The fall youth recruitment campaign ("FYR") is our major annual recruiting event. While it focuses on encouraging boys to join Cub Scouts, there is also support for troop and crew recruiting.
Recruitment Coordinator
Every unit that wants to take place should identify an adult leader who will coordinate the work. The cubmaster and committee chair are usually too busy for this, so it should ideally be another adult.
The coordinator should contact the District Membership Chair or Fall Youth Recruitment coordinator for more information. They are in the District Points of Contact list.
The coordinator should attend youth recruitment training, which is generally offered in early August around the district.
Youth Recrutiment Event
Every pack should plan an evening event for recruiting new Cub Scouts. Ideally the event happens after school starts. Arrange for a date, time, and location.
The Council will print fliers and posters to publicize your event. These need time to print, so give the District Executive your event information as soon as possible.
We provide details on planning your event, publicizing it, and running it, at the recruitment training.
Lion Cubs
Northern Star Council has developed a pilot program for kindergarten boys, called Lion Cubs. The program uses materials and plans specially developed for younger boys and their parents. We have been granted special permission by the National Council to offer this program to interested units in our district.
If you are a unit in the Eagle River district and you are interested in participating, contact the District Membership Chair.