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Scouter,

This weekly update shares key resources to support growth and retention. For questions, contact membership@goldengatescouting.org.

Current Metrics & Objectives

Please continue to review your goals and forecasts with your Key 3. The Membership Committee is here to support you and can be contacted at membership@goldengatescouting.org.

Keep the Momentum Going

As of this morning, there are 24 youth applications in progress and 143 initiated applications. Each represents a family that has taken a step toward joining Scouting.

Check Application Manager in my.Scouting to review and support these families, and use the resource below for guidance and best practices.

Fall Marketing Playbook

Scouting America is preparing to launch a national fall marketing campaign focused on building awareness and engaging new families. To support local efforts, the Fall Local Council Marketing Playbook provides ready-to-use messaging, outreach ideas, and practical implementation guidance that can be adapted to local communities.

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.

Special Needs Advancement Webinar Recording

The recording of Advancement Demystified: Special Needs – Accommodations, Modifications, RBAE and More is now available. The session covers accommodations, modifications, alternative advancement, and resources that support Scouts with disabilities.

Additional resources, including the Inclusion Toolbox and Able Scouts resources, are also available through the Scouting America Disabilities Awareness page.

Reminder: May Membership Mixer

The May 2026 session will focus on what packs, districts, and councils can do now to prepare for fall recruitment. Lisa Wylie, former chair of the national Cub Scouting Committee, will share practical strategies to build momentum and welcome new Scouts.

Join the session on May 17 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific.

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.

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.