Membership Mondays - May 25, 2026

May 26, 2025

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Scouter,

We hope you had a great holiday weekend. While the calendar says Tuesday, Membership Monday is still here with key resources and updates to support growth and retention efforts across the council. For questions, contact membership@goldengatescouting.org.

Current Metrics & Objectives

As we approach the end of May and the two-thirds mark of Q2, please continue reviewing your goals and forecasts with your Key 3. The Membership Committee is here to support you and can be contacted at membership@goldengatescouting.org.

View Service Area and District Membership Objectives

Every Application Matters

As of this morning, there are 20 youth applications in progress and 157 initiated applications. Each represents a family that has already shown interest in joining Scouting.

As we work to close the month strong, take a moment to check Application Manager in my.Scouting and help move these youth and families into the program. Use the resource below for guidance and best practices.

Learn About Managing BeAScout Leads

Membership Renewal Changes Announced

Scouting America has announced a major simplification to the membership and unit renewal process. By February 2028, all members and units nationwide will move to a single February renewal cycle. Additional details, including changes to grace periods and unit-controlled renewals, are included in the full update below.

Read Renewal Update

Change to Reregistration Policy

Effective immediately, any youth or adult whose membership has expired may reregister within 12 months of their expiration date without submitting a new application. The only exception is for adults transferring to a different unit with a different Chartered Organization Representative (COR), as a new application will still be required in that situation.

Reminder: Scouting America Military Family Fee Waiver

Beginning June 1, 2026, eligible military families may receive a waiver of national youth registration fees for both new and renewing online registrations. This new initiative helps expand access to Scouting for military-connected families nationwide. Local council and unit fees will still apply. Additional details and implementation guidance will be shared soon.

View Military Family Waiver Flyer

Reminder: Free Day Camp for Founding Members of Packs

Cub Scouts who are founding members of a new 2026 Packs can attend a day camp of their choice at no cost.

For information on starting a pack or details about this incentive, contact membership@goldengatescouting.org.

Request More Information

Reminder: Forming New Units Guide

A new Forming New Units guide is now available to support volunteers and professionals in starting packs, troops, crews, and ships. The resource includes practical guidance on identifying prospects, recruiting leaders and youth, supporting new units, and navigating the unit formation process.

View Forming New Units Guide

Unit Open Houses and Recruiting Events

Do you have units hosting open houses or recruiting activities? Units can receive council support, including paid advertising and additional resources, at no cost, when events are submitted through the form linked below.

Please encourage your units to share their events and take advantage of this support.

Submit Unit Event

View Unit Join Event Submissions

my.Scouting Council Membership Tools

Council Membership Tools is the primary source for membership data and reports, updated daily. If you do not have access, contact membership@goldengatescouting.org to request access.

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