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Scouter,

Fall Round-Up is here. This week's Membership Monday features the latest resources, updates, and tools to support your recruitment efforts. Questions? Reply to this email or contact membership@goldengatescouting.org.

Current Metrics & Objectives

Fall Round-Up is underway. Every Sign-Up Night, Scout Talk, and community event is an opportunity to welcome new youth and families into Scouting. Thank you for everything you're doing to grow Scouting across the Golden Gate Area Council. Let's keep the momentum going. Questions? Reply to this email or contact membership@goldengatescouting.org.

Every Lead Is an Opportunity

Fall Round-Up is underway, and every lead is an opportunity to welcome a new family into Scouting.

There are currently 187 leads, 18 applications in progress, and 40 initiated applications. Review your leads and Application Manager in my.Scouting to help every family complete their registration.

🔔 Reminder: GGAC 2026 Fall Recruitment Kickoff

Join us to explore what's new for 2026, discover proven recruitment strategies, and access ready-to-use resources for Fall Round-Up.

Bring your Cubmaster, Committee Chair, New Member Coordinator, and recruitment team to help your pack welcome more youth and families this fall.

📍 The New BeAScout Experience Is Live

The enhanced BeAScout experience is now available, giving families more information as they search for Scouting units. Unit leaders should review and update their BeAScout pin in Organization Manager to ensure families see accurate, up-to-date information.

Review these key fields:

• Fundraising Helps Cover Costs
• Trial Visit Encouraged
• Unit Fee
• Meeting Schedule

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

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