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Any troops out there with strong alumni organizations? What does your alumni (other than registered leaders) do for your troop? What does your troop do for its alumni?

 

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As the latest troop I am involved with (the third and probably last) ages out, we are beginning to look for ways to keep the scouting spirit moving in our lives, by possibly forming an alumni organization...

 

Semi-annual electronic newsletter with updates on what's happening in the troop and in the lives of alumni.

 

Annual weekend camping trip centered around fellowship and good stories from days gone by. A fee would be charged and contributed to the troop.

 

Possible resource for troop leadership, providing possible skill and merit badge counselors.

 

Repository for the ancient history of the troop days - sponsor a troop museum.

 

Have regular attendees at Courts of Honor - possibly give presentations on the good 'ol days'.

 

Sponsor a campership program for the troop.

 

Generally a means for maintaining friendships and interest in scouting for those that do not have the desire to be registered troop leaders (yet or again). The idea is to be a continuing avenue for fellowship beyond scouting and an additional support structure for the troop, rather than a one-time gathering of old farts at the 50th anniversary celebration.

 

Thoughts? Experience?

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Cub connections?

Webelos Activity badge advisors?

Help Cub Units "Outdoorize" themselves?

Committee members?

 

Religious Emblem advisors?

Camp staffers?

District trainers?

CORs?

Unit Commissioners?

Campfire storytellers?

Scout Lore/History spreaders?

Fundraisers?

Popcorn Eaters?

 

Enjoy! I think it's a great idea! Print up business cards so you can always carry a piece of the Unit with you.

 

Thank you.

 

jd

 

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