Welcome to Troop 58!
You have made a great decision to be a part of Scouting in Davidson...Welcome to Troop 58!!
New Scout Checklist:
For those that are brand new to scouting
(Transferring scouts: scroll down to next section)
(1) Complete the BSA Youth Application online
(Transfer scouts see below for registration. Do not use #1. This is for New Scouts ONLY).
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If you are transferring from another scouting unit, DO NOT use the above link.
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The application website will indicate a balance is due, please pay this balance for National registration.
(2) Pay Membership dues via Payments Page. Dues include scout registration, insurance, rank patches, position patches, merit badge patches, Scout's Life Magazine subscription, Class-B shirt, and Neckerchief.
(3) Complete a full BSA Health Form, (Parts A, B, and C) which includes a physical exam by a certified medical practitioner. Please bring two copies of the health form, current immunization record and health insurance card to the troop meeting. Parts A and B are needed ASAP. Part C can be submitted before longer trips, like summer camp.
Important Health Form Tips:
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Families should keep a copy so they have it for scouting events attended outside of troop.
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Health Forms expire annually. They are good through the end of the month they are dated.
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Please make sure troop gets 2 new copies when you renew it.
(4) Purchase the following items:
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Full field uniform (Class-A): BSA Scout shirt, pants, belt, socks, shoulder loops, and neckerchief slide (note: neckerchiefs are provided by the Troop).
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Uniform Patches: Unit Numbers "58", American Flag, World Crest and The Mecklenburg County Council shoulder patch
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Spiral bound Scout Handbook
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Uniform costs are the responsibility of each Scout family.
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A handbook cover is recommended.
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Upon registration the Troop will provide:
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Class-B uniform shirt
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Troop 58 Nekerchief
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Patrol Patch
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(5) Review and complete Troop 58 Behavior Contract and submit to Scoutmaster.
(6) Complete the Troop 58 Contact Information Form and turn into Membership Chair or Scoutmaster.
Transferring Scout Checklist:
For those scouts transferring from another unit
(1) If you are a scout transferring from another unit, do not register online. Complete a transfer form and bring it to Scoutmaster, Chris Zangara or Advancement Chair, Greta Wolff for approval.
(2) Complete a new BSA Youth Member Application Form.
(3) Dues payable amount will be provided by the membership chair. Dues include scout registration, insurance, rank patches, position patches, merit badge patches, Scout's Life Magazine subscription, Class-B shirt, and Neckerchief.