The Boy Scouts of America will be raising membership fees to $24 beginning next re-chartering year. This marks the first fee raise in 8 years. More information can be found at http://scout-wire.org/2013/09/09/bsa-announces-membership-fee-increase-for-2014/

Know what's going on around the Council? Check out the Council Calendar, 2013-2014

Tour and Activity Plan The new tour and activity plan has been activated for authorized unit volunteers to access in MyScouting.
Information on the new Touring and Activity Plan can be found at MyScouting.org

Gateway Area Council

November 2nd is the upcoming University of Scouting. Come learn more about Scouting, and providing the sizzle that makes your unit the best in class. Run to the University of Scouting page.

The Great Camp Decorah Get-Together is new for 2013. Come spend Saturday, September 21, at Camp Decorah with a camping option for Friday night. For more information check our the Flyer.

Thanks for coming to Spook-O-Ree. We had a SUPER Hero time.

Packs and Troops... Roundtables are a great place to get updates and meet new friendly leaders. For more information check our your district's page.

Popcorn Sale worksheet has been improved. See all the information at the Popcorn page.

Gateway Today - August... Latest edition has been released. Read on.

At the BSA’s National Annual Meeting in May, the voting members of the National Council approved a resolution to remove the restriction denying membership to youth on the basis of sexual orientation alone. Wayne Brock, Chief Scout Executive, has released a letter and FAQ about the BSA Membership Standards policy changes, to be effective on 1/1/2014.