Unit and Member Renewal

Membership now follows a fixed 12-month term starting from the individual’s registration date, separate from the unit’s renewal schedule. Unit renewal and member renewal are no longer aligned.

Click Here to Begin Your Annual Unit Renewal Process

Unit renewal and member renewal are no longer be one and the same. Membership now operates on a fixed 12-month term starting from the Individuals registration date, independent of the unit's renewal schedule.

 

The only membership affecting your recharter is making sure you have a minimum of 5 key leadership roles which are:
  • Scoutmaster or Cubmaster
  • A Committee Chair
  • A Charter Organization Rep,
  • and 2 Committee members.

 

Additionally, all leaders on your roster must have Current Youth Protection Training.

More information can be found in the Unit Renewal Guide.

 

Unit Charter Renewal & Membership Renewal FAQ

Membership Fee Framework

Scouting offers incredible value, as the leadership and character development it fosters are truly priceless. But how is your financial contribution utilized to support Scouting's mission?

SCOUTING FEES

Every dollar of the national membership fee goes directly to National BSA toward the cost of essential services, including liability insurance for those participating in approved Scouting activities, program resources, safety standards, youth protection and personal safety training, and services to councils nationwide to sustain Scouting. The National organization will also continue to develop and improve resources that support our volunteers and youth members such as online registration, Member Care and Scoutbook, which now includes the Den Leader experience to ensure the safe and consistent delivery of Cub Scouting; as well as improvements aimed at simplifying the annual renewal process.
Absolutely! While most extracurricular activities are seasonal, Scouting is a year-round program and remains one of the most valuable investments we can make to support young men and women today so they can become the leaders we will turn to tomorrow. For most of our youth members, the registration fee amounts to $8.75 a month, which is an enormous value when you consider that many seasonal extracurricular activities often start at $100 for programs that last a few weeks. For reference, the fees below are samples of other children’s programs:
· 3 months of sports $165
· 4 months of chess $240
· 10 months of dance $700
· 12 months of music lessons $1,800
It is also important to note that while there is an increase in the National BSA Annual Membership Fee, the remaining costs of Scouting should remain the same.

Leadership Selection- Important ALL leaders on your roster must have Current Safeguarding Youth Training(Formerly Youth Protection Training) Scouting America takes great pride in the quality of our adult leadership. Being a leader in Scouting America is a privilege, not a right. The quality of the program and the safety of our youth members call for high-quality adult leaders.

Required Training

  • Safeguarding Youth training is required for all Scouting America registered volunteers and is a joining requirement.
  • Safeguarding Youth training must be taken every year. If a volunteer’s Safeguarding Youth training is not current at the time of annual registration renewal, the volunteer will not be re-registered.

Safeguarding Youth Training

Additional Resources

File Name Description
Exploring Memorandum of Understanding Download
Fee Infographic Download
Pack Budget Planning Download
Rechartering How-To.pdf Download
Unit Charter Org Agreement Download
Unit Charter Org Agreement *Catholic Units* Download