Heart of Ohio Council

The veteran award is an adult recognition. However, tenure earned as a youth may be
included in the total number of years registered.
After 5 years of registered service in the Boy Scouts of America, an adult may, upon
application, receive the designation of “Veteran,” provided the person agrees to live up to the
Scouting obligations : to keep local Scouting authorities in the community in which residing informed
as to availability for service; and further, to be active in the promotion of the cause of Scouting as
circumstances and conditions permit. Service in Scouting organizations other than the Boy Scouts of
America does not count toward veteran recognition. An individual must currently be registered
member of the Boy Scouts of America in order to receive an award.
An adult designated veteran shall pay the regular registration fee is desiring to continue active
connection with the movement.
Scouters desiring recognition as 5-, 10-, 15- 20-, 25-, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60-, 65-, 70-, 75, -
or 80-year veterans must have maintained an active registered relationship for the required number of
years , paying the annual registration fee.
The records of the national office and local council shall determine eligibility. The periods of
Service claimed for veteran recognition need not be continuous.