New Scout & Parent Resources

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 ​​Welcome New Parents!
Below is a list of forms, dues and other information that you will need to know when you get started with the troop. 

Complete Forms (contact a Scoutmaster for forms)
  • Youth BSA Application
  • Medical Forms A/B
  • Adult Application (if interested in volunteering)
  • Create an account on my.scouting.org to take the online Youth Protection Training and to submit a new Adult Application
  • Merit Badge Counselor Form (if interested; this is a paper document that you can request)
  • Family Talent Survey and Household Contact Info (include names and contact information for other parents or guardians; paper form what is available upon request)

Complete Digital Items
  • Connect to Scoutbook (you will receive an invitation in your inbox-please complete all steps)
  • Connect other Parents/Guardians to Scoutbook (will also receive an invitation in their inboxes once initial parent account is created and linked to the appropriate scout)
  • Subscribe to the ScoutBook calendar
  • Make Sure You are Receiving Troop Emails
  • Scoutbook Tutorial
  • Like our Facebook Page
  • Join our Facebook Group
  • Download the Telegram App (used for photos and communication during campouts and Summer Camps) and use this link to be connected to our group: https://t.me/joinchat/AAAAAEOQbdlhXNPxfM6QVg

Pay Initial Dues and Fees
  • $60 - Troop joining fee (one time)
  • If you are not transferring from a pack or another troop, add the following:
  • $66 - BSA Chartering Fee (annual) (BSA will prorate based on the application date)
  • $25 - BSA Joining Fee (one-time) (link to BSA article explaining this fee)
  • $12 - Boys’ Life Magazine subscription (Optional)
  • After paperwork is turned into council, the troop Treasurer will send you the final amount to pay. Please write checks out to Troop 289 or you may send via PayPal.​
Receive Troop Provided Items
  • Class B Shirt
  • Shoulder Loops, Neckerchief and Slide
  • Troop Shoulder Numbers
  • Patrol Patch

Decide on and RSVP for Upcoming Events and Summer Camp