2026 Membership Kickoff

One Evening Can Change Your Entire Recruitment Season.

Join Cub Scout leaders, Membership Chairs, New Member Coordinators, Recruitment Captains, Commissioners, and volunteers from across Connecticut Rivers Council as we officially launch the 2026 Fall Membership Campaign.

Whether your Pack is looking to grow by two Scouts or twenty, this evening will provide the tools, resources, and support you need to conduct a successful recruitment season.

Membership Kickoff #1

Camp Workcoeman

August 25, 2026

6:30 to 8:30 PM

During the evening you'll receive:

The complete Hooked on Scouting recruitment campaign materials

Recruiting resources and marketing tools ready to use in your community

Ideas for conducting engaging and successful Sign-Up Nights

Best practices from Packs that consistently grow

Information on this year's membership incentives

Recruitment timelines and key dates

Opportunities to ask questions and collaborate with fellow Scouters

Council and district support available throughout the recruitment season

In addition, volunteers can attend a variety of optional training sessions designed to help Packs maximize their recruiting efforts, improve family engagement, and create a welcoming experience for every new Scout.

Enjoy:

BBQ Dinner

Activities for children

Fellowship with fellow Scouters

Giveaways and recruitment resources

As we prepare to welcome hundreds of new families into Scouting this fall, there has never been a better time to ensure your Pack is ready.

Every Pack is encouraged to send a team, including:

Cubmaster

Committee Chair

Membership Chair

New Member Coordinator

Cub Recruitment Captain

Any volunteer interested in helping grow Scouting

Together, we can ensure that every family looking for Scouting finds a welcoming Pack prepared to help them begin their adventure.

Let's make Fall 2026 our strongest recruitment season yet!