Recommended Merit Badge Process

• The Scout develops an interest in a merit badge and may begin working on the requirements.
• The Scout discusses interest in the merit badge with their unit leader.
• The unit leader signs a blue card and provides the Scout with at least one counselor contact.
• The Scout contacts the counselor.
• The counselor considers any work toward requirements completed prior to the initial discussion with the unit leader.
• The Scout, their buddy and the counselor meet (often several times).
• The Scout finishes the requirements.
• The counselor approves completion.
• The Scout returns the signed blue card to their unit leader who signs the applicant record section of the blue card.
• The unit leader gives the Scout the applicant record.
• The unit reports the merit badge to the Council.
• The Scout receives his merit badge.