Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 6th and join us for an energizing and impactful training at the Waynesboro Innovation Hub from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM!
This dynamic session will focus on Fall Recruitment strategies and Popcorn & Peanuts sales success, giving your unit the tools it needs to grow and thrive. Come ready to learn, collaborate, and leave with practical ideas you can put into action right away.
Plus, enjoy fresh coffee from Happ Coffee and delicious cinnamon rolls from Bonobos Bakery while connecting with fellow leaders.
Register: HERE
Please contact Michael Werling at michael.werling@scouting.org if you have any questions.
The Membership Committee consists of a passionate group of volunteers dedicated to better serving more youth. Their tasks fall into three broad categories: Relationships, Marketing, and Recruitment. Through relationships and experiences with Units and Community Organizations, committee efforts help to grow the Scouting movement both in numbers and in quality.
We are still trying to grow our team. While we are fortunate to have resources like the BSA Brand Center and talented Scouters who assist with IT and graphic designs, our marketing isn’t reaching a lot of places. Please consider helping the cause as a New Member Coordinator for your unit or district. Or just help spread the word to local organizations like a PTO that you’re already part of. We can provide fliers, yard signs, mini-ScoutLife Magazines, and QR code stickers. Additionally, we can help geofence a Facebook Event. Let us know when your Unit is planning an event that you want to publicize. Don’t forget to remind your Scouts that there’s a Recruiter Strip they can earn if they have a friend join the BSA.
Please reach out to us at membership@virginiaheadwaters.org with any questions or to see how you too can help spread the Scout Spirit!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I register for Scouting?
Most units register new members online, your unit leader will share a direct link, or you can start at BeAScout. Paper applications in English and Spanish are also available through your unit or the council office.
What does it cost to register?
There is a national registration fee plus modest unit dues. Units fundraise to help offset costs, and confidential financial assistance is available so no youth is turned away.
When does my membership renew?
Scouting has moved to a simpler renewal cycle tied to your join anniversary. Your unit and the council will remind you when it is time to renew.
Last updated: June 21, 2026
