Resources for Scouts

Merit Badges

If you're interested in working on a merit badge on your own (i.e. outside of summer camp or some other structured event), the first step is to talk to the Scoutmaster Mr. Fondren. He will give you a blue card to track your progress. The second step is to find a counselor. We have many counselors in the Troop, which you can find on this list. If you can't find a counselor from our Troop, talk to Mr. Szymendera, and he will help you find a counselor in the local area. Finally, you should contact the counselor to set up a discussion before starting work on any of the requirements.

After you complete the merit badge, your counselor will keep one section of the blue card and leave two for you. Take the blue card to the Scoutmaster Mr. Fondren for his signature, and then take it to the Advancement Chair Mrs. Shaw. You will receive your badge at the end of that meeting (if we have it in stock), and you will receive the blue card back at the next Court of Honor. Make sure you save your blue cards in a safe place because they provide a paper backup to your digital record on Scoutbook.

Click here for more information on merit badges.

Activity Logs

You are responsible for logging your nights camped, miles hiked, and hours of service completed in the logs in the back of your Scouts BSA Handbook. Periodically, you should show the logs to the Advancement Chair Mrs. Shaw so she can log them in your official Scout record on Scoutbook. These logs become important as you advance to higher ranks.