Forms, forms, and more forms
Updated 5/12/08

In February of 2008 the National Web site went through a major changeover, we think we have changed all of our links. So please let us know if something does not work. 

Most forms below are generic forms for any Scouter across the country. Your council may have its own local forms that must be used. Finally, some of these forms may have been superceded.  If a form that you would like to see is not here please email us the information and we will attempt to find the missing form. Also if you have a new or updated form to add please send us the link and it will be added so all other Scouters have access to it. Unless noted otherwise all forms are in Adobe Acrobat Format.  

Sometimes we just link to a National Form, if so it is labeled as such. Sometimes our form is better, but if you want the National Link it is also listed. 

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Adult forms

Adult Leader Insignia Placement This form shows the proper placement of insignia on the adult uniform, both male and female. Great to have when trying to sew all those patches on.  BSA # 34048 National Link    &  Checklist

Adult Application Form This is the standard adult registration form.  BSA # 28-501   Includes Background Check disclaimer. Social Security number is now mandatorySpanish Version BSA # 28-502 National Link 

Custom uniforms made to order Use this form to help order custom uniforms, if your too tall, too short, too thin, or calorically challenged fill this out for a custom fit. BSA # 70-503

International Scouters Award   This form gives all details on how to earn and order this award. Have you been to a World Jamboree?  You might qualify.  2002 BSA # 22-721 (25kb) National Web Site National Link

Merit Badge Counselor Application National Form used to apply to be a merit badge counselor. (20kb) 1998 BSA # 34405 This form is able to be filled out using Adobe Acrobat.  This form is not for the Chicago Area Council. Each District has it's own form.?  National Link

Merit Badge Counselor List   How to build a merit badge counselor list. Spaces for all merit badges. This is a  6 page booklet for the Troop advancement person.   BSA # 4439 National Link

Merit Badge Counselor Orientation A description of your responsibilities, as well as requirements to insure that you and the Scout have a safe and productive experience.  1995  BSA # 34542  (22kb) &

Selecting Boy Scout Leaders  This informational pamphlet takes you through the steps for picking new Boy Scout Leaders. BSA # 18-981 2002   (135kb) & National Form 

Selecting Cub Scout Leaders  This informational pamphlet takes you through the steps for picking new Cub Scout Leaders. BSA # 13-500  1996   (223kb) & National Form 

Telephone Reference Checklist When a new adult is signing up this form will  help you to check this person's references. (10kb) This form is able to be filled out using Adobe Acrobat.   ? 

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Boy Scout Advancement

Basic Boy Scout Advancement Information This chart gives a basic reference to advancement for the different ranks.(24 kb)  

First Class First Year Tracking Sheet Lists requirements and where they can be done in category groups. Use one sheet per scout.  BSA # 34118 National Link 

Individual History Use this form to track advancement for each Boy Scout. Covers rank, leadership, OA, and special awards.  (11kb) 2000  This form is not needed if you use any of the Computer tracking programs on the market.

Individual Scout Record Use this form to track advancement, dues and attendance for each Boy Scout. Covers rank, leadership, OA, and special awards. National Link  This form is not needed if you use any of the Computer tracking programs on the market. BSA # 34518

Merit Badge "Blue Cards" Please use this only in emergencies. It should be copied on blue card stock. (26kb) 2002 BSA # 34124 This form is able to be filled out using Adobe Acrobat.  ?  

Merit Badge Tracking Record  This is for use by the individual Scout. (12kb)  This form is not needed if you use any of the Computer tracking programs on the market.

Star to Eagle Tracking  This is similar to above but a different lay out. (5kb) This form is not needed if you use any of the Computer tracking programs on the market.

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Boy Scout Programs

Application for BSA Lifeguard Certification BSA Lifeguard is a weeklong course at summer camp.  BSA # 34435  National Link

Boy Scout Application  BSA # 28-406 This is the Boy Scout registration form. Spanish   National Links    

Boy Scout Insignia Placement Shows the Scout uniform and proper placement of most patches. If you do not see what you need get a copy of the Insignia Guide from your Council Service Center. BSA #  34283 National Link     & 

Centennial Quality Unit Award   Usually handed in with the Recharter package.    National Link  See this Web Site  for all Branches of Scouting. 

Climb on Safely Training Outline Use this guide to train your adult leaders in putting on the climb on safely program in your troop. (330kb) 2001  BSA # 20-101   &  

Committee Job Description  Cards.  Reproduce then cut these cards apart and use them as you are recruiting adults to fill vacant positions in the Troop. These can also be useful in improving a current leaders effectiveness. &

Congressional Awards for Scouts This is an award for Boy's 14 and older which deals with volunteer public service, personal development, physical fitness and expedition/exploration activities. (52kb) 2000

Crime Prevention Program Application This form gives all the requirements for the Boy Scout to earn the award (172 Kb) 1996 BSA # 18-023  This form is able to be filled out using Adobe Acrobat.   ?  

Den Chief Service Award A convenient sign off sheet for these requirements.  Complete training and details are in the Den Chief Handbook BSA # 33211 (798kb)

Hometown U.S.A. Award   This program is to educate Boy Scouts about citizenship in relation to conservation and to involve them in community activities relating to environmental issues. Visit this web site for complete details. National Link

Interpreter Strip This not only gives requirements but pictures of many of the strips. (520 kb)

Kayaking Award  This is not only the application but the list of requirements for this award. BSA # 19-510 (47kb) National Link

Leave No Trace Awareness Award  Form to get the Leave no Trace Awareness Patch. For Scouts, Scouters and Venturers (385 kb) ?

Patrol Dues Envelope Fill it out, print it, cut, fold and tape, and you have a ready made patrol Dues envelope. (87 kb) This form is able to be filled out using Adobe Acrobat.   ?  

Patrol Emblems Pictures of all standard Patrol patches. (273kb)     & 

Ready & Prepared Award this is for Troops, Crews and Teams. Visit the web site for details  or download the form. BSA # 10-278

SCUBA BSA this is an application that lists the basic requirements for this award. (404kb)

Snorkeling BSA Application requirements and counselor information. (20kb)  This form is able to be filled out using Adobe Acrobat.   ? 

Troop Meeting Plan This is a blank form to help your Patrol Leader Council (PLC) plan the weekly Troop meetings.   BSA # 34425 National Link   Another helpful form for the SPL is the Green Bar meeting planner.  (22kb)

Troop Resource Survey Hand this form out to the parents to see what skills they have that might help the Troop.  Give every adult at least 1 small job that they can accomplish. Next year they will be able to do the bigger jobs.  (312kb) 2000 BSA # 34437  National Link 

Troop Self Assessment Survey The PLC can use this survey to determine areas of success and areas that need improvement. Use this form a few times a year, comparing it with previous surveys to improve the Troop program. (10kb)

World Conservation Award for Boy Scouts.  If a Scout earns Environmental Science, Citizen in the World and either Soil and Water Conservation or Fish and Wildlife Management he is eligible for this award. (28kb)  This form is able to be filled out using Adobe Acrobat.  ? 

Yearly Planner   This form helps your PLC at the annual planning meeting. Smaller version of what Boy's Life puts out each summer. (56kb) BSA # 26-005

Young American Award This award is given out once per council,  per year. Deadline for application is December 1st.  For complete details click here. (1351 kb) 2000 BSA # 99-290  This form is able to be filled out using Adobe Acrobat.   ?  National Link  

Uniform Checklist Complete list of  Boy Scout Uniform parts and books.  National Link

Boy Scout Rank Advancement Forms

National Web site with complete up to date information. 

Complete set of Merit Badge Workbooks.   Encourage your scouts to download these workbooks and do as much work as possible before they get to camp. 

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Camping

50-Miler Award  This is for a 5 day 50 mile hiking or canoeing or combination of the two.  Application and requirements. 2004 (72kb)   This form is able to be filled out using Adobe Acrobat.  ?  National Form

Baden-Powell Patrol Award This form is used to see if your Patrol and Patrol members are following the Scouting Program. If you do then there is a special patch that you can wear under your Patrol Emblem (67 Kb) 

Camp Savings Plan Use this form to help set up a camp savings plan for any type of long term camping program. (639 kb)

Campfire Planning  This is a form that shows all the normal items to plan a great campfire ceremony.  BSA # 33696  National Link

Camp Site Inspection Use this form for a troop camping trip. Set up to judge 4 patrols on all aspects of a good campsite. (23kb) 

Duty Roster for a normal weekend camping trip. (4kb) 

Leave No Trace Awareness Award This form gives all requirements. (14 kb) BSA # 21-105 1998  This form is able to be filled out using Adobe Acrobat.  ? 

Menu Planner This is a helpful form for your camping trips. Assists in meal planning for a weekend camping trip. (5kb)

National Camping Award   is designed to recognize troops who go camping during the year. Your troop may qualify in two categories as you begin to expand your camping program: yearly and cumulative. You can also qualify for an individual award. This form lists all requirements for all categories. (71 kb)

Outdoor Program Checklist A convenient form to make sure all details are taken care of for a weekend camping trip. (48kb)

Paul Bunyan Award This is the next step up from the Tot In Chip award. Involves teaching and a conservation project. (259kb)

Request for overnight group campsite Use this form when reserving campsites from another BSA Council Camp. BSA # 4407  1991 

Shopping list A convenient form to help develop a shopping list for a camping trip. (4kb)

Timetable This is a blank weekend hourly scheduler. (5kb)

Tot in chip This lists all the requirements for the Tot in Chip card. Also has drawings that show all the parts of the ax. (12kb)    & 

Troop Camp Roster  This is a helpful form for your camping trips. Usually not for official summer camp usage. (7kb)

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Commissioners 

Also see Leadership Training Awards for more commissioner information go to National Commissioner Web site

Boy Scout Roundtable Planning Sheet  This is a spread sheet type form to help plan an informative Boy Scout Roundtable. There is also a sample to show how to fill it out. BSA # 35254 (100kb)  Training workbook

Commissioner Responsibility Cards  These cards list the responsibilities of all the various commissioner positions. BSA # 34265B ( 65kb) 2000

Commissioner Roster The District commissioner uses this form to track the complete Commissioner Staff. BSA # 34127 A  (61 kb) 2001

Crew Visitation Form Use this form after your visit to a Crew meeting. BSA # 33660  National Form 

Distinguished Commissioner Service Award  This is an informational pamphlet describing the program and showing the awards. BSA # 14-550  &   National Form 

Pack Visitation Form Use this form after your visit to a Pack meeting. BSA # 34125 National Form 

Troop Visitation Form Use this form after your visit to a Troop meeting. BSA # 34126  National Form 

Post Visitation Form Use this form after your visit to a Post meeting. BSA # 33619   National Form

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Conservation Awards

Leave No Trace Cub Scout Award  This brochure gives details of how to earn this award.  BSA # 13-032A (17  kb)   2002 &

William T. Hornaday Bronze Badge Application This is the first level award for a Boy Scout. More in depth than the Conservation award listed below. Also gives requirements.  (186kb) This form is able to be filled out using Adobe Acrobat.  ?  BSA National Hornaday Website

William T. Hornaday Silver  Medal Application This is the second level award for a Boy Scout. Also gives requirements.  (202 kb) This form is able to be filled out using Adobe Acrobat.  ? BSA National Hornaday Website.

William T. Hornaday Adult Gold Medal Application This is for an adult Scouter or Venturer. Also gives requirements.  (113kb)  This form is able to be filled out using Adobe Acrobat.  ? BSA National Hornaday Website

William T. Hornaday Gold Certificate Application This is for an adult educator in the conservation field. Also gives requirements.  (108kb)  This form is able to be filled out using Adobe Acrobat.   ? BSA National Hornaday Website.

William T. Hornaday Unit Award Application This award is for a unit that does a major Conservation project. Also gives requirements. (176 kb)   This form is able to be filled out using Adobe Acrobat.  ? BSA National Hornaday Website.  

World Conservation Award for Boy Scouts.  If a Scout earns Environmental Science, Citizen in the World and either Soil and Water Conservation or Fish and Wildlife Management he is eligible for this award. (28kb)  This form is able to be filled out using Adobe Acrobat.  ? 

World Conservation Award for Cub Scouts.  Lists the requirements for Bear, Wolf and Webelos Scouts as well as a form to complete to get the badge. (36kb) This form is able to be filled out using Adobe Acrobat.  ? 

World Conservation Award for Venture Scouts  Lists the requirements for Venture Scouts as  well as a form to complete to get the badge.  This form is able to be filled out using Adobe Acrobat.  ? 

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Cub Scout Program  Also see Tiger Cub

The Pack's first 3 months  How to get the new pack off the ground.  English   Spanish  National Links  &

Application form  This is the Cub Scout application  form.  Spanish   National Links

Academics Program Use this form to track and order belt loops and pins for the Cub Scout Academic program.  This form is not needed if you use any of the Computer tracking programs on the market.  BSA # 34293 National Link

Basic Cub Scout Advancement Information This chart gives a basic reference to advancement for the different ranks.(24 kb)  & 

Campsite Inspection  This form is to be filled out and filed with the Council Camping Committee before a Cub Pack can use this campsite. (60kb)

Centennial Quality Unit Award   Usually handed in with the Recharter package.    National Link  See this Web Site  for all Branches of Scouting. 

Committee Job Description  Cards.  Reproduce then cut these cards apart and use them as you are recruiting adults to fill vacant positions in the Pack. These can also be useful in improving a current leaders effectiveness. &

Cub Den Meeting Use this form to plan a future den meeting. Spaces for all parts of the meeting. (25kb)   This form is able to be filled out using Adobe Acrobat.  ?  BSA # 33826  National Form

Cub Scout & Webelos Scout Insignia Placement  Use to help in sewing patches to shirts. BSA # 34282 National Link     & 

Cub Scout Crime Prevention Program Application  This form gives all the requirements for the Cub Scout to earn the award. (177 Kb) This form is able to be filled out using Adobe Acrobat.   ? 

Den Advancement Report  This form is for the Den Leader to give to the Pack Advancement person showing all awards earned since the last report. BSA # 33847    This form is not needed if you use any of the Computer tracking programs on the market. National Link

Den Advancement Report  This form is for the Den Leader of a Bear or Wolf Den to keep track of Advancement, attendance and dues for your Den. BSA # 33828   This form is not needed if you use any of the Computer tracking programs on the market. National Link

Den Chief Service Award A convenient sign off sheet for these requirements.  Complete training and details are in the Den Chief Handbook BSA # 33211 (798kb)

Individual Cub Scout Record  This form helps track attendance and advancement throughout the whole time in Cub Scouts and Webelos. Does not include Tiger Cub. This form is not needed if you use any of the Computer tracking programs on the market. BSA # 33827 National Link

Leave No Trace Cub Scout Award  This brochure gives details of how to earn this award.  BSA # 13-032A (17  kb)   2002 &

National Den Award  This gives the requirements and application for this award. BSA # 34-33  (44kb) This form is able to be filled out using Adobe Acrobat.  ?  National Link 

National Summertime Pack Award  This is the complete planning guide which  gives the requirements, a how to section and application for this award.   (489 kb) 1996 BSA # 33748  This form is able to be filled out using Adobe Acrobat.  ? National Link 

Overnight Check List  Form for the Cub Scout level which spells out what the Cub Scout and his family are supposed to bring to  an overnighter. The Cubmaster should fill out this form and distribute to the families going on the event. BSA #  34-49 (77kb) This form is able to be filled out using Adobe Acrobat.  ? National Link

Pack Meeting Planner  Use this sheet to assign responsibilities and to make sure that all things are covered. BSA # 34-37  National Link 

Pack Trainer Award This form lists the requirements for the Pack Trainer Award. BSA # 13-083 National Form 

Parent Resource Survey  Hand this form out to the parents to see what skills they have that might help the Pack.  Give every adult at least 1 small job that they can accomplish. Next year they will be able to do the bigger jobs.  (167kb) 2000  BSA # 7362  This form is able to be filled out using Adobe Acrobat.  ? 

Sports Program  Use this form to track and order belt loops and pins for the Cub Scout Sports program. This form is not needed if you use any of the Computer tracking programs  on the market. BSA # 34293 National Link

Uniform Checklist   Complete list of  Cub Scout Uniform parts and books.  National Link

Webelos 2nd year tracking form  Use this form to help make sure all Webelos Scouts have a chance to move into a Boy Scout Troop.  (11kb)

Webelos Den Meeting Use this form to plan a future den meeting. Spaces for all parts of the meeting. (23kb) 1994  BSA # 33852  This form is able to be filled out using Adobe Acrobat.  ?   National Form

Webelos Den Advancement Report This form is for the Webelos Den Leader to track advancement, attendance and dues for the whole den. . BSA # 33850  National Form   This form is not needed if you use any of the Computer tracking programs on the market.   

Webelos Overnighter  This is a checklist to give to parents for a Webelos Overnighter. Includes spaces for information on the trip as well as what equipment should be brought by the scout. BSA # 13-508  (194 kb) 

Webelos Uniform Checklist Complete list of  Webelos Scout Uniform parts and books.  National Link

World Conservation Award for Cub Scouts.  Lists the requirements for Bear, Wolf and Webelos Scouts as well as a form to complete to get the badge. (36kb) This form is able to be filled out using Adobe Acrobat.  ?  

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Eagle Scouts

Application for Alternate Eagle Award Merit Badges  Occasionally there is a Scout that cannot complete the list of required merit badges due to medical reasons. This form is needed to get permission for alternate badges. Once form is filled out it is filed with your District or Council  Advancement Chairman for processing.  BSA # 58-730   National Form.

Distinguished Eagle Scout Award This award is granted to Eagle Scouts who, after 25 years, have distinguished themselves in their life work and who have shared their talents with their communities on a voluntary basis. BSA # 58-300  2000 (68kb)

Eagle Application  This form is the actual application for the rank of Eagle Scout. According to the National office this form is now allowable. Original forms are no longer a necessity.  BSA # 58-728  National Form.   

Eagle leadership Project Workbook This is a workbook that is to be filled out for your Eagle Project.  It is now acceptable to do it completely on the computer but it must follow this format.  BSA # 18-927B   Word 

Eagle Scout Palm Application  Once a scout earns Eagle he is then able to earn palms. This is the application and requirements for them. (49 kb) This form is able to be filled out using Adobe Acrobat.  ? 

Eagle Scout Palm tracking sheet Used for multiple palms. (11kb)

NESA Application  National Eagle Scout Association application needed after the age of 23. 58-404  NESA National Site   National Link

NESA & Eagle Replacement form  Use this form to order replacement Eagle & NESA Certificates and Membership cards. BSA # 58-600 National Form.

NESA Scholarship Application For all Eagle Scouts. Due by March 1 each year.  BSA # 58-702   NESA National Site

Reference Letter Request  Use this form to request a letter of recommendation for an Eagle Candidate. The use of this form may vary from Council to Council.  (11 kb)

Spirit of the Eagle The Boy Scouts of America has created the Spirit of the Eagle Award as an honorary posthumous special recognition for a registered youth member who has lost his or her life in a tragic accident or through illness. Hopefully you will never need this form. BSA #  92-108 1998 (90kb) This form is able to be filled out using Adobe Acrobat   ? 

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Explorers

Spurgeon Award  Recognition for Individuals and organizations making an outstanding contribution to the Exploring program of the Boy Scouts of America (112kb) 23-262   1996 

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General Forms

Advancement Report This is the standard advancement form for all levels of Scouting. If you use this you must submit it to the Council Service Center 3 hole punched and one copy on yellow paper. BSA # 34403 This form is able to be filled out using Adobe Acrobat   ? (153 kb) Please list all Scouts alphabetically with all advancement in a row. This form is not needed if you use any of the Computer tracking programs on the market. National Link

Age Appropriate Guidelines for Scouting Activities  Age and rank appropriate guidelines have been developed based on the mental, physical, emotional, and social maturity of Boy Scouts of America youth members. These guidelines  apply to Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout Troops, Varsity Scout Teams, and Venturing Crews.  National Link 

Centennial Quality Unit Award   Usually handed in with the Recharter package.    National Link  See this Web Site  for all Branches of Scouting. 

Change of Address Use this form to notify National that you have a change of address for your Scouting magazine or Boy's Life Subscription. BSA # 28-802 , (77 kb) 

Charter Renewal Overflow Sheet   Use this form to put names of people whose applications had been previously submitted but did not show up on the unit charter at recharter time.  Once filled out please make 3 copies. (60kb) 2002 BSA # 28-421P  

Emergency Preparedness Award   This award is for all levels of Scouting. This form is able to be filled out using Adobe Acrobat.  ? 2003  BSA # 19-602    National Link  National Form  

Glossary of Scouting Terms  What are all these words they keep using? Are you a new Scouter, a new parent, do not know what all these fancy words mean? Then download this scouting dictionary and find out what a Venture Crew is or what is a Jamboree? (75 kb)     & 

Guide to Safe Scouting  This link brings you to the National Site which has all further links.  Searchable National web site.    & 

Historic Trails Award Application  For hiking a Historic Trail that does not have a specific patch of it’s own. This is an award that the unit applies for. Then they can buy patches for all participants.  BSA # 34408  National Link

Hold Harmless This is a very legal sounding permission slip. (242 kb)

Incident Report  In any accident on a Scout outing use this form to get all the details. (31kb) This form is able to be filled out using Adobe Acrobat.   ? 

Insignia Purchase Form  Use this form to help make sure you get all insignia needed for your next court of honor. (13kb)   This form is not needed if you use any of the Computer tracking programs on the market.

Insurance Claim Form  This form is from HSR Insurance company the National Insurance Provider. Many councils use this company. Check with your Council Service Center to confirm.

International Camp Staff Application  To apply to work outside of the United States at an International Camp. National Form  National Web Site.

IRS Form SS4: Application for Employer Identification Number (with instructions)  This is needed for a Tax Exempt Organization (54 kb) 1995

Library of Literature Alpha Listing: A complete list of literature available for sale at your Local Scout Shop or at Scoutstuff.org   National Link 

Library of Literature Numeric Listing: A complete list of literature available for sale at your Local Scout Shop or at Scoutstuff.org   National Link 

Audio Visual Library  A complete list of Audio Visual Aids available for sale at your Local Scout Shop or at Scoutstuff.org   National Link

Meeting Place Inspection  When deciding if a location is suitable for Scouting activities this form gives an easy to follow list of BSA standards. (207 kb)    This form is able to be filled out using Adobe Acrobat.   ?  National Link 

Meritorious Action Award  This form is used for all levels of the Heroism Award. Complete set of instructions included with form. (26k) 1999 BSA # 92-104B

Month at a Glance Calendar  This is just a blank calendar to use as a work sheet for any month of the year. (24 kb)

Motor Vehicle Checklist  Should be used on all vehicles for every trip. (143kb) This form is able to be filled out using Adobe Acrobat.   ?  National Link 

New Unit Application If you are starting a new unit this application will be needed to register the first time. BSA # 28-402 National Link 

Permission Slip  This is a sample permission slip for  any unit doing most events.  BSA #34-38 National Link 

Physical Fitness Award This pamphlet gives all qualifications for each age group as well as adults. It also has an application.  (1348 kb) BSA # 19-327  2001

Recharter Checklist  A helpful checklist to make sure that everything is done before the Charter is submitted to the Council Service Center. (7 kb)

Selecting Leaders  This guide helps your unit to pick safe and qualified leaders. (461 kb) BSA # 4-516    & 

Transfer Forms  Youth & Adult if a Scout or Scouter is transferring units, both in the Council or out of the Council these forms act as an introduction of his Scouting past to the new organization. (112 kb) BSA # 28-401P   This form is able to be filled out using Adobe Acrobat.  ?  National Link

Unit Money Earning Application  Any fund raising activity needs to be approved by your Council. This is the proper form to fill out and submit. BSA # 34427  National Link 

Unit Budget Form Use this form at the beginning of each Scouting year to find out what your money earning needs are and how to get this money. (20 kb) BSA # 28-426

Universal Insignia Placement  For non-unit Scouters. (57 kb)     & 

Who pays for Scouting?  This form helps to show people where scouting money comes from. (89kb)     & 

World Friendship Fund  This form is used to make a donation to the World Friendship Fund from an adult training class.  (16kb)  This form is able to be filled out using Adobe Acrobat.  ? 

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Leaders Training &Recognition

For each adult job in scouting there is a training award that can be earned. This is a certificate  and a colored square knot that can be sewn above the left pocket. The requirements for each award are found in the Leadership Training Committee Guide (34169),  you can get copies from  the Council Service Center, or you can get pocket guides to the requirements for each award below. 

American Legion Award  for members of the American Legion that give service to Scouting. Link directly to American Legion Web site.   &

Boy Scout Leader Training Award  This is for any Boy Scout leader.  It can be the Scoutmaster, an assistant or a committee member.  BSA # 34169-55  National Link

Boy Scout  Leader Inventory of Training  Each Committee Chairperson should fill this out to keep track of leader training. (5kb) 2002   Excel

Colonel Henry Crown Leadership and Service Award This award is for front line Scouters. (118kb)

Commissioner Key/Arrowhead Award  This is for Unit Commissioners, to track their progress for this award.   BSA # 34169-63 National Link

Community Organization Award  This award is offered through many groups such as the VFW.  Remote site. 

Cub Leader Inventory of Training  Each Committee Chairperson should fill this out to keep track of leader training. (5kb) 2001 Excel

Cubmaster Award   Is only for the Cub Master. (39 Kb)  BSA # 34169-53  National Link 

Cub Scouter Award  For any adult Cub Scouter. Mainly geared towards Committee people. (80 kb) 2000   BSA # 34169-54  National Link

Den Leader Award  For Cub Scout Den Leaders, Bear and Wolf. (65 kb) 2000   BSA # 34169-51 National Link

Den Leader Coach Award  This is the person who keeps all your den leaders on track. Especially useful in large Packs. (47 kb) 2000 

District Award of Merit   This is a Council award given by the District   BSA # 33720   National Link

District  and Assistant District Commissioner Key & Arrowhead Honor Award  Covers all commissioners at the District level. BSA # 34169-62    National Link

District Committee Member Key   Is for District members at large  BSA # 34169-64    National Link

District Committee Responsibility Cards These cards describe the responsibilities of each of the key members of a standard scout district. (62 kb)  2001  BSA # 34266D

District Summary of Trained Leaders This form is used by the District training committee to track the percentage of leaders in each unit that are trained.  (7 kb)

George Meany Award  Is an award to recognize union members involved in Scouting. 86-011 (75 kb) This form is able to be filled out using Adobe Acrobat.   ? 

International Scouters Award This form gives all details on how to earn and order this award. Have you been to a World Jamboree?  You might qualify.  2002 BSA # 22-721 (651kb)

Masonic Scouter Award  Daniel Carter Beard Award  If you are a Mason and a Scouter  you may be eligible for this award. 2000  (122 kb) This form is able to be filled out using Adobe Acrobat.   ?   

Pack Trainer Award This form lists the requirements for the Pack Trainer Award. BSA # 13-083 National Form 

Roundtable Commissioner Key  This is to help Roundtable Commissioners track requirements for the Arrowhead Award as well as the Commissioners Key Award. (25 kb) 2000  BSA #-34169-61    National Link

Roundtable Training Award This is to help Roundtable Staff.     BSA # 34169-60    National Link

Scouters Resume  This is a  form to keep track of your scouting history. It has spaces for all information needed to apply for recognition for the different leader knots. (36 kb) Word version

Scoutmaster Award of Merit Nomination  This form is for a Scoutmaster that has done his job as outlined in Scout Leader Training.  This is the qualifications and application for this award. Needs to be approved by Committee Chairman and Senior Patrol Leader. (175 kb)  BSA # 58-413 This form is able to be filled out using Adobe Acrobat.  ?  National Link

Scoutmaster Key Progress Record  This is for Scoutmaster’s only.  Takes a minimum of 3 years to earn.  BSA # 34169-56  National Link 

Sea Scout Officer Progress Record  This  is for  not only the Officer's Key but the Sea Scouter's Training Award  (98 kb).   ? 2002

Silver Antelope Nomination This is a National Award given by the region.  It is the Regional version of the Silver Beaver Award. (155 Kb) BSA # 92-105 1994

Silver Beaver This is a National Award given by the council.  Most Council's have their own form but this is a National form.  92-103  National Link 

Silver Buffalo This is a National Award. (1110 Kb) BSA # 92-102  1994

Tiger Cub Den Leader  For Tiger Scout Den Leaders. 34169-50 (60 kb) 2001This form is able to be filled out using Adobe Acrobat.  ?  National Link 

Training Attendance Report  Use this form for any training session. Once completed turn in to the Council Service Center for inclusion of trained status on Scoutnet. BSA # 34413 (64kb) 2001  MS Word Doc.

Unit Leader  Inventory of Training Each Committee Chairperson should fill this out to keep track of leader training in your unit. (57kb) 1996 Generic form from training book. 

Varsity Scout Leader Key  This is to help keep track of requirements.    BSA # 34169-57    National Link

Varsity Scout Leader Letter  This is to help keep track of requirements. BSA # 34169-58    National Link

Venturing Leader Progress Record  This is to help keep track of requirements.   BSA # 25-856 or BSA # 34169-59(34 kb) 2001  National Link 

Venturing Leadership Award This award is for youth or adult and for any level of leadership. BSA # 25-013    National Link

Veteran Application  This is for Scouters with at least 5 years of service and goes in 5-year increments. At 25 years National processes them through your local council. (23 kb) This form is able to be filled out using Adobe Acrobat.   ? 

William D. Boyce New Unit Organizer award. Complete How to and forms. National Link

Webelos Den Leader Award  This is to help keep track of requirements.    BSA # 34169-52  National Link

Whitney M. Young  Jr. Service Award  is to recognize outstanding services by an adult individual or an organization for demonstrated involvement in the development and implementation of Scouting opportunities for youth from rural or low-income urban backgrounds. 7-427 2001

Wood Badge Pocket Card  Have you gotten your beads? Do you want a credit card type identification to go with it? Use this form to order. BSA # 34169-65    National Link  

Wood Badge VFW Scholarship Application  Do you want to take Wood Badge? Too expensive? You are a member of the VFW? They can help with a Wood Badge scholarship.  (65 kb) 1999 BSA # 3-166 

Wood Badge AFL-CIO Scholarship Application  Do you want to take Wood Badge? Too expensive? You are a member of the AFL-CIO? They can help with a Wood Badge scholarship.  BSA # 86-020  National Link

Medical Forms

Accident and Sickness Claim Form  Most Councils are now covered by HSR this is the claim form for that company. National Link

Class 1& 2  Medical Form  Class 1 form is used for things like  troop records and short term camps. Class 2 requires a doctor’s exam and is needed for most long term camping.BSA # 34414  National Link    The Chicago Council has it's own form for summer camp.  (254 kb) 2005   

Class 3 Medical Form  Class 3 is used for all adults over 40, and most camp staff positions.    BSA # 34412  National Link    The Chicago Council has it's own form for summer camp.  (164 kb) 2005  

Medication Card Use this form for each medication. It gives you all details and a convenient place to record the dispensing of the drugs. (40 kb) 

Request for religious exemption from medical care and treatment: Youth BSA # 25-01  Adult BSA # 25-02  National Forms 

Adult formsBoy Scout AdvancementBoy Scout Program / Boy Scout Ranks / Camping / Chicago Council Forms / Commissioner Service / Conservation /   Cub Scout / Eagle / Explorers / General Forms / Leadership Training Awards / Medical FormsOrder of the ArrowQuality Unit / Sea ScoutsTiger Cubs / Tour permits / VenturingYouth Protection 

Order of the Arrow  

If you do not see a form listed below click here for the National OA forms page. Not all Lodges use all the programs that these forms represent. 

OA award General flyer describing all awards offered by the OA.     & 

Adult OA Election Forms  This form needs to be filled out and signed before you have unit elections for the OA.  (39 kb)  This form is able to be filled out using Adobe Acrobat.   ? 

Arrow man Service Award This is a signoff sheet to determine eligibility. (7kb)

Arrow man Service Award Order form for above Use this sheet to order the awards.(63kb) This form is able to be filled out using Adobe Acrobat.   ? 

OA Red Arrow Award This is an OA award for non-Scouters. (40kb)  1999 This form is able to be filled out using Adobe Acrobat.   ? 

Distinguished Service Award This is an award for service to the OA beyond the Lodge level. It is available to both youth and adult. (45kb)  This form is able to be filled out using Adobe Acrobat.   ? 

Youth Election Form  Use this form for recording results of youth elections at the unit level. (30kb)

Adult formsBoy Scout AdvancementBoy Scout Program / Boy Scout Ranks / Camping / Chicago Council Forms / Commissioner Service / Conservation /   Cub Scout / Eagle / Explorers / General Forms / Leadership Training Awards / Medical FormsOrder of the Arrow  /  Quality Unit / Sea ScoutsTiger Cubs / Tour permits / VenturingYouth Protection 

Quality Unit Awards

Centennial Quality Unit Award   Usually handed in with the Recharter package.    National Link  See this Web Site  for all Branches of Scouting. This site has links to all forms for all units. 

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