All unit members (scouts and registered adults) are now required by BSA to have a complete current medical form on file. The medical form can be downloaded from the Forms page.

Please plan to complete the form as soon as possible to hand to your patrol leader during the meeting Thursday. You must have at least parts A and C completed and handed in to go to the Winter Camporee in January.

Parts A and C need to be completed annually by all BSA unit members for all events that do not exceed 72 hours (weekend campouts). This does not need to be completed by a doctor.

Part A – Medical information required includes a current health history and list of medications. If you have your immunization dates you do not need to have this completed by a physician.

Part C – includes the parental informed consent and hold harmless/release agreement as well as a talent release statement (this means if Council takes pictures they can use them in their literature).

Part B – is required for any event that exceeds 72 hours or for any activity considered strenuous. Part B must be completed and signed by a certified and licensed health-care provider—physician (MD, DO), nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant.

I suggest that everyone try and have all 3 parts completed so we don’t have any issues.

– Mr. McGarry