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1. Register with Scouting America
2. Registration & Dues
   There is a separate new scout fee when you first register with Scouting America. There is an annual registration, and Pack 61 has annual dues.
   • Pay the balance of the Pack dues via PayPal, cash/check, or a sibling’s Scout Account balance.
     • PayPal BSACubScoutPack61
     • Contact the Treasurer for alternative payment methods.
   • Why two payments?
     • Scouting America (National & Council) membership: General Liability & Accident Insurance, National Program Curriculum, National Training Material, Enhanced Adult Leader Background Checks, Youth Protection Program
     • Pack 61 Program Fee (aka Pack Dues): Activity T-shirt (new scouts), Awards, Patches, Neckerchief & Slide, Facility Usage, Pinewood Derby Car, and Meeting Supplies for the Entire Year.
   • Fundraise to cover costs!
     • When you register you pay for the Scouting America for the 12-month membership. If you have money from fundraising (in your “Scout Account”), then submit the receipt to the Treasurer for reimbursement.
     • In August, Pack Dues are announced. The treasure will directly deduct the amount from your Scout Account upon request.
3. Scoutbook Your scout’s progress and rank will be tracked in Scoutbook.
   • https://scoutbook.scouting.org/
   • About Scoutbook https://www.capitolareascouting.org/resources/scoutbook/
4. Communication Application
   • Join the BAND invite
   • We’ve streamlined the conversation and communications into one application. No more hunting through emails. After you register, you will get the link to join.
5. Youth Protection Training
   • All parents should take YPT training. It’s good for two years.
     Link to training
6. Uniform
   Field uniforms are worn to Pack meetings; formal ceremonies; or in community representing Scouting. Activity uniforms are worn during camp outs, and other less formal events or public events.
   • The “Field Uniform” is the official/formal uniform. Pack 61 will provide the Neckerchief & Slide.
     • Uniform is based on age and rank. Navy blue (cubs) or olive green (Arrow of Light Cub Scouts; AOL)
     • Families can donate uniforms or uniform parts at any meeting. We also have a Facebook group, Pack 61 Uniform and Equipment Exchange.
     • Get a new uniform or scout gear from any of the following locations:
       • The closest location for a new uniform is Woods & Water Outdoors (124 Edwards Ave, Brandon, FL 33510). Note: patches are not pre-sewn.
       • Greater Tampa Bay Area Council office and Tampa Scout Shop (13228 North Central Ave.
         Tampa, Florida 33612)
       • Order Online through the Scoutshop
   • The “Activity Uniform” consists of a custom T-shirt. Contact your Den leader if you didn’t order one during registration. One shirt is provided to new scouts by Pack61.
7. Medical Form

• Please provide 2 copies for each person camping. One for the Pack and one for the Den. Medical forms are good for one year.

• Applies to ALL participants—in basic Scouting activities such as local tours and weekend camping trips less than 72 hours in duration.
  • All Scouting Events Medical Form
• Scouting America page with all medical forms and FAQs:
  • https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/ahmr/

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