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The Gateway District is in the process of planning for the 2012 Investment in Character Campaign. If you are not familiar with the Investment in Character campaign you can get more information here.
Recruitment efforts take place throughout the year. Gateway District Scouting units conduct a coordinated effort to enroll new members to join Scouting in the spring. The Fall campaign focuses on recruiting boys that are 1st through 5th grades.
The Boy Scouts recruit 6th-12th grade young men and Venturing recruits 8th grade young men and women between ages 13-20.
These recruiting events are put on by Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops and Venturing Crews throughout the local community. Studies have shown that families/youth prefer to attend meetings at their school, and in their neighborhood. This will help ensure that every youth is invited to join Scouting.
Our main objective is to give multiple joining opportunities to ensure that every youth is invited to join Scouting and to fulfill our promise to new Scouts for a great Scouting program.