WESTERN REGION • BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

Membership

Active and well-trained unit committee
Great relations with the chartered partner and unit committee
Unit committee to help with school/community relations
District volunteers and staff help units to become more financially stable
Active with local district and council on activities and outdoor/camping programs
Encourage rank advancement with their youth
Follow the Guide to Safe Scouting and Youth Protection Guidelines

Strong district/council Membership & Marketing Committees
Have strong, detailed plans for recruiting
Follow the 48 steps to recruiting Cub Scouts (see section of this website)
Have a new unit campaign every year
Do something every day on membership growth
Staff and volunteers heavily engaged with BSA’s Membership Validation process
Ensure your council’s strategic long-range plan has a strong membership component that the board has approved
Encourage all staff to do the market analysis of their district to see the greatest potential for growth

Membership Retention (keep your Scouts involved and registered in the program) -- This is tied to no.’s 1 and 3 on this list. See the Membership Retention Workshop.

Improve School Access Issue -- Keep the door open for availability to the youth market.

Make Membership Growth/Quality Program Delivery the goal of everyone in the council (both volunteer and staff).

Work on recruiting youth when school access is not available. See the 48 ways to recruit Cub Scouts for more ideas.