Membership Resouces for Cub Scout Leaders
In most cases, a young person and their family can join Scouting at any time during the year. However, there is a specific effort to recruit new members in the fall of each year as the school term begins. The Washington Crossing Council works closely with Cub Scout packs to organize these efforts.
There are a number of digital resources available for pack leadership to use to assist in recruiting efforts:
Key Information
First Impressions
Simple guides to four critical meetings where we’ll meet new Scouts and families
Parent Orientation Guide
- Booklet Format (can be printed out and folded to make a booklet)
- Page-by-Page Format (in page order)
Understanding & Explaining Fees
- Scouting Fees & Resouces (shows National, Council, and Unit)
- Fee Schedule
- Unit Fees & Supplies Check-Lists
- Unit Fees & Supplies Sample Handout (in editable Word format)
- Supplies & Fees Sample, created by Pack 1 in Sellersville
- Request for WCC Service Fee Assistance
Peer Recruiting Tools
For Parent-to-Parent or Scout-to-Scout promotion
- Peer-to-Peer Cards (from BSA National, design is different from the cards distributed at the rallies)
- Bookmarks (from BSA National)
- Postcards (from BSA National)
Miscellaneous Resources
Online Registration & Membership Renewal
- Online Registration Training & Tips Flier
- Summer Messaging about Unit Pay Options/Membership Renewal
- Scouting America National Online Registration Webpage
- Quick Links/Resource Card for PDF Applications & Online Regisration
Training Opportunities
Note: These events have passed.
- RSVP for Membership Rally (Aug 1 & 8)
- RSVP for Social Media Lab (Sept 10)
- RSVP for Online Registration Small Group Tutorial (various dates in late August)
Help & Support
Contact your district executive for help and support throughout the membership campaign. A directory is available HERE.