What's a Blue Card?

The Blue Card is your son's progress record for a Merit Badge. Typically they are three part perforated blue card stock. Before he starts working on a Merit Badge he needs to obtain a blank one from the Scout Master which has been signed. Your son will then fill in his name and other information, including the Merit Badge he got the card for and the Merit Badge Counselor's name, address and phone number. Each time he meets with the Merit Badge Counselor, the counselor will list, initial and date each requirement that is completed. When all requirements have been met, the Counselor will sign-off on the appropriate spot and remove one of the sections for his/her records. Your son will then have the Scout Master sign-off acknowledging the completion at which time your son will give the card to the Advancement Chair. It is important that you son keep not lose the card or let it go through the washer once he starts working on a Merit Badge, as that is his only record of the requirements he has completed.