A New Recruiting Tool: Introducing BeAScout.org!

On Friday, the National BSA launched a NEW recruiting initiative called Be A Scout! The initiative is focused around a new website: http://www.beascout.org/ that will also be linked to the national Scouting website.

A View of the BeAScout.org Homepage

When interested youth or parents want to find more information Scouting and to join the unit nearest them, they can simply visit the new website, enter their address, and find the closest Pack, Troop, or Venturing Crew!

The Map View After An Address Search Is Entered

The search produces a google map with pins indicating all local units that fit the search criteria. From here, prospective youth and their parents can click on an individual unit link and find information about that unit. Information that can be displayed includes items like: unit number, meeting location and address, point of contacts with e-mails and phone number, unit website, and more!

With BeAScout.org, youth and parents now can find YOUR unit directly to fill out a quick form if interested in checking your unit out. Even better, the "lead management system" allows you to manage any leads that come in for your unit so you always know who has expressed interest, who has been contacted, and what the results might even be.

Of course, in order for BeAScout.org to function, we need unit leaders to go in and update their pins with the information they would like to display! Unit leaders (Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, Varsity Coach or Crew Advisor), Committee Chairs, and Chartered Organization Representatives all have immediate access through MyScouting.org to update their respective unit pins.

Units can also designate a primary point of contact as well as two alternate points of contact to manage the leads - meaning a total of up to SIX individuals with access to BeAScout.org!

A view of the BeAScout.org pin update page - where you can insert a multitude of information for users to see!

Below, check out two resources that will guide you through the set-up and management of your BeAScout.org unit profile! The guides are filled with photos that show you step-by-step how to update your pin, manage leads, and more.

If you have any questions, contact your local District Executive for help!

Check Out Resources Available To You:

www.BeAScout.org

 A Unit's Guide to BeAScout.org and Your Pin Activation (PDF)

A Guide to Managing Unit Leads (PDF)