Dear Key 3 and Key 3 Delegates,

It has come to our attention that, following recent updates to BeAScout, all units have been set to "Automatically Accept Youth Applications to this Unit."

With this setting enabled, new youth applications no longer require unit approval and will automatically appear on the unit roster within 24 hours after a parent or guardian completes the online application.

If your unit prefers to review and approve applications before they are accepted, you can disable this feature by following these steps:

Log in to my.scouting.org.
Select your unit under Organization (not Organization Manager).
Click Organization Manager.
On the Settings page, locate the Youth Applications section.
Uncheck the box for Automatically Accept Youth Applications and save your changes.

While you are in Organization Manager, this is also a great opportunity to review and update your unit's BeAScout Pin.

To review or update your unit information:

In Organization Manager, click Unit Pin in the left-hand menu.
Review your unit details and make any necessary updates.
Be sure to save your changes.

The updated BeAScout Pin includes new fields and additional information that can help prospective families learn more about your unit. Providing accurate and detailed information can improve your unit's visibility and help families make informed decisions when selecting a Scouting program.

Thank you for taking a few moments to review these settings and ensure your unit information is current.

Yours in Scouting,

Jonathan Pleva | Director of Field Service/Chief Operating Officer

617-272-3525 phone

www.scoutingboston.org