Did you know???? Various Awards…..

National Outdoor Awards For a Scout who excels in outdoor participation. It is a series of six badges designed to recognize a Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, Sea Scout, or Venturer. The six areas are: Camping Aquatics Hiking Riding Adventure Conservation For more information: http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/Youth/Awards/NOA.aspx

Conservation Good Turn The Conservation Good Turn is an opportunity for Scouts to join with conservation or environmental organizations (federal, state, local, or private) to carry out a conservation Good Turn in their home communities. Many federal agencies are resources for the BSA’s Conservation Good turn. These agencies include, but are not limited to: U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Forest Service Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service National Park Service Geological Survey National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration U.S. Environmental Protection Agency For more information: http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/Youth/ConservationGoodTurn.aspx

Keep America Beautiful/Hometown USA A scouts must earn 3 merit badges from a list of 13 which include: Citizenship in the Community Communication Environmental Science Energy Fish and Wildlife Management Forestry Landscape Architecture Gardening Soil and Water Conservation Geocaching Photography Public Speaking Sustainability A scout is required to perform a community service project. The project should involve a minimum of eight hours of time, two of which must involve management planning, with the other six consisting of carrying out the project For more information: http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/Youth/ConservationGoodTurn.aspx

World Conservation Award In order to qualify for the award a Scout must have earned the following merit badges: Environmental Science Merit Badge Either Soil and Water Conservation OR Fish and Wildlife Management Merit Badge Citizenship in the Work Merit Badge. For more information: http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/fifty.aspx

Emergency Preparedness In order to qualify for the award a Scout must have earned the following merit badges: First Aid Merit Badge Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge For more information: http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/media/publications/emergencypreparedness.aspx

50 Miler Award In order to qualify for the award the group of which the individual is a member must fulfill all of the following requirements. Make complete and satisfactory plans for the trip, including the possibilities of advancement. Cover the trail or canoe or boat route of not less than 50 consecutive miles; take a minimum of five consecutive days to complete the trip without the aid of motors. (In some areas pack animals may be used.) During the time on the trail or waterway, complete a minimum of 10 hours each of group work on projects to improve the trail, springs, campsite, portage, or area. For more information: http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/fifty.aspx

National Court of Honor Lifesaving and Meritorious Action Awards National awards for lifesaving and meritorious action are made only for outstanding and unusual acts that demonstrate unusual heroism, skill, or bravery and reflect Scouting ideals. Scouts can earn the following Medals: Honor Medal With Crossed Palms: Has demonstrated unusual heroism and extraordinary skill or resourcefulness in saving or attempting to save life at extreme risk to self. Honor Medal: Has demonstrated unusual heroism and skill or resourcefulness in saving or attempting to save life at considerable risk to self. Medal of Merit: Has performed an act of service of a rare or exceptional character that reflects an uncommon degree of concern for the well-being of others. National Certificate of Merit: Has performed a significant act of service that is deserving of special national recognition. For more information: http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/honor.aspx

Miscellaneous Awards Torch of Gold: To recognize individuals who have provided outstanding service in the area of Scouts with special needs. Paul Bunyun Woodsman Award: To encourage proper use of woods tools, training others in Totin' Chip skills, and creating a simple outdoor project using acquired woods tool skills. Firem'n Chit: Certification grants a Scout the right to carry matches and build campfires; Scout must show his Scout leader, or someone designated by his leader, that he understands his responsibility to do the eight requirements. Kayaking BSA: To encourage the development of kayaking skills and water safety BSA Lifeguard: To recognize Boy Scouts and Venturers age 15 and older, and adult volunteers who have successfully completed the BSA Lifeguard course and demonstrated the ability to perform each of the skills taught in the course. For more information: http://www.scouting.org/Home/Awards_Central.asp

Interpreter Strips Youth and adults may wear a particular language strip if they show their knowledge of a foreign language or the sign language for the hearing impaired by: Carrying on a five-minute conversation in the particular language. Translating a two-minute speech or address. Writing a letter in the language (does not apply for sign language). Translating 200 words from the written word In addition, Youth and adults are eligible to wear a Morse Code Interpreter Strip if they show their knowledge of Morse code by: Carrying on a five-minute conversation in Morse code at a speed of at least five words per minute. Copying correctly a two-minute message sent in Morse code at a minimum of five words per minute. Copying means writing the message down as it is received. Sending a 25-word written document in Morse code at a minimum of five words per minute. For more information: http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/inter.aspx

William T Hornaday Awards The Hornaday Awards are highly prized by those who have received them: Approximately 1,100 medals have been awarded over the past 80 years. These awards represent a substantial commitment of time and energy by individuals who have learned the meaning of a conservation/environmental ethic. Any Scout willing to devote the time and energy to work on a project based on sound scientific principles and guided by a conservation professional or a well-versed layperson can qualify for one of the Hornaday Awards. The awards often take months to complete, so activities should be planned well in advance. Scouts can earn the following Medals: William T Honaday Badge William T Honaday Bronze or Silver Medal William T Honaday Gold Badge William T Honaday Medal William T Honaday Unit Award For more information: http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Awards/HornadayAwards/Awards.aspx

William T Hornaday Awards (con’t) An "Olympics of Conservation" There are several different Hornaday awards. (The Gold Badge and Gold Medal are for adults.) Think of them as an "olympics of conservation," with an ever-increasing scale of challenge. The award is given in one of seven forms. The local council may present the William T. Hornaday unit certificate for a conservation project by a pack, troop, team, or crew. The council may award the Hornaday Badge to individual Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and Venturers for outstanding service in conservation. The council may award the Hornaday Gold Badge to adult Scouters who have given significant leadership to conservation at a council or district level. All other Hornaday Awards are conferred by the National Council Scouts and Venturers may apply for the Bronze and Silver medals. Adult Scouters may be nominated for the Gold Medal. Organizations unaffiliated with Scouting may be nominated for the Gold Certificate.

William T Hornaday Awards (con’t) William T. Hornaday Unit Award - awarded to a pack, troop, team, or crew when that unit plans and carries out at least one local environmental/conservation project. William T. Hornaday Badge - awarded, upon approval of the local council, to a Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, or Venturer for outstanding service to conservation and environmental improvement. William T. Hornaday Bronze or Silver Medal - These individual awards are granted by the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America to a Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, or Venturer for exceptional and distinguished service to conservation and environmental improvement. The Silver Medal - the most distinguished in Scouting for exceptional conservation service, will be awarded for clearly outstanding efforts in planning, leadership, execution of plans, involvement of others, and opportunities taken to help others learn about natural resource conservation and environmental improvement. The Bronze Medal - may be awarded if the scout’s application does not meet the standard of exceptional service required for the Silver Medal.

William T Hornaday Awards – con’t. William T. Hornaday Gold Badge - by nomination only and is awarded by the local council to an adult Scouter. The nominee should have demonstrated leadership and a commitment to the education of youth on a council or area level for significant conservation efforts for a period of at least three years. William T. Hornaday Gold Medal - by nomination only and is awarded to an adult Scouter. It recognizes unusual and distinguished service in natural resource conservation and environmental improvement at the regional, national, or international level. William T. Hornaday Gold Certificate - by nomination only and is granted to an individual or organization. The nominee should have made an outstanding contribution to youth conservation education and demonstrated commitment to the education of youth on a national or international level, reflecting the natural resource conservation and environmental awareness mission of the Boy Scouts of America.

Eagle Scout Awards Once obtaining Eagle Scout Rank, there are a number of awards an Eagle Scout may be eligible for and have the ability to apply for: Highlight: Academic and Merit Scholarships are award to Eagle Scouts who meet the following criteria: Academic Scholarships - Academic scholarships are based on school and Scouting participation, academic performance, and financial need. Applicants must score a minimum 1290 or 28 ACT to apply. Merit Scholarships – Merit scholarships are based on school and Scouting participation, and community service. Merit scholarship applicants must be Eagle Scouts graduating high school or undergraduate college students no farther than completion of the junior year. There are a variety of scholarships and a variety of amounts. For more information: http://www.nesa.org/scholarships.html

Eagle Scout Awards (con’t.) US Army Youth Certificate - Scouts who achieve the rank of Eagle are entitled to receive this award at their Court of Honor ceremony. The certificate bears the signature of the Army's Chief of Staff, the most senior four-star general in the U.S. Army. In addition, the US Army offers a variety of special recognitions. Eagle Palms are awarded for continued leadership and skills development (merit badges) after the Eagle Scout rank has been earned. These palms help keep the Eagle Scouts active within the unit, contributing to the leadership of the unit, and assisting with the growth of the other Scouts within the unit. After becoming an Eagle Scout, scouts may earn Palms by completing the following requirements: Be active in your troop and patrol for at least three months after becoming an Eagle Scout or after award of last Palm. Demonstrate Scout spirit by living the Scout Oath and Scout Law in your everyday life. Make a satisfactory effort to develop and demonstrate leadership ability. Earn five additional merit badges beyond those required for Eagle or last Palm. Merit badges earned any time since becoming a Boy Scout may be used to meet this requirement. Participate in a Scoutmaster conference. Successfully complete your board of review. For more information : http://www.boyscouttrail.com/content/award/eagle_palm-437.asp OR http://www.usscouts.org/eagle/specialrecs.asp

For Further Information…………. For the most up-to-date information about BSA-related awards, including award applications and nomination forms : http://www.scouting.org/Home/Awards_Central.aspx For advancement/awards and its related requirements: http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards.aspx