Cub Scout School Night   Webelos Transition   Cub Scout Spring Recruitment

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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

Cub Scout School Night

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 Transition

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.  

• Transition Webelos into Your Troop
• Improved Webelos Transition
• HOAC Webelos Transition Plan
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Cub Scout Spring Recruitment

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. 

• HOAC Spring Recruitment Informational Flyer
• HOAC Pack Recruitment Resources Page

Scout Troop Open House

• HOAC Troop Recruitment Resources 

New Units

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.

• Annual Charter Agreement - This document outlines the responsibilities of existing and potential new chartering organizations and the local council
• William D Boyce New Unit Award & Requirements - Volunteers who work to start a new units may receive this award for their efforts
• The Four Pillars of Starting a New Unit

Recharter

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.

Yearly Membership Growth Planning Cycle

Month	Cub Scout Packs	Boy Scout Troops	Venturing Crews	Iron Horse District
January	Webelos Crossover	Den Chiefs Webelos Crossover	Den Chiefs Crew Open House	New Unit Prospecting New Units Started Webelos Crossover Tracking Support Crew Open House
February	Webelos Crossover	Den Chiefs Webelos Crossover	Den Chiefs Crew Open House	New Unit Prospecting New Units Started Webelos Crossover Tracking Support Crew Open House Pack Spring Recruitment Planning
March	Spring Recruitment Planning	Den Chiefs Troop Open House	Den Chiefs Crew Open House	New Units Started Pack Spring Recruitment Roll-out Support Troop Open House Support Crew Open House
April	Spring Recruitment Planning Spring Recruitment Execution	Den Chiefs Troop Open House	Den Chiefs Crew Open House	New Units Started Pack Spring Recruitment Execution Support Troop Open House Support Crew Open House
May	Spring Recruitment Execution	Den Chiefs Troop Open House	Den Chiefs Crew Open House	New Units Started Pack Spring Recruitment Execution Pack School Night Planning Support Troop Open House Support Crew Open House
June	School Night Planning Day Camp Bear Camp Webelos Camp	Den Chiefs Summer Camp	Den Chiefs Major Crew Activity	New Unit Prospecting Pack School Night Planning
July	School Night Planning Day Camp Bear Camp Webelos Camp	Den Chiefs Summer Camp	Den Chiefs Major Crew Activity	New Unit Prospecting Pack School Night Planning
August	School Night Planning School Night Execution	Den Chiefs Support Pack School Night Execution	Den Chiefs Support Pack School Night Execution	New Units Started Pack School Night Planning Pack School Night Execution
September	School Night Execution School Night Follow-up / Re-do's	Den Chiefs Support Pack School Night Execution	Den Chiefs Support Pack School Night Execution	New Units Started Pack School Night Execution Pack School Night Follow-up / Re-do's
October	After Sports Season Invites	Den Chiefs Troop Open House	Den Chiefs Crew Open House	New Units Started Pack Recruitment Support Webelos Transition Events Support Troop Open House Support Crew Open House Recharter Preparations
November	After Sports Season Invites Prepare for Recharter	Den Chiefs Prepare for Recharter	Den Chiefs Prepare for Recharter	New Unit Prospecting New Units Started Webelos Transition Support Recharter Roll-out
December	Process and Submit Recharter	Den Chiefs Process and Submit Recharter	Den Chiefs Process and Submit Recharter	New Unit Prospecting New Units Started Webelos Transition Support Recharter Completed