Merit Badge Process

In order to work on a merit badge, a scout MUST follow the following process:

Obtain a signed Blue Card from the Scoutmaster or In-Troop Merit Badge Counselor
- The Scoutmaster or In-Troop Merit Badge Counselor MUST give approval for the scout to begin work on the merit badge
- The only exception to this rule are for Merit Badge classes taken at summer camp
- A Scout MAY NOT begin work on the merit badge until he has received the signed Blue Card
Fill out all personal information on the front of the Blue Card
Contact the Merit Badge Counselor (MBC) to begin work on the merit badge.
Work on Merit Badge requirements with guidance from the MBC
Have your MBC initial completion of individual requirements
When all requirements are completed the MBC will sign the Blue Card indicating completion of the Merit Badge. They should sign in 2 places on the card.
Turn in the completed Blue Card to Scoutmaster
- The Scoutmaster will sign the Blue Card and give the scout the APPLICANT’S RECORD section of the card. THIS IS THE SCOUT’S PERMANENT RECORD OF THE MERIT BADGE … DO NOT LOSE IT !!!
- We recommend keeping these records in the plastic sheet protectors for trading cards
- The Scoutmaster will then turn in the Troop’s section of the Blue Card to the Advancement Coordinator for processing
Scout will receive the Merit Badge at the next Court of Honor
Scout MUST keep the signed / stamped Blue Card as a permanent record

SPECIAL NOTES:

Eagle-Required Merit Badges May ONLY be Earned:
- At Summer Camp
- At an In-Council (NEGA) Advance-A-Rama
- With In-Troop Merit Badge Counselors
- With Counselors that are PRE-APPROVED by the Scoutmaster
- Personal Management and Family Life Merit Badges may ONLY be earned with In-Troop Counselors
Merit Badge Process for Summer Camp
- Merit Badges COMPLETED at Summer Camp do not need a Blue Card
- If you have incomplete merit badges after Summer Camp, talk to the Scoutmaster about whether or not you need a Blue Card to complete the Merit Badge.