Scouter,

Welcome to Lap 3 of the Race to 1,000! Here's what you need this week to recruit, renew, and welcome more families into Scouting.

Questions? Contact membership@goldengatescouting.org.

Membership Moment - Give Everyone a Role

Families stay connected when they feel they're part of the team. A small task can help a parent become more involved while sharing the work.

This week's challenge: Ask one parent to help with a specific task, such as welcoming a new family, taking photos, or coordinating a meal.

A small role can build a lasting connection to Scouting.

Current Metrics & Objectives

Lap 2 was our fastest yet! GGAC added 131 Scouts this week, bringing us to 307 toward our goal of 1,000. Chief Solano District surged into the lead with 75, followed by Alameda Area (37) and Briones (31), while the North Service Area is setting the pace. Let's keep the momentum going as we race toward the finish line!

Our regular membership objectives and updates remain available below.

Don't Leave Your Leads in the Rearview Mirror! 

135 Leads to Follow Up

158 Youth Applications Initiated

3 Youth Applications in Progress

Every lead brings us closer to the checkered flag!  Follow up with families, keep applications moving, and help more Scouts join the race.

Don't Let Scouts Fall Off the Track!

November 1 saw 408 Scouts drop from our membership, and 557 more are due to renew by December 1.

Check your unit roster in my.Scouting to make sure no one dropped unexpectedly, then download the Members Due to Renew report and reach out to families this week.

Every renewal keeps a Scout in the race!

Let Us Be Your Pit Crew!

The membership team is ready to help you finish the race strong! Do you have upcoming joining opportunities, renewal challenges, flyers to promote, leads needing follow-up, or objections to overcome? Let us know how we can help!

Our approach is simple: Help your units grow, and we'll grow together.

Share your needs and opportunities by replying to this email or clicking below.

🏁 Pack Fall Round-Up Progress

The race for Pinewood Derby cars is heating up! 41 packs are within striking distance of qualifying, 5 packs are on track if they complete their renewals, and 25 packs are already in victory lane, with membership growth exceeding their potential year-end drops!

As we head into the final laps, watch the Dec Possible Drops column. Following up with these families now could make the difference between crossing the finish line and falling short.

Unit Renewal Webinar

Get your unit ready for renewal! Join the Membership Team and Commissioner Corps for a walkthrough of everything units need to know about unit renewal. Our Council Commissioner and Council Commissioner-Elect will lead the session and answer your questions.

Monday, November 9 • 7:00 p.m. Pacific • Zoom

No registration needed. Use the button below to join on the day of the webinar.

Cub Scout Monthly Momentum Rallies

Help new Cub Scout families feel welcomed, connected, and excited about Scouting. These 30-minute virtual sessions offer practical ideas and fresh approaches that pack leaders can use right away.

Wednesday, November 11 • 5:00 p.m. Pacific

National Membership Mixer: Celebrating Scouting on Social Media

Looking for ideas on using social media to grow Scouting in your community? Join the November National Membership Mixer to learn how to showcase your unit's adventures and turn great posts into new families.

Sunday, November 15 • 5:00 p.m. Pacific

Help Spread the Race to 1,000!

Help build momentum by sharing your recruitment successes, upcoming joining opportunities, and Scouting adventures on social media.

Tag Golden Gate Area Council and use #RaceTo1K so we can celebrate your successes and help spread the word!

Find and tag us:
Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

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 
• Recruiter Patch Flyer and Form
• 2026–2027 Cub Pack Program Guide
• Military Family Waiver Flyer
• Forming New Units Guide

• Scouting America Growth Resources

• Talking to Friends About Scouting

• Council Program Fee Support & Campership Application
• Multilingual Handbooks for Scouting Families (scoutshop.org)
• Scouting America Membership Standards
• The Language of Scouting
• Scouting America Membership Engagement Facebook Page
• Scouting America Trail Map

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