Merit Badge Steps
Steps:
- The Scout develops an interest in a merit badge and may begin working on the requirements.
- The Scout and scoutmaster discuss the Scout’s interest in the merit badge.
- The scoutmaster signs a blue card and provides the Scout with at least one counselor contact.
- The Scout contacts the counselor.
- The counselor considers any work toward requirements completed prior to the initial discussion with the unit leader.
- The Scout, the Scout’s buddy or parent, and the counselor meet (often several times).
- The Scout finishes the requirements.
- The counselor approves completion.
- The Scout returns the signed blue card to the unit leader, who signs the applicant record section of the blue card.
- The scoutmaster gives the Scout the applicant record.
- The Scout turns in the blue card to the Advancement Chair.
- The Advancement Chair reports completion of the merit badge.
- The Scout receives the merit badge at the next Court of Honor.
The Merit Badge Counselor list is a compilation of counselors from all units in the council that use Scoutbook. Indian Peaks has a list of over 1000 Merit Badge Counselors. Scoutmasters have access to a search form is provided so you can search by merit badge, proximity to the unit’s zip code and availability status of the counselor.
Resources:
More information can be found in the Troop 278 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)