Below are the prerequisites for the old requirements that are required to be completed prior to Jamboree.  In order to complete Genealogy merit badge at Jamboree with the old requirements you will need a note, confirming completion of these requirements below from your Scoutmaster or a parent in order to consider these requirements complete.  Please note each prerequisite and have what is required with you at Jamboree for completion of blue card.

4. Interview an older relative to obtain information about your family. This interview may be in person, by telephone, or by letter. Add any information obtained to your pedigree chart and family group records.  Note : This should be brought with you in paper form or a note that this was accomplished by your parent or Scoutmaster.
5. Obtain at least one genealogical document showing proof of some information on your pedigree chart or family group records. This document may be located in your home, a courthouse, an archive or library, etc.   Note:  This should not be any original document.  No Originals should be brought to Jamboree.  All documents should be copies.
7. Do ONE of the following:
   1. Do a time line for yourself or for a close relative.
   2. Keep a journal for six weeks, writing in at least once weekly.
   3. Write a short history of yourself or of a close relative.

   Note:  Copies of journal should be brought to Jamboree to avoid the original being lost.