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Unit Transfers
It is now easier than ever to transfer Youth and Adults from one unit to another. Check out these instructions to avoid having to turn in paper applications for all unit transfers. Unit Transfer Instructions
This is the largest annual recruitment campaign that each district and council conducts. Cub Scouts is the entry point for almost every family in the Scouting program, so it is important that everyone plays a role in this campaign. There is a role that every youth and adult in every Pack, Troop and Crew can play to bring new boys and families into Scouting. Later this spring, more resources will be available to help you plan and execute your School Night program.
HOAC Pack Recruitment Resources Page
Webelos Den Leaders, Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, and Unit Commissioners all play a key role in Webelos to Scout Transition. Your goal should be to cross over 100% of your Webelos to a Boy Scout Troop.
This annual campaign in March through May encourages Cub Scout Packs to conduct a recruitment effort in the spring. While this effort may not be as formal as the School Night program, any Pack that is conducting a Spring Recruitment should promote a Pack event for new potential Cub Scouts to visit and sign-up at and be able to host these new Cub Scouts at scheduled monthly Pack events in the summer such as a swim party, fishing derby, family picnic, Scout Night at sports events, or other pack events.
New units are an important part of growing Scouting in our community. New units provide additional opportunities for young people to join Scouting. There are organizations that are always looking at ways to involve youth in their program and promote long-term participation in their organizational aims and goals. Organizations like churches, civic clubs, education alliances, or other types of organizations which are willing to use Scouting to further their aims and values and conduct the Scouting program consistent with BSA rules, regulations, and policies should be always be pursued to try to start a Scouting unit.
Rechartering is a yearly process that each unit must do to renew its partnership with the BSA. This is a key part of the membership cycle and ensures the continuity of Scouting units in the community to provide the opportunity of Scouting to all youth who want to participate in the program. The Commissioners play a key role in rechartering. Additional details on rechartering can be found on the Unit Service page in the Commissioner's section.
Month
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Cub Scout Packs
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Boy Scout Troops
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Venturing Crews
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Iron Horse District
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January
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Webelos Crossover
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Den Chiefs
Webelos Crossover
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Den Chiefs
Crew Open House
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New Unit Prospecting
New Units Started
Webelos Crossover Tracking
Support Crew Open House
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February
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Webelos Crossover
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Den Chiefs
Webelos Crossover
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Den Chiefs
Crew Open House
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New Unit Prospecting
New Units Started
Webelos Crossover Tracking
Support Crew Open House
Pack Spring Recruitment Planning
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March
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Spring Recruitment Planning
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Den Chiefs
Troop Open House
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Den Chiefs
Crew Open House
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New Units Started
Pack Spring Recruitment Roll-out
Support Troop Open House
Support Crew Open House
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April
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Spring Recruitment Planning
Spring Recruitment Execution
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Den Chiefs
Troop Open House
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Den Chiefs
Crew Open House
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New Units Started
Pack Spring Recruitment Execution
Support Troop Open House
Support Crew Open House
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May
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Spring Recruitment Execution
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Den Chiefs
Troop Open House
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Den Chiefs
Crew Open House
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New Units Started
Pack Spring Recruitment Execution
Pack School Night Planning
Support Troop Open House
Support Crew Open House
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June
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School Night Planning
Day Camp
Bear Camp
Webelos Camp
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Den Chiefs
Summer Camp
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Den Chiefs
Major Crew Activity
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New Unit Prospecting
Pack School Night Planning
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July
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School Night Planning
Day Camp
Bear Camp
Webelos Camp
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Den Chiefs
Summer Camp
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Den Chiefs
Major Crew Activity
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New Unit Prospecting
Pack School Night Planning
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August
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School Night Planning
School Night Execution
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Den Chiefs
Support Pack School Night Execution
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Den Chiefs
Support Pack School Night Execution
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New Units Started
Pack School Night Planning
Pack School Night Execution
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September
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School Night Execution
School Night Follow-up / Re-do's
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Den Chiefs
Support Pack School Night Execution
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Den Chiefs
Support Pack School Night Execution
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New Units Started
Pack School Night Execution
Pack School Night Follow-up / Re-do's
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October
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After Sports Season Invites
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Den Chiefs
Troop Open House
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Den Chiefs
Crew Open House
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New Units Started
Pack Recruitment Support
Webelos Transition Events
Support Troop Open House
Support Crew Open House
Recharter Preparations
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November
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After Sports Season Invites
Prepare for Recharter
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Den Chiefs
Prepare for Recharter
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Den Chiefs
Prepare for Recharter
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New Unit Prospecting
New Units Started
Webelos Transition Support
Recharter Roll-out
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December
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Process and Submit Recharter
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Den Chiefs
Process and Submit Recharter
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Den Chiefs
Process and Submit Recharter
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New Unit Prospecting
New Units Started
Webelos Transition Support
Recharter Completed
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