Strategies to Improve Youth Induction Rates in Scout Lodges

Explore effective methods for boosting youth induction rates in Scout lodges through maintaining contact with candidates, utilizing snail mail, implementing lodge rideshare programs, and leveraging call-out ceremonies. Discover practical tips to enhance engagement and participation among elected Scouts.

• Scout Lodges
• Youth Induction
• Engagement Strategies
• Lodge Rideshare
• Call-out Ceremonies

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1. Link 2017: Induction Rate

2. Focus Area #2 Induction Rate

3. How is Induction Rate Calculated? Is this significant? Youth No Shows Elected Youth Candidates New Youth Ordeal Members Youth Induction Rate New Youth Members Elected Youth

4. Induction Rate Averages Induction Rate National Average: 2014-2017 79.0% 78.0% 78.0% 77.2% 77.0% Induction Rate 75.7% 76.0% 75.0% 74.0% 73.50% 73.0% 2014 2015 2016 2017 Year

5. 2017 Inductions: Regional Figures No Shows

6. How Can Lodges Improve Their Induction Rate? What are some barriers that prevent an elected Scout from registering for and completing his Ordeal? 5 Minute Buzz Session

7. Improving Induction Rate Maintain several forms of contact with candidates after election Maintain dialogue with the Unit Leader Use snail mail Lodge Rideshare Recognize the power of call out ceremonies

8. Maintain Several Forms of Contact Solicit Scout and parent e-mail addresses Ask Scouts to follow lodge on social media Call each of the candidates after the election Sit down with the Scoutmaster

9. Use Snail Mail See an example here: http://bit.ly/BestPracticesOrdealLetter

10. Lodge Rideshare Read about a lodge s rideshare program here: http://bit.ly/BestPracticesLodgeRideshare Use a facebook group Be sure to comply with Youth Protection

11. The Power of Callout Ceremonies 94% of survey respondents said the callout ceremony was the most meaningful How does your lodge run call out ceremonies? What makes the special?

12. Questions? link@oa-bsa.org