How to start a new unit

[fgoodwin]

Want to start a new Pack or Troop?

 

Everything you need to know about starting a new unit is outlined in the "New Unit Organization Process" (#34196A) and in the "New Unit Organization Kit" (13-563). You should be able to get copies of these materials from your Council Service Center.

 

Given the importance National and local councils place on starting new units, it is odd that finding these materials online is so difficult. Here is one reference I found to the 12-step process for organizing new units:

 

http://www.baltimorebsa.org/council/committees/images/NewUnitProcess.pdf

 

(if the above URL wraps, try this: http://tinyurl.com/3vh4b)

 

This is a link to a PDF file of the "New Unit Organization Process" (item #34196A), a complete guide to the 12 step process of organizing new units.

 

Many of the 12 steps can be completed by a motivated volunteer who wants to see the new unit established (for example, I started a new Cub Scout Pack in my son's school a year ago, and I accomplished almost every step without the aid of a DE or UC, although they of course supported my efforts).

 

For those interested in starting a new Cub Scout Pack, there is the "Cub Scout Pack Organization Kit" (#13-055), also available from your Council Service Center (unfortunately, I can find no reference to this valuable resource anywhere online).

 

Finally, don't overlook your District Membership Committee; they should be able to provide resources and assistance as you go about organizing your new unit. In fact, pages 14-17 of the "Membership Committee Guide" (33080C) discuss the process of organizing new units (again, not available online as far as I can tell).

 

Here is a link to a PowerPoint presentation I found that appears to be intended as a training overview of the 12-step new unit organization process:

 

http://www.hightowertrail.com/Vanguard/12-StepTrain.pps

 

Good luck organizing your new unit!

 

Fred Goodwin, Organizer: Pack 2003

Alamo Area Council

[fgoodwin]

[updated link and added info: regarding new unit organizer awards]

 

Want to start a new Pack or Troop?

 

Everything you need to know about starting a new unit is outlined in the "New Unit Organization Process" (#34196A) and in the "New Unit Organization Kit" (13-563). You should be able to get copies of these materials from your Council Service Center.

 

Given the importance National and local councils place on starting new units, it is odd that finding these materials online is so difficult. Here is one reference I found to the 12-step process for organizing new units:

 

http://web.archive.org/web/20040628083613/http://www.baltimorebsa.org/council/committees/images/NewUnitProcess.pdf

 

http://tinyurl.com/br9le

 

This is a link to a PDF file of the "New Unit Organization Process" (item #34196A), a complete guide to the 12 step process of organizing new units.

 

(Please note that this is not a bin item -- which might explain why the original link on the Baltimore Council website no longer works)

 

Many of the 12 steps can be completed by a motivated volunteer who wants to see the new unit established (for example, I started a new Cub Scout Pack in my son's school a year ago, and I accomplished almost every step without the aid of a DE or UC, although they of course supported my efforts).

 

For those interested in starting a new Cub Scout Pack, there is the "Cub Scout Pack Organization Kit" (#13-055), also available from your Council Service Center (unfortunately, I can find no reference to this valuable resource anywhere online).

 

Also, don't overlook your District Membership Committee; they should be able to provide resources and assistance as you go about organizing your new Troop. In fact, pages 14-17 of the "Membership Committee Guide" (33080C) discuss the process of organizing new units (again, not available online as far as I can tell).

 

Here is a link to a PowerPoint presentation I found that appears to be intended as a training overview of the 12-step new unit organization process:

 

http://www.hightowertrail.com/Vanguard/12-StepTrain.pps

 

Finally, please note there are two awards for organizers of new units: the new unit organizer pin:

 

http://www.mninter.net/~blkeagle/organize.htm

 

And a new unit organizer knot from the BSA Relationships Committee:

 

http://usscouts.org/usscouts/awards/boyce.html

http://www.crossroadsbsa.org/activities/info/04-515.pdf

 

Good luck organizing your new unit!

 

Fred Goodwin, Organizer: Pack 2003

Alamo Area Council

 

(Rev: 10 Jul 2005)

[Calion]

I'm aware that this is an ooooold post, but it's still useful. In that vein, I found the "Membership Committee Guide" (33080) online.