School Night to Join Scouting is our annual campaign to recruit new members. Tens of thousands of parents will be invited to bring their sons to join units throughout our council.
Time spent getting unit leaders and parents organized and prepared for a successful School Night to Join Scouting can pay dividends for years to come. Recruiting new Scouts brings new adult volunteer leaders, parent helpers and enthusiastic children who can't wait to participate in fun activities.
Thousands of first graders eagerly await the chance to join Cub Scouts and become a Tiger Cub. But other grade levels are just as important. Parents of second and third graders often delay joining until their son is settled in school. We've witnessed fourth and fifth graders joining because they're no longer involved in sports or other activities and see their friends enjoying Scouting.
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As always, our staff and volunteers are ready to assist and support you with recruiting. Thank you for helping our youth members grow and learn countless ways.
--Greater St. Louis Area Council,
Boy Scouts of America
Help Scouts Earn Their Way To Summer Camp
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| Scouts who sell $600 or more of Trail's End Popcorn receive a Zyclone Blaster. |
Help your unit and Scouts be financially prepared for a great year. More than 400 units will be selling Trail's End Popcorn in a few weeks. Here's how to join them:
Mark your calendars to attend a brief training to improve your unit sale. There are eight sessions throughout the council from Aug. 22 to 31.
Our council is the first in the nation to provide a camping incentive for Scouts.
Cub Scouts who sell $750 or more can attend an adventure camp, Dad & Lad or Mom & Me (parent included) OR a Webelos mini-camp at no charge. Webelos, Boy Scouts and Venturers who sell $1,500 or more can attend a week of Webelos Camp, National Youth Leadership Training, Boy Scout summer camp, Venturing summer camp, the Ranger program, or Horse Camp free of charge. There are many other incentives and bonuses for youth members.
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Camp Lewallen's 75th Anniversary Celebration Continues In September With Open House
Thousands of Scouts attended the six-district spring camporee earlier this year and more than a thousand Scouts and leaders attended Boy Scout summer camp during the 75th anniversary celebration of Camp Lewallen.
All who would like to visit Camp Lewallen during its 75th year can do so on Saturday, Sept. 10, during the Fall Reunion of the Order of the Arrow's Anpetu-We Lodge. Light refreshments and tours will be provided. Contact Jason Noland (jnoland@stlbsa.org), director of development, for more information.
Take Time To Plan Your 2011-12 Program Year
Our best units can trace their advancement, retention and enjoyment to a well-planned program. Units who take time in August and September to plan programs for the upcoming program year have a road map to fun and adventure. Plus, providing a calendar to prospective members and their parents makes a great first impression during School Night to Join Scouting. The council's Program Guide provides a wide range of information to help your unit.
