video could be the greatest Scout recruiting tool yet

February 19, 2016 19

Does Scouting work? A new, highly shareable Scout recruiting video answers that question with a resounding “yes.”

Cub Scouting

Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera helps grow Scouting in Charlotte

February 2, 2016 0

Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera, a former Boy Scout, serves as the honorary Round-Up Chairman for the Mecklenburg County Council.

Cub Scouting

The one thing you should include in every public piece of Scouting communication

December 22, 2015 20

One volunteer suggests you turn a positive story into a recruiting message by including this at the end of every piece of unit communication.

Cub Scouting

Grab the Kleenex: ‘Families Like Mine’ videos will inspire you, recruit others

October 13, 2015 7

Watch, download and share one or more of the BSA’s new “Families Like Mine” videos. These inspirational videos will help your recruiting and FOS efforts.

Cub Scouting

New BSA recruiting videos show that Scouting is for families like yours

August 26, 2015 15

In a new series of well-made BSA recruiting videos, three moms explain why Scouting is the right fit for their family.

Cub Scouting

As the latest ScoutCast explains, recruiting is a job for everyone

July 1, 2015 5

Knowing your role in recruiting and how you can share your unit’s unique story with the community is the subject of the July 2015 ScoutCast, available now.

Cub Scouting

5 new Cub Scout recruiting tools that will help you grow your pack

June 4, 2015 13

You can find all of these new recruiting tools in the new Marketing & Membership Hub. Go ahead and bookmark it now. You’ll want to return again and again.

Recruiting

Virtual reality zip line helps suburban Chicago council recruit more Scouts

September 23, 2014 11

More than 200 visitors experienced one of many high-adventure activities available to youth in Scouting at Woodfield Mall’s virtual reality zip-line event.

Recruiting

Build an Adventure: Inside the BSA’s new campaign to recruit Scout families

August 26, 2014 27

Build an Adventure, the Boy Scouts of America’s new recruiting campaign, helps parents understand Scouting helps families make the most of limited time.

Recruiting

How to recruit older Scouts and Venturers

August 5, 2014 5

What’s the secret to recruiting older Scouts and Venturers? Start by listening to the August 2014 ScoutCast.

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Sheniece Chappell is an associate editor of Scout Life and Scouting magazines.


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