Digital Duffle Bag

News for Scouting leaders,
parents, and the communities
we serve
Aug. 20, 2009
To supplement, not replace, the Duffle Bag newspaper
In This Issue
 
 
 
 
COUNCIL SERVICE CENTERS
MacArthur Service Center
4568 West Pine Blvd.
St. Louis, Mo. 63108-2179
Phone: (314) 361-0600 or (800) 392-0895
FAX: (314) 361-5165
Hours: Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
 
Click on the links below for service center information:

West County Service Center

 
 
Giving
 
Memorials
 
The Greater St. Louis Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, is a United Way agency.
United Way
Greetings! 
 
This edition is devoted to sustaining the lifeblood of Cub Scouts and Leadersyour unit -- recruitment of new members. Chances are your unit possesses a legacy of providing meaningful and memorable Scouting experiences. That legacy won't continue unless your unit reaches out to welcome, orient and coach new youth members and adult volunteer leaders.
 
Many resources are available to help your unit spread the word about Scouting in your school, church or neighborhood. Council and district staff and volunteers are prepared to help with your School Night to Join Scouting.
 
Thanks in advance for all you do to develop character and leadership in our youth members.
 --Greater St. Louis Area Council,
Boy Scouts of America
 
10 Ways To Use Facebook For Recruiting 
More than 250 million adults use Facebook to keep in touch with friends and family members. During the past year, thousands of adult volunteer Scout leaders joined Facebook and use it to keep connected with other leaders and parents.
 
If you are on Facebook and have not used it to build a stronger Scouting community, click here for 10 ways you can do so...

Become one of the more than 15,000 fans of the Boy Scouts of America on Facebook.

Scout Recruiting Commercials 
"Words To Live By" is the theme of this year's School Night to Join Scouting and recruiting campaign. A series of 30-second television spots were produced. Click on the graphic below to watch Boy Scouts Connor Mueth and Harold Wayne from our council and select, "I am a Scout: Who Am I" and "I am a Scout: Be a Scout."
Wayne and Mueth Video
email template artE-Mail Templates For Recruiting
Your address book is probably full of names and e-mail addresses of parents who would be great leaders or whose child would enjoy and benefit from Scouting. Here's an easy way to send an eye-catching invitation to join Cub Scouts or Boy Scouts. (We're waiting on the Venturing template.)
  1. Click here to download the Cub Scout e-mail template.
    Click here to download the Boy Scout e-mail template.
    (Both should open with Microsoft Word.)
  2. Add your unit's information to the date, time, location and contact fields. Now you are ready to send.
  3. Click on File, Send To, Mail Recipient (Do not choose Send To Mail Recipient [attachment]) This will open a new window.
  4. Add e-mail address(es) to the To: field.
  5. Rewrite the subject line to communicate important information on the date or location
  6. Click on, "Send a copy."

Promote Scouting With Free Banners For Websites

Animated banners in various sizes are available for use on websites. Simply follow the directions for embedding the html code for the website. Ask schools, churches or other community organizations to use the banners on their websites.
 
Leader Tip:
Den, Pack Resources 
Cub Scout GameThe National Council is providing additional online resources for Cub Scout leaders.
Click here for den leader kits...
Parent Tip:

What Do You Do When Your Teen Loses Confidence? 
Redirecting negative energies toward a more positive outlook can be easily accomplished. Read more...
Source: St. Louis Kids Magazine

Quick Clicks
Invitations: Scouts are invited to explore caves, go to the St. Louis Zoo, see a Rams game, go to the St. Louis Science Center or the Missouri History Museum or see a play about Tom Sawyer. Many organizations offer Scouts free or reduced-cost programs.
Opportunities to Serve: Nonprofit and charitable organizations welcome collaboration on service projects with units.