We track the number of youth that return to the Scouting program and use that percentage to help indicate a healthy enviroment.

If the youth return we note that they must have a sense of belonging and wish to return to be with friends and that they enjoy the program they are in. We will continiue to monitor the number of youth involved and expect to see an increase.

Scouting partners with a variety of organizations to bring the Scouting program to the youth of Story County. Many service organizations like , American Legions, Lions Clubs, Izaak Walton League, Elks Lodge, and a multitude of Churches serve as a chartering partner to our Scout Packs, Troops, and Crews. The Chartering Organizations adopts the Scouting program for their youth and provide meeting space, helps recruit, approve leaders and follow the policies of the Boy Scouts of America. Scouting is supported by many of these same organizations and individuals in the communities of the Story county financially. Their support enables the Scouting program to flourish and grow. We are voluteer driven and hundreds of voluteers offer their time, knowledge, skills and finanical support to keep the program strong.

The Prairie Winds District will continue to look for underserved areas to expand the opportuinity to join a Scouting program. Each year the membership committee analyzes data looking at percentages of youth served and the opportunity to add additional Packs, Troops, Crews and Explorer posts. The District will continue to support the hundreds of leaders with training and program opportunities.