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 thatt 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 survey the families that choose to leave the Scouting program and analyze their responses and act on those that can positivily affect the percent of families we retain year over year. By continually improving the program and listening to the needs of our families we will see an increase in the percentage of that stay involved.