Join Troop 149

This purpose of this page is to provide details on how to join Troop 149.

If you have any questions not answered here, feel free to email Scoutmaster Chris Vargas at troop149.arlva-at-gmail.com   

Steps to Join

New Scouts:

  1. Download and fill out a BSA Youth Application. The Scoutmaster must sign the application prior to being submitted.
  2. Download and complete BSA Medical form Parts A and B (and don't forget to attach a copy of both sides of your insurance card to the designated part of the form)
  3. Pay Troop Dues: $160 due each September, or $80 for Webelos joining in March.  Use PayPal links provided here.
  4. Download and read the Troop 149 Code of Conduct with a parent.  Scout and parent should sign.
  5. Parents: Register your vehicles and driver information as it is needed for you to be able to drive Scouts to and from events.  This is done online only and the information is kept private
  6. Troop 149 requires that parents take BSA Youth Protection Training. Visit  MyScouting.Org to create an account and take the training. Print out the certificate at the end. Requires renewal every 2 years.
  7. Turn in all of the above items to Membership Chairperson (see below)
Returning Scouts:
  1. Download and complete BSA Medical form Parts A and B (include insurance card) if you did not do so for summer camp or high adventure.
  2. Pay Troop Dues: $160 due each September. Use PayPal links provided here.
  3. Parents: Update your vehicles and driver information if needed.  
  4. Confirm that your BSA Youth Protection Training is up to date. Visit MyScouting.Org to create an account and take the training. Print out the certificate at the end. Requires renewal every 2 years.
  5. Turn in all of the above items to Membership Chairperson (see below)
Adult Leaders or Committee Members:
  1. Download and complete a BSA Adult Application.  You must provide your SSN and references
  2. Troop 149 pays for the application fees for our adult leaders
  3. Take BSA Youth Protection Training  ( MyScouting.Org ) and print the certificate at the end
  4. Turn in the above items to Membership Chairperson (see below

Questions and Forms get delivered to: Membership Chairperson Heather Malatesta