Meeting Title

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BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 100th ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATION
Meeting Title 100th Anniversary Update Nov.
2008
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100th Anniversary Celebration Update

• Key Celebration Basics How the 100th anniversary
  can strengthen Scouting in every community.
• An integrated council and national celebration
  plan
• YourSource 100th Anniversary Resources
• Measuring Council Progress
• Council Plans

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Celebration Basics
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The Vision

• Our goal is to deliver a purpose-driven
  celebration a sustained and coordinated effort
  that will allow us to share our powerful story in
  every community we serve. Without question, this
  will include events around which to gather to
  celebrate our important milestone. But, so too
  will this include an assertive and thoughtful
  effort to better communicate the tremendous value
  of Scouting in America engaging Scouts
  andleaders throughout the entire organization.

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Celebration Objectives

• Continue to position Scouting as critical to our
  national and local culture and communities.
• Instill pride within our membership for what the
  BSA has been, is, and will be.
• Reconnect with and re-engage Scouting alumni.
• Strengthen ties between national, local councils,
  and units.
• Grow programs, increase membership, volunteers,
  and financial supporters.

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Achieve Meaningful Results

• Impact Gauge

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A path to success!

• We discovered an important paradigm change needed
  for successful implementation of the national
  celebration plan. It applies to council plans
  too!

What are they asking us to do now?
Heres what we are doing with and for you!
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Keys for a Celebration Partnership

• High quality vs. high quantity
• More than a hand-off provide a hand-up
• Motivate rather than mandate
• Keep it simple and doable
• Leverage current programming
• Recognize good work and leadership
• Communicate broadly through the ranks

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An Integrated Plan
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Council Celebration Plan Template
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YourSource
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YourSource Your online resource!
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Measuring Progress
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Measuring Council Progress
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Questions? Discussion. Council Plans.
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BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 100th ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATION
Meeting Title 100th Anniversary Update