Boy Scout Application Packet (Page 3 of 7) in pdf

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

(On the youth’s application for membership,

a parent or guardian must certify that he or she has read this information sheet.)

Welcome to the Boy Scouts of America

The unit committee selects the Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, Varsity Scout

Coach, or Venturing Advisor, subject to approval of the head of the chartered

Your child is joining more than 4 million members of the Boy Scouts of America.

organization or the chartered organization representative. The unit leader

Please take the time to review this material and reflect upon its importance.

must be a good role model because our children’s values and lives will be

influenced by that leader. You need to know your child’s unit leader and be

The BSA and the Chartered Organization

involved in the unit committee’s activities so you can evaluate and help direct

The Boy Scouts of America makes Scouting available to our nation’s youth by

that influence.

chartering community organizations to operate Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout

Scouting uses a fun program to promote character development, citizenship

troops, Varsity Scout teams, and Venturing crews. The chartered organization

training, and personal fitness for every member.You can help by encouraging

must provide an adequate and safe meeting place and capable adult leader-

perfect attendance, assisting with your child’s advancement, attending meet-

ship, and must adhere to the principles and policies of the BSA. The BSA local

ings for parents, and assisting with transportation.

council provides unit leader training, program ideas, camping facilities, literature,

professional guidance for volunteer leaders, and liability insurance protection.

Program Policies

Scouting’s Volunteers and You

Chartered organizations agree to use the Scouting program in accordance

with their own policies as well as those of the BSA. The program is flexible,

Scouting’s adult volunteers provide leadership at the unit, district, council,

but major departures from BSA methods and policies are not permitted. As

and national levels. Many are parents of Scouts; many entered Scouting as

a parent, you should be aware that:

youth members. Each chartered organization establishes a unit committee,

which operates its Scouting unit, selects leadership, and provides support

• Leadership is restricted to qualified adults who subscribe to the Declara-

for a quality program. Unit committees depend on parents for membership

tion of Religious Principle, the Scout Oath, and the Scout Law.

and assistance.

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