Marketing Newsletter - June 2012

The Marketing Group at the National Council is pleased to provide you with Marketing News, the monthly newsletter that highlights the latest in available tools, campaigns, resources, and marketing information.

Save the Date! NEXTConnect '12 – July 26 and 27 in New Orleans

Learn "what's next" in connecting Scouting to the communities you serve! From digital recruiting techniques to advanced social media strategies, learn proven methods to positively impact recruitment, retention, and financial stability. Through a combination of industry experts and proven council best practices, you'll leave with an arsenal of new tools. Learn about "next gen" tools you can use to make valuable connections with Scouting's target audiences. Making that "next connection" is what it's all about at NEXTConnect '12. Details and registration information to follow in the coming weeks. To learn more and register, click here.

Attend a Webinar about Preparing Your FOS Campaign!

Increase your Journey to Excellence scores by increasing your fundraising! Discover tools and resources that will help you prepare a great FOS Campaign. Register to attend this webinar here.

See the complete 2012 schedule of Marketing webinars here!

The webinars are offered at no cost and are open to marketing and membership staff AND volunteers!

National Annual Meeting Videos Available Now!

Gain momentum in presentations by showing the powerful Scouting videos that were shown during the National Annual Meeting. These videos are available on the Top Videos page on the Marketing Toolbox.

Be a Part of Something Historic!

The 2013 National Scout Jamboree will be the very first event held at our new jamboree home, the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve, or the Summit. It will be the most action-packed Scouting event ever, with mountain biking, paddleboarding, zip lines, canopy tours, rafting, kayaking, and much, much more. Apply to be a staff volunteer. You can learn more at www.bsajamboree.org, or find us on Facebook at facebook.com/TheBechtelSummit.

Work With Units to Populate Their Google Pin and Manage Their Beascout.org Leads!

Click here to learn how to populate a unit's Google pin and follow up on BeAScout leads. Your help is needed now to prepare the units for fall recruiting!