New Scout Registration Packet
Checklist
The following fees and forms are required when your Scout joins Troop 23. Please pay fees to the Treasurer and turn in completed forms to the Membership Coordinator to register your Scout. Forms are available at the hallway table at your first meeting.
- Scouting membership dues (if not already registered)
- Troop 23 dues
- BSA Youth Application filled out completely and signed
- Health form (see below)
- Scout Information form
- Troop 23 Consent form
- Adult (parent) information form
- Optional: adult application
- A full uniform is required within 30 days of joining
- (Troop 23 provides the neckerchief, Troop numerals; and shoulder epaulets to new Scouts)
- Scout Handbook (name and cover highly recommended)
It is extremely important, although not mandatory, for first-year Scouts to attend summer camp. It is an opportunity to prepare them for a positive experience in Scouting. Attrition among first-year Scouts not attending summer camp is higher than boys who do attend summer camp. Please give your child a fair opportunity to achieve by sending them to summer camp.
New Scout families are welcome to make a deposit into their son’s personal “bank” account that can be used to pay grubmaster or other fees. Consider depositing $20 at a time and as needed. Every Fall, Scouts have the opportunity to fund their Scout Accounts through Christmas wreath sales.
Scouting America Health Form
Health and Medical Record
Parts A&B can be filled out by a parent/guardian. Part C must be signed and dated by a doctor, and is not required except for longer term campouts like Summer Camp or High Adventure, so can be filled out at an annual physical.
Some helpful notes:
Part A:
- DO NOT check the box beside “Checking this box indicates you DO NOT want your child to use a BB device” unless you want your Scout to be excluded from participating in activities using BB guns or other BB devices
- Mark the box beside “None” if there are no restrictions; or write in restrictions
- Be sure both parent and Scout have signed and dated in the box in the center of the page
Part B2–Allergy/Medications:
- Indicate if your child uses an Epi Pen or Asthma Rescue Inhaler
- List all medications your child routinely takes; OR check the box to indicate “no medications routinely taken”
- Check “yes” if you authorize the Troop to administer over-the-counter meds like ibuprofen, Tylenol, Benadryl, etc. if needed
- Provide the parent/guardian signature needed for that section
Part B2—Immunization:
- Write in the exact date of last tetanus shot (Tdap)
- Fill in immunization dates; or write “up to date” and attach an immunization record from your doctor