How to Recruit Scouts
Membership Recruitment Resources
Giving youth the opportunity to join Scouting is the core of the mission of Whatcom Scouting and this page is a resource to all our unit volunteers to help them in their efforts to recruit and retain Scouts.
The Membership Committee Guidebook is THE foundation for our membership efforts – CLICK HERE to download this guidebook.
Want to learn more about our 2019 Membership Campaign? Click here to download the Kick Off Webinar Presentation!
Scroll down to find the following resources to support your
units membership efforts
Local Membership Resources
Downloadable Resources
BeaScout.org Management Resources
Social Media Resources
Graphics and Images
Cub Scout Stampede @ Fire Mountain
Video Downloads
Recruitment Ideas
Recruitment Administration
Local Membership Resources
These resources can be used year round to help you grow your unit. These items can be checked out or requested from the Bellingham Service Center:
– Mini Boys Life Magazines
– Uniform Board
– Opportunity Fund Application
– The “Adventure Begins Here” Banner
– Youth and Adult BSA Applications
– “Something for Everyone” Flyer
– “Slime” Flyer
– Flyer Back (Color) or (BW)
– Interest Sign-up Sheets
– Stickers
– Yard Signs
– Uniform Cost and Store Hours Sheet
– Cub Scout Stampede Flyers
– Other items may be available in limited
quantities contact the District Executive
Downloadable Resources
These resources can be downloaded and used to to help with your membership recruitment.
– Parents Guide BW 11×17
– Join Scout Night Info Sheet/
Principal Visit Sheet
– Pack Recruitment Guide (color)
– Pack Recruitment Guide (BW)
– Flyer for LDS Scouts looking to
“Continue the Adventure”
-Recruitment Guide Printer Version
Online Flyer Ordering – COMING SOON
The Mount Baker Council is happy to be able to provide membership recruitment fliers to our units free of charge. There are two flyer styles currently available, both are depicted below, click on one to see a larger image.
Simply fill out the form to the right and click submit. All information on the form is required so that we can put together a flyer that has all the needed information on to help families join Scouting.
Please allow 3-5 business days for us to get them printed for you. Pick up will be at your desired Scout Service Center.
BeAScout.org and Invitation Manager
Much of the recruitment materials that we use today directs families to BeaScout.org so it would benefit units and the scouting movement to make sure that this tool is as accurate as possible.
National BSA’s BeAScout.org recruiting web site and tools available to unit leaders via my.scouting.org provide a way for potential members to reach a pack or troop. CLICK HERE to visit the national site on online registration which provides useful information on how to update your information on BeAScout.org and manage registrations that could come in from the site.
Download this booklet on how to manage your pin from my.scouting.org
Social Media Resources
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc are powerful resources and your unit is encouraged to use them. To do so the following resources are proved to help you make your social media platform as powerful as possible while operating by BSA policy.
– Social Media Images
– How to create Facebook Ads
– BSA Social Media Guidelines
– BSA Social Media Playbook
– Cub Scout Profile Frame
– Boy Scout Profile Frame
– Venturing Profile Frame
Graphics and Images
Video Downloads
These resources can be downloaded and used to to help with your membership recruitment.
– Family Scouting Promotion
– Welcome to Cub Scouting
– Family Scouting and Chartered Organizations
– Scout Me In Promotion
Join us on October 19 for Cub Scout Stampede!
CLICK HERE FOR 2019 STAMPEDE FLYER
What is Stampede: A fun day at Fire Mountain, open to all Cub Scouts. Activities include: archery, BB guns, fishing, hiking, crafts, field sports, bouldering, and much more.
When: Saturday, October 20th. Camp opens at 9:00am and the day wraps up at 4:00pm. Come for an hour, or stay for the whole day. Scouts are invited to attend for as long as they want. Registration is not required.
Who is invited: All Cub Scouts (regardless of grade). Siblings and parents are welcome too. All scouts are encouraged to bring a friend, and introduce them to all the great things Scouting has to offer.
Cost: FREE
Food: A hot dog lunch will be available for $2.00 from 12:00 – 1:00pm, or bring a sack lunch. The Trading Post will also be open.
Where: Fire Mountain Scout Camp. 26027 Walker Valley Road, Mount Vernon, WA 98274
Recruitment Ideas
Here are some helpful recruitment activities that your unit can plan to host to invite new families to Scouting. These events can be held as recruitment activities or joining nights.
– Recruitment Idea Booklet
– 50 Ways to Recruit Tomorrow’s Leaders
Recruitment Administration
These resources are for your unit to help with the 1-2-3 of making the recruitment season easier and following up with every youth that comes to join Scouting.
– Join Scout Night Info Sheet/
Principal Visit Sheet
– Pack Recruitment Guide
– Unit Public Relations Sheet
– Join Night Report
