2016 WLACC Rocket into Scouting Playbook (District Level)

Western Los Angeles County Council
Boy Scouts of America
Rocket Into Scouting
District Playbook
Dear District Leader,
Thank you for providing such important leadership to our movement. Your efforts directly
improve the lives of children and families while simultaneously improving the fabric of our
community. Scouting exists within our communities because of the passion that we each feel
and bring to bear in an effort to serve youth. We all believe that Scouting can transform young
people for the better and this fall we hope to inspire many families and boys to join the Scouting
program.
I am happy to share the exciting details of our fall Rocket Into Scouting campaign in the
following pages of this guide. The goal of the Western Los Angeles County Council is to help the
Districts of our Council plan and execute an effective promotional plan to reach the families of
your community. Through our efforts this fall we plan to register over 2,000 new families in our
Scouting programs. I invite you to take an active role in this endeavor for the benefit of youth,
families, our communities, and because of the tremendous feeling of pride and happiness we
each get when Scouting works its magic.
Please know that I am always accessible to assist your District with its membership and growth
plans. Thank you for your efforts in helping youth Rocket into Scouting!
Sean Michaels
Sean Michaels
Vice President of Membership
Western Los Angeles County Council, BSA
Western Los Angeles County Council
16525 Sherman Way, C8
Van Nuys, CA 91406
818.785.8700
www.bsa-la.org
www.facebook.com/bsawlacc
Table of Contents
The Importance of Growing Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Rocket into Scouting! Timeline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
WLACC Council Market Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
WLACC Membership Growth Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Open All Schools Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
District Chair Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
District Commissioner Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
District Membership Chair Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Unit Commissioner Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Pack Coordinator Position Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Pack Recruitment Ideas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
New Sign-up Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Pack Recruitment Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-20
What is in your Sign-up Night Kit? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Checklist for an Effective Parent Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Rocket into Scouting! Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Rocket into Scouting! Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
The Importance of Growing Scouting
To start the conversation we should remember that our mission as an organization is important.
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is to prepare young people to make ethical and
moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
The mission of the BSA is accomplished through the delivery of the scouting program by
dedicated volunteers who understand the impact scouting can have on a youth, a family, and
on a community. Parents want to feel confident in the organization they plan to join. When
parents see a well-organized pack with welcoming leaders and youth, as well as a calendar of fun
activities, they are more likely to not only join, but also volunteer as leaders.
A recent study conducted by Dr. Richard Lerner and Tufts University has confirmed what the
BSA has believed and thought to be true for many years; Scouting causes positive changes in the
character of youth. The study compared Scouting youth to non-Scouting youth over a period of
several years and found an increase in positive character development when compared to nonScouts.
You can read more about the Tuft’s study at:
http://scoutingwire.org/resources-to-help-you-prove-the-value-of-scouting/
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Rocket into Scouting Timeline
Due Date
July 1st
July 8th
July 12th
Action Item
Rocket into Scouting Kickoff
Rocket into Scouting Orientation kits distributed to unit
leadership
Antelope Valley Rocket into Scouting Orientation/Unit Leader Training
July 14th
Crescent Bay Rocket into Scouting Orientation/Unit Leader Training
July 15th
All District Training Dates for New Leaders secured
July 21st
San Fernando Valley Rocket into Scouting
Orientation/Unit Leader Training
July 28th
Bill Hart Rocket into Scouting Orientation/Unit Leader Training
July
Back to School Night & Sign-up Nights Calendared
July
Fliers for Key District Events prepared
August 15th
Deadline for Back to School Night & Sign-up Night scheduling
September
Packs host booths at Back to School Night
September
District Executives conduct Classroom Talks where possible
September
Packs conduct Rocket into Scouting Sign-up Nights
September 30th Packs submit all new youth applications to receive “Launch Kit”
October 1st
Bill Hart Rocket into Scouting Launch Day
October 8th
San Fernando Valley Rocket into Scouting Launch Day
October 15th
Crescent Bay Rocket into Scouting Launch Day
October 22nd
Antelope Valley Rocket into Scouting Launch Day
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Responsible Party
WLACC Membership Team
WLACC Support Staff
District Executives
District Executives
District Training Chairs
District Executives
District Executives
District Executives
WLACC Support Staff
District Executives
Unit Leadership
District Executives
Unit Leadership
Unit Leadership
District Membership Team
District Membership Team
District Membership Team
District Membership Team
Council Market Analysis Report
Based on data from the United States Cenus we are able to determine the Total Available Youth
(TAY) in each geographic district.
District
Antelope Valley
Bill Hart
Balboa Oaks
Cahuenga
Crescent Bay
Las Colinas
WLACC
Potential
Cub Scouts
16,523
10,529
12,212
22,290
12,548
11,233
85,335
Potential
Boy Scouts
10,606
6,536
7,494
13,073
7,284
7,052
52,045
Potential
Venturers
22,751
13,474
15,158
26,791
14,392
14,636
107,202
Total Available Youth
(TAY)
49,880
30,539
34,864
62,154
34,224
32,921
244,582
Once we know the Total Avaiable Youth (TAY) in each District we can use our year-end membership figures to see what our Market Density currently is. At the end of 2015 out of every one
hundred eligible youth the WLACC served approximatly four.
District
Antelope Valley
Bill Hart
Balboa Oaks
Cahuenga
Crescent Bay
Las Colinas
Scoutreach
WLACC
Total Available Youth
(TAY)
49,880
30,539
34,864
62,154
34,224
32,921
244,582
2015 Year End
Membership
1,517
2,376
851
1,055
2,261
1,091
1,375
10,526
Market Density
(Percentage of TAY served)
3.04%
7.78%
2.44%
1.69%
6.60%
3.30%
4.30%
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WLACC Membership Growth Goals
The Executive Board of the WLACC in coordination with the Western Region of the BSA has set a
goal to grow membership in the WLACC by one percent in 2016. In order to accomplish this realistic
goal we have created a table below to illustrate how many Scouts each District will need to grow by in
order for us all to WIN! We have also included a two years of recruiting history to help each district
understand past performance. If every unit in our Council recruited at least Two More Scouts compared to 2015 we will have growth as a Council in 2016. In the following pages you will see we have
608 schools to recruit out of to grow Cub Scouting. If only 1-2 Scouts joined from each school we will
have membership growth.
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District
2014 Actual
2015 Actual
2016 Goal (7/27)
Antelope Valley
152
113
381
Balboa Oaks
114
84
170
Cahuenga
113
114
134
Las Colinas
161
97
231
Crescent Bay
256
244
325
Bill Hart
313
259
357
Scoutreach
583
379
386
WLACC
1,692
1,290
1,984
Open All Schools
Potential Market Antelope Valley
School Name (60 Potential Schools)
MEADOWLARK ELEMENTARY
NANCY CORY ELEMENTARY
SUNDOWN ELEMENTARY
WEST WIND ELEMENTARY
DESERT VIEW ELEMENTARY
JOHN AND JACQUELYN MILLER ELEMENTARY
LIFE SOURCE INTERNATIONAL CHARTER
MONTE VISTA ELEMENTARY
SIERRA ELEMENTARY
SUNNYDALE ELEMENTARY
ACADEMY FOR ADVANCEMENT OF CHILDREN
WITH A
ANTELOPE VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
PARACLETE HIGH SCHOOL
PINECREST SCHOOL - LANCASTER
ANTELOPE VALLEY ADVENTIST SCHOOL
ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF ANTELOPE VALLEY
PRESCHOOL & K
DAY STAR LEARNING CENTER
DESERT CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
DESERT MONTESSORI ACADEMY
GRACE LUTHERAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
LANCASTER MONTESSORI SCHOOL
SACRED HEART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SONSHINE FACTORY PRESCHOOL &
KINDERGARTEN
COTTONWOOD ELEMENTARY
ESPERANZA ELEMENTARY
OCOTILLO ELEMENTARY
RANCHO VISTA ELEMENTARY
BARREL SPRINGS ELEMENTARY
DESERT ROSE ELEMENTARY
JOSHUA HILLS ELEMENTARY
MANZANITA ELEMENTARY
PALM TREE ELEMENTARY
TUMBLEWEED ELEMENTARY
YUCCA ELEMENTARY
CHAPARRAL ELEMENTARY
CIMARRON ELEMENTARY
MESQUITE ELEMENTARY
QUAIL VALLEY ELEMENTARY
VISTA SAN GABRIEL ELEMENTARY
CROSSWIND COMM CHURCHADVENTURELAND PRESCHOOL
PALMDALE UNITED METHODIST PRESCHOOLKINDERGARTEN
WESTSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
A CARING TOUCH CHRISTIAN FAMILY CENTER
QUARTZ HILL ELEMENTARY
BITELY (ARLENE) ELEMENTARY
EMERSON (RALPH WALDO) ELEMENTARY
EMMA W. SHUEY ELEMENTARY
ENCINITA ELEMENTARY
MILDRED B. JANSON ELEMENTARY
RICE (ELDRIDGE) ELEMENTARY
SANCHEZ (GEORGE I.) ELEMENTARY
SAVANNAH ELEMENTARY
WILLARD (FRANCES E.) ELEMENTARY
DON BOSCO TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
LITTLE PEOPLE SCHOOL
LOGSDON SCHOOL
MARYVALE EDUCATION/KINDERGARTEN
ROSEMEAD EDUCATION CENTER
SUNSHINE EDUCATIONAL CENTER
TOP KIDS
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Open All Schools
Potential Market Balboa Oaks
School Name (87 Potential Schools)
ANATOLA AVENUE ELEMENTARY
BASSETT STREET ELEMENTARY
COHASSET STREET ELEMENTARY
GAULT STREET ELEMENTARY
LEMAY STREET ELEMENTARY
STAGG STREET ELEMENTARY
KESTER AVENUE ELEMENTARY
SYLVAN PARK ELEMENTARY
EMELITA ACADEMY CHARTER
ENCINO CHARTER ELEMENTARY
LANAI ROAD ELEMENTARY
DANUBE AVENUE ELEMENTARY
EL ORO WAY CHARTER FOR ENRICHED STUDIES
GRANADA COMMUNITY CHARTER
HASKELL ELEMENTARY
KNOLLWOOD PREPARATORY ACADEMY
TULSA STREET ELEMENTARY
VAN GOGH CHARTER
GLEDHILL STREET ELEMENTARY
LANGDON AVENUE ELEMENTARY
MAYALL STREET ELEMENTARY
PARTHENIA STREET ELEMENTARY
VALLEY CHARTER ELEMENTARY
VINTAGE MATH/SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY MAGNET
ANDASOL AVENUE ELEMENTARY
BALBOA GIFTED/HIGH ABILITY MAGNET ELEMENTARY
DEARBORN ELEMENTARY CHARTER ACADEMY
LORNE STREET ELEMENTARY
MAGNOLIA SCIENCE ACADEMY 7
CALAHAN COMMUNITY CHARTER
NAPA STREET ELEMENTARY
TOPEKA CHARTER SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED STUDIES
BECKFORD CHARTER FOR ENRICHED STUDIES
CASTLEBAY LANE CHARTER
DARBY AVENUE CHARTER
BERTRAND AVENUE ELEMENTARY
BLYTHE STREET ELEMENTARY
CANTARA STREET ELEMENTARY
GARDEN GROVE ELEMENTARY
MELVIN AVENUE ELEMENTARY
NEWCASTLE ELEMENTARY
RESEDA ELEMENTARY
SHIRLEY AVENUE ELEMENTARY
VANALDEN AVENUE ELEMENTARY
ANATOLA AVENUE ELEMENTARY
BASSETT STREET ELEMENTARY
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COHASSET STREET ELEMENTARY
GAULT STREET ELEMENTARY
LEMAY STREET ELEMENTARY
STAGG STREET ELEMENTARY
KESTER AVENUE ELEMENTARY
CRESPI CARMELITE HIGH SCHOOL
HOLY MARTYRS CABAYAN ELEM/FERRAHIAN HIGH
SCHOOL
LOS ENCINOS SCHOOL
OUR LADY OF GRACE SCHOOL
ST CYRIL OF JERUSALEM SCHOOL
VALLEY BETH SHALOM DAY SCHOOL
CONCORDIA SCHOOL - GRANADA HILLS
DE LA SALLE SCHOOL
HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
IQRA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
ST EUPHRASIA SCHOOL
ST BRIDGET OF SWEDEN
VALLEY WALDORF CITY SCHOOL
VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN SCHOOL
ABRAHAM JOSHUA HESCHEL DAY SCHOOL
ART OF LEARNING ACADEMY
CASA MONTESSORI
HIGHLAND HALL WALDORF SCHOOL
NORTHPOINT SCHOOL & INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT
PROGRAM
OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL
PINECREST SCHOOL NORTHRIDGE
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY ACADEMY
ST NICHOLAS SCHOOL
KIDSVILLE USA
CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WEEKDAY SCHOOL
AS YOU ARE PRESCHOOL
KIRK O’ THE VALLEY SCHOOL
PLAYMATES OF RESEDA-PRESCHOOL
ST CATHERINE OF SIENA SCHOOL
CHILDREN’S CORNER PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN
NORTH HILLS PREP
SUNFLOWER MONTESSORI SCHOOL
VALLEY SCHOOL
CHILDRENS COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Open All Schools
Potential Market Cahuenga
School Name (128 Potential Schools)
ABEACHY AVENUE ELEMENTARY
SHARP AVENUE ELEMENTARY
VENA AVENUE ELEMENTARY
SAN JOSE STREET ELEMENTARY
CARLOS SANTANA ARTS ACADEMY
NOBLE AVENUE ELEMENTARY
PLUMMER ELEMENTARY
ARMINTA STREET ELEMENTARY
CAMELLIA AVENUE ELEMENTARY
COLDWATER CANYON ELEMENTARY
JULIE KORENSTEIN ELEMENTARY
SATICOY ELEMENTARY
STRATHERN STREET ELEMENTARY
BURBANK BOULEVARD ELEMENTARY
COLFAX CHARTER ELEMENTARY
BELLINGHAM ELEMENTARY
FAIR AVENUE ELEMENTARY
JOHN B. MONLUX ELEMENTARY
OXNARD STREET ELEMENTARY
VICTORY BOULEVARD ELEMENTARY
LANKERSHIM ELEMENTARY
MAURICE SENDAK ELEMENTARY
TOLUCA LAKE ELEMENTARY
RIO VISTA ELEMENTARY
FENTON PRIMARY CENTER
HADDON AVENUE ELEMENTARY
HILLERY T. BROADOUS ELEMENTARY
MONTAGUE CHARTER ACADEMY
PACOIMA CHARTER ELEMENTARY
SARA COUGHLIN ELEMENTARY
TELFAIR AVENUE ELEMENTARY
CANTERBURY AVENUE ELEMENTARY
ALTA CALIFORNIA ELEMENTARY
BURTON STREET ELEMENTARY
CHASE STREET ELEMENTARY
LIGGETT STREET ELEMENTARY
MICHELLE OBAMA ELEMENTARY
PANORAMA CITY ELEMENTARY
PRIMARY ACADEMY FOR SUCCESS
RANCHITO AVENUE ELEMENTARY
GRIDLEY STREET ELEMENTARY
MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY
O’MELVENY ELEMENTARY
SAN FERNANDO ELEMENTARY
VISTA DEL VALLE DUAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY
SHERMAN OAKS ELEMENTARY CHARTER
DIXIE CANYON COMMUNITY CHARTER
EXTERA PUBLIC
RIVERSIDE DRIVE CHARTER ELEMENTARY
CARPENTER COMMUNITY CHARTER
FERNANGELES ELEMENTARY
GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY
ROSCOE ELEMENTARY
STONEHURST AVENUE ELEMENTARY
VINEDALE ELEMENTARY
APPERSON STREET ELEMENTARY
SUNLAND ELEMENTARY
DYER STREET ELEMENTARY
EL DORADO AVENUE ELEMENTARY
HARDING STREET ELEMENTARY
HERRICK AVENUE ELEMENTARY
HUBBARD STREET ELEMENTARY
OSCEOLA STREET ELEMENTARY
SYLMAR ELEMENTARY
SYLVAN PARK ELEMENTARY
ANDRES AND MARIA CARDENAS ELEMENTARY
COLUMBUS AVENUE
HAZELTINE AVENUE ELEMENTARY
VALERIO STREET ELEMENTARY
ARARAT CHARTER
CHANDLER LEARNING ACADEMY
ERWIN ELEMENTARY
KITTRIDGE STREET ELEMENTARY
VAN NUYS ELEMENTARY
BRANFORD GROVE
BISHOP ALEMANY HIGH SCHOOL
DAMASCUS ROAD ACADEMY
DUBNOFF CENTER FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT
KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
KIDDIE ACADEMY
LAUREL HALL SCHOOL
OR HACHAIM ACADEMY
SMART START MONTESSORI
ST PATRICK SCHOOL
CAHUENGA NURSERY SCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN
JOYCES TOLUCA LAKE PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN
KINDERCHICKS
OAKWOOD SECONDARY SCHOOL
ST PAUL’S FIRST LUTHERAN SCHOOL
THE WESLEY SCHOOL
TOLUCA ‘CROSSROADS’ SCHOOL PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTE
ST CHARLES BORROMEO SCHOOL
GUARDIAN ANGEL CATHOLICL SCHOOL
MARY IMMACULATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ST GENEVIEVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ST GENEVIEVE HIGH SCHOOL
GLENOAKS SCHOOLS
SANTA ROSA DE LIMA CATHOLIC SCHOOL
ST FERDINAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
OUR LADY OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHRISTIAN
SUNRISE SCHOOL
EMEK HEBREW ACADEMY TEICHMAN FAMILY TORAH CENTER
PINECREST SCHOOLS
MERDINIAN ARMENIAN EVANGELICAL SCHOOL
NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL
ST FRANCIS DE SALES SCHOOL
THE BUCKLEY SCHOOL
OUR LADY OF HOLY ROSARY SCHOOL
SOL DEL VALLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
VILLAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
CANYON VIEW ACADEMY
CONCORDIA JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
OUR LADY OF VICTORY
PARK MONTESSORI CHILDREN’S CENTER
ST DIDACUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MONTESSORI HOUSE OF CHILDREN
COLDWATER CANYON PREP
SUMMIT VIEW SCHOOL
BETH HILLEL DAY SCHOOL
BRIARWOOD PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN
THE COUNTRY SCHOOL
THE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL
VALLEY TORAH
VALLEY TORAH HIGH SCHOOL
LOS ANGELES HEBREW HIGH SCHOOL
ACADEMY OF AMHERST JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL
A B C LITTLE SCHOOL
LAURENCE SCHOOL
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Open All Schools
Potential Market Las Colinas
School Name (94 Potential Schools)
SUMAC ELEMENTARY
WILLOW ELEMENTARY
YERBA BUENA ELEMENTARY
BAY LAUREL ELEMENTARY
LUPIN HILL ELEMENTARY
ROUND MEADOW ELEMENTARY
FULLBRIGHT AVENUE ELEMENTARY
LIMERICK AVENUE ELEMENTARY
WINNETKA AVENUE ELEMENTARY
CANOGA PARK ELEMENTARY
HART STREET ELEMENTARY
N.E.W. ACADEMY CANOGA PARK
INGENIUM CHARTER
CHATSWORTH PARK ELEMENTARY
GERMAIN ACADEMY FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
SUPERIOR STREET ELEMENTARY
NESTLE AVENUE CHARTER
TARZANA ELEMENTARY
WILBUR CHARTER FOR ENRICHED ACADEMICS
CAPISTRANO AVENUE ELEMENTARY
JUSTICE STREET ACADEMY CHARTER
NEVADA AVENUE ELEMENTARY
POMELO COMMUNITY CHARTER
ENADIA TECHNOLOGY ENRICHED CHARTER
HAMLIN CHARTER ACADEMY
HAYNES CHARTER FOR ENRICHED STUDIES
WELBY WAY ELEMENTARY CHARTER
WHITE OAK ELEMENTARY
STANLEY MOSK ELEMENTARY
SUNNY BRAE AVENUE ELEMENTARY
CALABASH CHARTER ACADEMY
SERRANIA AVENUE CHARTER FOR ENRICHED STUDIES
WOODLAND HILLS ELEMENTARY CHARTER FOR ENRICHED STU
ACADEMY FOR ENRICHED SCIENCES
CALVERT CHARTER FOR ENRICHED STUDIES
LOCKHURST DRIVE CHARTER ELEMENTARY
WOODLAKE ELEMENTARY COMMUNITY CHARTER
CHAPARRAL ELEMENTARY
ILAN RAMON DAY SCHOOL
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF AGOURA
THE BORN LEARNERS SCHOOL
MONTESSORI OF CALABASAS
MUSE SCHOOL CA
VIEWPOINT SCHOOL
AGBU MANOOGIAN-DEMIRDJIAN SCHOOL
COUTIN SCHOOL
OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY SCHOOL
CANOGA PARK PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN
FAITH BAPTIST SCHOOLS
CHATSWORTH HILLS ACADEMY
AUTISM ACADEMY
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CANYON VISTA CHILDRENS LEARNING CENTER - ANDORA
CHAMINADE MIDDLE SCHOOL
EGREMONT SCHOOLS
ME’RAJ ACADEMY
MONARCH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
SIERRA CANYON SCHOOL
ST JOHN EUDES SCHOOL
PEACE MONTESSORI
GAN ISRAEL PRESCHOOL
LITTLE SCHOOLARS MONTESSOR
LYCEE INTERNATIONAL DE LOS ANGELES WEST VALLEY
WOODCREST SCHOOLS
CHAMINADE COLLEGE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL
SHOMREI TORAH SYNAGOGUE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
HILL POINT MONTESSORI
HILL POINT MONTESSORI PREPARATORY SCHOOL
KADIMA DAY SCHOOL
NEW COMMUNITY JEWISH HIGH SCHOOL
SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN SCHOOL & PRESCHOOL
THE BEGINNING MONTESSORI CHILD
WEST HILLS MONTESSORI
WEST VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
OAKS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
CARDEN CONEJO SCHOOL
KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
MONTESSORI ONE
ST JUDE THE APOSTLE SCHOOL
THE GROWING PLACE PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN
GREENE GABLES SCHOOL
LITTLE WONDERS MONTESSORI HOUSE OF CHILDREN
ST MARTIN IN THE FIELDS PARISH SCHOOL
ADAT Y’SHUA ACADEMY - WOODLAND HILLS
LOUISVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
ST MEL SCHOOL
BOULEVARD SCHOOL
FUSION ACADEMY WARNER CENTER
HALSTROM ACADEMY-WOODLAND HILLS
PINECREST WOODLAND HILLS SCHOOL
ST BERNARDINE OF SIENA SCHOOL
TEMPLE ALIYAH PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN
TOPANGA MOUNTAIN SCHOOL
WOODLAND HILLS PRIVATE SCHOOL - OXNARD
WOODLAND HILLS PRIVATE SCHOOL-COLLINS CAMPUS
Open All Schools
Potential Market Crescent Bay
School Name (194 Potential Schools)
LA BALLONA ELEMENTARY
LINWOOD E. HOWE ELEMENTARY
BRADDOCK DRIVE ELEMENTARY
EL MARINO ELEMENTARY
EL RINCON ELEMENTARY
FARRAGUT ELEMENTARY
PLAYA DEL REY ELEMENTARY
STONER AVENUE ELEMENTARY
COMMUNITY MAGNET CHARTER ELEMENTARY
KENTER CANYON ELEMENTARY
FAIRBURN AVENUE ELEMENTARY
WARNER AVENUE ELEMENTARY
BROCKTON AVENUE ELEMENTARY
NORA STERRY ELEMENTARY
WESTWOOD CHARTER ELEMENTARY
OVERLAND AVENUE ELEMENTARY
RICHLAND AVENUE ELEMENTARY
CASTLE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY
CHARNOCK ROAD ELEMENTARY
CLOVER AVENUE ELEMENTARY
PALMS ELEMENTARY
SHENANDOAH STREET ELEMENTARY
FRANKLIN AVENUE ELEMENTARY
MARVIN ELEMENTARY
BEETHOVEN STREET ELEMENTARY
GRAND VIEW BOULEVARD ELEMENTARY
MAR VISTA ELEMENTARY
SHORT AVENUE ELEMENTARY
WALGROVE AVENUE ELEMENTARY
JUAN CABRILLO ELEMENTARY
POINT DUME ELEMENTARY
WEBSTER ELEMENTARY
MARQUEZ CHARTER
PALISADES CHARTER ELEMENTARY
PASEO DEL REY FUNDAMENTAL
PLAYA VISTA ELEMENTARY
CANYON ELEMENTARY
FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY
ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY
EDISON ELEMENTARY
MCKINLEY ELEMENTARY
GRANT ELEMENTARY
JOHN MUIR ELEMENTARY
WILL ROGERS ELEMENTARY
TOPANGA LEARN-CHARTER ELEMENTARY
BROADWAY ELEMENTARY
COEUR D’ALENE AVENUE ELEMENTARY
WESTMINSTER AVENUE ELEMENTARY
WEST HOLLYWOOD ELEMENTARY
BEVERLY HILLS PRESBYTERIAN PS & KINDERGARTEN
GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC SCHOOL
HILLEL HEBREW ACADEMY
KABBALAH CHILDREN’S ACADEMY
ECHO HORIZON SCHOOL
PARK CENTURY SCHOOL
ST AUGUSTINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
STAR PREP ACADEMY
THE WILLOWS COMMUNITY SCHOOL
TURNING POINT SCHOOL
NEW WORLD MONTESSORI SCHOOL
KAYNE ERSA CENTER
MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF CULVER CITY
PACIFICA MONTESSORI SCHOOL
MESIVTA OF GREATER LOS ANGELES
MARYMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL LOS ANGELES
WISE SCHOOL
ARCHER SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
BERKELEY HALL SCHOOL
BRENTWOOD SCHOOL
CURTIS SCHOOL FOUNDATION
JOHN THOMAS DYE SCHOOL
MIDDLE SCHOOL OF MILKEN COMMUNITY HIGH
SCHOOL
MILKEN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
ST MARTIN OF TOURS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
THE MIRMAN SCHOOL
WESTLAND SCHOOL
AVIVA HIGH SCHOOL
JUST LIKE MOMS PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN
TEMPLE ISRAEL OF HOLLYWOOD DAY SCHOOL
THE LINDEN CENTER
YESHIVA OHR ELCHONON CHABAD - WEST COAST
THE EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF LOS ANGELES
MONTESSORI DISCOVERY GARDEN
SINAI AKIBA ACADEMY
ST PAUL THE APOSTLE SCHOOL
THE NEILSON ACADEMY
MAIMONIDES ACADEMY
MONTESSORI CHILDREN’S WORLD
PERUTZ ETZ JACOB HEBREW ACADEMY
FUSION ACADEMY - LOS ANGELES
GLOBAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF WESTWOOD
NEW HORIZON SCHOOL WESTSIDE
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MONTESSORI SCHOOL
ST SEBASTIAN SCHOOL
WESTVIEW SCHOOL
BEVERLY HILLS RC SCHOOL
CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY FCE
GREEN SCHOOL OF HOLLYWOOD
IMMACULATE HEART HIGH SCHOOL & MIDDLE SCHOOL
THE OAKS SCHOOL
BAIS CHAYA MUSHKA
CHEDER MENACHEM
MESIVTA BIRKAS YITZCHOK
RABBI JACOB PROGRAM ACADEMY
ST MARY MAGDALEN
TASHBAR TORAT HAYIM HEBREW ACADEMY
YESHIVAT OHR CHANOCH
YULA BOYS HIGH SCHOOL
YULA GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL
ARETE PREPARATORY ACADEMY
NOTRE DAME ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NOTRE DAME ACADEMY GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL
REDEEMER BAPTIST ELEMENTARY
ST TIMOTHY SCHOOL
BAIS YAAKOV SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
BNOS DEVORAH HIGH SCHOOL
CATHEDRAL CHAPEL SCHOOL
OHR ELIYAHU ACADEMY
SHAAREI TORAH CALIFORNIA RABBINICAL COLLEGE
SHALHEVET HIGH SCHOOL
SHALHEVET SCHOOL
YESHIVA RAV ISACSOHN / TORATH EM
YESHIVA RAV ISACSON / TORATH EMETH ACADEMY
HOLLYWOOD SCHOOLHOUSE
LOS ANGELES CHEDER / BAIS TZIVIA
TCA ARSHAG DICKRANIAN ARMENIAN SCHOOL
ADAT SHALOM
LE LYCEE FRANCAIS DE LOS ANGELES
MEL-O-DEE MONTESSORI CENTER
PLAY MOUNTAIN PLACE
VISTA SCHOOL
CANYON OAKS SCHOOL
HARVARD PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN
HOLLYWOOD PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN
KIDS WORLD SCHOOL & CORNERSTONE ACADEMY OF LA
KOMITAS DAY CARE
OUR MOTHER OF GOOD COUNSEL SCHOOL
ROSE & ALEX PILIBOS ARMENIAN SCHOOL
BEVERLY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL
MARLBOROUGH SCHOOL
ST BRENDAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL
WAGON WHEEL SCHOOL
HOLY SPIRIT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PICO SCHOOL
SOUND OF MUSIC PRESCHOOL
TAYLOR TOT PLAYHOUSE
BLIND CHILDREN’S CENTER
IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL
NEW COVENANT ACADEMY
NEW HORIZON SCHOOL-LOS ANGELES CAMPUS
PILGRIM SCHOOL
YAVNEH HEBREW ACADEMY
CHEERFUL HELPERS
WILSHIRE PRIVATE SCHOOL
LILY SCHOOL, INCORPORATION
ST ANDREWS PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN
ST JAMES SCHOOL
CLEOPHAS OLIVER LEARNING ACADEMY
DONNA RO SCHOOLS
KIDS PREPARATORY ACADEMY
ROENNE’S SCHOOL
CULVER CITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
SUMMIT VIEW WEST SCHOOL
WESTSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL
WINDWARD SCHOOL
MCKINNA LEARNING CENTER
CALVARY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
CORPUS CHRISTI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SEVEN ARROWS ELEMENTARY
ST MATTHEWS PARISH SCHOOL
VILLAGE SCHOOL
WESTSIDE WALDORF SCHOOL
ST BERNARD HIGH SCHOOL
GARDEN OF ANGELS SCHOOL
PACIFICA CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL
ST MONICA CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ST MONICA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
CROSSROADS SCHOOL FOR ARTS & SCIENCES
LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH SCHOOL
NEW ROADS SCHOOL
PS 1 PLURALISTIC SCHOOL
SANTA MONICA MONTESSORI
ST ANNES SCHOOL
DELPHI ACADEMY OF SANTA MONICA
CIRCLE OF CHILDREN DEVELOPMENTAL KINDERGARTEN
PACIFIC POINT ACADEMY
ST MARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
VENICE LUTHERAN SCHOOL
ABC LITTLE SCHOOLS - WEST HOLLYWOOD
FOUNTAIN DAY SCHOOL
PACIFIC HILLS SCHOOL
CENTER FOR EARLY EDUCATION
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Open All Schools
Potential Market Bill Hart
School Name (48 Potential Schools)
CANYON SPRINGS COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY
CEDARCREEK ELEMENTARY
LEONA H. COX COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY
MINT CANYON COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY
RIO VISTA ELEMENTARY
SKYBLUE MESA ELEMENTARY
MITCHELL COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY
PINETREE COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY
SULPHUR SPRINGS COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY
CASTAIC ELEMENTARY
LIVE OAK ELEMENTARY
DR. J. MICHAEL MCGRATH ELEMENTARY
NEWHALL ELEMENTARY
PEACHLAND AVENUE ELEMENTARY
VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY
WILEY CANYON ELEMENTARY
GOLDEN OAK COMMUNITY
BRIDGEPORT ELEMENTARY
FAIR OAKS RANCH COMMUNITY
EMBLEM ACADEMY
HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY
JAMES FOSTER ELEMENTARY
MOUNTAINVIEW ELEMENTARY
PLUM CANYON ELEMENTARY
ROSEDELL ELEMENTARY
SANTA CLARITA ELEMENTARY
ALBERT EINSTEIN ACADEMY ELEMENTARY
PICO CANYON ELEMENTARY
STEVENSON RANCH ELEMENTARY
OAK HILLS ELEMENTARY
MEADOWS ELEMENTARY
NORTH PARK ELEMENTARY
OLD ORCHARD ELEMENTARY
VALENCIA VALLEY ELEMENTARY
CHARLES HELMERS ELEMENTARY
TESORO DEL VALLE ELEMENTARY
WEST CREEK ACADEMY
RAINBOW PROMISE
SIERRA SCHOOL
RISE & SHINE PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN
TOWN & COUNTRY FARM SCHOOL
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP SCHOOL
ALPHA-KIDZ INTERNATIONAL
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SANTA CLARITA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
ADVANTAGE PREPARATORY SCHOOLS
MONTICELLO PREPARATORY SCHOOL
LEGACY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
PINECREST-VALENCIA SCHOOL
Rocket into Scouting
District Chair Responsibilities
Overview
The Boy Scouts of America is a membership program and every family in your neighborhood should
have the opportunity to benefit from Scouting. Below are steps that will help you achieve the vision of
allowing each eligible youth to participate in your local Pack.
Thank you for your service to Scouting in your role as District Chair. As the volunteer leader of your
district you set the tone for the rest of the district leadership and volunteer corp when it comes to
priorities and tasks. As we enter the Fall months of 2016 we know that you will want to be a supporter
of our exciting Fall Recruiting Campaign “Rocket into Scouting.” Below are a few steps you can take to
ensure that your District has membership growth and receives points in the membership categories in
Journey to Excellence.
• Personally attend and promote the unit level “Rocket into Scouting” Orientation/Training in your service area
• Ensure that your District has a Fall Recruiting Chair who also attends the Orientation/Training
• Review/Report in on the “Rocket into Scouting” campaign at each District Committee meeting to check the progress/success of your campaign
• Strive for 100% participation by all Packs in the “Rocket into Scouting” campaign
• Facilitate and support the planning or “Rocket into Scouting Launch Day” in your service area
Above all else, while using the Scout Oath and Law as a foundation, the goal of the District is to keep
Scouting alive and well in the communities you serve.
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Rocket into Scouting
District Commissioner Responsibilities
Overview
The Boy Scouts of America is a membership program and every family in your neighborhood should
have the opportunity to benefit from Scouting. Below are steps that will help you achieve the vision of
allowing each eligible youth to participate in your local Pack.
Thank you for your service to Scouting in your role as District Commissioner. As the volunteer
leader of your district you set the tone for the rest of the district leadership and volunteer corp when it
comes to priorities and tasks. As we enter the Fall months of 2016 we know that you will want to be a
supporter of our exciting Fall Recruiting Campaign “Rocket into Scouting.” Below are a few steps you
can take to ensure that your District has membership growth and receives points in the membership
categories in Journey to Excellence.
• Personally attend and promote the unit level “Rocket into Scouting” Orientation/Training in your service area
• Conduct “Rocket into Scouting” Orientation/Training at August Commissioner meeting for Unit Commissioners and Assistant District Commissioners
• Review/Report in on the “Rocket into Scouting” campaign at each District Commissioner meeting to check the progress/success of your campaign
• Strive for 100% participation by all Packs in the “Rocket into Scouting” campaign
• Facilitate and support the planning or “Rocket into Scouting Launch Day” in your service area
Above all else, while using the Scout Oath and Law as a foundation, the goal of the District is to keep
Scouting alive and well in the communities you serve.
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Rocket into Scouting
District Membership Chair Responsibilities
Overview
The Boy Scouts of America is a membership program and every family in your neighborhood should
have the opportunity to benefit from Scouting. Below are steps that will help you achieve the vision of
allowing each eligible youth to participate in your local Pack.
Thank you for your service to Scouting in your role as District Membership Chair. As a volunteer
leader of your district you set the tone for the rest of the district leadership and volunteer corp when it
comes to priorities and tasks. As we enter the Fall months of 2016 we know that you will want to be a
supporter of our exciting Fall Recruiting Campaign “Rocket into Scouting.” Below are a few steps you
can take to ensure that your District has membership growth and receives points in the membership
categories in Journey to Excellence.
• Personally attend and promote the unit level “Rocket into Scouting” Orientation/Training in your service area
• Conduct a presentation/orientation for “Rocket into Scouting” at your District Committee Meeting and Commissioner Meeting
• Work with your District Executive to “Open all Schools” for recruiting this fall
• Utilize the google tracking doc to support this effort and record your progress
• Review/Report in on the “Rocket into Scouting” campaign at each District Committee meeting to check the progress/success of your campaign
• Strive for 100% participation by all Packs in the “Rocket into Scouting” campaign
• Facilitate and support the planning or “Rocket into Scouting Launch Day” in your service area
Above all else, while using the Scout Oath and Law as a foundation, the goal of the District is to keep
Scouting alive and well in the communities you serve.
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Rocket into Scouting
Unit Commissioner Responsibilities
Overview
The Boy Scouts of America is a membership program and every family in your neighborhood should
have the opportunity to benefit from Scouting. Below are steps that will help you achieve the vision of
allowing each eligible youth to participate in your local Pack.
Thank you for your service to Scouting in your role as a Unit Commissioner. As a volunteer leader of
your district you set the tone for the rest of the district leadership and volunteer corp when it comes to
priorities and tasks. As we enter the Fall months of 2016 we know that you will want to be a supporter
of our exciting Fall Recruiting Campaign “Rocket into Scouting.” Below are a few steps you can take to
ensure that your District has membership growth and receives points in the membership categories in
Journey to Excellence.
• Personally attend and promote the unit level “Rocket into Scouting” Orientation/Training in your service area
• Conduct a follow up presentation/orientation for “Rocket into Scouting” with each of your assigned Cub Scout Packs
• Support your District Membership Chair by updating him with details regarding Pack participation and schools that will be recruited from
• Review/Report in on the “Rocket into Scouting” campaign at each District Commissioner meeting
• Strive for 100% participation by all Packs in the “Rocket into Scouting” campaign
• Facilitate and support the planning or “Rocket into Scouting Launch Day” in your service area
Above all else, while using the Scout Oath and Law as a foundation, the goal of the District is to keep
Scouting alive and well in the communities you serve.
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Pack Coordinator
Position Description
Overview
The Boy Scouts of America is a membership program and every family in your neighborhood should
have the opportunity to benefit from Scouting. Below are steps that will help you achieve the vision of
allowing each eligible youth to participate in your local Pack.
Fall Responsibilities
• Coordinate with your local District Executive to see which Schools your Pack is assigned to
• Attend your District’s Rocket into Scouting Kickoff
• Prep a marketing plan for your unit’s sign up night
• Make sure your unit has an impressive presence at your school’s open house/meet the teacher
• Promote your sign up nights on social media and within your charter organization
• Follow the plan laid out in the Rocket into Scouting campaign. Within a week of your sign up night,
host a fun, informative “Parent Orientation” to further welcome families and recruit leaders.
• By September 30th submit all new Scout registrations and fees to a WLACC office to qualify for
free “Launch Kits.”
Above all else, while using the Scout Oath and Law as a foundation, the goal of the Unit Membership
Chair is to keep Scouting alive and well in your unit.
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Pack Recruitment Ideas
To have a successful recruiting drive, you cannot do this alone. Having two to three parents
dedicated to your recruitment efforts will help your pack have a successful sign-up night. Pick
two or three of your parents to accomplish the following items. Have them check each key “action
item” as they get it completed.
ACTION ITEMS FOR SUCCESS:
 Attend Rocket into Scouting Orientation for Pack Recruitment Teams. (July)
 Order and utilize the materials provided by the campaign including fliers, lawn signs, and posters
 Set a New Scout Recruitment Goal for your Pack that matches your Journey to Excellence goal.
 Ask your Cub Scout parents and boys to invite friends – communicate your Pack’s Rocket into Scouting Sign-Up to friends and parents.
 Social Networking – Get your parents to use their social networking sites (Facebook, Twitter, etc.), to inform their friends about your unit. (Have them give a personal testimony of how
Scouting is a benefit to their family.)
 Make sure you put up posters of Scouts in action in your school, church and other places that will attract parents and provide them with information on when they can sign up. A poster board with pictures of your scout families having fun is very effective.
 Develop an incentive for Peer-to-Peer recruiting (offer the boys an incentive for getting a friend to join).
 Have an impressive presence at Back to School Night/Open House. (Tents, Flag ceremony,
Cub Scout greeters, interactive booth, etc.)
 The day before and the day of your School Night, see if the school will allow Cub Scouts in uniform to welcome parents and students in the drop off line.
 Request permission from your School for District Executives to conduct Boy Talks to promote Scouting
As your Pack is conducting the above action items, there will be council-wide efforts as well:
•District Executives and volunteers will confirm the School Night dates with the elementary
schools and will produce a fliers to be distributed to each boy during classroom presentations.
•Well-trained volunteer recruiters will help District Executives with classroom visits.
•“Join Scouting” Public Service Announcements will run on multiple television and radio stations.
•Several print media outlets will run articles about the benefits of Scouting.
•Local area “Mom Blogs” will be telling our story.
•The Council website will post a list of all school night dates, times and locations.
•Peer-to-Peer Incentives will be offered at all program events.
•All new Scouts registered prior to September 30th will receive a Rocket into Scouting rocket
and invitation to a local launch day
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New Sign-Up
Plan
Sign-up Plan
First impressions are important. Do not underestimate the impact that a well-organized and
welcoming sign-up night can have on a new family. The following checklist will help ensure
families not only join, but also get engaged. As a reminder, this year we will continue to collect
the prorated membership fee, covering the remainder of 2016.
It is important for all Packs to follow the NEW sign-up night format including the 5 stations
pictured above.
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Pack Recruitment Team
STATION 1 STATION CHIEF BRIEFING “SIGN-IN HERE”
• Make sure the Station 1 sign is visible
• Greet every family that comes in and ask them to sign in
• Have sign-in sheets and pens ready. Ask each family for the grade of their son. They sign in on either the first, second, third, fourth or fifth grade sign in sheet. (The sheets are carbon copy, so at the end of the Sign Up Night, the District rep and the Pack each get a copy.)
• Have copies of “Welcome to Cub Scouts” available at your station
• Provide each family with a folder to collect all of the information they are about to receive
• Tell each family that there are 5 Stations that they will visit to complete the sign-up process and that it will take 20-30 minutes
• Direct them to Station 2
BIG TAKEAWAY: I FEEL WELCOME AND THIS WILL BE FUN!
STATION 2 STATION CHIEF BRIEFING “WHAT WE DO”
• Make sure the Station 2 sign is visible
• Provide everyone with a Pack Calendar: “When and Where We Meet”
• Have copies of other event fliers available – Cub Parent Weekend, Cub Family Weekend, Patrol
Challenge, Rocket into Scouting Launch Day, etc.
• Inform Families that we would like them attend as many functions as possible, but they are not
required to make every event and meeting
• Direct them to Station 3
BIG TAKEAWAY: THERE ARE LOTS OF OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD AN ADVENTURE!
STATION 3 STATION CHIEF BRIEFING “WHAT ABOUT STUFF”
• Make sure the Station 3 sign is visible
• Explain Boys Life magazine
• Explain fees for membership in the BSA and Boys Life magazine
• Explain uniforms
• Share information on popcorn & camp cards, as a way to offset costs – and help teach a boy to
earn his own way.
• Answer any questions about dues and/or financial assistance
• Remind parents – there will be more information at the Parent Orientation
• Direct them to Station 4
BIG TAKEAWAY: I UNDERSTAND COSTS AND OPTIONS!
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Pack Recruitment Team
STATION 4 STATION CHIEF BRIEFING “DEN LEADERS”
• Make an effort to have many Den Leaders and Assistant Den Leaders on hand to talk about their dens and give families a chance to get to know them
• Have copies of “Pack Leadership” to give out.
• Answer questions about the type of activities their child will be doing
• Share cool experiences you have had with your child through the Scouting program
• Discuss leadership opportunities for interested parents
• Hand out Youth applications, ask families to move to a seating area to fill them out and then proceed to checkout
• Remind parents – there will be more information at the Parent Orientation
• Assist the Pack Sign-Up Night Coordinator with room clean-up after the Sign-Up Night Time Window
• Direct them to Station 5
BIG TAKEAWAY: I HAVE MET SOME LEADERS AND AM READY TO GET GOING!
STATION 5 STATION CHIEF BRIEFING “CHECK OUT”
• Make sure the applications are properly completed, without any missing information, including signature of parent / guardian, date of birth and grade
• Collect the proper amount for BSA Membership Fee (Boy’s Life if added) and note the amount and form of payment on each form. (Pack dues are not collected here. They are to be collected at the Parent Orientation.)
• Encourage each family to sign-up for one of the available Rocket Into Scouting Launch Days.
(Must register for BSA Membership to sign-up for activity.)
• Explain that attendance at the Pack’s first meeting – the Parent Orientation – will earn the new
Scout his handbook. (This is an example. Must have signed up and paid.)
• Assist Sign-Up Night Coordinator with forms and payments at the end of the sign-up – these
are to be collected, signed by the CUBMASTER, and the local council copy separated and put in
the Envelope along with the BSA Registration Fees collected.
BIG TAKEAWAY: WE ARE IN CUB SCOUTS!
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What is in your Sign-Up Night Kit?
Fall Sign-Up Night Packet Contents (Provided at July Training/Orientation)
PACK COORDINATOR
• Pack Coordinator Handout (1)
• All Station Chief Position Descriptions (1)
• Room Layout (1)
• Table Signs (2 Welcome, 1 for each station)
• Sample Flier
• Flier Order form
STATION 1
• Station 1 Chief Position Description (1)
• What is Cub Scouting?
• School Night Attendance Roster - Sign In
Sheets (2)
• Parent Orientation Guides (as needed)
• Back to the Pack Sheet
STATION 2
• Station 2 Chief Position Description (1)
• Popcorn Order Form (10)
• Pack Calendar – specific to each unit (1) *
• If Available – Unit fliers
• What We Do, When/Where we meet
handout – specific to each unit (1) *
• Activity Fliers – Family Fun Day (15)
Haunted Forest
STATION 3
• Station 3 Chief Position Description (1)
• Pack Leadership - specific to each unit (1) *
• Scout Shop Guide to the Uniform (10)
• Sample Boy’s Life Mags or Mini Mags (2-3)
•
•
•
•
STATION 4
• Station 4 Chief Position Description (1)
• Upcoming Leader Specific Training
• Report Envelope (1) Collect Apps & Fees
• Give Boys’ Life Mini Mag upon signing up
(15)
• Family Fun Day Sign-Up Sheet (2)
STATION 5
• Station 5 Chief Position Description (1)
• Parent Help Sheet (1) *
• Cub Ldr. Position Specific Training Info
• Graded Table Tents
ALSO IN PACKET/ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
MATERIALS:
Boys Life Mini Mags (15) Parent Name Tags (1 sheet)
Yard Signs (2) (not included in the packet)
Posters (as needed) (not included in the
packet)
Youth Applications (15)
Adult Applications (5)
Participation Cost (10)
Pens (5)
* Items with asterisk available to customize & download on Council Website for your unit or through
your District Executive. Please go to www.bsa-la.org/membership
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Checklist for an Effective Parent Orientation
Congratulations on conducting a successful Sign-up Night….Now the fun starts. A week after the
sign-up night your pack should hold a Parent Orientation. Here is a list of suggestions that will help
you plan and execute an effective Parent Orientation:
 Make sure each new family gets a personal phone call inviting them to the orientation. Have some parents that do not fill an active adult leader role handle this for your pack.
 Have an activity for the boys and siblings to do so you have time to talk to the parents. A local Boy Scout Troop may be able to help with this. If not, make sure you have a least two adults supervising the activity. Have some light refreshments for the parents.
 Have your adult leaders introduce themselves and share why they are in scouting.
 Give the new parents a time to introduce themselves and share what they hope to get from the scouting program. This is important. It will give the pack ideas on how to better engage the
parents and meet their needs as a family.
 Help parents understand the importance of “active involvement”. Encourage them to participate in as many pack events as possible. Review your Pack calendar with them.
 Share your Pack’s policy for dues and t-shirts. Remind parents that fundraisers help pay for the cost of scouting.
 Share your Pack’s plan for recharter. Families joined at a prorated fee covering the remaining months left in 2016; their initial experience in your pack will determine if they see the value in the
$24 recharter fee.
 Make sure you give time for parents to ask questions about the events your pack participates in.
 Share with your new parents the leadership opportunities your pack has. This may take some one-
on-one time with parents in order to get them committed to fill a needed role in your pack.
 Encourage your newly recruited leaders to attend one of your district’s scheduled trainings as a group. This will make it more fun and help create a “team” feeling for the new leaders.
 Find out what the best way to communicate with your parents is (phone, text, email, Facebook, etc).
 Before you let them leave the orientation give them another chance to ask questions and make sure they know the date, time and location for the next month’s pack meetings.
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Rocket Into Scouting Events!
Each new Scout registered in the month of September will receive a complimentary
Rocket into Scouting kit and launch pass! (Registration applications and fees for new
Scouts must be received by one of the WLACC Service Centers prior to September
30th.)
October 1st
October 8th
October 15th
October 22nd
Bill Hart Rocket into Scouting Launch Day
San Fernando Valley Rocket into Scouting Launch Day
Crescent Bay Rocket into Scouting Launch Day
Antelope Valley Rocket into Scouting Launch Day
Register online at www.bsa-la.org!
Under Council Events-->Council Event Registration
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Rocket into Scouting Resources
Western Los Angeles County Council
Boy Scouts of America
Rocket Into Scouting
Unit Playbook
Western Los Angeles County Council
16525 Sherman Way, C8
Van Nuys, CA 91406
818.785.8700
www.bsa-la.org
www.facebook.com/bsawlacc
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