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My idea to offer a BSA Lifetime Membership (LTM) Registration in BSA's 100th year.
The timing for this launch is perfect for our Centenary Celebration although it needs to be started real soon. Especially the media blitz. The technology is here and it is proactive and forward thinking. I feel if advertised correctly in Councils, Scouting Magazine, Boys' Life, Scouting Web Sites (NESA, AO, Councils, Districts, etc.), Local Media (Radio, TV, WebSites (YouTube), Newspapers, etc,) then expect a flood of new money like you have never seen before.
My suggestion also would be to say,"100 Years,... $100.00" After the Centennial year, the cost will be $200.00 and still a great deal. NESA is $180.00 right now.
If there was a prize for helping with fundraising for the BSA,... this would surly be in the Top 5%. I see it as a Win-Win all the way around.
Perks for the LTM would have to be determined but some that come to mind are:
• Discounts at Scout Shops and/or Scouting Events, etc.
• Boys' Life Magazine until age 18; then converts to Scouting Magazine
• Possibly used as a tie-breaker in the event of determining when there are more applicants than slots for an event such as Philmont or Jamboree
• Maybe,... and this is a stretch,... Give a Square Knot for a Lifetime Membership such as James E. West or like the new NESA Eagle Square Knot. That type of pride goes a long way with many volunteers.
-Dave French
678-516-1305
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