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Members (1930's)


Cub Scouts: 641,134
Boy Scouts: 7,295,990
Explorer Scouts: 0
Venture Scouts: 51,497
Total Members (1930): 628,484
Total Members (1931): 681,463
Total Members (1932): 680,372
Total Members (1933): 707,598
Total Members (1934): 774,594
Total Members (1935): 795,902
Total Members (1936): 846,073
Total Members (1937): 874,597
Total Members (1938): 957,112
Total Members (1939): 1,042,426

BSA officially recognizes "den mothers" (women volunteers) for Cub Scout packs, marking the first formal role for adult women in supporting youth programs (primarily administrative and supervisory in dens for boys aged 8-10).