Membership Requirements

Youth Membership

  1. Youth Membership in Troop 404 is open to all boys who:
    1. Are at least 11 years old, but not more than 17 years old, or
    2. Have completed the fifth grade or
    3. Have received the Arrow of Light award as a Webelos Scout.
  2. When applying for membership to the Troop, a parent or guardian must accompany the boy to their first Troop meeting.  A BSA application form must be completed when joining as a new Scout or transferring into the Troop from another BSA unit.  All applicable forms (BSA Health and Medical form, Media Release form and Behavior Agreement/Permission form) must be completed and submitted to the Scoutmaster before the Scout can participate in any activities (see Attachments).
  3. Each Scout must have a current BSA medical form on file with the Scoutmaster.  A physical examination with a doctor’s signature is required.  The BSA medical form is valid for 12 months from the date of the examination.  If your son has a medical check-up scheduled, ask for a BSA medical form so that your healthcare provider can complete the form at the same time.  A copy of this form is taken on all campouts and trips.
  4. Applicants agree to abide by:
    1. The BSA Scout Oath
    2. The BSA Scout Law
    3. The BSA Outdoor Code
    4. Troop uniform policy
  5. Parent(s) must complete a Resource Survey Sheet (see Attachments).

Adult Membership

  1. Adult membership in Troop 404 is open to:
    1. All parents of youth members who support the BSA program.
    2. Members of the charter organization.
    3. Other persons interested in serving the youth of Troop 404.
    4. Adult members must be at least 18 years of age with the exception of the Scoutmaster who must be at least 21 years old.
  2. Registered adults may participate as either Committee members or uniformed leaders (Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmasters).  Adult leaders in Troop 404 must be trained; you will have 90 days to complete the required training for your position.  Troop committee training can be completed on-line.
  3. Troop 404 is dependent upon the parents of Scouts to fill numerous leadership positions.  At least one parent of each Scout is expected to serve in a leadership position during the program year.
  4. Applicants must complete the BSA Adult leader application.
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