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Merit Badge Counselor Application ChecklistThank you on behalf of your local Scout Troop and the Arrowmoon District for volunteering yourtime to be a Merit Badge Counselor.Name:BSA Adult ID Membership Number:(If not known, your unit leader, unit re‐charter coordinator should be able to provide this number to you. The number will alsoappearppon the online Youth Protect Trainingg pprintout.))Email Contact:Merit Badge Counselors are registered on the district charter and are required to maintain an unexpiredYouth Protection Training (YPT) certificate and complete Merit Badge counselor training. All existing MeritBadge Counselors must be fully trained as a counselor to remain on District ‐RequiredRequired ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐Current Arrowmoon Merit BadgeCounselorsNew/Returning Arrowmoon MeritBadge CounselorsEither* (provide a physical copy showing 5 months remaining)Either* (provide a physical copy showing 5 months remaining)Y01‐online YPTY01‐online YPTYC06‐0014‐TX classroom YPTYC06‐0014‐TX classroom YPTandandEither* (Will be verified prior to adding to District List/Charter)Either* (Will be verified prior to adding to District List/Charter)D76 Merit Badge Counselor Orientation ClassroomOr all of the followingD76 Merit Badge Counselor Orientation ClassroomOr all of the followingSCO‐402 Aims and Methods of Boy ScoutingSCO‐403 Ideals and Beliefs of Boy ScoutingSCO‐407 Advancement for Boy ScoutingSCO‐415 Intro to Merit Badges for Boy ScoutingSCO‐416 Merit Badge Counselors For Boy ScoutingSCO‐417 Merit Badge Counselors Sign Up for BoyScoutingSCO‐402 Aims and Methods of Boy ScoutingSCO‐403 Ideals and Beliefs of Boy ScoutingSCO‐407 Advancement for Boy ScoutingSCO‐415 Intro to Merit Badges for Boy ScoutingSCO‐416 Merit Badge Counselors For Boy ScoutingSCO‐417 Merit Badge Counselors Sign Up for BoyScoutingandandMerit Badge Counselor Information formMerit Badge Counselor Information formAdult Disclosure/Authorization form (signed)Adult Boy Scout of America Application form (signedby applicant only)*Required trainings are available at my.scouting.org and/or periodically at the Arrowmoon District Roundtable heldon the 2nd Thursday of most months. Applicants new to scouting are encouraged to complete registration and YPTtraining online at my.scouting.org.The completed Merit Badge Counselor “Kit” should be turned in at the monthly Arrowmoon DistrictRoundtable or to District Merit Badge Counselor Chair, District Commission or District Chair.Last Rev. 10012017
Boy Scouts of AmericaMERIT BADGE COUNSELOR INFORMATION(Please type or print legibly.)Name* Primary phone*HomeCellWorkAddress* Other phoneHomeCellWorkCity/state/zip* Other phoneHomeCellWorkEmail address* I do not have email.District Unit:I am not affiliated with a district.*Required field.TroopTeamCrewShipAgeNo. BSA IDI am not affiliated with a unit.Primary phone and email address indicate how Scouts should contact you.To qualify as a merit badge counselor, you must Be at least 18 years old and of good character. Be registered with the Boy Scouts of America (positioncode 42). Complete Youth Protection training. Be recognized as having the skills and education in the meritbadge subjects covered and hold any required qualificationsand training as outlined in the Guide to Safe Scouting or theGuide to Advancement—or use others so qualified. Be able to work with Scout-age boys.Merit BadgesFor more than eight merit badges,attach additional sheets.1.Add (A)Drop (D)As a merit badge counselor, I agree to Follow the requirements of the merit badge, making nodeletions or additions, ensuring that the advancementstandards are fair and uniform for all Scouts. Have a Scout accompanied by his buddy during allinstructional sessions. Keep my Youth Protection training current. Renew my registration annually if I plan to continue as amerit badge counselor.For each merit badge, list qualification(s) that support your request.Qualifications could include college degrees, formal training certificates,positions held, and specific life experiences.A2.3.4.5.6.7.8.A Adding a new merit badge that you will counsel to the roster.D Removing your name from the roster for this merit badge.Complete the following:This is a new application (first time to register as a merit badge counselor).Attach this form to the BSA Adult Application, indicating position code 42.This is an update to an existing list of merit badge subjects.Council Approval:I no longer wish to serve as a merit badge counselor.Youth Protection training dateName (print)(Attach copy of the current certificate.)PositionI agree to work with:DateAll ScoutsAll Scouts in these districts:Only with Scouts in these units (indicate whether troop, team, or crew):Counselors are encouraged to be available to work with any Scout in any unit.I plan to serve as a merit badge counselor for this event or outside organization:Signature Date
INSTRUCTIONS FOR MERIT BADGE COUNSELORSWhat’s It All About?The merit badge counselor is a key player in the Boy Scout advancement program. Whatever your area of expertise or interest—whether it is a special craft or hobby (basketry, leatherwork, coin collecting), a profession (veterinary medicine, aviation,engineering), or perhaps a life skill (cooking, personal management, communication)—as a merit badge counselor, you play a vitalrole in stirring a young man’s curiosity about it. By serving as a counselor, you offer your time, knowledge, and other resources soScouts have the opportunity to broaden their horizons. And in doing so, your mission is to combine fun with learning.You are both teacher and mentor to the Scout as he learns by doing. By presenting opportunities for growth via engaging activities likedesigning a Web page (Computers), performing an ollie and a wheelie (Snow Sports), or fabricating rope (Pioneering), you may piquea young man’s interest and inspire a Scout to develop a lifelong hobby, pursue a particular career, or become an independent, selfsupporting adult.Learning to Be a Merit Badge CounselorAll merit badge counselors should seek training. It is important that they have a full understanding of their responsibilities andalso of the recommended practices for quality counseling. The presentation “The Essentials of Merit Badge Counseling” has beendesigned for this purpose and covers the following topics:A Scouting overview: mission, aims, and methodsMerit badge program role and benefitsMerit badge counselor qualificationsHow to become a counselorThe merit badge counseling processMerit badge requirementsEffective counselingGroup instruction and camp settingsThe session can be downloaded and viewed from ther resource is the Guide for Merit Badge Counseling, No. 34532. This resource can be found online at elors/MBCounselorGuide.aspx.Processing This ApplicationMerit badge counselors must register as adult Scouters and be approved by the council advancement committee for each meritbadge listed on this Merit Badge Counselor Information form. A merit badge counselor does not have to pay a registration fee, butmust complete an Adult Application for position code 42, fill out this form, and complete BSA Youth Protection training. Submitthe Adult Application with the Merit Badge Counselor Information form to your council. Counselors may wish to associate with aparticular unit but are encouraged to serve any Scout from any unit.Special Qualifications and Guidelines for Merit Badge CounselorsA number of merit badges involve activities that are restricted or require certification or special training for those supervisingthese activities. See the Guide to Advancement, topic 7.0.1.1, “Qualifications of Counselors.” Merit badge counselors maypersonally meet these required qualifications, or they may use others so qualified. Additionally, the BSA Guide to Safe Scoutinghas specific requirements and procedures for shooting sports and for aquatics, winter, and other activities. These policies applyto all BSA activities, including merit badge instruction. For other merit badges where specific BSA requirements do not exist,counselors should have sufficient depth of knowledge and experience to understand how to safely present the material.Instructions to Counselors The unit leader (Scoutmaster, Varsity Coach, crew Advisor, or Skipper) recommends and provides the name and contactinformation of at least one merit badge counselor to each Scout desiring to work on a merit badge. Before beginning to workwith a youth, counselors should check the boy’s merit badge application (blue card) to ensure it is signed by the unit leader. Every Scout must have a buddy with him at each meeting with a merit badge counselor. This buddy could be another Scout,a parent or guardian, a brother or sister, or a relative or friend. There is no one-on-one contact allowed with Scouts andcounselors—the buddy requirement is mandatory. Counselors may not add to or delete any merit badge requirements. Group instruction is allowed where special facilities andexpert personnel make this most practical, or when Scouts are dependent on a few counselors for assistance. However, anygroup experience must provide attention to every individual candidate’s projects and progress, and assure each has actuallyand personally fulfilled all the requirements. If, for example, a requirement uses words like “show,” “demonstrate,” or “discuss,” thenevery Scout must individually do so. It is unacceptable to award badges on the basis of Scouts sitting in classrooms and watchingdemonstrations or remaining silent during discussions. When a Scout begins working on a merit badge, the current-year Boy Scout Requirements book lists the official requirementsin effect at that time. If requirements change after a Scout has started working on a merit badge, he may stay with therequirements in effect when he started unless the BSA’s National Council places a specific timeline on the implementation ofnew requirements.Revised May 201734405WEB2017 Printing
Worksheets and a list of all currentMerit Badges can be downloadedat 47.48.49.50.51.52.53.54.55.56.American BusinessAmerican CulturesAmerican HeritageAmerican LaborAnimal stronomyAthleticsAutomotive MaintenanceAviationBackpackingBasketryBird ip in theCommunityCitizenship in the NationCitizenship in the WorldClimbingCoin CollectingCollectionsCommunicationComposite MaterialsCookingCrime PreventionCyclingDentistryDigital TechnologyDisabilities AwarenessDog CareDraftingElectricityElectronicsEmergency onmental ScienceExplorationFamily LifeFarm MechanicsFingerprintingFire SafetyFirst AidFish and WildlifeManagementFishingFly FishingForestryGame Design57. Gardening58. Genealogy59. Geocaching60. Geology61. Golf62. Graphic Arts63. Hiking64. Home Repairs65. Horsemanship66. Indian Lore67. Insect Study68. Inventing69. Journalism70. Kayaking71. Landscape Architecture72. Law73. Leatherwork74. Lifesaving75. Mammal Study76. Medicine77. Metalwork78. Mining in Society79. Model Design and Building80. Motorboating81. Moviemaking82. Music83. Nature84. Nuclear Science85. Oceanography86. Orienteering87. Painting88. Personal Fitness89. Personal Management90. Pets91. Photography92. Pioneering93. Plant Science94. Plumbing95. Pottery96. Programming97. Public Health98. Public Speaking99. Pulp and Paper100. Radio101. Railroading102. Reading103. Reptile and AmphibianStudy104. Rifle Shooting105. Robotics106. Rowing107. Safety108. Salesmanship109. Scholarship110. Scouting Heritage111. Scuba Diving112. Sculpture113. Search & Rescue114. Shotgun Shooting115. Signs, Signals, and Codes116. Skating117. Small-Boat Sailing118. Snow Sports119. Soil and WaterConservation120. Space Exploration121. Sports122. Stamp Collecting123. Surveying124. Sustainability125. Swimming126. Textile127. Theater128. Traffic Safety129. Truck Transportation130. Veterinary Medicine131. Water Sports132. Weather133. Welding134. Whitewater135. Wilderness Survival136. Wood Carving137. Woodwork
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// Pack524-501TERM TroopMONTHS ShipUnitNo. New leader Former leader Venturer Team CrewUNIT ADULTS (Fill in the circle.)ORCOUNCIL NO.TYPE OF UNIT-Mailing address2-WorkHome4001 Registration QUIREDINITIALSREQUIRED@CityBoys’ Life fee 4. I have read and affirm that I accept the Declaration of Religious Principle and qualifications for adult participation. I agree to complywith the rules and regulations of the Boy Scouts of America and the local council. I affirm that the information in this application istrue and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.3. I hereby release and agree to hold harmless from liability any person or organization; local council; chartered organization;and the Boy Scouts of America and its officers, directors, employees, and volunteers for any injury or damage sustained inconnection with my participation.Signature of applicant-City Alaska Native Pacific IslanderI understand that:1. By submitting this application I am authorizing the Boy Scouts of America to obtain a background check using First Advantage,1000 Alderman Drive, Alpharetta, GA 30005, and understand it will be used in determining my eligibility. I have reviewed andagreed to the terms and conditions regarding this check and your rights with respect to reviewing or obtaining copies of anyinformation provided.2. I agree to complete Youth Protection training within 30 days of this application and abide by the youth protection requirementsof the Boy Scouts of America (www.MyScouting.org). Merit Badge Counselor- Black/African American Native American Caucasian/White Hispanic/LatinoOccupation- Fast Start trainingMiddle nameBusiness phoneEthnic background:Scouting position (description)-Social Security No. (required)/Business addressE-mail address(Select one)4Position CodeUSCountry M FGender/Date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy)Home phoneUSCountryHave you completed: Youth Protection trainingFirst name (No initials or nicknames)Please print one letter in each space—press hard; you are making three copies.TRANSFER FROM: Yes NoAre you an Eagle Scout?Employer-State/- /StateBoys’ LifesubscriptionZip codeDate earned (mm/dd/yyyy)Cell phoneZip codeSuffix.Signature of Scout executive or designeeDateSignature of chartered organization head or representativeDateAPPROVAL FOR COUNCIL AND DISTRICT ADULTS: I have reviewed this application and have made any follow-up inquiriesnecessary to be satisfied that the applicant possesses the moral, educational, and emotional qualities of an adult in theBoy Scouts of America.Signature of unit committee chairmanDateI have reviewed this application and the responses to any questions answered “Yes” and the comments made by theunit leader approving the application. Neither I nor the religious or organizational leader of our organization is aware ofany information indicating that the applicant does not possess the moral, educational, and emotional qualities of an adultin the Boy Scouts of America.APPROVALS FOR UNIT ADULTS: I have reviewed this application and the responses to any questions answered “Yes”with the applicant or source listed. I believe the applicant possesses the moral, educational, and emotional qualities of anadult in the Boy Scouts of America. Asian OtherDriver’s license No.XExt.Last nameUNIT NO.StateArrowmoonDistrict nameSam Houston Area Retain on file for three years.LOCAL COUNCIL COPY All questions must be answered. Write NONE if applicable.1. Scouting background.PositionCouncilYear2. Experience working with youth in otherorganizations. Please provide contact information.3. Previous residences (for last five years).CityState4. Current memberships (religious, community,business, labor, or professional organizations).5. References. Please list those who are familiar withyour character. References may be checked.NameTelephone ( )NameTelephone ( )NameTelephone ( )6. Additional information.Yes No(Mark each answer.)a. Have you ever been removed fromor asked to leave a leadershipposition in an organization due toallegations regarding your personalconduct or behavior? Explain:b. Do you use illegal drugs or abusealcohol? Explain:c. Have you ever been arrested for acriminal offense (other than minortraffic violations)? Explain:d. Has your driver’s license ever beensuspended or revoked? Explain:e. Have you ever been investigated for,accused of, or charged with abuse orneglect of a minor child? Explain:f. Are you aware of any reasonnot listed above that may callinto question your suitability tosupervise, guide, care for, and leadyoung people?1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 A B C D E F G H ICouncil/district position codeThis form is read by machine. Please print the numbers and letters as shown: If applicant has an unexpired membership certificate, registration may be accomplished at no charge by transferring the registration. Mark and attach a copy of the certificate.EXPIRE DATEThe information obtained in this form is for theinternal use of the BSA only.ADULT APPLICATION
badge listed on this Merit Badge Counselor Information form. A merit badge counselor does not have to pay a registration fee, but must complete an Adult Application for position code 42, fill out this form, and complete BSA Youth Protection training. Submit the Adult Application with the Merit Badge Counselor Information form to your council.
