About the District

A Scouting district is a geographical area of the BSA local council, determined by the council executive board. District leaders mobilize resources to ensure the growth and success of Scouting units within the district's territory.

The purpose of the district is to work through chartered organizations and community groups to organize and support successful units. The end result of effective district support: more and more youth members receiving a better and better program.

This is a BIG job, and it takes many volunteers at the district level to help units succeed. Running the district is not the sole responsibility of the district executive, or the district chair or commissioner. It takes a team effort! If you'd like to be considered as a District Volunteer, please contact a member of the District Key 3.

The Four Functions of the District

1. Membership: The membership function strives for growth through the organization of new Scouting units (packs, troops, and crews) and growth through new members joining existing units.
2. Finance: The finance function see that the district provides its share of funds to the total council operating budget.
3. Program: The program function concentrates on helping Scouting units with camp promotion; special activities including community service; training adult volunteers; and youth advancement and recognition (and adult recognition).
4. Unit Service: The unit service function provides direct coaching and consultation by district volunteers (primarily the commissioner staff) for unit adults to help ensure the success of every Scouting unit.