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005 – 2020 Membership Renewal Process

This episode of the Cubmaster Minute is the second of a two part series discussing our 2021 Membership Renewal process.  In Part One, we discussed the changes in our Dues and member benefits.  In this episode, we’ll walk through how to complete the three steps in the Membership Renewal process:  Paying Dues, completing a Health & Medical Form,  and confirming your membership intentions.

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Hello Pack 457, Mr. Maloney here with a new episode of The Cubmaster Minute. In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to renew your pack membership for the 2020 – 2021 Pack year. We’ve got a lot to cover, so let’s jump in…

We have simplified the membership renewal process this year to three steps:

  • Pay your annual dues
  • Complete an new Health & Medical Form
  • Let us know your Scout’s intention to continue in the program

If one or more of your Scouts does NOT want to continue in the program this year, you only need to complete step three. 

Let me walk you through the process:

Step 1: Pay Your Dues

Our dues and member benefits are changing this year, so be sure to watch episode four of The Cubmaster Minute to learn more.

When you’re ready to pay your dues, head on over to the Pack webstore. You can get there by clicking the link in your member registration video, from Store link on the Pack website (CubScoutPack457.org), or by going to dues.cubscoutpack457.org. You can choose to pay via cash, check, or credit card, but you MUST purchase your dues on the website for record keeping purposes.

Once you’re on the site, you will:

  • Be asked to select whether you are a new or existing member, select Existing Member.
  • You’ll then be asked to enter your Scout’s BSA ID Number which you will be found at the top of the renewal email or contact Mr.Maloney if you can’t find this information.
    • Entering your Scout’s BSA ID Number wills us to track whose dues is being paid.
    • If you’re registering multiple Scouts, enter each Scout’s BSA ID number separated by a comma. Be sure to update the registration quantity to match the number of Scout’s you’re renewing.
  • You will then have the option to add on:
    • A Boys Life subscription (+ $12)
    • You Scout’s Rank Handbook (+ $10 – 17 depending on the rank)
  • Once you have entered all of this information, click Add to Cart.
  • If you need any new Class B uniform gear, head back into the store and add these products to your cart so you can check out once.
  • When you’ve added all of the products to your cart, head into your cart and start the check out process. If you want to pay by cash or check, select the Check option during checkout.

We believe that every child should be able to participate in the Cub Scout program. Please contact Mr. Grobe or Mr. Maloney if your child would like to join our Pack but you are unable to cover the costs of membership.

Step 2: Complete Your Health & Medical Form

The second step in the membership renewal process is to complete an updated Health and Medical Form. Our Leaders work hard to keep our Scouts and other program participants safe during our events, but sometimes injuries happen. Scouts are required to complete an Annual Health & Medical Form every year so that our Leaders have the information and authorization they need to address any health issues that may arise.

To complete the form:

  • Download a blank health form from the BSA website. 
  • You must complete all sections of the form and we highly recommend completing the form electronically (so it’s legible).
  • Remember to SIGN the form on Page 1 and 3 (if you’re authorizing our leaders to administer medication)
  • You will also need to scan or photocopy your insurance card (see page 2 of the form) to submit with your health form

Health and Medical Forms expire annually, so you MUST complete the form even if you have completed one in the past.

You’ll submit your Health and Medical Forms in step three.

 

Step 3: Confirm your membership intentions and Submit your Health form

The final step in the process is to confirm your membership intentions. (This is the only step required if your Scout does NOT want to continue in the program). Here is what you need to do:

  • Click the link in the renewal email to access the Google Form
  • On the form, you will be asked whether your Scouts plan on continuing in the Pack this year. 
    • If you have multiple Scouts and some will be continuing and others won’t, select the second option (“One or more of my Scout(s) do NOT intend to continue in the program this year”).
  • Walk through the questions in the survey. You will be asked to enter the BSA ID numbers of the Scouts for which your answers apply.
    • If your Scout is NOT continuing in the program, we’ll ask you a few short exit interview questions to help us improve the program.
    • If your Scout IS continuing in the program: You can choose whether to submit your form electronically or in hard copy:
      • Electronically: Follow the instructions on the Form to upload the SIGNED health form and insurance card.  (Google Login is required)
      • Hard Copy:  If you prefer not submitting your form electronically, Mr. Maloney will contact you to provide a mailing address OR you can hand the forms to any leader at an upcoming in-person Pack or Den.

Once you have completed all three steps (or Step Three if your Scout isn’t continuing in the program), you’ll receive a confirmation email indicating that your membership renewal is complete for the 2020–2021 pack year.

That’s it. As always, please don’t hesitate to contact Mr. Maloney if you have any questions, comments, or concerns about the changes in our annual dues or about the membership renewal process.

And we’ll see you in the next episode of The Cubmaster Minute! Until then, stay safe and stay Scouting!