Report to the Mayor Benefits Your District
Service is Scouting's greatest legacy and the primary reason that the BSA is one of the world's premier youth organizations. Many Good Turns occur quietly and may go largely unnoticed by your community. A report to the mayor provides an opportunity to communicate Scouting's service to your city officials, build the Scouting brand and image, and increase the awareness and visibility of Scouting's service.
For Scouts, the report to the mayor provides a source of pride and a morale boost. Members who are selected as delegates enjoy being recognized for service and leadership by your district. Their units are proud when one of their own is selected to be a delegate. This pride spreads through the chartered organization. By representing the district in the report to the mayor, volunteers know they are a part of something bigger than themselves, and are able to share their Scouting spirit.
The report to the mayor also opens the door to new volunteers. Increased awareness and publicity increase the opportunity to recruit new volunteers and provide more recognition opportunities through events such as distinguished citizen dinners.
Use the report to the mayor for fund-raising opportunities. Be creative. Highlight your delegates, share report details, and show photos and videos that comprise the report at a fund-raising breakfast, lunch, dinner, or reception. Apply the concept of the report to the mayor and conduct a report to the superintendent or report to the community.
Finally, begin planning recognitions for your city officials. Every year, these individuals should receive something from your council besides the traditional Scouting coffee mug. Try to customize the piece for each recipient. Consider an item that the individual will wear or prominently display, such as a necktie, lapel pin, or coin.