National Night Out
Description
Section titled “Description”Annual community event hosted by your town Police Department on the first Tuesday in August, promoting police-community partnerships and neighborhood unity. The pack sets up a recruitment booth alongside other community organizations.
Overview
Section titled “Overview”National Night Out is a nationwide community-building event where neighborhoods come together to celebrate community partnerships and crime prevention. The pack’s participation serves a dual purpose: demonstrating the pack’s community presence and recruiting prospective Scout families before the fall school-night recruitment event. No electricity is available on-site, so the booth must be self-contained. This is a rain-or-shine event.
Timeline / Checklist
Section titled “Timeline / Checklist”| When | Task |
|---|---|
| July | Confirm event details with your town PD; register pack booth |
| August (week before) | Prepare booth materials (banner, flyers, sign-up sheets, table, tent) |
| Day of event | Set up booth at 4:00pm; staff from 5:00pm–8:00pm |
| After event | Follow up with all interested families from sign-up sheets |
Event Details
Section titled “Event Details”- Schedule: Setup 4:00pm, event 5:00pm–8:00pm
- Location: Local park (confirm annually with your town PD)
- Contact: Detective Sergeant Caitlyn Krage, your town PD Community Services Unit
- What to bring: Table, tent/canopy, chairs, recruitment materials, pack banner
- No electricity available on-site
- Rain or shine event — bring a canopy
- Good opportunity for fall recruitment outreach
Coordination
Section titled “Coordination”- Membership Chair coordinates booth setup, recruitment materials, and post-event follow-up
- Cubmaster supports recruitment outreach and represents the pack
Key Tasks
Section titled “Key Tasks”| Task | Category |
|---|---|
| National Night Out Recruitment Booth | Recruitment |