Are you ready to race? If you host a Pinewood Derby in January, let the planning begin! Did you know the BSA Brand Center offers tons of tools to promote the Derby including fillable invites? Check out the Strive for 5: Race to Recruit steps below to get those wheels turning.
Strive for 5 Race to Recruit: Pinewood Derby Planning
Pinewood Derby Invites: A memorable event begins with an invite. If you don't want to snail mail them, you can easily send these invites digitally and encourage your families to simply "forward" the invite to three non-Scouting families as well.
Promote: Get your Unit excited by posting Pinewood Derby images, videos of exciting races and car design ideas on social media, via email and during your meetings leading up to your event. Be sure to post your Unit's contact information and encourage followers to contact you for more information - and an invite!
Design & Build Day(s): Designing and cutting the car with their adult partner creates a unique bond and lasting memory for Cubs. Be sure you plan at least a few weeks of meetings for design and cutting time. If your Unit is opening up the Derby to guests, be sure you have enough extra materials to invite them to come to the design/car cutting day(s) too. Don't forget to add those details to your Derby invite.
Invite a Friend! Use these Pinewood Derby Peer to Peer recruiting cards! Encourage each Scout to invite at least one non-Scouting friend to the Derby. Plan an incentive to motivate your Unit. For example: Each family who brings guests earns a race recruiting medal or certificate of recognition. You can also offer a raffle for a Race Car themed basket or Unit swag.
Speaking of Pinewood Derby -
Your Unit Can EarnFREE CARS!
Are you ready to rev up the Race to Recruit more Scouts to your Pack? We are challenging all Cub Scout Packs to recruit 10 new Scouts dating back to November 1 and continuing through December 31st!
If you’ve welcomed 10 or more new youth to your unit already this fall – congratulations! You’ve achieved the President’s Challenge x2! We are challenging you to Ready, Set, Scout: Race to recruit 5 more Scouts. Those who complete the Ready, Set, Scout Challenge will earn Pinewood Derby Cars for the youth that the Pack retains in Scouting when the Pack recharters.
As a special bonus and while supplies last, each new youth recruited for the Ready, Set, Scout Challenge will also receive a new rank handbook.
Are you ready to invite more folks to join your group?
Thank you to all the Manchester Units who joined some of the Council staff at this year's Manchester Christmas Parade! The group marched along the route with Rudolf and our Mobile Base Camp! Great job Scouts!
Invite families to Escape the Indoors!
Remind folks that it's never too late to register for Scouting - plus - Scouting makes a great holiday or birthday gift!