1. Homework assignment!
What is the purpose of the Board of Review?

2. Board of Review Purpose?
To insure the Scout has completed the requirements for the rank.
To see how good an experience the Scout is having in the Unit
To encourage the Scout to progress further

3. What else? Quality control on advancement in the unit
Opportunity for the Scout to develop and practice interview skills
Opportunity for the Scout to review his accomplishments

4. Who sits on a Board of Review?
For all ranks except Eagle or Eagle palms
3-6 members of the Troop Committee!
What about?
Scoutmaster?
ASM?
Units leaders?
Parents or Guardians?
Siblings?

5. Who sits on a Board of Review?
For Eagle or Eagle Palms
3-6 members from District or Council
May include other members of the scouting community
Religious leaders
School teacher
Community leaders
Scout may request an individual be present

6. Mechanics Scout should be in FULL UNIFORM (or jacket and tie)
Introduction
How long?
15-30 minutes
Questions?
What every Scout must know
Oath, Law, Motto, Slogan and Outdoor code

7. What it is not!
A retest…
It is appropriate to ask specific questions related to the rank only to determine that the scout is comfortable with the question.
However…It is time consuming and tedious to ask too many specific questions.
More important to find out how the scout thinks!

8. Ending Scout is asked to leave the room AND REMAIN OUTSIDE THE DOOR!
Members confer
Scout is invited back in and boards decision is announced.
Congratulations and end with strong note of encouragement.

9. What if the Scout does not Pass?
Identify where he did a good job.
Point out the area(s) where he needs to improve. BE SPECIFIC! What skill, what page in the handbook.
Finish on an encouraging note and make a specific date to re-do. Make him a priority.