Membership Mondays - September 14, 2026

September 14, 2026

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Scouter,

Thank you for your continued commitment to growing Scouting across the Golden Gate Area Council. Here's this week's membership updates, resources, and tools. Questions? Contact membership@goldengatescouting.org or reply to this email.

Current Metrics & Objectives

September momentum continues! GGAC welcomed another 135 new Scouts this past week, bringing our September total to 353 new Scouts while continuing to exceed our council retention goal. Thank you for everything you're doing to make Fall Round-Up a success. Let's keep the momentum going!

View Service Area and District Membership Objectives

Every Follow-Up Matters

There are currently 363 leads, 9 applications in progress, and 151 initiated applications waiting in the system. A timely follow-up can make the difference between interest and membership.

Check your leads and Application Manager in my.Scouting tand help every family take the next step.

Learn About Managing BeAScout Leads

🏁 Pack Fall Round-Up Progress

Momentum is building! Twenty-eight packs are just one recruitment milestone away from earning Pinewood Derby cars for every Scout in the pack. Review the progress worksheet below to see where your pack stands and what it takes to cross the finish line.

Questions? Contact your District Executive or email membership@goldengatescouting.org.

View the Pack Progress Worksheet

📍Keep Your BeAScout Pin Up to Date

221 of 434 units have not updated their BeAScout pin since the new fields became available on July 9. Most families begin their Scouting journey on BeAScout.org, and the enhanced experience now highlights meeting schedules, estimated costs, unit dues, and more.

Take a few minutes to review your unit's BeAScout pin in Organization Manager and ensure your information is complete and up to date.

View the BeAScout Pin Update Guide

New Cub Scout Program Helps Coming Soon

A preview of the new Cub Scout Program Helps is now available. The first four meetings are designed for small packs, new packs, and multi-rank dens, giving leaders a simple, ready-to-use plan to start the program year with confidence.

View the Cub Scout Program Helps Preview

Scouts BSA Membership Webinar

Missed the September 8 Scouts BSA Lunch & Learn: "Recruit, Retain, Thrive!"? The recording is now available and features practical recruitment strategies, retention ideas, and proven approaches to help troops grow and strengthen their membership.

Watch the Webinar Recording

National Membership Mixer: Registration & Renewal

Join the next National Membership Mixer, "Preparing Units for the New Registration & Renewal Process," to learn about upcoming changes to membership registration and renewals. This webinar includes an extended Q&A session to help volunteers and professionals prepare for the transition.

NEW DATE: Sunday, September 27 • 5:00 p.m. Pacific

Register for the National Membership Mixer

National Venturing Webinar

Join the next National Venturing Webinar to meet the National Venturing Officers' Association, learn about the newly released 2026–2027 Venturing Vision, and hear the latest updates on national initiatives, resources, and opportunities for crews. Venturers and Advisors are encouraged to attend.

Date: Wednesday, September 16 • 5:30 p.m. Pacific

Register for the Venturing Webinar

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.

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