Groups in the district are currently enjoying great success in their community presence. Read some recent local media. Some high profile events and opening sections have certainly helped, as do group websites promoting clear on-brand messages. These sites generate frequent engagement by young people, families and enquirers. There is a buzz about scouting locally, it's seen as a trusted provider of good stuff for kids. 

The groups who actively promote themselves locally through their websites, communities online and by 'being seen' develop significant interest in volunteering by adults. Many of our groups have transformed their AGM into a public celebration of their success. One group needed to move to much bigger premises to accommodate 200 people and a world-famous author at their AGM. Don't underestimate the power of our local brand....it's about adventure, it's about being outdoors, it's about having fun. 

The best social network starts with the families and supporters of our members.

• Action: Discuss how you communicate with your families and members - what is the 'internal' method for members to know the time camp starts and what is your 'external' method for shouting about your success?
  
  
• Action: Have you added something you're doing / done to the district's media plan? Stephen Harrison our Media Manager would love to turn your adventures into a local volunteering story....
  
  
• Action: Group Websites; with Durham City District, our team are hosting a web-workshop to get / develop a group website. Who in your group could blog about your adventures? Will you come to the two sessions on Monday 17th September and 4th October? Book Here