Open House

In our town they do it separately, which I think is a mistake, because only the people who have already decided to join scouts are going to come to the open house, whereas if they had it at School open house, people who hadn't even thought of it, might pick up the info packets.

Our recruitment night is on the 30th and I am sitting at a table at a grade school. I haven't ever been to that school and know nothing about any of the scout leaders, so it could be an interesting night.

Our school is a private Catholic gragde school. We have a Scout info table at school registration at the beginning of August. Along with info on the Pack, we also have fliers inviting folks to our Back to Scouting/School Picnic/Rocket Shoot. We hold our Pack Registration night the first Friday after school starts at the end of August. We also do Boy Talks, and hand out fliers inviting new families to attend our September Pack Meeting.

Public schools can be hit or miss on what they will allow Scouts to do. Having your District Exec. talk to the School District/School Board, can help a lot.

Yesterday was "Rocket Day" and they seem to really be pushing the recruitment and even Donovan noticed it and mentioned it. I said "Well, some boys left to go to Middle school so now they need new boys" and he said "Well who wouldn't want to shoot off rockets? C'mon, it's awesome!!" LOL. So I guess we may get some new kids from that according to Donovan.