Dear Troop 199 Families,

Registration for the 2021–2022 scouting year is underway. In order for Troop 199 to register with the BSA, we need your help collecting the required paperwork and fees.  Registration is scheduled during either of the following Troop meetings: Monday, October 18th -or- Monday, November 8th

Below is the "blue card" process to be followed when working on merit badges. 

Merit badges are earned by working with a qualified Merit Badge Counselor, either at summer camp, at merit badge fairs, or found locally with the help of an ASM. 

Younger Scouts are encouraged to work on rank advancement requirements (Handbook sign offs) for the first 1.5 years (Scout Rank - First Class Rank) before focusing on merit badges. Core Scouting skills and knowledge is more important for development of younger Scouts at this stage. Younger Scouts will earn several Merit Badges during Summer Camps and when merit badges are offered by Troop parents who are qualified as counselors. 

Process Steps:

1)    Scout asks an ASM for a new blue card when ready to start each merit badge. Scout enters their name, Troop number, and merit badge name. 

2)    ASM signs the blue card or informs the Scout and parent if the merit badge is not age appropriate (example - Welding age 14+), and helps Scout find a local counselor.

3)    Scout gives blue card to the Merit Badge Counselor during their first meeting. 

4)    Merit Badge Counselor records the requirements completed, or partially completed, on the blue card (or creates a virtual blue card). 

5)    Scout hands the blue card (or virtual blue card) from Counselor to Scoutmaster for final approval. 

6)    Scout places the approved blue card in the drop box of Mrs. Quandt's driveway. 

7)    Mrs. Quandt (Troop Advancement Chair) records badge completion and sends the earned merit badge to the Senior Patrol Leader for awarding to the Scout.

*If a blue card is not returned or signed by the Counselor, the Scout contacts the Merit Badge Counselor to request their signed blue card or a virtual blue card created in the ScoutBook app.  

*If a blue card is lost, the Scout restarts the process of obtaining a new blue card and contacting the Merit Badge Counselor to request a reissued signed completion record.

1. Your full name
2. Reason for the call – " I have completed all requirements for _____ Rank and requesting a Board of Review"
3. Call back phone number 

Mrs. Quandt will then contact you with the date and time for your Board of Review.

In preparation for your Board of Review.

 - All rank requirement in your Scout Handbook are completed and signed off. Your Scout Handbook is brought with you to the Board of Review. 

 - Full Class A uniform is worn, including official BSA shirt, pants, belt, socks, neckerchief, hiking boots or dress shoes. All patches are up to date correctly positioned. 

 - Arrive on time, prepared to discuss the skills you have learned and Troop outings and service projects you have participated in since your last rank advancement.   

Thank you. 

*Please* be sure to either register or send regrets for each event posted on the right hand column of the Troop website under  "Event Registration".

This simple step helps the SIC/AIC team ensure we have the correct gear, coverage, and distribution list for sending trip details. Thank you.