Scouts BSA - How to Start a Unit and Leadership Requirements

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What you need to Start a Unit: 

 

Minimum leadership positions:

• 1 – Chartered Organization Representative (CR)

• 1 – Committee Chair (CC)

• 2 – Committee Members (MC)

• 1 – Scoutmaster

• Unit can have as many Assistant Scoutmasters (SA) as necessary.

• Minimum of Youth members needed is 5 PAID.

• If a unit serving young ladies the Scoutmaster or at least one Assistant Scoutmaster (over 21) must be female.

 

Adult Leadership Requirements: 

• Minimum age is 21, except for Assistant Scoutmaster, who may be 18.

• Leaders can be male or female.

• Transfers are allowed.

• Multiple registrations are allowed.

• Membership fee for 12 months is $85.00.

• Leaders receive a bi-monthly magazine called Scouting.

• Scout Life magazine subscription for 12 months is $15.00.

• There are no exceptions to standard requirements.

• Adult Leaders are subject to background checks and must take Youth Protection Training.

 

Youth Membership Requirements: 

• Youth ages 10 1/2 to 17.

• Have completed the 5th grade or be 11 years old or earned the Arrow of Light Award but has not reached the age of 18.

• Transfers are allowed.

• Multiple registrations are allowed with a Crew or Ship.

• Membership fee for 12 months is $85.00 

• Scout Life subscription for 12 months is $15.00.