Northeast Region Marketing Summit July 26, 2006 Princeton, New Jersey Good Turn for America Report to the State of New Jersey Ethan Draddy
• Collaboration possible… – Todd Mc. Gregor, area director – 7 New Jersey Scout executives & councils…along with Jersey Shore Council: • • • Dave Parry, Southern New Jersey Marc Richardson, Central New Jersey Lee Marconi, Monmouth Dan Templar, Burlington Trip Mc. Millan, Northern New Jersey Dennis Kohl, Patriots Path
• Brief overview – Apparently, governor did not wish to participate with BSA – For sure…legislators do! – Program was short, sweet, to the point – Hired a photographer – Chair brought resources (PR) – Invite/conversation with legislators – Youth representatives of all 21 New Jersey counties
2006 Youth Representatives at the BSA Report to the State of New Jersey
We do look like the communities we serve
In attendance: parents, board members, legislators
3 reports: Governor, Assembly and Senate
One Scout representative from each New Jersey council
State House Room 103: Across from the Senate Chambers
Chair Vito Nardelli: articulate, professional, BSA volunteer, businessman, former appointee
Senate Minority Leader Lance accepts the BSA Report to the Senate
20 -30 minute program
Senator Tom Kean Jr. accepts the Report to the Governor on behalf of Governor Corzine
Board members’ resources help secure positive PR
Concise, appealing Opening Ceremony
New Jersey Scout executives recognize chairs efforts
Printed program positive reflection of New Jersey Scouting
Assemblywomen enters our report to the public record
Southern N. J. Eagle Scout highlights BSA service projects
Central N. J. LFL participant reviews LFL life skills
Northern N. J. Tiger Cub brags about Scout time with dad
Boy Scout Troop 331 chartered to Teamsters Local 331 color guard
Report activity energizes our base
Take-aways for every council… • Report to the State activity influences – Behavior – Attitude – Communication • Internal/external marketing bonanza • Good ‘friend-raising’ activity • Potentially tells our story to millions…good kids doing good things