Guide to Advancement 2011 Changes Thunderbird District Roundtable January 2012 Paul Yelk & Vern Erickson

Changes Updates Major Changes!Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook - Major Changes! Summary Overview

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Changes / Updates Wording defined: Mandatory! – “Must”, “shall” = Mandatory! Recommended – “Should”, “may”, “can” = Recommended Documents existing procedures (available online!)Guide to Safe Scouting (34416) applies (available online!)

Significant Changes – paragraph Advancement Defined (Section 2) Guidelines for Advancement and Recognition Committees (Section 3): – Council – District – Unit Changes / Updates

Awards and Recognition (paragraph ) supplementAwards and recognitions supplement advancement program Guide to Awards and Insignia coming winter 2012 Awards Central at

Cub Scout Advancement (paragraph ) Changes / Updates Bobcat rank Immediate Recognition emblem (17860) Compass Points emblem (00458)

Boy Scout/Varsity Advancement (paragraph ) Changes / Updates Four Steps: Scout Learns Scout is Tested Scout is Reviewed Scout is Recognized

Boy Scout/Varsity Advancement (cont’d) (paragraph ) Changes / Updates defined Active Participation defined ( ) – Three tests: Scout is registered Scout is in good standing reasonable Scout meets unit’s reasonable expectations

Boy Scout/Varsity Advancement (cont’d) (paragraph ) Changes / Updates Demonstrate Scout Spirit Positions of Responsibility – Star, Life, Eagle – Listed in Boy Scout Requirements (34765)

Venturing Advancement (paragraph ) Sea Scout Advancement (paragraph ) Now included! Changes / Updates

Special Considerations (Section 5) Advancement in Camp Settings Extended Absence From Scouting Lone Scouting Youth From Other Countries Religious Principles Bestowing Posthumous Awards Spirit of the Eagle Award

Changes / Updates Internet Advancement (Section 6) “All councils should strive for 100 percent of their units using this functionality” PowerPoint presentations available

Changes / Updates The Merit Badge Program (Section 7) ‘Unit Leader Signs Application for Merit Badge (“Blue Card”)’ (paragraph )

Counselor 2 - Scout 3 – Unit Leader Application for Merit Badge (34124; “blue card”)

Changes / Updates The Merit Badge Program (cont’d) (Section 7) Special Qualifications/Certifications for merit badge counselors: Canoeing Rowing Climbing Scuba Diving Kayaking ??? Snow Sports Lifesaving Swimming Rifle/Shotgun Shooting Whitewater

Changes / Updates The Merit Badge Program (cont’d) (Section 7) Approval by district: Current in Youth Protection Training (YPT) Adult Application (code 42; no fee) BSA Form (lists merit badges) Approved when listed! Annual re-registration ( response only!)

Changes / Updates Unit Counselor Lists require district approval require district approval Group Instruction OK, but individual requirements passing! by 18 th birthday! Partial completions – by 18 th birthday! Discontinued Merit Badges The Merit Badge Program (cont’d) (Section 7)

Changes / Updates Granted when requirements are met; Unit Leader/committee responsible Proper attire Not a retest or “examination” NOTMay be held for Scouts NOT advancing! Particulars for Eagle Scout Rank (paragraph ) Appealing A Decision: Scout or parent request only! Boards of Review (Section 8)

Changes / Updates The Eagle Scout Rank (Section 9) Application Process: 10 Steps ( ) See handout!

Changes / Updates The Eagle Scout Rank (cont’d) (Section 9) Step 1 – Complete All the Requirements ( ) before 18thUnit leader conference before 18th birthday; birthday; not last item!

Changes / Updates The Eagle Scout Rank (cont’d) (Section 9) Step 3 – Complete the Application ( ) Check following items: Dates Signatures References (5? or 6?) Merit badges (date, unit number) Position(s) of responsibility (POR) Attachments (Service project workbook; statement of ambitions and life purpose; listing of positions, honors, and awards)

Changes / Updates The Eagle Scout Rank (cont’d) (Section 9) Step 4 – Obtain Required Signatures ( ) Unit leader and committee chair – If withheld, and if Scout desires, must be held! board of review must be held!

Changes / Updates The Eagle Scout Rank (cont’d) (Section 9) Step 5 – Submit to Council Service Center ( ) Make copies of all submitted documents! Recommend hand delivery

Changes / Updates The Eagle Scout Rank (cont’d) (Section 9) Step 6 – Council Verifies Application Board of Review Scheduled And Board of Review Scheduled ( ) not required“Blue cards” not required unless discrepancies! afterConduct Board of Review after Council signature!

Changes / Updates The Eagle Scout Rank (cont’d) (Section 9) Step 7 – References Contacted ( ) Property of council! Scout can not see them! Always returned to council Destroyed upon receipt of Eagle Scout credentials or appeal is concluded

Changes / Updates Returned to Scout: Service Project workbook Statement of ambitions and life purpose AllApproval denied? All materials returned to Council Service Center The Eagle Scout Rank (cont’d) (Section 9) Step 8 – Application Returned to Council Service Center ( )

Changes / Updates The Eagle Scout Service Project (paragraph ) Vern Erickson Thunderbird District Eagle Scout Advancement Team Chair

Changes / Updates The Eagle Scout Service Project What An Eagle Scout Candidate Should Expect (paragraph ) “While a Life Scout...” (paragraph ) “Plan, Develop...” (paragraph )

Changes / Updates The Eagle Scout Service Project “Give Leadership to Others...” (paragraph ) “Helpful to Any Religious Institution, Any School, or Your Community (paragraph ) “Benefit an Organization Other Than Boy Scouting (paragraph )

Changes / Updates The Eagle Scout Service Project “Proposal Must Be Approved... Before Before You Start...” (paragraph ) “Use the Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook (paragraph ) Eagle Scout Service Project Coach (paragraph )

Changes / Updates The Eagle Scout Service Project Fundraising Issues (paragraph ) Routine Labor (paragraph ) Addressing Common Misconceptions (paragraph )

Changes / Updates The Eagle Scout Service Project Evaluating the Project After Completion (paragraph ) Risk Management and Eagle Scout Service Projects (paragraph ) Insurance and Eagle Scout Service Projects (paragraph )

Changes / Updates Time Extensions ( ) Unable to complete Eagle Scout rank requirements before age 18: – Apply for limited time extension Rarely granted – Rarely granted – Reserved for work on Eagle – Test applied (five) – Disabled Scouts – extension not required

Changes / Updates Time Extensions (cont’d) ( ) does not Council does not grant; only national Advancement team!

Changes / Updates Members With Special Needs (Section 10) Registering Qualified Members Beyond Age of Eligibility Advancement Flexibility Allowed

Changes / Updates Appendix (Section 11) Frequently Asked Questions Request for Extensions of Time to Earn Eagle Scout Eagle Scout Rank Belated Eagle Scout Rank Application Advancement and Recognition Literature and Resources Charter and Bylaws of the Rules and Regulations of the Boy Scouts of America Index

Eagle Scout Application Forms

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