Handbook for troop leader who want to try band (Vertical)

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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 commu-
nicate effectively in one
place. In fact, more than
4,000 troops are using
it to stay organized.
See how BAND makes
troop leaders’ lives easier!

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SHARE
MEETING
PLANS AND
RECAPS
Share plans and hand-
outs 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 pictures
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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