Recruiting and Retaining Scouts Nancy Hodgkiss ADC Nancy

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Recruiting and Retaining Scouts Nancy Hodgkiss, ADC Nancy. Hodgkiss@pacificabsa. org July 2019 Roundtable 1

Recruiting and Retaining Scouts Nancy Hodgkiss, ADC Nancy. Hodgkiss@pacificabsa. org July 2019 Roundtable 1

Recruiting Tips • Be Intentional • Be Visible • Be Welcoming • Be Flexible

Recruiting Tips • Be Intentional • Be Visible • Be Welcoming • Be Flexible 2

Be Intentional—Recruiting is a Team Effort! • Role of the Unit Key 3 &

Be Intentional—Recruiting is a Team Effort! • Role of the Unit Key 3 & Unit Commissioner • Membership Committee & New Member Coordinator • Journey to Excellence objectives 3

Growth plan resources: • https: //www. glaacbsa. org/files/20975/Membership-and-Unit-Support-pdf • https: //drive. google. com/file/d/1 FRc.

Growth plan resources: • https: //www. glaacbsa. org/files/20975/Membership-and-Unit-Support-pdf • https: //drive. google. com/file/d/1 FRc. Ljn. Nejm. Nm. Ew 0 Hb 78 Uk. Po 5 Ss. YV 2 zk. I/view? usp=sharing

Be Visible—There are Tools to Help • Community & Chartering Org activities • Unit

Be Visible—There are Tools to Help • Community & Chartering Org activities • Unit tri-fold, calendar, business cards • Be. AScout. org—update your pin! 5

Be A Scout Tips Include a brief description. What makes your Troop unique? Consider

Be A Scout Tips Include a brief description. What makes your Troop unique? Consider adding meeting days and times, but not necessarily an exact location. What area do you serve? Have a point of contact. Be cautious with online registration! Our Council does NOT currently have a way to accept payments online!

Be Welcoming—Make a Great First Impression! • Greet the prospective Scout – Make sure

Be Welcoming—Make a Great First Impression! • Greet the prospective Scout – Make sure SPL/PLC have a plan • Greet the prospective Parents • Focus on fit 7

Be Flexible—Recruiting is a Year Round Activity • Have applications on hand • Pro-rate

Be Flexible—Recruiting is a Year Round Activity • Have applications on hand • Pro-rate fees – Council worksheet for 2019 is here • Remember insurance is going up! – Have a similar unit product • Never turn a prospect away – Refer to other units 8

Traditional Recruiting Methods • Webelos Transition – Plan Pack/Den visits – Provide Den Chiefs

Traditional Recruiting Methods • Webelos Transition – Plan Pack/Den visits – Provide Den Chiefs (position of responsibility for Star & Life!) – Pacifica Webelos Woods • Troop Open House • Peer-to-peer recruiting – Word of mouth is the most successful method! – Also satisfies First Class Requirement 10 9

Save the Date! GLAAC Fall Membership Roundup Training Saturday, August 3, 2019 Cushman Watt

Save the Date! GLAAC Fall Membership Roundup Training Saturday, August 3, 2019 Cushman Watt 10