When it comes to troop communications, staying informed and engaged outside of troop meetings until the group meets again is the most crucial part. With today’s diversified means of communication, this isn’t an easy job! we prepared a communication handbook for scouts leaders who want to try BAND.

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EASY WAYS
Troop Leaders Can
Overcome Communication Hassles
using the BAND app.

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Having trouble
communicating with
your troop over
multiple channels?
The truth is, you only need
one good app.

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BAND is an app created to
help groups communicate
effectively in one place. In fact,
more than 4,000 troops
are using it to stay organized.
See how BAND makes troop
leaders’ life easier!

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SHARE
MEETING PLANS
AND RECAPS
Share plans and handouts for each meeting.
Parents can RSVP in the same post.
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My troop loves it
because they can see
what’s happened
and what’s up next.”
—Crystal, Augusta, KY
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Write a post and share
meeting plans.
Attach files and
calendar events.
Parents can easily RSVP.

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Write a post and share
meeting plans.
Attach files and
calendar events.
Parents can easily RSVP.

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Write a post and share
meeting plans.
Attach files and
calendar events.
Parents can easily RSVP.

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LET CALENDAR
DO THE JOB
FOR YOU
Stop sending reminders through email and
text. The BAND Calendar sends alerts for
your meetings, field trips, and camping trips.
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I no longer have
the frantic calls of
“Where is it? Or
what time?”
—Nikki, Los Angeles, CA
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See what’s happening!
Add details and
set a reminder.
Send out notifications
before an event.

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See what’s happening!
Add details and
set a reminder.
Send out notifications
before an event.

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See what’s happening!
Add details and
set a reminder.
Send out notifications
before an event.

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SIGN UP FOR
SNACK DUTIES
Keeping track of who’s doing what
and when gets confusing.
Save time and let parents collaborate
with each other directly.
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It really helps parents
and kids stay
cohesive with each
other and the group.”
—Michelle, Portland, OR
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Parents can sign up
for a task.
Attach a To-Do List
to a post.
Add items like menu
options or event days.

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Parents can sign up
for a task.
Attach a To-Do List
to a post.
Add items like menu
options or event days.

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Parents can sign up
for a task.
Attach a To-Do List
to a post.
Add items like menu
options or event days.

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SHARE PHOTOS
PRIVATELY
Parents love to see cute photos
of their kids. Share unlimited
photos privately and organize them!
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We love that it is very
private. We post pic-
tures of the girls from
all meetings.”
—Ellen, Boston, MA
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Organize albums
by events.
You can also attach
photos in posts.
Select up to 100
images at a time.

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Organize albums
by events.
You can also attach
photos in posts.
Select up to 100
images at a time.

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Organize albums
by events.
You can also attach
photos in posts.
Select up to 100
images at a time.

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COORDINATE
OUTINGS
Going on a trip requires lots of
preparation and communication.
Share event details and things
to bring in one post.
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We can post a sign-up
list, take polls, and
talk without clogging up
anyone’s inbox!”
—Lindsay, Bellevue, WA
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Take a poll to decide
what activity to do.
Have parents RSVP
to the event.
Parents can sign up to
help with tasks.

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Take a poll to decide what
activity to do.
Have parents RSVP
to the event.
Parents can sign up to
help with tasks.

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Take a poll to decide what
activity to do.
Have parents RSVP
to the event.
Parents can sign up to
help with tasks.

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KEEP YOUR SCOUTS
ENGAGED DAILY
Keeping older scouts engaged and active
gets more difficult every year.
Find creative ways to stay connected
through mobile.
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The teenage girls do not
read their emails, but are
looking at their phones
constantly. So they have
become more involved.
—Jessica, San Francisco, CA
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Schedule weekly
challenges.
Encourage scout interaction
and engagement.

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Schedule weekly
challenges.
Encourage scout interaction
and engagement.

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