Membership

How to Join (for NEW Youth and Adults to Scouting)

• 1. All Youth Participants: Find a unit you want to join in your area and fill out the online application using the link on the page or provided by the unit (recommended) (Go to Step 4)

OR

• 2. Adults (with a US Social Security Number): Find a unit you want to join in your area and fill out the online application using the link on the page or provided by the unit (recommended)AND IF registering as a Merit Badge Counselor (adults over 18 only) fill out this form and send it to registrar@fareastcouncil.org.  (Go to Step 4)

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• 3. Adults (without a US Social Security Number): Fill out the 📝Adult Leader Application Form AND IF registering as a Merit Badge Counselor (adults over 18 only) and send it to registrar@fareastcouncil.org. (Reminder: make sure all parts of the applications are filled out and signed, including the disclosure page) (Go to Step 4)

AND

• 4. FEES: You can pay directly if using the online application, but if using a paper form, we recommend that units pay so that information is synced. You can find registration fees below (and keep scrolling to step 5):

     1. • Membership Fees (for Individuals)

          • For Youth Participants in Kindergarten through age 20.

            1. National Fee $85/year

            2. Council Fee $50/year (In addition to the National Fee Above)

          • All Registered Adult Volunteers in Unit and Non-Unit Positions (Can have multiple registrations including Merit Badge Counselor at no additional cost)

            1. National Fee of $65/year

            2. Council Fee of $50/year (In addition to the National Fee Above)

          • Merit Badge Counselors (who are not registered in any other positions)

            1. National Fee of $35/year

            2. There is no Council Fee if registered as only a Merit Badge Counselor

        • Unit Renewal Fee: $100/year

          • This is the fee for a Unit to Renew with Scouting each year

        • Scouting Magazine Fee (Optional for Individuals)

          • $15/year

          • Additional Shipping Cost for International Addresses of $39/year

5.  Adult Leaders will also need to take 🎓Safeguarding Youth Training Online (outside link); please note that the Far East Council requires SYT to be current through the end of an individual's registration before registering adult leaders.  Please note the following Barriers to Abuse.  In addition to SYT, Hazardous Weather Training is required for all direct contact leaders in a unit (and must be taken every two years to be up-to-date) . This can be completed online at 🎓training.scouting.org.

6.  Everyone Should Check out the 🛍️Council Scout Shop for everything you need. Get the password from your unit leader to order Scout Gear.

Transfer into the Far East Council from another Council

• 1. Find the 📝online application link for the unit you want to join (and sign into my.scouting.org with the same credentials from your old council) and follow the onscreen instructions. <<<<This is the easiest way for most to do.

OR

• 2. Please send an email to Council Registrar and provide the following information:

     • Scout's Full Name

     • Scout's Date of Birth

     • A Parent's Full Name and Date of Birth

     • Former Council Name

     • BSA ID from the previous council (if possible)

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• 3. Check out the 🛍️Council Scout Shop for everything you need. Get the password from your unit leader to order Scout Gear.