Membership Mondays - June 1, 2026

June 1, 2025

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Scouter,

Thank you for all you do to support Scouting in the Golden Gate Area Council. Membership Monday shares key resources, updates, and information to support growth and retention efforts across the council. For questions, ideas, or feedback, contact membership@goldengatescouting.org.

Current Metrics & Objectives

As we begin the final month of Q2, please continue reviewing your goals and forecasts with your Key 3. There is still time to welcome new Scouts, complete new unit efforts, and finish the quarter strong. 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 25 youth applications in progress and 160 initiated applications. Each represents a family that has already shown interest in joining Scouting.

As we enter the final month of Q2, 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

Scouting America Military Family Fee Waiver

Effective today, 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

May Membership Mixer Resources

Resources from the May Membership Mixer, NOW is the Time to Prepare for Cub Scout Fall Recruitment, are now available. The session focused on practical strategies and preparations that packs, districts, and councils can implement now to support a successful fall recruitment season.

Available resources include presentation slides, breakout takeaways, Cub Scout recruitment resources, New Member Coordinator guidance, and membership updates shared at the National Annual Meeting.

View May Mixer Resources

ScoutConnect Platform Preview

Coming this August, Scouting America will launch a redesigned BeAScout experience and registration process as part of the new ScoutConnect platform. The update is designed to simplify joining and create a unified experience for youth, parents, and volunteers. A preview of the platform was shared at the National Annual Meeting and is available to watch below.

Watch ScoutConnect Demo

Annual Grade and Program Rollover

The annual grade and program rollover is scheduled for June 3 beginning at 9:00 p.m. Pacific. During this process, youth records will be updated to reflect advancement to the next grade and program level.

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.