New Scout Checklist

You must complete all of the below items to complete your membership registration process and receive the Scout Rank.

□ The Troop uses a Google Group for both communications to Troop members as well as a password protection system for our calendar and files.

1. If you do not already have one, obtain a Google Account, by clicking on this link: Create an Account.
2. Once you have an account, request membership to the Troop 103 Google Group by clicking on the text Sign in and apply for membership on this site: Troop 103.
3. When your membership is approved, you will receive an email confirmation. This may take a few hours, or at most a day or two. If you do not receive a confirmation please email webmaster@troop-103.org.
4. Once your membership has been approved, you may view Google Group discussions by clicking on the Protected Space > Troop 103 Google Group link on the left.
5. You may also configure Google Groups to automatically email you when new information is posted. To do this:
   1. Log into the Google Group site. You should see a list of Group discussions.
   2. Click on the link on the top, "My Membership".
   3. In the section "How do you want to read this group?", select the option that you prefer. If you select "No Email", note that you will need to go to the group via the Troop 103 web site or directly to receive any updates.
   4. You may change your display name, and other membership information.
   5. Click on the Update Settings button when you are finished.

If you have any questions or issues with this process, please email the Scoutmaster.

Our public troop website is: http://www.troop-103.org

The following needs to be completed and submitted at a troop meeting:

□ Scout Application

□ Health Information Form (Parts A & B minimum, Part C for summer camp)

□ $30.00 Membership Fee

□ $100.00 Dues ($50 September, $50 January)

Additional Requirements

□ Purchase a Boy Scout Handbook

□ Purchase a full and complete Scout Uniform

□ Scout Shirt

□ Great Lakes Council Shoulder Patch

□ World Scouting Crest Patch

□ American Flag Patch

□ Scout trousers or shorts

□ Scout web belt

□ Scout socks, any length

□ Troop provides red/black neckerchief, green shoulder loops, '103" numeral patch and patrol patch

Upon joining, you will:

□ Study Scout Requirements

□ Memorize the Pledge of Allegiance

□ Know how to do the Scout Sign, Salute, & Handshake

□ Know how to tie a Square Knot

□ Read and understand the Scout Oath, Law, Motto, Slogan, & Outdoor Code

□ Read and understand the parts of the Scout Badge

□ Do Requirement 9, "Complete The Pamphlet Exercises." With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide

□ Participate in a Scoutmaster Conference

□ Show your signed book to the Advancements chair

Meetings at 7pm every Tuesday when school is in session at New Hudson United Methodist Church, 56730 Grand River, New Hudson, MI. 48165. Once you have a Google ID, you may view the calendar of events, and review the Google Group discussion for any last minute changes.

Quarter mile east of Milford Rd. on the north side of Grand River, see Map to the Church on the troop web site.