Troop Open House
Introduction | Graduate Webelos Scouts Into a Troop | Troop Open House | Boy-To-Boy Recruiting
A troop open house can be an effective tool to recruit new Scouts into
a troop, especially in the spring when outdoor activities are on the
horizon. Select a date, set up a school rally, and make a presentation
to the fifth- and sixth-grade boys to spark their interest, then follow
up with an invitation to visit the troop.
Follow the Troop Open House calendar below for specific suggestions for
this recruitment plan. For more details on how to conduct a troop open
house, see The Boy Scout Troop Open House, No. 18-706, and the Troop
Open House video, No. AV-02V018.
Key:
- CM-Cubmaster
- PLC-Patrol leaders' council
- SM-Scoutmaster
- SPL-Senior patrol leader
- TCC-Troop committee chair
- TG-Troop guide
- TMC-Troop membership chair
- WDL-Webelos den leader
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February |
Person Responsible |
1 |
Set a date and plan a troop open house for March. |
SM, TMC, SPL |
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March |
Person Responsible |
1 |
Conduct a school rally introducing fifth- and
sixth-grade boys to Scouting. Have them complete the High-Adventure
Survey, No. 34241. |
SM, TMC, SPL |
2 |
Follow up with interested youth by sending a personal
invitation to the troop open house and making a personal telephone call
to their parents. |
SM |
3 |
Hold the troop open house to welcome potential Boy Scouts and their parents. |
SM, TMC, SPL |
4 |
Plan a troop activity to get new Scouts involved with the troop shortly after they join. |
SM, TMC, TG, PLC |
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April |
Person Responsible |
1 |
Sponsor a troop activity for new Scouts. |
SM, TMC, TG, PLC |
2 |
Encourage each troop member to attend summer camp. Conduct summer camp orientation to encourage full troop involvement. |
SM, TMC |
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May |
Person Responsible |
1 |
Work closely with new Scouts and parents during their
transition to the Boy Scout troop, ensuring their needs are met and
that their move has been natural and fun. |
TMC |
2 |
Work on rank advancement with new Scouts. |
SM, SPL, TG |