Milwaukee County Council - Boy Scouts of America

HOW TO PREPARE AN EVENT FLIER

There are two parts to an event flier:  The body and the cut-off registration form.

The following items must be included in the body of every event flier:

1. The event:  2007 Root River Fall Camporee
2. The name of the event:  Mission Impossible 12
3. The date(s) of the event:  Friday, October 3 to Sunday, October 5, 2007
4. Times: What time is check-in?  What time do the events take place?  What time is the event over?
5. Location:  Name of location and actual address.
6. Contact information: Include the name, phone number and e-mail address of the volunteer in charge; as well as the district executive's.
7. Event details: Information about the program.  What is going to happen?
8. Information on what to bring:  Tent camping? Meals provided? Equipment needed?
9. Attendance: Who can attend?  Is this a family event? 
10. Cost: How much?  Include early and late fees.  Is it free?
11. Deadline dates: Registration deadline? Early-bird deadline?

The following items must be included in the cut-off registration form:

1. Return address:  Who do they mail the form to:  Milwaukee County Council, 330 S. 84th St., Milwaukee, WI  53214-1468
2. To Whose Attention: District Executive's name
3. The event:  2007 Root River Fall Camporee
4. Account Number:  x-xxxx-xxx-xx
5. The date(s) of the event:  Friday, October 3 to Sunday, October 5, 2007
6. Cost & total:  Include early and late fees
7. Contact person's information:  Unit leader's name, address, phone, e-mail
8. Who are they registering: Area for registrant's name(s)

All fliers will be produced in the Scout Office.  If a volunteer wishes to prepare the flier, s/he will need to
e-mail it to the office for review and approval.  Once approved, the flyer will be reproduced and each support staff member will receive a copy.