SCOUTS BSA JOINING REQUIREMENTS FOR BOTH 171 BOYS AND 171 GIRLS

•  At least 10 years old and in the fifth grade and register after March 1, OR

• Have earned the Arrow of Light Award and are at least 10 years old, OR 

• Age 11 but have not reached age 18

Step 1: TROOP SPECIFIC FORMS and INFORMATION PACKET

            Form #1: Troop 171 Roster Update Form - <-- Use this form to get families on the mailing list and troop roster

          Form #2: Troop 171 Photo/Video Release Form - Required

Step 2: BSA FORMS - YOUTH REGISTRATION

Troop 171 Boy: BSA Online Application for Troop 171 Boy's Troop [Youth or Adult]

Troop 171 Girl: BSA Online Application for Troop 171 Girl's Troop [Youth or Adult]

My.scouting.org account required for online application

Paper Form Alternative: BSA Youth Application Form for Troop 171 Boys and 171 Girls [PAPER Form - sorry it is not an interactive form.)

                  Print, complete and bring to a troop meeting

Step 3: BSA CONSENT, RELEASE, and MEDICAL FORM INFORMATION - For the safety of both our Scouts and adults, BSA requires a new form and medical physical annually.

                           1. Details and forms are on our BSA Informed Consent, Release Agreement and Health History page.

IMPORTANT: Medical Forms Must Be Delivered In Person. BSA Does Not Allow Them to Be Sent Electronically.

• • • • • • • Part A [parent signed] Do this part, even if you can’t get parts B and C signed by the doctor right away. Complete as soon as possible

            • Part B [doctor signature required for medications on page B2]

            • Part C [doctor physical required] Do this when you can get in for a physical

       ∞ SAMPLE Form Showing Common Items Missed on the form

INFORMATION PACKET

               Troop 171 Information for New Members - Fast start guide to Scouting in Troop 171

UNIT TRANSFER DIRECTIONS

Adult and Scout Directions [please contact Scott Miller, ASM]

Sources of Scout Uniforms, Patches and Other Supplies

• Louisville Scout Shop [Reichenberg Service Center] - PERMANENTLY CLOSED

• Loveland Scout Shop  <https://longspeakbsa.org/contact/scout-shopsscout-gear/>

Location: In the Outlets at Loveland (west of I-25, north of US-34), 5604 McWhinney Blvd,

                       (It is in the south complex, two doors south of BOSE), Door address is: 5604

Phone: (970) 617-2230

Important notes: Can order and they will deliver via the mail. 

                                                                        The Loveland Scout Shop has the best stock of uniforms available locally

• McGuckin Hardware - Limited items available. Usually have Scout Handbooks and Council patches for uniform shirts.  Limited uniforms.

• BSA Scout Shop - Online Ordering <https://www.scoutshop.org/>

Items to Purchase from Scout Shop or Online

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Scout uniform shirt - purchase at Scout store or online from BSA Scout Shop. Limited stock may be available at McGuckin Hardware.

                  1. 1. Separate styles for girls and boys

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 2. Scouts BSA Shoulder Loops [green - same for boys and girls]

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 3. Scout Handbook - available at the Scout Store

                  1. 1. Separate versions for boys and girls

                     2. Please purchase the book, not the digital edition

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 4. Scouts BSA Handbook Cover

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 5. Patches purchased from Scout Store

                  1. 1. Council Shoulder Patch [Adventure West Council [formerly - Longs Peak Council]. Multiple designs usually available. Choose your favorite.

                     2. Boy Scout World Crest Patch

Patches and Other Items Available for Purchase From Troop 171 [Barb Allan]

• • • • Troop 171 Unit Number Should Patch [Example]

      • Scout Handbook [Boy or Girl Editions]

      • Handbook Cover [optional - some Scouts prefer using a gallon ZipLock bag]

      • Council Shoulder Patch - Adventure West Council [formerly Longs Peak Council)

      • World Crest Patch - may be prsewn on some shirts

      • Scouts BSA Shoulder Loops (Green)

      • Troop Neckerchief - Presented by the troop at induction ceremony. Cost included in troop registration fees.

• • • • Uniforms - Insignia Locations - BSA Insignia Guide

      • Options For Attaching Patches to the Uniform Shirt

        • Sewing by hand or sewing machine

        • Patch Magic Kit - available from BSA and McGuckin Hardware

        • Lafayette Scout Office - Contact Regina [303-447-8511] - excellent job at a reasonable cost

SCOUTS BSA ADULT REGISTRATION and FORMS

Step 1 (required): YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING (YPT) - The safety of our Scouts is paramount. Normally, this training is only needed for adults registering in the troop. However, the Troop 171 Adult Committee has mandated that all adults associated with Troop 171 successfully complete Youth Protection Training. The goal is that every adult has a complete understanding of the procedures and expectations to keep our Scouts safe. The program is available online at no charge.

Youth Protection Information and Training

Step 2 (optional): BSA FORMS - ADULT REGISTRATION - Parents may choose to register in Scouts BSA as a troop leader. Positions include: Adult Committee Member, Assistant Scoutmaster or Merit Badge Counselor. Completion of Youth Protection Training is required by all adults whether registering in the troop or not.

• Troop 171 B: BSA Online Application for Troop 171 Boy's Troop [Youth or Adult]

• Troop 171 G: BSA Online Application for Troop 171 Girls's Troop [Youth or Adult]

• Paper Form Alternative: BSA ADULT Application Form [Interactive pdf]

• Background Check Disclosure [this may be part of the Adult Application form above. Only one copy is needed]

  • Print, complete and mail to Barb Allan - at 816 S Carr Avenue, Lafayette, CO  80026.

• If registering as an adult leader in the troop:  Troop 171 Roster Update Form [Google Form replaces previous paper version. Don’t need both]

Step 3 (required if going on campouts): BSA MEDICAL INFORMATION and FORMS - For the safety of both our Scouts and adults, BSA requires a new form and medical physical annually.

Details are on our BSA Informed Consent, Release Agreement and Health History page.

1. 1. • Part A and B [self signed for adults] Do these parts, even if you can’t get part C done yet

      • Part C [doctor physical required] Do this when you can get in for a physical

Step 4 (optional): Troop Merit Badge Counselor Sign Up - You only need 4 things to be a merit badge counselor. Feel free to discuss being a merit badge counselor before signing up.

∞ Adventure West Council       ∞ Wapiti District

• 1. BSA Adult Application [hard copy required]

  2. Merit Badge Counselor Information Sheet

  3. Troop 171 MB Signup Form

  4. Youth Protection Training Certificate of Completion

  5. A desire to help our Scouts. There is no link for this one!

  6. Check out  "A Guide for Merit Badge Counseling"

  7. "BSA Guide to Advancement"

  8. How to Earn a Merit Badge

  9. Troop 171 Merit Badge Book Library - Available for Scout Checkout

Check out the troop list of merit badges and Merit Badge Counselors

Uniforms are available at the Louisville Scout Shop or at McGuckin Hardware. At times, we also have uniform shirts that other Scouts have outgrown. Please let us know if you would like to pursue this option.

• Louisville Scout Shop [Reichenberg Service Center] - PERMANENTLY CLOSED

• McGuckin Hardware [2525 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302] (303) 443-1822

  • Neckerchief: We have our own troop neckerchief that will be presented at either Webelos Crossover or at a Troop Induction ceremony.

  • Troop Number Patch: We have a one-piece 171 patch. This makes for easier sewing. Available from Barb Allan.

  • Uniform Insignia Guide: Proper placement of uniform patches

  • Sewing on Uniform Patches

    • Patch Sewing Service - for a fee, there may be people available to sew patches on uniforms. Check with troop leadership.

    • Badge Magic - a non-sewing adhesive alternative. Available at the Louisville Scout Shop and McGuckin Hardware.