Women were active in the planning and operation of the 50th anniversary program of Cub Scouting. Over 50 percent of the national Cub Scout Committees project committees for the Golden Jubilee celebration were made up of women and Cub Scouters from various parts of the nation. The first woman to serve on the Boy Scouts of America National Court of Honor was Ann W. Nally. On the volunteer side, there are more registered women in all levels of Cub Scouting than men. In some Packs, the lack of male participation has become problematic.
Many units now focus on ways to attract more men during their annual membership drives.