Membership Coordinator

Duties:

Works closely with Webelos Den Leaders and Cub Masters encouraging Webelos scouts to make the transition into Boy Scouts. Appointed by the Committee Chair and serves at the satisfaction of the Committee Chair, Scoutmaster, and the Troop Committee. 

Reports to: Committee Chair

  • Maintain contact with local Cub Pack leaders.
  • Encourage Den Chiefs and promote Den Chief Training.
  • Invite Webelos dens to visit the troop and attend annual Webelos camp out. Coordinate schedule of visits with Scoutmaster.
  • Greet visitors at troop meetings, introduce them to troop youth and adult leaders, and help them understand how to join the troop. Answer any questions they may have about troop operations.
  • Make sure prospective troop members (adult & youth) receive the necessary information and forms needed to register in the troop and to sign-up for Summer Camp.
  • Ensure registration paperwork is properly completed and routed to appropriate adult leaders.
  • Work with Treasurer to collect dues as required.
  • Should attend most Troop meetings and be prepared to welcome visitors and provide information about the troop and how to join.
  • Coordinate with Cub Master and Scoutmaster to ensure troop attendance and participation in Webelos bridging ceremony.
  • Work with the Scoutmaster to make sure new scouts are assigned to a patrol and welcomed by the patrol.
  • Maintain contact with parents of new scouts during the first few months after joining to make sure their questions are answered and their concerns are addressed.
  • Coordinate a "Fast Start" training each year in the spring for new adults.
  • Contact inactive Scouts and encourage them to become active again.
  • Report to Troop Committee as needed at committee meetings.