Thoughts About Recruiting Night Thoughts About Recruiting Night 1.
People come to School Night to sign up.
They've already decided to join, so they don't need a sales pitch. Leave the jargon, complicated details, gossip, and war stories for a later time. Have a packet for each family that includes the year's calendar, key leader phone numbers, a page or two of general Cub Scout info, etc. That way they have the key information in writing, in case they have to leave early or miss something you say. Have a sign-in sheet at the door and get everyone's name and phone number.