Requirements

Requirements for Blue (local) Lodge
1. Hold a joint fundraiser for Friends of Scouting *
2. Hold a joint fundraiser for the local unit(s)*
3a.Sponsor a scouting unit or allow a unit to meet at your local Masonic lodge
or
3b.Conduct a unit resource survey in the Masonic lodge to provide resources for the units (forms available from scout office)
4a.have at least one active Master Mason serving as a registered adult in a local unit.
or
4b. Have at least one active Master Mason serving as a registered member of the District Committee or District Commissioners Staff.

* qualifies for matching fund from the Masonic charities foundation.


Requirements for Scout Units

1. Be a Quality unit (see BSA requirements)
2. Be a Gold Card Unit (see council requirements)
3. Take part in two joint fundraiser's with the local Masonic Lodge.(need not be for Scouting)
4. Have no fewer than 5% of your male leaders be a Master Mason.
5. Have no fewer than 5% of youth be DeMolay, Rainbow, or Jobs Daughters, if available. Otherwise, at least 5%youth earn the religious award for their religious preference. The two may be combined to attain 5%
6.Do two good turns* for or with the masons (must be pre-approved by the Masonic lodge)

* a good turn is just that a good turn. A helpful, needed and meaningful service this doesn't need to be a Major service project although it can be.