Greetings!
 The start of the school year signals an annual rebirth for Scout units. Recruiting new Scouts brings new adult volunteer leaders, parent helpers and enthusiastic children who can't wait to go camping or shoot a bow and arrow.
Each year, 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 outdoor adventures.
All marketing and recruiting materials will direct prospective members and parents to BeAScout.org. The website allows visitors to enter their zip code and find units within a radius they select. All units need to enter or update unit contact information for their "Google Pin." Update your unit contact information for BeAScout.org.
Check out the resources available for our 2012 recruiting campaign on the School Night page, such as the School Night to Join Scouting PowerPoint presentation (1.8mb), as well as:
As always, our staff is ready to assist and support you with recruiting. Thank you for helping our youth members grow and learn.
--Greater St. Louis Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
 New Scouts Have Their Day At Camp All new Cub Scouts are invited to attend their first Scouting event -- Cub Scouting Day One -- on Saturday, Oct. 6, at Cub World at Beaumont Scout Reservation. Cost is $7 per Cub Scout; parents and siblings are free. New Cub Scouts can participate in more than a dozen outdoor activities. Bring a picnic lunch if you choose. Vendors will be available with concessions. The gift shop -- Trading Post -- will be open.
 Increase Popcorn Sales
With Show 'N' Deliver
Setting up a display or going door-to-door are just two ways to sell popcorn. This year, the new Show 'N' Deliver feature gives customers their popcorn products immediately. Orders for Show 'N' Deliver are due Sept. 10. Online orders are already underway. Click here for details and the full timeline... Did you know? ... Popcorn sent 300+ Scouts to camp this summer. O.A. Lodges Hold Events Sept. 7-9
 The Anpetu-We and Shawnee Lodges will induct hundreds of new members on Sept. 7-9. O.A. members will perform service projects to maintain or improve our camping facilities during the weekend. Join your fellow Arrowmen for a weekend of fun, service, fellowship and ceremonies.
Calendar Updates...
ELECTRICITY MERIT BADGE SKILL CENTER, normally held in September,has been cancelled. Watch the council website and future issues of the Digital Duffle Bag and printed Duffle Bag for announcements of rescheduling. Click here for upcoming skill centers. |
