1. The first thing you will need to fill out as a parent with a new scout is his youth application. This is the form with the carbon copies that contains all his personal information such as name, age, address, etc. This form is completed and returned with your son's registration fee, and a fee for Boy's Life Magazine, if you choose to subscribe. If your son filled one of these out in his pack, he'll still need to fill out one for the troop, as it is a separate entity. The fees are also separate from any he may have paid with the pack. These forms are available at troop meetings or at the Scout Office.

2. The second form may be the adult application. It is recommended that at least one parent or guardian sign up to be involved with the troop. You have the choice of becoming a committee member or an assistant scoutmaster. As a committee member, you may sit in on boards of review for the boys and have a vote at committee meetings. As an assistant scoutmater you may sign off on boys' requirements in their books. There is a need for both positions, and holding one position or another does not restrict what you are allowed to do as far as activities with the troop. These forms are also available at troop meetings or at the Scout Office.

3. Troop By-Laws Acknowledgement form. The by-laws may be read online at http://troop400.com/bylaws.rtf or by clicking on the Operating Guidelines link on the website. Our Operating Guidelines, also known as our by-laws, contains information on how the troop is run, and contains the rules and requirements set forth by the troop committee. The by-laws need to be read by all parents/guardians, and also by the scout. The parents and the scout then sign the acknowledgement form and return it to the troop. You may download a copy of the acknowledgement form here.

4 The. Troop 400 Parental Release Form.can be downloaded here. This form needs to be signed and notarized when a boy joins the troop. This troop is an agreement between parents and the troop concerning discipline, medical emergencies, and finances.

5. Physical/Medical form. Each boy must keep on file a current copy of their physical and a copy of their insurance card. The physical form can be downloaded here. This form must be completed by a doctor or nurse practitioner and must be kept current every year. Also, all adults who will be camping or participating in troop events need to have the same form on file for themselves.