Some Crew 568 Forms

Joining Forms

For Youth under 18

The crew needs 2 things. The 3rd is optional.

1. Youth Application  (see note below about PDF forms)
   
• You can read the information on page 2
  
• Fill in page 3:
• Fill in the youth section from "First  Name", to the beginning of the PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN INFORMATION section. 
  
• Then you or your parent/guardian should fill in the parent/guardian information section, down to the line marked "To be completed by unit".
• Have your parent sign and date.
  
• If you are a member of another scout group (a Scouts BSA (aka Boy Scout) Troop, a Sea Scout Ship, or another Venture crew), write near the top, just above the  line above your last name: " "MULTIPLE" and the unit you are with, for example: "P100" "T200" "S300" or "C500"
2. Shooting Permission (in PDF)  The release form allows the crew to allow you to handle firearms. The State of California requires this type of document.
3. Additional, OPTIONAL information (in PDF)  (in MS-Word) (Text version to include in email)- This information is optional. Supplying an email address allow you to receive Crew information. If you don't have an email address, a parent's may be appropriate. There is also a place for information about the parent (or another adult) that is not on the application form.
   

For Youth between 18 and 21 (called Venturing Participants)

The crew needs 2 things. The 3rd is optional.

1. Adult Application (see note below about PDF forms)
   
• Print out pages 3 and 9.
• For page 3: Read, fill in down to the line "To be completed by unit", fill in the right side section, and sign page 3.
• Read pages 5 and 7.
  
• Read, fill in, and sign page 9.
  
2. A certificate for Youth Protection Training:
• To take the course go to My.Scouting .org
  If you are a member of another scout group, use your previous login. If you do not have one, create an account.
  
  • This set of instructions is old, but we don't have anything newer. Hopefully it gets you close.
    
  • Select from the menu in the upper left corner "My Training"
  • A page listing your training will appear.
  • Take the course and print a certificate for your own records. If you are a new scout member, that certificate is needed for the crew to register you. You can email it (to webmaster, the link at the bottom of this page), or take a cell phone picture to "text" it.
    
3. Additional, OPTIONAL information (in PDF)  (in MS-Word)  (Text version to include in email) - This information is optional. 
   

For Adults over 21

The crew needs 4 things. The 5th is optional.

1. Adult Application (see note below about PDF forms)
   
• The application page with your information
• The page with consent to do a background check must be signed.
  
2. A certificate for Youth Protection Training:
• To take the course go to My.Scouting .org
  If you are a member of another scout group, use your previous login. If you do not have one, create an account.
  
  • This set of instructions is old, but we don't have anything newer. Hopefully it gets you close.
    
  • Select from the menu in the upper left corner "My Training"
  • A page listing your training will appear.
  • Take the course and print a certificate for your own records. If you are a new scout member, that certificate is needed for the crew to register you. You can email it (to webmaster, the link at the bottom of this page), or take a cell phone picture to "text" it.
    
3. "Mandated Reporter Training" - This is required by the state of California.  More information is here: www.svmbc.org/california-assembly-bill-506-and-youth-protection-training/
4. Fingerprints - This is required by the state of California.  More information is here: www.svmbc.org/california-assembly-bill-506-and-youth-protection-training/
5. Additional, OPTIONAL information (in PDF)  (in MS-Word)  (Text version to include in email) - This information is optional.

Note on PDF forms:

If are using a fairly current version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, you can fill in the form on your computer and sign it. Acrobat is free, for PC's from http://www.adobe.com/reader . There's probably an equivalent MAC version. Here's specific instructions for the applications.

1. Save the application to your system somewhere. Open it in Adobe Reader. On the right is a choice for "fill and sign".
2.  You can fill in all the information on the application page. For Adult applications, you can also fill in the approval for background check page (except the signature). Fill in the page(s), starting with the boxes for your name, all the way down the page. IF there is a right column, fill it in also.
3. Once you are sure all the text parts are good. Save and exit.
4. Make a copy of the file you just saved. I suggest calling it application-with-signature.pdf
5. Open the copy: application-with-signature.pdf
6. Go to the place to sign and click in the box.
7. Select "sign" in the toolbar across the top, and make a signature you like. Save it in the correct box.
8. Go to the place to sign on Page 5 - the signature  block on the bottom left corner. Make another signature you like, and save it in the box. Add a date to this one, which may have to be done using the signature tool.
9. Save the file and then exit.
10. You can now send an email, and attach the file.

Outing Forms

• Comprehensive Outing Planning Worksheet
• Outing Gear Checklist
  

Other Forms

• Annual Health and Medical Record.
• How to Reprinting your Youth Protection Training Certificate
  

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