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

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

In the videos, each about two minutes long, Catherine, Michelle and Becky share stories that will sound familiar to anyone who loves Scouting. One mom has an only child who benefits from the lifelong friendships built in Scouting. Another saw Scouting as the best way to teach her son values he'll carry into adulthood. The third, a single mom, sees her pack as a big extended family.

Watch all three videos below. But don't keep them to yourself. Show them at recruiting events or post them on your unit, district or council Facebook page.

To help you do that, simply download the free, HD videos at the BSA Brand Center. Then share away.  

Start an Adventure Club at your high school

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Start an Adventure Club at your high school….

We went to an Eagle Scout teacher (not required, but helps)….and formed the "Black River Adventure Club."  The Crew President, a DE, and I, after going over details and potential issues with the teacher, had the teacher present to the principal and Vice Principal-for-student-activities the idea of our Adventure Club.  We explained that we use the umbrella of the BSA for insurance, youth protection, Guide to Safe Scouting, and that the club is entirely student run with adult guidance.  Explained that the obvious trappings of Scouting were optional and not over emphasized (uniform, advancement, etc), but that using the Scouting resources was an advantage for providing fun safe adventures to the teens.  Teen development, character building, etc was to be the emphasis as the teens plan adventures.

There was a little balking at the time about the gay thing, but I emphasized that we don’t promote homosexuality, and we don’t promote heterosexuality; that sexuality was not a part of Scouting, and all students will be welcome.  

New Recruiting Resources Available Now!

New Recruiting Resources Available Now!

Plus, there is also a new one-stop destination for recruiting materials. The Marketing-Membership Hub at www.scoutingwire.org/marketing-membership.