Jul 31, 2020 | Bryan on Scouting
It has become the most overused word of the pandemic: pivot. As in: “When Synergy 2.0: The Business Jargon Conference was canceled, organizers pivoted to a digital-first experience.” But as Scouts, we’ve been pivoting since long before that was a...Jul 31, 2020 | Scoutingwire
As the school year begins, it’s time to encourage everyone to use social media to spread the word about Scouting. You can start sharing right now with a few simple items like hashtags or ready-to-post social content. Be sure to visit the BSA Brand Center and use... 
Jul 30, 2020 | Bryan on Scouting
Last summer, more than 120 Scouts met at the Chicagoland Lionel Railroad Club’s clubhouse in New Lenox, Ill., to learn about the world of model trains. The 3,600-square-foot clubhouse features dozens of model trains that run through handcrafted terrain built by...Jul 30, 2020 | Scoutingwire
Because of COVID-19, parents simply aren’t involving their children in as many in-person group activities as they otherwise would have. Many of those activities, like youth sports, for instance, are largely impossible to conduct safely in some communities....Jul 30, 2020 | Scoutingwire
Article Submitted by David Rico, Southern and Central Region Membership Growth Coach Using tools like Facebook geofencing and Nextdoor events can be useful in the promotion of Scout recruiting events like Join Scouting nights — even if those events are virtual....