Local Tour Permit?

[fritz1255]

I am new to Boy Scouts. When I was a Cub Scout Den Leader, we had to file a Local Tour Permit when we took trips outside the district, or did camping trips that were not part of an officially sanctioned Scout campout such as a Camporee or Klondike Derby. This had to be filed with Council two weeks before the event, and contained detailed information about leader training and adult drivers.

Is this required for Boy Scout activities, and if so, what is the level of compliance among Troops? What are the implications of non-compliance? I can supply a link to the form if you have never heard of it - it looks like a national form, not just one that our Council requires.

[Guneukitschik]

The Tour Permit form is a National Form.

If a unit plans a trip within 500 miles of the home base, it is important that the unit obtain a local tour permit. A national tour permit is required for trips in excess of 500 miles from home or outside the continental United States.

Tour permits have become recognized by national parks, military institutions, and other organizations as proof that a unit activity has been well planned and organized and is under capable and qualified leadership. These organizations may require the tour permit for entry.

Most short, in-town/local trips of a few hours do not require a tour permit; however, it is recommended that units obtain permission slips from parents.

As for how many Troops use it and how many councils require it? Who knows? I can tell you that most units I know fill one out for each trip as you mentioned...the only time they don't is when going to a council sponsored activity. Filling them out is a good habit to get into...along with a permission slip! Here's a link to my units permission slip to give you an idea... http://www.bsatroop88.org/forms/permissionslip.pdf

[RWSmith]

Go read the following two threads to find several good coments prevsiously discussed on this messge board relating directly to your question:

BSA Policy Traveling Rules and Tour Permits

If your questions are not answered, then come back here and post again.

Also, although I realize you've been here a little while, welome to the board.