Membership Tools

Children working on a hands-on nature activity at picnic tables during 2022 Day Camp in Pine Hill.

Tools for Growing Your Scouting Unit

Welcome to the Garden State Council's Membership Resource Hub. Whether you're looking to recruit new members or keep the ones you have, you'll find the tools, templates, and ideas you need right here.

Have a resource to share?
We'd love to hear from you—reach out to the Membership Committee anytime.

Membership Accelerator

The Membership Accelerator gives unit volunteers a powerful toolkit for growing their units. Explore the presentations and handouts below from our most recent event.

How to Recruit and Keep Volunteers 

My.scouting.org Tools Handout

Marketing Your Unit

Social Media How-To Handout

Fall Sign-Up Nights

The start of a new school year is the perfect time to grow your unit. Sign-Up Nights held through local elementary schools bring the message of Cub Scouting directly to families of kids in grades K-5. Coordinate with your District Executive to plan, promote, and run a successful event this fall. From paper rockets and info packets to social media ads and Council support, we'll help you make it happen.

Helpful Sign-Up Night Videos

Pack Responsibilities

Tools for the Event

Sample Presentation

BSA Recruitment Hub

Looking for even more recruitment ideas? The BSA's resource hub at Scouting.org/recruitment is packed with tools to fuel your efforts.

Marketing Tools

Everything you need to promote your unit is in one place. Pre-made templates, professional Scout photos, and digital logos are all available through the BSA Brand Center—ready to use for any unit, anytime.

New Member Coordinators

Growing your unit is only half the equation. Keeping new families engaged and feeling welcome is just as important. The New Member Coordinator role ensures both happen. This volunteer position is the key to building a unit culture where new members want to stay.

Scout Talk Videos

The BSA's "Scout Talk" videos are a great way to let real Scouts and Scouters speak for themselves. Share them on your unit's social media pages or website and use the "Scout Talk Questions Answered" videos to prepare for your next Join Night.

For pre-formatted social media posts and additional videos, visit the BSA Brand Center.

Maddox (Boy)

Carlos (Boy)

Dax (Boy)

Eden (Girl)

Jada (Girl)

Kathleen (Girl)

Boys & Girls

Deagan (Boy)

Kingston (Boy)

Anya (Girl)

Marlee (Girl)

Spanish

Zebretta & Orlando

Zebretta (Woman)

Celina (Woman)

Zebretta & Celina

Justin (Man)

Orlando (Man)

Resources for Answering Questions

Scouting has thrived for more than 110 years because of what it stands for: values, character, adventure, and family. But we know people in your community may have questions about what they've heard or seen in the news.

If a parent wants their child to build good character, experience the outdoors, make lasting friendships, develop life skills, and be inspired to find careers and lifelong passions—Scouting is the answer. Every family deserves an invitation.

Here's how to have those conversations with confidence:

Tell Your Story

Lead with your own experience. Share why you chose Scouting for your family or why you volunteer. A genuine, personal perspective is always the most powerful.

Share What Scouting Is Doing

Focus on what your unit is doing locally. Highlight the programs, activities, and advancements happening right here in the Garden State Council.

Ask What They Heard

If questions come up about national issues, be prepared with the right resources. The following tools can help:

  • Safe Scouting in the Garden State Council
  • 3 Things to Know About the BSA Restructuring
  • Youth Safety Fact Sheet
  • Bankruptcy FAQ
Patrick L. smiling in a Garden State Council polo shirt in front of a Scouting America backdrop.

Patrick Linfors

Scout Executive

Need Help Answering A Tough Question?

Reach out to your District Executive or contact the Garden State Council's Scout Executive, Patrick Linfors, directly.

And before any conversation ends, don't forget to extend an invitation. The easiest next step is a simple one: invite them to join at beascout.org.

Support Our Scouting Troops

Support can take many forms: Donate through Friends of Scouting, purchase popcorn or camp cards from a local Scout, attend our Women of Achievement dinner or regional Citizenship Awards dinners, and so much more. Your support of Scouting enables Garden State Council to support the experiences of nearly 5,000 youth throughout South Jersey!