Posts Tagged ‘Scouting-Wire’
Watch These Scouts Become Mini Engineers Before Your Eyes
I don’t think it’s a secret that I’m a really big fan of science, technology, engineering and math — also known as STEM. These fields are fascinating to me. And I’m not the only one. These topics captivate the attention of people everywhere. They provide the pathway to success for countless young people. And as…
Read MoreHear Why a Past OA Chief Says the 2017 Jamboree is ‘An Investment Worth Making’
Because the national jamboree only happens every four years, many Scouts may only have one shot at attending the BSA’s premier event. Alex Call, who served as the 2015 Order of the Arrow national chief, however, was fortunate enough to attend two national jamborees as a youth member. His takeaway? The jamboree is an adventure…
Read MoreEagles Won’t Want to Miss This Special Guest at the National Eagle Scout Heritage Celebration
Scouts, Scouters and their friends and family are welcome to attend this year’s annual National Eagle Scout Heritage Celebration kickoff event to celebrate anyone and everyone who has earned Scouting’s highest rank. And guess what?! All Eagle Scouts receive free admission to the museum for the event and the entire week (Aug. 6-12)! Taking place at the National Scouting Museum…
Read More7 Ways This Council Used a Political Campaign Strategy to Amplify Membership
Story by Kate Jacobs, Marketing and Public Relations Director of the Pathway to Adventure Council Cub Scouting was the candidate and sign-up night was election day. The Pathway to Adventure Council ran its membership drive like a political campaign last year and ended up with a 53 percent growth in Cub Scouting year over year (4,891…
Read More5 Questions With National Jamboree Director Matt Myers
Only one year – 52 short weeks – remain until Scouting’s premier event, the national jamboree, descends upon the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve. With that in mind, we wanted you to get to know the newest face on the jamboree team. As part of Scouting Wire’s 5 Questions series, we interviewed new National Jamboree Director…
Read More6 Changes You Can Make to Improve Your Local Recruiting Strategy
Do you want to encourage more and more Scouts to join Scouting in your local area? Of course you do! But how do you do it, you ask? Take note of how the North Florida Council spruced up the traditional idea of sign-up nights and in turn, boosted Cub Scout recruiting by 18%! Check out the…
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