The May 21 Zoom only Roundtable at 7:00 pm is “Fun in the Sun: Getting Ready for Summer Camp”.  See the calendar entry for more, and email webmaster@southfultonscouting.com if you need a reminder about the login. 

Dear Cub Scout Leaders (and Commissioners and other District Volunteers who love Cub Scout Leaders): Evolving since 2019 and confirmed by Field Staff in 2024, the Atlanta Area Council Membership Growth Plan for use by Districts and Units is Pack-Run (Troop-Run, Crew-Run), Year-Round and -- because "All Scouting is Local" -- focused on your local program, your local promotions, your local schools and community, your local leader needs, and your local joining events!

Go to the Atlanta Area Council Recruiting Resource Page at scoutingatl.org/recruitingresources where you’ll find:

• a link to the Recruiting Rollout Video at the top of the page
• in the downloads, the Guide to Cub Scout Family Recruiting and Spring + Summer Cub Scout Fun Ideas Guide.

Want Even More? Related pages tie into the Six Steps to Successful and Sustainable Recruiting (why these?  these are what successful Packs, Troops and Crews do):

1. Make a Calendar of Fun Activities that families like – your Pack’s big fun activities that current and future families will want to join -- activities that are fun and enriching for all.
2. Let People Know – Promote Your Pack Program!  There are many ways to let families know what you're doing -- and highlight the benefits of Cub Scouting in your local Pack.  (Don't forget to update your BeAScout Pin and Online Registration Tools)
3. Find More Leaders and Helpers - one by one, find folks who can help your unit out (do this throughout your recruiting process).  That page now has links to the recent Engagement Series Videos and many more resources.
4. School and Community Presence – “Adopt a School” and many many methods to cultivate interest and awareness in your local Pack program, and get more School and Community support.
5. Once you've laid that foundation, have Sign-Up Events: not just School Sign-Up Nights, but Fun Den and Pack Welcoming Events Too!  Any fun den or pack event can be a welcoming joining event ... and not just at "back to school" time.
6. More Fun Events.  Keep expanding and extending your Calendar of Fun Events … want ideas?  See these Fun*Simple*Easy Activities.  Many!  Want Advancement?  We have simpler, easier fun "Assembled" Den Meeting Plans and resources.  

Other Pages cover Parent Orientation and Scouts BSA Recruiting (honestly, the key methods for Troops are like the Six Steps above minus School Sign Up Night because Scouts BSA aged kids will join because they want to not because Dad and Mom want them to).   And the Council's Membership Plan is found in these downloads from the District and Council Tools page -- the Plan includes both a "School Playbook" for Professional and Pack partnership and planning for School Sign-Up Nights, plus The “What Do We Do When We Have No School Access” Playbook.

Highlights of the most recent District News were these (click links for information):  Scouter Gone Home -- Wendy Nelson ... May 21 Zoom Roundtable is All About Summer Camp ... Fun, Simple, Easy Activities -- Just Do It! ... See And Share Photos and Videos of Southern Crescent Scouting in Action ... Opt In, Opt Out ... and from the week before: Now Streaming -- Plan Your Best Year Ever In Cub Scouting ... Fishing Derby! ... Email webmaster@southfultonscouting.com if you need a reminder about the login.

With great sadness we have to share the news of the passing of Wendy Nelson, most recently the Director of Field Service in the Atlanta Area Council, and -- most importantly -- a friend and inspiration to all who knew her.  A more caring and joyful and devoted person will be hard to find.  As it is written, "Her professional calling led her to the Boy Scouts of America, where she built a fulfilling and impactful career. Wendy’s passion for mentorship, leadership, and community shone brightly in every role she held, culminating in her position as Field Director with the Atlanta branch. She was admired by colleagues and volunteers alike for her compassion, her work ethic, and her ability to inspire others."

From our Activity Ideas page, here is a starter list of fun, simple, easy activities for Dens and Packs (many work for Troops too), grouped by these Activity Topics below: 

• Outdoor Ideas (Hiking and More)
• Wheels Ideas (Bikes, Skates/boards, Scooters)
• Cooking and Eating Activities
• Water Ideas (Swimming, Boating and More)
• Nature Ideas
• Special Cub Scout Program Ideas
• Sports Ideas (Many)
• Games Ideas (Many Many)
• Art and Craft Ideas
• Air Ideas (Flying Things)
• Civic Ideas (Servants and Service)
• Field Trip Ideas
• Transportation Activities
• Specialty Activities (Overnighters and Festivals and More)
• Performance Ideas
• Pets and Animal Ideas
• Science Ideas
• Multi-Topic Sites and Lists of Things to Do

One of our Packs has a Photo Page for Southern Crescent District Events at https://pack631.smugmug.com/District-Events (<== click to view), and you can both (1) share pictures found there to tell others about Scouting in the Southern Crescent District, and (2) post your own pictures to be viewed and shared by others. 

In the links below, you can access the upload page for various galleries we've created -- with your photos on phone or PC, just click the link and follow the upload instructions: 

• 2026 Fishing Derby at https://Pack631.smugmug.com/upload/pW6gMr/fishing
• 2026 Pinewood Derby at https://Pack631.smugmug.com/upload/jhckbg/derby2026
• 2026 District Banquet at https://pack631.smugmug.com/upload/nk4JjR/Banquet2026 
• Southern Crescent District Eagle Brag Board: https://pack631.smugmug.com/upload/JfZD27/Eagle
• Unit Visits (by Commissioners, Committee, District Executive, Others): https://pack631.smugmug.com/upload/XrwWSg/Visits

More are found at Photo Uploads Here.