1. Advancement Plan

2. What is the purpose of the Scout Advancement Plan? Better boys become better men – Character – Citizenship – Physical Fitness.

3. “The Scout advancement plan is designed to encourage Scouts to accomplish a progressive series of learning experiences in the areas of citizenship, character, and personal fitness objectives of the Boy Scout Program. It provides for measuring and recognizing these experiences.”

4. Advancement is part of the Troop Program

5. Participation does not equal advancement, but Participation is necessary for advancement.

6. Individual demonstration of skill or knowledge equals advancement.

7. Goals of a Badge Lord Baden-Powell felt there were two goals of a badge. Q: what are these goals?

8. 1. Recognize and encourage the Scout himself 2. Set an example for younger Scouts

9. 4 Steps to Advancement 1. 2. 3. 4.

10. 4 Steps to Advancement 1. Learn 2. 3. 4.

11. 4 Steps to Advancement 1. Learn 2. Test against the STANDARD 3. 4.

12. 4 Steps to Advancement 1. Learn 2. Test against the Standard 3. Review 4.

13. 4 Steps to Advancement 1. Learn 2. Test against the standard 3. Review 4.Recognize (award)

14. Advancement within a Troop Functions on three levels: new Scouts experienced Scouts older Scouts

15. Q: What types of recognition may a Scout earn? 1. Merit No rank requirements 2. Rank More than skill or knowledge Spirit and service are required of all ranks Tenure is required after 1 st class

16. Q: Who teaches and who tests? A: The Troop decides, but they must be qualified in the subject

17. Q: When are awards presented? Immediate recognition Badge presentation at Troop meetings May be worn immediately Court of Honor Exception is the Eagle Ceremony

18. Q: How many merit badges are there:

19. Q: What are the golas of Merit Badges? Aimed at careers, hobbies, and skills To help discover interests and abilitities a Scout has To expose Scouts to qualified adults

20. Q: What is the Merit Badge procedure? 1 st and foremost, read the Merit Badge pamphlet. Get application from the SM (blue card) SM signs if approved Gets counselor name Scouts contact counselor and makes initial appointment Never go alone – use the buddy system! Make additional appointments as necessary

21. Counselor signs application keeps one part for his/her records Scout returns the completed application to the SM SM verifies the application Advancement Chairman reports completed applications to the Council Service Center

22. Badge is obtained Badge is presented to the Scout at the next Troop Meeting Presentation of Merit Badge card with a portion of the blue card attached, is made at next Court of Honor

23. Scout Personal Records Every Scout should retain their cards and certificates in case there is an error in the central records Baseball card collector sheets work well for this

24. Advancement Report Turned in to Council office or Scout Shop Mail In-person