| Joining
BPS
Youth Members
We will begin offering memberships to youth in early 2008. Until that
time, if you are anxious to get started with Baden-Powell Scouting, why
not gather a group of friends around you now and start playing the game
of Scouting? Read about our Wolf Cub and Scout
sections and use the online handbooks and resources to give you ideas.
As soon as we can make memberships available to young people, we will
announce it here with information on how to go about chartering your group
with us.
Adult Members
Our Rover section is now open and accepting membership
applications. If a Crew exists in your area, you may join it with the
approval of the Group or Crew Leader. If no Crew exists in your area,
you may either start a Group or register as a Lone Rover. As more Rovers
join from a given area, we will put you in touch with others near you
to encourage you to start a Group or Crew. Parents of children who want
to join us are encouraged to register as Rovers so that we can begin working
with you to lay the groundwork for a future Group.
Starting
a New Group
A Group is local organizational unit that contains one or more sections.
Each Group determines its own name which includes a numeric designation
and a descriptor of local interest. Each Group also picks its own unique
colors to be worn on their neckerchief, and to be incorporated into their
Group flag and crest/insignia. Each section in the Group carries the Group
name and members of each section wear the same group colors. For example
the 3rd Charter Oak Scout Group would contain these sections:
3rd Charter Oak Rover Crew
3rd Charter Oak Scout Troop
3rd Charter Oak Wolf Cub Pack
Numbers, names, and colors are unique to
each Group. Once reserved, they cannot be used by anyone else. See the
Registered Groups page for the complete list
of existing Groups and registerd colors. When starting a new Group, have
fun pickng a name and colors that reflects the area you live.
Those who wish to serve as leaders in future
Wolf Cub Packs and Scout troops should register now as Rovers and form
a Crew. It takes a minimum of four to start a new Crew. If you have four
or more prospective members ready to join, you may request a Crew application.
Send it in to us with the data on your members. Once we approve your application,
we will issue you a charter for your Group and Crew. As we open the Youth
Sections, we can grant additional charters for Troops and Packs as needed.
Please note that all Rovers who
will eventually become leaders will be subject to our Youth Protection
Policies which will be rolled out in 2008. This will include submission
of police background checks and other requirements.
What's the cost?
There are no chartering fees associated with starting a new group. Effective
in 2008, dues are $20 per person (international members, US$1) . We strive
to keep our costs as low as possible. We are also 100% volunteer run with
no paid staff. We do not aim to make a profit from anyone.
Already a Scout Group with another
organisation?
BPS is not seeking to expand its organization by taking groups from any
other organization. Each organization has its own merits and styles. BPS
follows the original teachings of Baden-Powell and his love for the great
outdoors. However, if you feel that
what we offer better meets the needs of your local area, then we would
be pleased to help you, on an individual basis, make a decision on whether
or not to join us.
How to Join
Download this form to register a single
person as a Lone Rover or to join an existing crew: PDF
version | MS
Word version
Download this form to register a group of
four existing or prospective Rovers as a Crew. PDF
version | MS Excel
version
Send your completed form and dues payment
to:
Baden-Powell Scouting
P.O. Box 190195
Arlington, TX 76019
Upon approval, you will receive confirmation
via email and an invitation to join our online member's forum. Please
note that we need to receive and process your membership forms and dues
payment before we can approve your membership in the online group.
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