Also available for sale in the Trail Leader Store (in TroopTrack): Booth in a Box!
Booth in a Box contains two red polyester, no-wrinkle, pre-printed banners (one vertical, one horizontal), one white polyester tablecloth to fit an 8 foot rectangular table, 100 generic contact cards (add Troop info on back with stickers or a stamp), 100 Core Values brochures, 100 Trifold brochures, 50 Pastor brochures, 50 Freedom Award brochures. $165 includes shipping.
Local Media Advertising Samples
Sample Radio Promo
Tune In and Get Turn Out!
Many Christian radio stations offer Community Calendars. Notify stations as soon as you set your Open House date (they usually require a few weeks’ lead time).
You might also produce a radio spot to run, most times at a reduced rate.
Here’s an idea for a :30 second commercial:
Finally, a Christ-centered character, leadership, and outdoor adventure experience for your son! Trail Life USA is a national organization with a mission to guide courageous young men to honor God, lead with integrity, serve others and enjoy outdoor adventure. Troop number ______ meets at _______________________ and is holding a Join the Trail Open House on _____________________ at 0:00. Trail Life USA is for boys in Kindergarten through 25 years of age. Call 000-0000 for more information and Join the Trail at Trail Life USA!
Sample Newspaper Ad
What’s Black-and-White and Read all over?
Newspapers, of course.
If paid ads are too expensive, try local “community” papers. These free “weeklies” are looking for content and will print anything of local interest. So, have your Troop do something in your community, let the newspaper know about it, and use the article to “advertise” your Open House (sometimes they’ll publish exactly what you write)!
