'Family/Self pay'
Membership Renewal

Family/Self Pay
Membership Renewal Process

In Family/Self-Pay, members or their parents/guardians will receive an email with a link 60 days prior to expiration reminding them to renew.

They will log into www.my.Scouting.org and follow the steps in this document: DOWNLOAD THE SELF/FAMILY GUIDE HERE

Note to Key 3: Make Sure All Members Get A Renewal Notice

- Verify that emails for all members are correct in my.Scouting.org on your Unit Roster.

- Ensure every Scout under 18 has an associated parent/guardian email.

'Unit Pay'
Membership Renewals

If your unit decides to pay for all or some of your members:

You will need to renew members throughout the year when their renewals are due. This must be done by a Key 3. (Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, Committee Chair, or Chartered Organization Representative)

They will log into www.my.Scouting.org and follow the steps in this document: DOWNLOAD THE 'UNIT PAY' MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL GUIDE HERE

Unit Renewal Notes

Every member will renew their membership online.
Each member will receive an email renewal notice 60 days before your membership expires.

For Unit Key 3:

Units should use their unit roster to determine the registration status of each member. (www.my.scouting.org>click Unit>Organization Manager>click Roster --- Scroll down for Renewal Status.)
Units WILL BE able to choose to pay for some or all members.
Units will be able to opt out of a member so as not to pay for someone who has quit.
Units will have access to reporting in My.Scouting for members due to renew, members renewed, and members dropped (opt-out.)

Merit Badge Counselors

Beginning in August 2023, Merit Badge Counselors who are NOT REGISTERED as an adult leader in a unit will pay an annual fee of $25.
Merit Badge Counselors that are not registered in a unit position are not allowed to attend overnight Scouting activities/events.

Merit Badge Counselor Application

STEM NOVA Counselor Application

STEM Supernova Application

Membership Fees

Effective April 1st, 2024, the BSA will implement the following national membership fees which were approved by the National Executive Committee:

$85, Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturers & Sea Scouts + $6 Bay Area Council Insurance fee
$65, adults + $6 Bay Area Council Insurance fee
$50, Exploring participants Youth & Adult + $6 Bay Area Council Insurance fee
$25 for Merit Badge Counselors not registered in a unit
$100 Unit Charter fee
$15 for Scout Life magazine (optional)

DOWNLOAD THE FEE CHART HERE

Unit Renewal

DOWNLOAD THE STEP-BY-STEP UNIT RENEWAL GUIDE HERE

WATCH THE UNIT RENEWAL TRAINING VIDEO HERE

1. Unit Renewal opens October 1st.

2. A Unit Key 3 must validate they have correct leadership:

1 - Chartered Organization Representative
1 - Cubmaster/Scoutmaster/Skipper or Advisor
1- Committee Chair
2 - Committee Members
1 - Den Leader (Cub Scouts only)

3. All adults must have current Youth Protection Training.

4. Login at www.My.Scouting.org and go to Organization Manager (Unit Leader, committee chair, chartered organization representative, or designee have access).

5. Click On “Unit Renewal” on the menu.

6. Validate Information for a 12-month term.

7. Make Changes To Leadership if needed in Position Manager – Have leaders take YPT if needed. (See #2 & #3)

8. E-Sign the Page.

9. Pay and Submit