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| Joining Information | |
| Are you New to the Scouting Program? | |
| Cub Scout application | For boys in 1st grade and not yet 11 1/2 years of age |
| Boy Scout application | For boys age 11, or 10 if completed 5th grade, through age 17 |
| Adult application | Formed used to apply to be an adult volunteer 18 and over |
| Adult disclosure authorization form | Download, sign and attach with all adult application forms |
| Varsity Scout application | For boys 14 years of age or a graduate of 8th grade, through age 17 |
| Venturer application | For both boys and girls, 14 and in high school, or 15, through age 20 |
| ¿Es usted nuevo al programa de exploración? | |
| Solicitud Para Cub Scout | Para los muchachos en el 1r grado y no todavía 11 años del 1/2 de la edad |
| Solicitud Para Boy Scout | Para los muchachos envejezca 11, o 10 si 5to grado terminado, con la edad 17 |
| Solicitud Para Venturer | Para los muchachos y las muchachas, 14 y en High School secundaria, o 15, con la edad 20 |
| Sea Un Lider Voluntario | Formado utilizado aplicarse para ser un voluntario 18 del adulto y excedente |
| forma de autorización de revelación adulta | La telecarga, el signo y ata con todos los formularios de inscripción adultos |
| Do you want to organize a new unit? | |
| New unit application | For Packs, Troops, Teams, Crews, Ships |
| Are you moving in or out of our area and you are in Scouting? | |
| Transfer Form | For adults and youth complete at least 30 days before moving |
| Learn about the basic program of Cub Scouting with this guide. | |
| Parent Orientation Guide | A great way to get started in Cub Scouting |
| Scouts With Disabilities | Scouting serves all youth this link will give you more specifics |
| What do I need for an official uniform? | |
| Secure local unit information and bring this form to our Scout Shop | |
| Tigers, Cub Scouts and Webelos | |
| Webelos, Boy Scouts and Varsity | |
| Adult Leaders | |
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| Cub Scouting | |
| Tiger Cubs | First grade |
| Tiger Den Meeting Program | Plan your next Tiger Cub den meeting |
| Tiger Cub Den Record | Keep track of advancement and shared leadership |
| Attendance & Dues | Keep track of attendance of boys in a den and dues |
| Tiger Den Advancement Report | Used by Tiger Leaders to report results to Cubmaster |
| Individual Tiger Cub Record | Keeps detail of individual Tiger Cubs |
| Tiger Cub Den Leader Award | This is the progress card for the award for volunteers |
| Wolf and Bear | Second and Third Grade |
| Den Meeting program | Plan your next Cub Scout den meeting |
| Cub Scout Record Form | Use this form to record permanent records of your Cub Scouts |
| Individual Cub Scout Record | Keeps detail of individual Cub Scouts rank and attenance |
| Cub Scout Den Leader Award | This is the progress card for the award for volunteers |
| Webelos | Fourth and Fifth Grade (18 Month Program) |
| Den Meeting Program | Plan your next Webelos den meeting |
| Webelos Den Leader Award | This is the progress card for the award for volunteers |
| Other Cub Scout Information | |
| Den Recognition Report | Sports and Academic award details for a den |
| Cubmaster Award | This is the progress card for the award for volunteers |
| Cub Scouter Award | This is the progress card for the award for volunteers |
| Cub Scout Fast Start | This is a very helpful guide for new leaders |
| First Month Den Meetings | Program ideas for the first month of den meetings |
| National Summertime Award | Use this form to plan and earn your national summertime award |
| Outdoor Activity Award | New award started in September 2004-very cool award |
| New Member Drive Guidebook | Comprehensive tool for recruiting new youth and adults |
| Pack First Three Months | For new or re-establishing packs |
| Pack Resource Survey | Parents and leaders complete this form to discover hidden talents |
| Selecting Cub Scout Leaders | Use this form to ensure quality pack leadership |
| Training Requirement Cub Ldrs | This answers: what it takes to be a trained leader in Cub Scouting? |
| World Conservation Award | Application and requirements for Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Scouts |
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| Boy Scouting | |
| Application for BSA Lifeguard | |
| Baden-Powell Patrol Award | A nice award for any patrol |
| Campfire Program planner | Use this form so everyone doesn't do the same skit |
| Den Chief Service Award | A great recognition for Scouts that help Cub Packs |
| Duty Roster for a Patrol | Keeps track of who is assigned to what tasks on a campout |
| First Class Tracking Sheet | Use this form to help your boys get to First Class in their first year |
| Historic Trails Program | Also known as the fifty miler award |
| Individual Boy Scout Record | Keep track of individual boys advancement progress |
| Menu Planner | Plan your next gourmet feast on your Scout outing |
| Merit Badge Counselor | All counselors must be registered; this is the proper form |
| Merit Badge Applications | The ever famous "Blue Cards" for working towards a merit badge |
| MB Counselor List Worksheet | Use this worksheet to build a merit badge counselors list |
| Selecting Boy Scout Leaders | Use this method to ensure quality leadership in your Troop |
| Snorkeling BSA | Requirements for the award and information for counselors |
| Troop Meeting Plan | Plan your next troop meeting |
| Troop Resource Survey | Use this form to tap the potential of all your leaders and parents |
| Troop Planning Worksheet | Plan your troop's yearly activities with program features and service |
| Training Award | This is the progress card for the award for volunteers |
| Scoutmaster's Key | This is the progress card for the award for volunteers |
| World Conservation Award | List the requirements and serves as application for this award |
| Eagle Scouts | |
| Alternate Eagle Merit Badges | This form is for special circumstances-prior approval is required |
| Eagle Scout news release | Make sure your Eagle Scout gets his picture and story in the paper |
| Eagle Scout Rank Application | Remember the application is submitted through the council computer |
| NESA Membership Application | Use this form to apply for the national membership card |
| NESA Scholarship Application | Apply for possible funds for post secondary schooling-a link |
| Palm Application | Eagle Scout of course |
| Eagle Scout Palm Tracking | Used to keep track of progress on the palm |
| Service Project Workbook | A link that brings you many details on the service project |
| Duplicate Eagle Credentials | Lost your Eagle Scout card?...download and complete |
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| Varsity Scouting | |
| Coach's Key | This is the progress card for the award for volunteers |
| Selecting Varsity Coaches | Use this method to ensure quality leadership in your Team |
| Varsity Leader Training Award | This is the progress card for the award for volunteers |
| Varsity Leader Letter | This is the progress card (scorecard) to earn a letter for leaders |
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| Sea Scouting | |
| Advancement Requirements | A listing of the requirements for each rank |
| Apprentice Scorecard | Use this to keep track of your advancement in this rank |
| Ordinary Scorecard | Use this to keep track of your advancement in this rank |
| Able Scorecard | Use this to keep track of your advancement in this rank |
| Quartermaster Scorecard | Use this to keep track of your advancement in this rank |
| Quartermaster Workbook | Use to make sure you complete your service project correctly |
| Annual Inspection of Boats | Use this checklist to inspect boats and secure permission |
| Bronze Award | A progress card towards the award |
| Cruise Plan | Use this form when you will be planning a cruise on a boat |
| Deck Log | Keep track of your position at sea |
| Insignia Placement Sheet | Know where to put what badges on your uniform |
| Key and Training Award | Skipper's Key and other leader's progress card |
| Quartermaster Award Lost? | Order a replacement using this form |
| Warning about polluting | Tells you of possible outcomes from illegal dumping in waters |
| William M. Minto Scholarship | An excellent opportunity to secure additional training |
| Radiotelephone | Marine distress communications form |
| Station Bill | Shows stations of the crew at maneuvers and emergency drills. |
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| Venturing | |
| Venturing Leader Record | This is the progress card for the award for volunteers |
| Lowe Alpine Scholarship | National Outdoor Career Scholarship Program |
| Arts and Hobbies Bronze Req. | Requirement listing for this award |
| Program Capability Inventory | Survey your leaders and others to find hidden talents for your Crew |
| Fast Start Training | Booklet for speeding your knowledge of the Venturing program |
| Gold Award | Background, requirements and application for this award |
| Activity Interest Survey | Use this to determine what programs your Venturers want to do |
| Youth Ministries Bronze Award | List the requirements needed to be completed to earn this award |
| Outdoor Bronze Requirements | This list the requirements for earning this award |
| Silver Award | Background, requirements and application for this award |
| Sports Bronze Award | Lists the requirements for earning this award |
| Youth Protection Information | This document discusses Youth Protection in the Venturing program |
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| Exploring: Learning for Life Career Exploration Program | |
| AFL-CIO Skill Trades | A scholarship that supports a career in skilled trades |
| ATFAR Scholarship | A law enforcement career scholarship program |
| Capt. James J. Regan Schol. | A law enforcement career scholarship program |
| DEA Drug Abuse Prevention | This is an award for helping to prevent drug abuse |
| IAFCF Scholarship | A fire career scholarship program |
| Spartan School of Aeronautics | An aviation scholarship program |
| Sporty's Pilot Shop Scholarship | An aviation scholarship program |
| Wiliam H. Spurgeon Award | The highest Exploring award for individuals and organizations |
| See More Exploring Awards | Follow this link to the Exploring site to get all the current awards |
| List of Resources | Hundreds of resources for in-school programs and Exploring |
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| Event Information | |
| Events Handling Manual | Designed for all district and council events, the how to and policy |
| Current Council Calendar | Click here to see the current council calendar |
| All available event forms are now linked in the current council calendar. Go to the date an event is scheduled and look for the underlined document. If nothing is underlined, then no current information is available. Another quick reference is to go to the current council newsletter; the link is located on the home page of this site. | |
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| Unit Administration | |
| Accident and Sickness Claim | Form filed by individual to seek reimbursement |
| Change of Address Form | Use this form if you want to keep getting your magazine subscriptions |
| Insignia Order Form | A good check sheet to make sure you are getting all your awards |
| Local Tour Permit | Used for local trips below 500 miles, use 8.5 x 14 paper (legal) |
| Annual Health and Medical Record | For youth and adults (all summer camps require this form) |
| Money-Earning Permit | This form must be submitted prior to any unit raising money |
| National Tour Permit | Permit for over 500 miles and required, use 8.5 x 14 paper (legal) |
| Permission Slip for Outings | Informed consent agreement-everyone knows where the Scout is |
| Scout Shop Unit Deposit Plan | This helps authorized individuals to be able to order things from the |
| Scout Shop without having to use personal funds. | |
| Centennial Quality Award | |
2009 Centennial Quality Unit Commitment Form |
Complete this form to start planning for success for 2009 |
| Unit Advancement Report | For all units. Report Results to the council |
| Uniform Inspection | |
| Cub Scout/Webelos | |
| Boy Scout/Varsity Scout | |
| Male Leader and Female Leader | |
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| Camping | |
| Boy Scout Summer Camp Info | Use this link to get all your Pipsico Scout Camp Forms |
| Cub Resident Camp at Pipsico | Use this link to get all your Pipsico Scout Camp Forms |
| Cub Scout family camping | Use this link to find approved local Cub Camping facilities |
| Cub Scout Checklist Camping | Good form to use before you send your Cub on an overnighter |
| Cub Scout Outdoor Checklist | Form helps pack plan outdoor activities |
| Campsite Inspection Form | Designed for Boy Scout Troops but it is a good guide for everyone |
| Climb on Safely Training | Informs you of the requirements of climbing safety |
| Leave No Trace Award | Earn this award and you are a good steward of our natural resources |
| Maps to Pipsico | Map to camp plus a site guide to Camp Lions one of the subcamps |
| National Camping Award | Keep this log to keep track of days and nights of camping |
| Pipsico Facilities Use Permit | Please use this form to use our camping facilities |
| Refund Application for Camp | Refunds for summer camp and activities |
| Webelos Overnight Checklist | Use this form to get ready for your Webelos overnighter |
| Overview of Pipsico | This document addresses the overall facilities at Pipsico |
| Color Map of Pipsico | Large map of the entire reservation |
| Outer Banks Historic Trail | A great brochure that tells you everything you need to know. |
| Map of Camp Lions | A map of just camp Lions at Pipsico Scout Reservation |
| Specific Camp Information | |
| Camp Baker | |
| Camp Maple Airport | |
| Camp Moonyah | |
| High Adventure | |
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| Popcorn | |
| 2009 Popcorn Manual Complete | A complete guide to popcorn |
| Popcorn Budgeting Tool | An excellent tool to plan any unit budget complete with activities |
| 2009 Take Order Form | Use this form to take orders to earn money for your unit |
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| Awards in General | |
| AFL-CIO Wood Badge Scholar. | Potential way to secure funds to pay for Wood Badge training |
| American Legion award | The American Legion offers a Square Knot Award |
| District Award of Merit Application. | Form to nominate any registered Scouter for district's highest award |
| Emergency Preparedness BSA | Use this application in conjunction with other Scouting literature |
| Council Advancement Guidelines | Most current recommendations from the council advancement committee |
| International Emblems | Use these awards to learn about World Scouting |
| International Scouter's Award | Recognizes individuals that have promoted World Scouting |
| Masonic Scouter Award | An award for those that are Masonic Scouters |
| Meritorious Action Award | Used to recognize individuals that use Scouting skills to help others |
| Silver Beaver Nomination | The highest award a council can bestow upon a registered Scouter |
| Silver Beaver Current Holders | Tidewater Council history of everyone earning it in the council |
| Silver Antelope Application | National Award granted to individuals that do regional Scouting work |
| Spirit of the Eagle Application | To be used for youth that have died before their 21st birthday |
| Veteran's Award Application | Recognition for every five years of registered service in Scouting |
| VFW Wood Badge Scholar. | Potential way to secure funds to pay for Wood Badge training |
| William T. Hornaday Award | Is a conservation award, this is a link that brings you to more info |
| Wood Badge Pocket Card | Order form for a high quality Wood Badge card |
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| District Council | |
| Comsr Worksheet (pack) | Commissioners use this form to assist Cub Packs |
| Comsr Worksheet (troop) | Commissioners use this form to assist Scout Troops |
| Commissioner Job Description | A complete set of job descriptions for the commissioner staff |
| Commissioner Staff Roster | Use this form to see which commissioner does what |
| RT/Huddle Staff Award | This is the progress card for the training award |
| Arrowhead Honor/Commsr Key | For roundtable and huddle commissioners |
| Doctorate of Commissioner's Science Knot | For any commissioner that does all the things required to earn this award. |
| D Key/Arrowhead Honor Award | For district and assistant district commissioners |
| U Key/Arrowhead Honor Award | For unit commissioners |
| District Committee Key | This is the progress card for the training award |
| District Job Description Cards | These are the job descriptions for the standard jobs in a district |
| Summary of Trained Leaders | Districts use this to assess their strength in key positions trained |
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| Funding | |
| Operating Fund | |
| Friends of Scouting | Form used to help keep Scouting alive in our Tidewater Council |
| Who Pays for Scouting? | A link that explains how Scouting is funded |
| Family Friends of Scouting | This is how the families of Scouts support the program financially. |
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| Good Turn for America | |
| GTFA "How to Enter Results" | Explains how your unit can earn the Good Turn for America award |
| National BSA Good Turns | A history of Good Turns done by all Scouting |
| Back to Forms Central | |
| The Risk Zone (Health and Safety) | |
| Guide to Safe Scouting | The essential guide to what you can do in Scouting---this is a link |
| Flight Permission Form | Permission is secured from parents before taking approved flights |
| Flying Tour Permit | This form must submitted two weeks prior to taking the flight |
| Tour Permits | Are located in the unit administration section |
| Meeting Place Inspection | Use this form to ensure your Scout meetings are safe |
| Camp Health Officer Training | Powerpoint presentation good for events and operating camps |
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| Other | |
| Parent/Teacher | |
| SOLs and Cub Scouts | How Virginia Standard of Learning fits with Cub Scouting |
| SOLs and Boy Scouts | How Virginia Standard of Learning fits with Boy Scouting |
| Merit badge list for SOLs | A list of Merit Badges with the SOLs |
| Program | |
| Conducting Flag Ceremonies | Become confident in your abilities to do a flag ceremony |
| Public Relations | |
| Scouting activity news release | Use this form to release news about your unit's events |
| Understanding Scouting | This is a glossary of Scouting terms |
| Back to Forms Central | |
Please note that the council
specifically prohibits any individual from harvesting emails and sending
unrelated and unnecessary communications to individuals listed on the Tidewater
Council, Boy Scouts of America site without their expressed and written
approval. This is not only un-Scout-like but also illegal.