1 Boy Scout Rank Advancement Troop 777

Boy Scout Ranks Seven (7) ranksSeven (7) ranks –Scout –Tenderfoot –Second Class –First Class Rank StructureRank Structure –Skills-based: Ranks through First Class –Leadership-based: Star through Eagle 2 –Star –Life –Eagle

Boy Scout Handbook Use handbook to track advancement –Requirements and sign-off at back of book Scout rank is only sign-off in front of bookScout rank is only sign-off in front of book –Sign-offs Who can sign-off?Who can sign-off? –Older “trained” Scouts –Adults Where?Where? –Anywhere ! »Meetings »Outings »Etc. 3

Requirements Work on skills in different places –Home Scout handbook, computer, etc.Scout handbook, computer, etc. –Meetings –Outings –Summer Camp –School –With friends, or on your own 4

Completion of Requirements What to do –Complete and get sign-off on all requirements, except: Scout SpiritScout Spirit Scoutmaster Conference (SMC)Scoutmaster Conference (SMC) Board of Review (BOR)Board of Review (BOR) –Schedule SMC Scoutmaster will sign-off:Scoutmaster will sign-off: –Scout Spirit (no one else is allowed to sign-off) –Scoutmaster Conference –Schedule BOR All ranks except Scout require a BORAll ranks except Scout require a BOR Schedule only after SMC is completedSchedule only after SMC is completed 5

Contact Scoutmaster When requirements are completed –Contact Scoutmaster for appointment for SMC Scout must contact Scoutmaster (not the parent)Scout must contact Scoutmaster (not the parent) Appointments givenAppointments given –Before or after troop meetings –Occasionally during troop meetings –May meet elsewhere on a different day (subject to availability and need) Adult needs to be presentAdult needs to be present –BSA (Youth Protection) requirement –More of an issue before the meeting (when no one else is present) –Scoutmaster Conference Scout in full uniform – including book, sash, etc.Scout in full uniform – including book, sash, etc. Questions asked about skills, experiences, interests, etc.Questions asked about skills, experiences, interests, etc. Sign-off of Scout Spirit and SMCSign-off of Scout Spirit and SMC 6

Board of Review After SMC is completed –Contact Advancement Chair for appointment Scout must contact Advancement Chair (not the parent)Scout must contact Advancement Chair (not the parent) –Board of Review Conducted by Troop for for all ranks, except:Conducted by Troop for for all ranks, except: –Scout: Only requires SMC –Eagle: Requires special BOR by the District Consists of 3-6 adults (usually only 3)Consists of 3-6 adults (usually only 3) Scout in full uniformScout in full uniform Questions asked about skills, experiences, interests, etc.Questions asked about skills, experiences, interests, etc. Sign-off of BORSign-off of BOR 7 Higher ranks typically require longer BORs

After Board of Review After BOR is completed –Troop will submit application for rank –Rank is usually awarded at Court of Honor Sometimes given before (as soon as possible after earned)Sometimes given before (as soon as possible after earned) 8

Eagle Scout Highest Rank in Boy ScoutsHighest Rank in Boy Scouts –Requirements Be active in the troopBe active in the troop Demonstrate Scout SpiritDemonstrate Scout Spirit 21 merit badges – 12 of which are required21 merit badges – 12 of which are required Provide leadership in the TroopProvide leadership in the Troop Complete Eagle Scout Service ProjectComplete Eagle Scout Service Project Scoutmaster conferenceScoutmaster conference Board of reviewBoard of review –May earn Palms, based on participation and service 9 Troop 777 has a demonstrated history of Eagle Scouts!

Do Your Best! Do your best in everythingDo your best in everything –in Scouting –and in life Learn the skillsLearn the skills –Enjoy the learning –Learn them well –Help other Scouts learn Helps you as wellHelps you as well 10