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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.

Families Are Waiting

As of this morning, there are 24 youth applications in progress and 148 initiated applications. Each represents a family that has already shown interest in joining Scouting.

A quick check of Application Manager in my.Scouting can help move these families across the finish line. Use the resource below for guidance and best practices.

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.

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.

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.

Scouting America Membership Engagement

Scouting America has launched a new Membership Engagement Committee focused on supporting growth, retention, and engagement efforts across the movement. The committee is sharing updates, ideas, and resources through its new Facebook page.

Follow the page to stay connected with frequent updates and membership-related resources. 

Scouting America Trail Map

Launched at the National Annual Meeting, the new Scouting America Trail Map outlines a path toward enterprise strength and membership growth, with a long-term vision of serving 2 million youth. The initiative identifies key focus areas including volunteer experience, technology modernization, affordability, training redesign, local partnerships, and improving the first-year experience for new families.

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

my.Scouting, Scoutbook, and Scoutbook Plus will be unavailable on May 19 beginning at 8:00 p.m. Pacific for approximately four hours due to scheduled maintenance.

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.