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Before a Scout begins working with a merit badge counselor, the Scout is to have a discussion with their unit leader letting them know they would like to earn a specific badge. Proof that a discussion has been held is indicated by the unit leader's signature on the Application for Merit Badge, No. 34124, commonly called the "blue card." Although it is the unit leader's responsibility to see that at least one merit badge counselor is identified from those approved and made available, the Scout may have one in mind with whom they would like to work. The unit leader and Scout should come to an agreement as to who the counselor will be. The Scout must be allowed to work with the counselor of their choice, so long as the counselor is registered as a Merit Badge counselor with the Scouts specific Council, and has been approved by the council advancement committee to teach that specific badge. Summer Camp counselors or Council / District sponsored merit badge events are the only exception to this rule; the counselor must be registered with the home Council for sponsoring the camp / event.