Scouting America has announced an important change that will simplify the membership and unit renewal process nationwide. By February 2028, all members and all units will have a single, common renewal month of February. This change is in response to feedback from unit leaders and other Scouters who asked for a simpler, more consistent renewal experience.
Key updates include:
- Beginning September 2026, all units due for renewal will renew to February 2028.
- All memberships and unit charters will have a common renewal month of February by 2028.
- Member renewals will return to unit control. If the unit does not renew a member, that member may renew themselves after the unit-only period closes.
The current 60-day grace period will end December 31, 2026
- Members renewing in November 2026 will still receive a 30-day grace period through December.
- Members renewing in December 2026 must renew by December 31 to avoid being dropped.
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