MERIT BADGE POLICY
Welcome to Boy Scouts! We are looking forward to working with you
as you advance on the trail to the rank of Eagle. Your first challenge
will be to complete the requirements to advance from Scout to
Tenderfoot to Second Class to First Class Scout. Further rank
advancement will require you to earn merit badges. This policy
describes what you should do when you start this challenging and
rewarding stage of your Scout adventure:
- The first steps in earning a merit badge are to select one
to work on and finding a fellow Scout to work on it with you.
Merit badge counselors require that you use the buddy system
when working on merit badges. Working with a buddy will also
help keep you motivated, especially if the badge is a difficult
one or takes a longer time to earn.
- A blue "Application for Merit Badge" card must
be obtained from the Scoutmaster before you begin work on
any merit badge. The Scoutmaster will discuss your plans with
you and if you both agree he will sign the card and give it
to you. The Scoutmaster will also help you select a counselor
to work with on the merit badge.
- Once you have a signed card, and before you begin any work,
contact the selected merit badge counselor and make arrangements
to meet with him/her.
- Before meeting with your counselor, obtain a copy of the pamphlet
for the merit badge you will be working on and read it, so
that you will be prepared to work on the merit badge.
- The "blue card" is proof of the work that you do,
so DO NOT LOSE IT! If you start a merit badge and do not finish
it, save the card as you may choose to finish it at some future
time. It is strongly suggested that you keep the card in a
safe place such as a Scout record book, so that you will know
where it is.
- When you complete the merit badge, the counselor will keep
one section of the card and you should turn in the other two
parts to the Scoutmaster. When the merit badge is given to
you a section of the card will be also be given to you. Place
this card in a your Scout record book. DO NOT LOSE this card
as this is your proof that you completed work on the merit
badge.
Good luck in your Scouting journey.
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