By joining Troop 54, you become a registered member of Scouting America (Boy Scouts of America) and a member of the troop.
New Youth
For girls to join Troop 54 (if you are currently a Cub Scout, scroll down to “Transferring Scouts“)
Step 1. Complete the online Scouts BSA registration form (Youth) and pay fees.
Step 2. Pay the annual Troop 54 dues from the Troop 54 online store.
Step 3. Before you go on the first campout, print and complete the required forms.
- Scouts BSA Medical Form (Part A and B) (pdf)
- Consent to Medical Care and Treatment of a Minor (pdf)
- Consent and Release / Hold Harmless Agreement (pdf)
Bring the forms with you to the first campout and give them to the Health and Safety Officer. Or, scan and email forms to medical@troop54houston.org or USPS mail to 6227 Sutherland Sq, Houston, TX 77081. Attn: Troop 54 Medical Officer.
New Adult
For adults to become a registered leader in Troop 54
Step 1. go to My.Scouting.org and create an account. You’ll receive an email notification with your account information, including a member ID/reference number.
Step 2. Complete Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT) online. Upon completion, you may print a training certificate. Your training will automatically be updated in our system and associated with the member ID/reference number issued when you created your My.Scouting account.
Step 3. Complete the online Scouts BSA registration form (Adult) and pay fees.
Step 4. Before you go on the first campout, print and complete the required forms.
Bring the forms with you to the first campout and give them to the Health and Safety Officer. Or, scan and email forms to medical@troop54houston.org or USPS mail to 6227 Sutherland Sq, Houston, TX 77081. Attn: Troop 54 Medical Officer.
Step 5. Take additional training.
In addition to Safeguarding Youth Training, all adult leaders are required to complete the specific training for the position in which they wish to serve (Assistant Scoutmaster, Committee Member, etc.)
Renewing Youth or Adult
For existing Troop 54 youth and adults
Step 1. Login to my.scouting.org
- Select the Notice icon found in the top right corner.
- Select pop up option. “Registration for <name> is expiring soon, click here to renew.”
- Review information. Select “Go to Payment”
- Agree to the Terms and Conditions.
- Confirm / Edit Scout Life magazine sub scription.
- Enter credit card info
- Select “Place Order”
- Select “Complete Registration”
Step 2. Pay the annual Troop 54 dues from the Troop 54 online store.
Transferring Scouts
This section applies to:
- Existing Cub Scouts (5th grade) who want to cross over into Troop 54
- Existing Scouts from a different Scouts BSA troop who want to transfer into Troop 54
Transfers are best initiated by the unit they are leaving. One of the Key 3 leaders of the leaving unit can initiate the transfer.
Step 1. Follow these Scoutbook instructions for an “in-council transfer initiated by the unit they are leaving.”
Step 2. When the transfer is completed online, alert the Troop 54 Committee Chair by emailing tcc@troop54houston.org to accept the transfer.
Transferring Adults
This section applies to:
- Registered adult leaders in a Cub Scout pack or Scouts BSA troop who want to transfer or multiple position into Troop 54
Step 1. Follow instructions to complete a Scouts BSA application (Adult) for Troop 54. Login with your My.Scouting.org account. Make sure that you enter your BSA Member ID and first and last name exactly as your existing profile. The system will detect that you already are already registered with Scouting America and will not charge you another national fee. This will “multiple position” you into Troop 54.
Step 2. When you have completed the application online, alert the Troop 54 Committee Chair by emailing tcc@troop54houston.org. to accept the application.
Step 3. To end membership in the unit you left (pack or other troop), login to My.Scouting.org > Profile > Membership and click the button “Opt Out of Renewing” next to the unit number that you are leaving. This will allow your membership to expire before the next renewal cycle.
Cub Scouts vs. Scouts BSA
| Cubs Scouts | Scouts BSA | |
| Organization | Den Pack | Patrol Troop |
| Ranks | Advance once a year with your den. Lion, Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos, Arrow of Light | Advance at your own pace. Earn any of 138 Merit Badges. Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, Eagle |
| Activities | Adventures include games, crafts, and outdoor activities. | Requirements include camping, climbing, hiking, shooting, sailing, swimming, and more. |
| Leadership | by Adults | by Youth |
| Camping | with your family | with your Patrol |