Scouts BSA Lunch & Learn
Arrow of Light to Scout Transition
Ty Washington • Growth and Retention Executive - Scouts BSA
National Program Development Support Team
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Savannah Lopez
National Cub Scouting Program Growth & Retention Executive (Effective 10-12-26)
Tim Anderson
President, Learning for Life Corporation
National Director, LFL Curriculum-Based, Exploring, and Older Youth Programs
972-310-1513
Carlos Coronado
National Exploring Program Growth & Retention Executive
214-535-8956
Summer Murray
National Venturing &
Sea Scouting Program Growth & Retention Executive
402-990-2019
Ty Washington
National Scouts BSA Program Growth & Retention Executive
248-910-5542
National Program Growth and Retention Executives �& Additional Support By Program �Direct Contacts for Local Council Support, Training, Resources, and Program Questions ��
Scouts BSA
Ty Washington
248-910-5542
Exploring
Carlos Coronado
214-535-8956
New Programs
Ryan Moon
702-449-8342
3
Cub Scouting
Savannah Lopez
Effective (10-12-26)
Venturing & Sea Scouting
Summer Murray
402-990-2019
Learning for Life Curriculum-Based
Tim Anderson/Susan Fitzhugh
972-310-1513
Arrow of Light to Scout Transition
Today we will discuss
1. What is the AOL to Scout Transition?
2. Why is this important?
3. Tools we need to be successful
4. Who is involved in this Process?
5. Campaign Calendar
6. National Resources Available
What is the Arrow of Light to Scout Transition
The Arrow of Light-to-Scouts BSA Transition is a coordinated process between the pack, troop, Scout and family that prepares 5th-grade Arrow of Light Scouts for Scouts BSA, connects them with a troop, and supports them through crossover and into their first year of troop participation
Why is this Process Important ?
The transition is really a youth-retention strategy. The objective is to make sure an Arrow of Light Scout doesn't simply finish Cub Scouting and disappear. The pack, troop and commissioner team work together so that every Arrow of Light Scout has an opportunity to continue their Scouting journey in Scouts BSA. Scouting America identifies the ongoing relationship among the pack leadership, Arrow of Light den leader and troop leadership as the key factor in a successful transition
The process should begin months before crossover and continue months afterward. The recommended framework starts troop/pack coordination as early as August, recommends crossover around February, and continues integration through summer camp.
When should this Process Begin?
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What Tools Do You Need To Be Successful
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Scouts BSA Eligible Report
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Arrow of Light to Scout Plan – Monthly Calendar
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Membership Crossover Report
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Scout BSA Eligible Report
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Step on how to run this Report:
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Membership Crossover Report
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How to Run this report:
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Membership Crossover Report
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Who is Involved in this Campaign?
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District Arrow of Light Chair
Unit Service Executive
Unit Commissioner
Den Chief’s
Scout BSA Troop
Cub Scout Pack
- Cub Master
- AOL Den Leader
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Roles in the Transition Process
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Roles in the Transition Process
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Roles in the Transition Process
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Roles in the Transition Process
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Roles in the Transition Process
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A Den Chief is a registered Scouts BSA member, Venturer, or Sea Scout who assists a Cub Scout den leader, acting as a role model, activity assistant, and bridge between a Cub Scout pack and an older youth unit
Roles and Responsibilities
THE STORY IN NUMBERS
Arrow of Light Calendar
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THE STORY IN NUMBERS
Arrow of Light Calendar
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Resources for a Successful AOL to Scout Campaign
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Eligible AOL Report
Crossover Report
Arrow of Light-to-Scout Transition
Den Chief Information
AOL Calendar
Job Descriptions
AOL Bob Cat Requirements
My.Scouting.org
Scouting.org
In Conclusion - Call to Action
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Lunch & Learn: Mastering Your Scouts BSA Elevator Speech
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Ever find yourself fumbling for the right words when a potential chartering organization, or interested family asks, "So what exactly is Scouts BSA?" This Lunch & Learn is built to fix that.
Join us for a practical session designed to equip executives with a clear, compelling elevator speech for the two audiences that matter most to our program's growth:
Chartering Organizations — Learn how to frame Scouts BSA as a values-driven leadership program that strengthens the community and reflects well on the organizations that sponsor it.
Potential Funders — Walk away with language that speaks to their bottom line: Scouts BSA builds tomorrow's workforce today, developing measurable skills like project management, strategic thinking, accountability, and ethical leadership — the same competencies employers actively look for.
Potential Scouting Families — Get comfortable explaining, in under 30 seconds, why Scouts BSA is worth a family's time and why it delivers real, lasting value for their kids.
What You'll Get: A ready-to-use elevator speech template you can adapt on the spot, key talking points backed by real outcomes (leadership, accountability, real-world skills), to build confidence before you're put on the spot in real conversations.
Who Should Attend: Unit serving Executives
Bring your lunch, bring your questions, and leave ready to talk about Scouts BSA like a pro.
Link to register for this webinar: Lunch and Learn: Mastering Your Scouts BSA Elevator Speech
For more information about this webinar contact Garfield.murden@scouting.org.
Questions / Discussions
Thank you
Let’s grow Scouting!
Ty Washington
National Growth & Retention Director – Scouts BSA
Ty.Washington@Scouting.org / 248-910-5542
National Program Growth and Retention Executives �& Additional Support By Program �Direct Contacts for Local Council Support, Training, Resources, and Program Questions ��
Scouts BSA
Ty Washington
248-910-5542
Exploring
Carlos Coronado
214-535-8956
New Programs
Ryan Moon
702-449-8342
26
Cub Scouting
Savannah Lopez
Effective (10-12-26)
Venturing & Sea Scouting
Summer Murray
402-990-2019
Learning for Life Curriculum-Based
Tim Anderson/Susan Fitzhugh
972-310-1513