Big Apple District, GNYC, BSA

09/29/2026

"Welcoming and Belonging for New Families" national webinar tonight. Engagement with parents is one of the keys to retention, get help tonight.

⚜️ SCOUTERS — TWO NATIONAL WEBINARS YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS! ⚜️

Unit leaders, commissioners, committee members, membership volunteers, and other Scouters are invited to two upcoming national webinars designed to help strengthen our units and better serve Scouting families.

📅 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 — 8:00 PM EASTERN
💻 National Membership Mixer

“Preparing Units for the New Registration & Renewal Processes”

Have questions about the new registration and renewal processes? This session will help clear up the confusion, answer questions, and prepare units for what’s coming next.

🔗 Register here:

https://scouting-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/cgpswxybSYu2gdARJYsF0Q

📅 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 — TWO LIVE SESSIONS
🤝 Welcoming and Belonging for New Families — Why & How

Helping new families feel welcomed, connected, and like they belong is an important part of keeping families engaged and building stronger units.

This webinar will include:

⚜️ Practical, real-world approaches to welcoming new families
⚜️ Ideas for helping families develop a sense of belonging
⚜️ New resources for unit leaders and volunteers
⚜️ Resources for commissioners and membership volunteers
⚜️ A practical discussion about successful family engagement

National Commissioner Devang Desai, experienced volunteers, the National Commissioner Service Team, and the National Membership Engagement Committee will lead the conversation.

Choose either live session:

🕕 6:00 PM Eastern
https://scouting-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OLCedRdTQ5u52qSz8zswsw
🕗 8:00 PM Eastern
https://scouting-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KGuzrFN9SFCCeiAEAS-FUw

📣 Both events are open to everyone!

Please share this information with fellow Scouters, especially those who work with new families or help with membership and unit growth.

Strong units begin with prepared leaders — and families who know they are welcome.

⚜️ Let’s Grow Scouting Together!

06/04/2026

Join us this Wednesday, June 10, as we celebrate the incredible volunteers, organizations, and community partners who make Scouting thrive throughout Manhattan at the 2026 Big Apple District Recognition Dinner.

This special evening will honor recipients of the Silver Beaver Award, Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award, District Award of Merit, Manhattan Council President's Award, Good Turn Awards, Distinguished Charter Organization Awards, and many other recognitions.

🎟️ Reserve your seat today: https://scoutingevent.com/640-barecognitiondinner

A special congratulations to:
Neil Flint Worden (Troop 728) – Silver Beaver Award
Hon. Marc J. Whiten (Pack & Troop 163) – Whitney M. Young, Jr.
Robert M. Deaver (Pack & Troop 1) – Manhattan Council President's Award
Carolyn Colon (Troop 414) – District Award of Merit
Anthony Lopez (Troop 728) – District Award of Merit

Thank you to all of our honorees for your dedication to Scouting and the youth we serve. We look forward to celebrating with you!

📅 Wednesday, June 10, 2026
📍 The Players, 16 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY
⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

02/10/2026