School-Night Recruitment Event

The pack’s primary annual Scout recruitment event, held at your pack meeting location. The Cubmaster presents the Cub Scout program to prospective families, and families can sign up on the spot. Follow up with all interested families within 48 hours.

Overview

School-night recruitment is the most important single event for growing the pack’s membership. Timed to the start of the school year, it reaches families when they are actively looking for activities for their children. The Membership Chair leads the planning, the Cubmaster presents the program, and Den Leaders attend in uniform to represent their dens and answer questions. Prompt follow-up within 48 hours is critical to converting interest into membership.

Timeline / Checklist

When	Task
August	Prepare recruitment materials (fliers, sign-up forms, info packets)
August	Coordinate with your pack meeting location for event permission and facility access
September	Host the school-night event
Within 48 hours	Follow up with all interested families

Event Details

• Cubmaster presents the Cub Scout program to prospective families
• Current Scouts and Den Leaders attend in uniform
• Families can sign up on the spot
• Collect contact information from all interested families
• Distribute information about the New Family Orientation

Venue

Held at your pack meeting location. Coordinate with the school administration for room access, setup, and any required approvals.

Coordination

• The Membership Chair organizes the event and manages follow-up
• The Cubmaster presents the Cub Scout program to prospective families
• Den Leaders attend in uniform to answer questions and represent their dens
• Follow up leads to the New Family Orientation and then the October Fall Back to Scouting event

Roles Involved

• Membership Chair — organizes the event and manages follow-up
• Cubmaster — presents the Cub Scout program to prospective families
• Den Leaders — attend in uniform to answer questions and represent their dens