Changing lives, impacting communities!

Greetings!

This is a companion communication piece to our newly launched website www.HoosierTrailsBSA.org.  There are a lot of exciting things happening in Scouting and this resource will help keep you in the loop and prepare you for some awesome Scouting adventure!

   Summer Camp 2018 Registration Open

Wood Badge is an exciting, action-packed program designed for councils to provide adult members with leadership skills and experience they can use in their Scouting positions and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others.

The Wood Badge course centers upon the concepts of servant leadership and leaving a legacy. The key elements are then taught with a clear focus on “how to.” The skills come alive during the week as the patrol completes a patrol project based upon what they have learned.  

Camping with Cub Scouts - 2017 Fall Membership Recruitment

Overview
Conduct a registration event at every elementary school in the council. 
Coordinate each registration event to happen on the same night in a community.

Utilize an incentive program that excites boys to join Scouts as well as providing a program for Packs to provide for their new Scouts.
Develop a marketing strategy that focuses on each community with a consistent message to go to the elementary school on one night to join Scouts.

Complete an individualized recruitment plan for each unit focusing on a quality program and growth.  Provide an additional incentive to units who provide a quality planned program, a budget, and have a successful join night.
 
Incentive
To support this theme, every boy that joins Cub Scouts in August and early September will get free admission for himself and his family to the 2017 Cub Scout Shoot-O-Ree held on Saturday, September 16th at Maumee Scout Reservation.  This is at least a $15 value.  Additionally, Scouts that attend will have the opportunity to earn a Daisy BB Gun.
 
Incentive Criteria (Packs)
The key to a successful recruitment is a strong partnership with the local unit, a quality planned program, and an aggressive marketing campaign.  The purpose of this incentive is to focus our efforts on a successful join night and to ensure a quality program for the new Scouts who join.  When this is completed, the pack may select their award from the Cub Scout Camping Gear catalog.  

   August - October Trail Signs

   Cub Scout Shoot-O-Ree

September 16, 2017 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Maumee Scout Reservation, 12975 West County Road 925 North, Norman
Youth Participant Fee $15 prior to September 8th, $20 after this pre-registration date
 
The event is open to registered Cub Scouts, and is especially great for boys who just joined the program. Cub Scout - age siblings may participate, provided they pay the event registration fee and their parent or adult partner is present during the day.
 
Activities will include BB Shooting, Archery, Sling Shots, Water Balloons, Rubber Band Shoots,
Marshmallow Shoots, and more!  Shooting activities (BB and archery) require instruction and a safety briefing. Safety around firearms is a key lesson to learn in life. Snacks & lunch will be available for an additional cost. Some activities may also have a small additional cost. Bring your family digital camera for a special Camera Shoot Scavenger Hunt.
 
Please check the weather forecast for the day, and make sure each participant is prepared and dressed appropriately. This is a “rain or shine” event! There will be a variety of indoor and outdoor-activities for all sorts of weather conditions.  Pre-Registration is strongly encouraged. Save time, money, and hassle by registering here.