Back to: Scouts BSAEarlier this year Scouting America launched a new membership renewal process separate from the Unit Charter renewal. This new process syncs with each member’s annual enrollment date.
Members (youth & adult) join Scouting year-round, and their membership fees are tied to the month of their enrollment. For most members, this is the same month as the unit charter renewal. But for members who joined after July 2023 the date is tied to the month they joined.
Although individual members receive direct communication from Scouting America on when and how to renew their individual membership the unit leadership can handle renewals for all members. In fact, the unit handling renewal for its members is the preferred method.
There are two resources below that can assist you and your unit in helping to explain the changes in the unit and membership renewal through short, easy to follow steps. We encourage the wide distribution of this material both within your local council, district and units. It’s beneficial to unit leaders, parents, Scouting volunteers and professionals.
Please continue to work with your Local Council Staff and Commissioner team to complete this important process. Thank you for all you do to deliver positive, life-changing experiences to every family through Scouting!
