Membership
NATIONAL RECRUITMENT WEBINAR – FOCUS ON FALL: VIRTUAL RECRUITING AND MORE
NATIONAL RECRUITMENT WEBINAR: FOCUS ON FALL: VIRTUAL RECRUITING AND MORE Wednesday, June 24, 2020 8:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. CT Who should attend: Cub Scout Leaders, Council Staff, Commissioners, Marketing staff and volunteers – anyone involved in welcoming more youth into Cub Scouting! Join us on Wednesday, June 24, at 8 pm Eastern /…
Read MoreCub Scout Fall Recruitment
With all the changes brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic, everyone is wondering about Fall Recruitment. While there are many questions that cannot be answered at this time, pending decisions yet to be made by the Governor and other State leaders, our District is committed to working together to recruit many new Cub Scouts this…
Read MoreBring-A-Friend events are one of the best ways to recruit!
Recruitment time for Scouts can be a stressful time for leaders trying to either gain more youth into your unit. Many of the promotions involved flyers to send into the schools, or postings in the community. Some have had success with school fairs or other events in the community, but that often requires a school…
Read MoreNew Annual Registration/Renewal Coming This Fall
Dear Northern Star Scouting Family, We hope you and the other families in your group are staying safe and well in these challenging times. All of us are learning to do things in new and different ways, and we’ll continue to do so in the months ahead. We are writing today to share the final…
Read MoreRecruiting Tips In the Time of Coronavirus (and After)
Article Submitted by Lauren Howery Family Scouting Executive Last Frontier Council, Oklahoma City Recruiting is an integral part of our service to the youth and units in our communities and can have its difficulties during a normal year, let alone during a pandemic. As Unit Serving Executives face an uncertain future of what recruiting may…
Read MoreDROPPED YOUTH OUTREACH
In April and May 2020, Northern Star staff will be undertaking a new project: contacting every family who chose not to renew their membership for this year. Taking cues from industry, staff will be asking former members about their decision to leave Scouting. As we gather responses and code them, we will be sharing summary…
Read MoreUnit Rechartering Information for 2020 – Charters due by Dec 31st!
The deadline for turning in your Packet Completed is December 31st, 2019. UNITS WHO DO NOT COMPLETE RECHARTER BY DECEMBER 31ST WILL NEED TO PAY THE INCREASE BSA NATIONAL FEES of $60 (youth) or $36 (Adult), so please be sure to complete your recharter before December 31st. RECHARTER TURN-IN NIGHT: We have a second turn…
Read MoreThe ingenious way this Cub Scout pack welcomes new members
For a new Cub Scout family, nothing says “we’re glad you’re here” quite like a handcrafted kit containing some items you’ll need during your Scouting journey. Oh, and snacks help, too. A Cub Scout pack in Michigan welcomes new members with cleverly designed bags — made by the pack’s current Cub Scouts — that include…
Read MoreAre you hosting a Peer Recruiting Event this fall?
One of the best ways to recruit new Scouts is ‘peer-to-peer’. When a Scout brings a friend to a scouting event (e.g., pack or den meeting, troop campout, lock-in, pinewood derby, field trip, etc), they both have fun! It’s a fantastic introduction to Scouts for the youth and their parents. Cub Scouts — Which of…
Read MoreACTION REQUIRED Background Check Disclosures and Authorization & FAQs
To Our Volunteer Leaders in Lake Minnetonka District Earlier this week, every registered Adult Leader in the Boy Scouts of America should have received an email message, or will receive an email message, from the National BSA Email, [email protected] (You may view the online version of the message). We need your assistance to complete, collect,…
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