National Night Out
Annual community event hosted by your town Police Department promoting police-community partnerships, crime prevention, and neighborhood unity. The pack sets up a recruitment booth alongside other community organizations.
Overview
National Night Out is a nationwide event held on the first Tuesday of August. Your town’s Police Department hosts the local event, which draws community organizations and families. The pack uses this as a recruitment opportunity by setting up a booth with recruitment materials, making it an excellent complement to the Community Activities Fair and the September School-Night Recruitment.
Timeline / Checklist
| When | Task |
|---|---|
| July | Membership Chair contacts police department to register for booth space |
| August (week before) | Prepare booth materials and confirm volunteers |
| First Tuesday of August | Staff the booth 5:00pm—8:00pm (setup at 4:00pm) |
| After the event | Follow up with interested families |
Event Details
- Schedule: 5:00pm—8:00pm (setup at 4:00pm)
- What to Bring: Table, tent/canopy, chairs, recruitment materials, pack banner
- Note: No electricity available on-site
- Rain or shine event
- Good opportunity for visibility and fall recruitment outreach
Coordination
- The Membership Chair coordinates booth setup and recruitment materials
- The Cubmaster supports recruitment outreach and represents the pack
- This event pairs with the Community Activities Fair as part of the pack’s August recruitment push
Roles Involved
- Membership Chair — coordinates booth setup and recruitment materials
- Cubmaster — supports recruitment outreach and represents the pack