advancement
Rank Advancement
Scouts work independently, under the guidance of the Troop Guides and adult leadership, to achieve their Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class Ranks. Requirements must be signed off by an Assistant Scoutmaster who is not the parent of the scout. The Scoutmaster will verify all rank requirements using the scout’s book, and update the electronic record after the Scoutmaster conference (see below). The scout’s book is the primary recording device for advancement. Scout research indicates that Scouts who achieve First Class within the first year of joining a Troop have a much higher degree of advancement in the Scouting program, so it’s important to focus on rank vs. merit badges especially during the first year.
Merit Badges
The merit badge program is one of Scouting's basic character developing tools. Earning merit badges gives a boy the kind of self confidence that comes only from overcoming difficult obstacles to achieve a goal.
Working with a Merit Badge Counselor gives a scout contact with an adult with whom he may not be acquainted. This is a valuable experience. To the fullest extent possible, the merit badge counseling relationship is a one adult/one boy arrangement in which the boy is not only judged on his performance of the requirements but receives maximum benefit from the knowledge, skill, character, and personal interest of his counselor. Group instruction and orientation are encouraged where special facilities and expert personnel make this most practical. However, this group experience should be followed by individual attention to each candidate's projects and his ability to fulfill all requirements.
Merit badges are earned typically at summer/winter camp, at district Merit Badge Day, or within the Troop.
Please refer to the Troop Guidelines for further details on rank and merit badge advancements.
Participation policy--refer to the Troop Guidelines for the new requirements (effective with the new charter) for participation in the troop.
Scoutmaster Conference and Board of Reviews
Use the forms below to request either. Remember to be in FULL uniform, with your Scout book or you may not be permitted to participate.
Scouts work independently, under the guidance of the Troop Guides and adult leadership, to achieve their Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class Ranks. Requirements must be signed off by an Assistant Scoutmaster who is not the parent of the scout. The Scoutmaster will verify all rank requirements using the scout’s book, and update the electronic record after the Scoutmaster conference (see below). The scout’s book is the primary recording device for advancement. Scout research indicates that Scouts who achieve First Class within the first year of joining a Troop have a much higher degree of advancement in the Scouting program, so it’s important to focus on rank vs. merit badges especially during the first year.
Merit Badges
The merit badge program is one of Scouting's basic character developing tools. Earning merit badges gives a boy the kind of self confidence that comes only from overcoming difficult obstacles to achieve a goal.
Working with a Merit Badge Counselor gives a scout contact with an adult with whom he may not be acquainted. This is a valuable experience. To the fullest extent possible, the merit badge counseling relationship is a one adult/one boy arrangement in which the boy is not only judged on his performance of the requirements but receives maximum benefit from the knowledge, skill, character, and personal interest of his counselor. Group instruction and orientation are encouraged where special facilities and expert personnel make this most practical. However, this group experience should be followed by individual attention to each candidate's projects and his ability to fulfill all requirements.
Merit badges are earned typically at summer/winter camp, at district Merit Badge Day, or within the Troop.
- A Merit Badge may be earned on an individual basis with permission from the Scoutmaster.
- A Merit Badge Counselor should be identified in advance and will work with the scout through the merit badge.
Please refer to the Troop Guidelines for further details on rank and merit badge advancements.
Participation policy--refer to the Troop Guidelines for the new requirements (effective with the new charter) for participation in the troop.
Scoutmaster Conference and Board of Reviews
Use the forms below to request either. Remember to be in FULL uniform, with your Scout book or you may not be permitted to participate.