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Scouter,

Thank you for everything you do to strengthen Scouting in the Golden Gate Area Council. Membership Monday delivers timely updates, resources, and tools to help you prepare for a successful Fall Round-Up and grow Scouting in your community. Questions, ideas, or feedback? Contact membership@goldengatescouting.org.

Current Metrics & Objectives

Fall Round-Up begins next week. Every sign-up night, Scout Talk, and community event is an opportunity to welcome new families into Scouting. Thank you for the work you've done to prepare your units. Now it's time to put those plans into action. The Membership Committee is here to support your efforts at membership@goldengatescouting.org.

Fall Round-Up is here, and with it comes new opportunities to welcome families into Scouting. A timely follow-up can make the difference between interest and membership.

There are currently 166 leads, 21 applications in progress, and 20 initiated applications in the system. Review your leads and Application Manager in my.Scouting often to ensure every family receives a warm welcome and the support they need to complete their registration.

🔔 Reminder: District Membership Chair Meeting Tonight

District and Service Area Membership Chairs meet on the fourth Monday of each month to share updates, collaborate on membership initiatives, and

prepare for upcoming recruitment efforts.

If you're a District or Service Area Membership Chair and did not receive the meeting invitation, please contact membership@goldengatescouting.org.

GGAC 2026 Fall Recruitment Kickoff

Fall Round-Up starts now! Don't miss the kickoff event that will help your pack make the most of Scouting's biggest recruiting season. Discover what's new for 2026, explore the latest recruitment resources, and learn proven strategies for attracting more youth and engaging more parents.

Bring your Cubmaster, Committee Chair, New Member Coordinator, and recruitment team. You'll leave with practical ideas, ready-to-use materials, and an action plan to help your pack welcome more families than ever before.

National Membership Mixer: Onboarding Today's Families

Join the August National Membership Mixer to explore practical strategies for welcoming today's families and creating a strong sense of belonging from their first Scouting experience. Hear from council membership volunteers Anne Shumaker and Eric Sampson as they share insights and best practices from this summer's Growing Scouting conference at Philmont.

Date: Sunday, August 9 • 5:00 p.m. Pacific

📍Update Your BeAScout Pin Before August 3

An enhanced BeAScout experience launches on August 3, giving prospective families more information before they contact a unit. To ensure your unit is ready, update your BeAScout pin in Organization Manager with the new information now.

Review and complete these fields:

• Fundraising Helps Cover Costs
• Trial Visit Encouraged
• Unit Fee
• Meeting Schedule
  • Meeting Frequency
  • Meeting Day
  • Start Time
  • End Time

Updates made before August 3 will appear when the enhanced BeAScout experience goes live. A complete, accurate BeAScout pin is one of your unit's most important recruiting tools heading into the Fall Round-Up.

Preview the Future of Scouting Technology

Scouting America's Technology Group is hosting two live webinars to preview the next generation of Scouting technology. Learn about upcoming enhancements to BeAScout, Online Registration, my.Scouting, and Scoutbook+, and how these updates will better support volunteers, units, and families.

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.

Quick Links:

• Membership Team Google Drive
• Membership Mondays Archives and Subscription
• 2026 GGAC Membership Plan 
• GGAC Membership Committee Org Chart
• Membership Renewal Changes Announced
• Military Family Waiver Flyer
• Forming New Units Guide

• Scouting America Growth Resources

• Spring into Scouting Resources (Brand Center)
• Talking to Friends About Scouting
• Unit Join Event Support and Resources (Free)
• Council Program Fee Support & Campership Application
• Multilingual Handbooks for Scouting Families (scoutshop.org)
• Recruiter Strip (scoutshop.org)
• Scouting America Membership Standards
• The Language of Scouting
• Scouting America Membership Engagement Facebook Page
• Scouting America Trail Map