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MEMBERSHIP NEWS:

WEBELOS TRANSITION: Late winter & Spring are usually when second year Webelos Scouts cross over to Boy Scouts. Cubmasters, to help with the transition be sure to invite the Scoutmasters from each of the troops your boys have decided to join, and ideally include them in the ceremony.

If any of your boys have not yet chosen a troop, please work with them and their parents to ensure a smooth transition to Boy Scouts, and the benefits that come from participation in the program.

SPRING ROUNDUPS: Thank you to all who held Spring Roundups. We especially appreciate your diligence in following up with interested parents and reporting the results.

Roundup Applications: It is important that we get completed Applications turned in promptly, to make sure the boys who are interested really become members of your Pack, and so that we can measure the effectiveness of the campaign. For your convenience, applications can be turned it at Roundtable next week (Thursday 13th), or contact Pauline Paulus to arrange a time convenient to you for us to turn them in for you.

FALL ROUNDUPS: The Three Fires Council is holding its first Cub Fall Campout for those boys and a parent new to Scouting in 2010. It is being held in each District on September 24 & 25. Our District (Thunderbird) is teaming up with nearby Indian Prairie District to hold it at Von Oven.

While summer has only started, the September 24 & 25 Fall Campout for new Cub Scouts will be here before we know it. Outdoor camping is one of the big reasons boys want to be Scouts. Please be sure to schedule your Fall Roundup at least one week prior to September 24, so new Scouts will have time to make plans to attend the Campout.
If you have any questions on this new program contact Pauline Paulus at peg0554@gmail.com .

FALL TIGER & CUB CAMPOUT: The first Cub Fall Campout for those boys & a parent new to Scouting in 2010 will be Sept. 24 & 25 at Von Oven. It will start Friday evening & end late Saturday morning. There will be snacks and campfire activities Friday evening, breakfast, games and activities for everyone Saturday morning. The Cost will be $9.00 per person. Watch for further information and how to register etc in upcoming newsletters, and at future Roundtables.

BOY TALKS:
Our District Executive Rob Siebert requests your assistance scheduling "Boy Talks". This is an effective way to get boys and their parents to come to your Round-Up meetings. You can contact Rob at rsiebert@bsamail.org .

• Selecting Quality Leaders - This pamphlet has been designed to assist you with recruiting the right people for the right job in your unit.

USEFUL FORMS FOR MEMBERSHIP:

• Cub Scout Membership Forms & Helps
• Boy Scout Membership Helps
• Venturing Membership Helps
• New Youth Application: English and Spanish
• New Adult Application: English and Spanish
• 2009 Annual Health & Medical Record - NEW Replaces all Class 1,2, & 3 Medical & Health Forms
• RoundUp Materials Order Form - For Pack Recruiting Materials - Please fill out completely, & send in to Pauline Paulus with your Pack recruiting needs. Please allow 2 weeks for typing and printing.
• Uniform Inspection Sheet Cub Scout/Webelos
• Uniform Inspection Sheet Boy Scout/Varsity Scout
• Uniform Inspection Sheet Male & Female Leader

Membership Committee Information
The Membership Chair and committee are responsible for planning and executing the annual membership growth plan in the Thunderbird District.
Services Offered

• Organize new Packs, Troops, Teams, and Crews in the District to meet the needs of Scouting age youth.
• Assist units in recruitment of new Scouts.
• Assist units in recruitment of adult leaders.
• Promote the Tiger Cub program.
• Coordinate District-wide Spring and Fall roundup efforts to recruit new Tiger Cubs and Cub Scouts.
• Coordinate Webelos transition efforts among the Packs and Troops in the District.
• Coordinate the annual Troop Open House.
• Coordinate District-wide School Night for Scouting efforts to recruit new Boy Scouts.
• Promote the Varsity Team and Venturing Crew programs.
• Cultivate good relations with current and potential charter organizations in the District.
• Consult with units on specific membership issues.