Need Adults!

[robbyrm65]

After a busy summer of families moving (we are on an army installation), I have no adult leaders remaining. Does anyone know of a special story, speech, demonstration, etc. to get adults to volunteer as den leaders and committee members?

 

Any advice will be appreciated!

[SctDad]

There is a story out there that uses some calculator tape and years marked off in 1 inch increments. I know that someone heree has to have a copy or may be able to point you to it.

[AlFansome]

It's at http://www.cubroundtable.com/assets/pdf-documents/Adding-Machine-Tape-Demonstration-for-Adult-Recruiting.pdf

 

If you Google "adding machine tape scout" you'll find lots of variants.

[Karen_216]

there is a good "skit" in the Sept 2008 baloo's bugle. Cubmaster is given carton of 1 dozen raw eggs to represent the kids in his charge. A helper reads off all the responsiblities it entails.

The cubmaster is then given hats or items to represnt all the other tasks he must fulfill if no one else does them. When he is overlaoded the helper then says- if he doesn't get help he'll drop those eggs. Her then hands out all the items to adults and tells them how much easier it is when everything is shared. you can read the exact skit on Baloo.

i'm doign that one at pack meeting and the tape at recruting night this week.

Good Luck. i knwo how it feels- we have lts of open positions and Webes leader and advancement chair drop out of positions due to work.

[John-in-KC]

OK, your location lists you as Heidelberg Military Community (or whatever USAREUR is calling it this week).

 

The Transatlantic Area Council might be able to help you with adult recruitment:

http://www.tac-bsa.org/

 

You are in the Edelweiss District. Here's the page with their Key 3:

http://www.tac-bsa.org/tacbsa/Edelweiss.html

 

They may have insights on triggers for folks who are stationed in Europe at the moment.

 

Al and Karen both have given you good ideas, too.