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The Talk

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Before you say anything introduce yourself!

You may have said hello at the open house, but this is your chance to show them who you are and introduce the pack.

  • Welcome at the door
  • Flag Ceremony
  • Servers at Ice Cream Social
  • Full Uniform
  • Introduce Pack Leadership
  • Sing a song or a skit!

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The Talk (with kiddos)

Time to pitch the kiddos! Mom and Dad make the final decision, but let’s pitch the kiddos first. What do the kids want to know about?

  • What is cub scouts? (Scout Oath and Law, Leadership, Uniforms, Citizenship)
  • How is this going to appeal to me? Explain the fun!
    • Run through an abbreviated event schedule
    • Talk about the cool adventure loops
    • Show off pictures of everyone having a blast- trifold board or powerpoint
    • Tell them we like to play games and have Den Leaders take them to play one during the grown up talk

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THE TALK (kiddos are playing)

Don’t wait for questions,

you have the answers

Answer the frequently asked questions with your adult pitch:

  • Can I drop my kid off and pick up later?
  • When, where and what is a pack/den meeting?
  • Calendar: What is the time commitment?
  • Fundraising?
  • What does it cost? Breakdown: Uniform, registration, campouts, dues?
  • Where is the scout shop? What is Raingutter Regatta? Where is Camp Post?
  • How do you communicate with parents?
  • Parent expectations? Committee Meetings?
  • Opportunities- Open leadership positions
  • How do I register? Are you set up to do it right now!? What do you get for registering?!?!

*Don’t be afraid to be honest. It’s not as easy and dropping your kids off at practice and cheering from the sidelines. Learning to live by the scout oath and law is a gift each parent can give their child that will extend far beyond a single season. The program is designed for bonding and building character. That is something every parent should want to be hands on with.

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After Registering:

-Send a text to Emily Crawford with a screenshot of your

registration through Scouting America

-Pick up Pack Handbook/Calendar

-Get Class B shirt for youth (1 free at time of registration)

-Get 523 Veteran patch

-Raingutter Regatta Kits

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-T-shirts (youth and adult) and stickers available

for purchase

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