BSA TROOP 128

Joining the Troop

We are always happy to have any boy become a member of Troop 128. However, joining a Boy Scout Troop is a commitment of time, energy, and money. Listed below are our procedures for joining this troop. Our goal with these procedures is to ensure the boy and parents are aware of what they are getting into before they commit their time, energy, and money.

  1. Prospective Scout must be between the ages of 11 (or have completed the 5th grade) and 18.
  2. Parent or prospective Scout pre-arranges a visit to a regular Troop Meeting. A minimum of 2 visits is usually required before joining.
  3. Parent and prospective Scout both read this Troop Handbook.
  4. Parent complete and sign the Boy Scout Application form and turn it in to the Scoutmaster.
  5. Parents complete and sign the BSA Medical Form and Medical Release for Emergency Care form.
  6. Pay the fees and dues applicable at the time of joining. Make check payable to “BSA Troop 128" and turn it in to the Scoutmaster.
  7. Parents each complete a Troop Resource Survey from and turn it in to the Scoutmaster.
  8. Parent discusses with the Scoutmaster or Troop Committee Chairman his/her willingness to register as a member of the Troop Committee or as an Assistant Scoutmaster and to complete an Adult Registration Application form.
  9. Purchase the Boy Scout Handbook for the new Scout so he can study and learn the joining requirements and pass them off at a regular meeting as soon as possible. Scouts must bring their Scout Handbook, Boy Scout Requirements Book, paper, and pencil/pen to every meeting.
  10. Purchase the Official Scout Uniform for the Scout, including patches and insignia, from the retailer immediately after joining. Also be prepared to purchase/obtain needed camping equipment. (Refer to the Uniform and Equipment section of this Troop Handbook, and check with the Scoutmaster about custom patches that the Troop provides.) Full Uniform is required at every Troop Meeting and should be brought to every Outing.

As mentioned above, Scouting involves a commitment of money. If financial assistance is needed, it is available. Please speak with the Scoutmaster or Troop Committee Chairman to discuss options. The Troop has a reserve funds and Epworth UMC has helped Scouts meet financial requirements. No Scout in Troop 128 will miss out because of finances.