BOY SCOUT RANKS
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Scout |
Tenderfoot |
2nd Class |
1st Class |
Star |
Life |
Eagle |
The Boy Scout advancement program is
subtle. It places a series of challenges in front of a Scout in
a manner that is fun and educational. As Scouts meet these
challenges, they achieve the aims of Boy Scouting. The Scout
advances and grows in the Boy Scout phase of the program in the
same way a plant grows by receiving nourishment in the right
environment. Parents must understand that a Scout may need
encouragement from time to time but it must be done at his own
pace.
The job with adults concerned with
advancement is to provide the right environment. One of the
greatest needs of young men is confidence. There are three kinds
of confidence that young men need: in themselves, in peers, and
in leaders.
The requirements must be met by completing
exactly what is stated, no more; no less. A Boy Scout
badge recognizes what a young man is able to do; it is not a
reward for what he has done. Standards for joining a Boy Scout
troop and for advancement are listed in the latest printing of
the Boy Scout Handbook and in the current Boy Scout Requirements
book.
Advancement accommodates the three aims of
Scouting: citizenship, growth in moral strength and character,
and mental and physical development. The advancement program is
designed to provide the Boy Scout with a chance to achieve the
aims of Scouting. As a Scout advances, he is measured and grows
in confidence and self-reliance. The ranks of Scouting are shown
above. To view the specific requirements for each rank, click on
the image. Eagle palms, merit badges & Order of the Arrow
information can be found by clicking on the images below.
TROOP 151 BOARD OF REVIEW GUIDE A guide for
the Board of Review team.
Scoutmaster Conferences (a
guide for the Scoutmaster and the Assistants for each rank)
UNION DISTRICT BOARD OF REVIEW (Star, Life, Eagle)
BSA Advancement Videos
BSA Insignia Guide
ADVANCEMENT Frequently Asked Questions:
http://www.scouting.org/BoyScouts/GuideforMeritBadgeCounselors/RankAdvanceFAQ.aspx
Merit Badges

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Merit Badges classes may be offered in a group setting or
more effectively done independently by the Scout. MERIT
BADGE PROCESS: The Scout meets with the Scoutmaster
for approval and location of a merit badge counselor. A merit
badge blue card is filled out with a counselor's name and
address then the Scoutmaster signs the card approving that the
Scout for work on the merit badge.
The Scout will contact the counselor to make an appointment.
Some counselors will visit a troop meeting to counsel a Scout.
Some will meet at the Scout's home or the counselor's home. BSA
guidelines prohibit any adult from meeting alone with a boy.
Someone else (another Scout or another adult) must always be
present.
The blue merit badge
application is in three tear-off sections:
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The application
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The applicant's
record
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The counselor's
record
As a Scout passes a
requirement, the counselor dates and signs the chart on the back
of the applicant's record.
When all requirements
have been met:
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The counselor
signs the back of the application and the applicant's
record.
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The counselor
keeps the counselor's record
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The Scout gives
the application and the applicant's record to the
Scoutmaster.
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The Scoutmaster
signs the applicant's record , gives it to the Scout, then
sends the application along with an advancement report to
the Scout council office.
The applicant's
record is the Scout's "receipt". He should keep it in a safe
place like any other important record. We suggest a small
loose-leaf binder with pages made for baseball cards. Keep all
applicant's records, merit badge certificates, and rank
certificates in the binder. Your wallet is not a good storage
place.
Merit Badge Library Merit Badge Requirements
http://usscouts.org/mb/mbbooks.asp
Merit Badge
passports (mini pamphlets)
Merit Badge Counselors annually fill out a BSA
Membership application and a Merit badge Counselor form which is
to be submitted to council.
Union District specifies that a maximum of 7 Merit
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Eagle Scout Rank Application
Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook
Contact Congress for Flag Orders |
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National Eagle Scout
Association
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Eagle Palms



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Awarded after serving the troop
for 3 months and earning additional merit badges beyond
the required 21 Merit Badges for Eagle Scout. May be
worn on the Eagle Ribbon or Knot.
Bronze 5, Gold 10, Silver 15 Merit Badges
Example: An Eagle Scout who earned 21+ 20 merit badges would
wear a Silver and a Bronze Palm.
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Order of
the Arrow

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Society of National Honor
Scouts, for those that meet the requirements and are
elected by their peers.
Those elected would be
acknowledged as having displayed, in the eyes of their
fellow scouts, Scout virtues of unselfish cheerful
service, camping skills, and leadership.Eligibility
Requirements
- Be at least First Class rank
- Have at least 15 nights of camping, including one and
only one 6-day long-term camp
- Be elected by his Boy Scout troop or Varsity unit.
(election is typically conducted by the Chapter OA Elections
team)
- Election results are only to be revealed
later as part of the Call out ceremony by the OA and no
other individual
- Participate in the "Ordeal" and induction ceremony
The Order of the Arrow, recognizing the attractiveness of the
unknown, utilizes the form of mystery to enhance the quality of
the program for the candidates. Early disclosure in most
all cases lessens the value of the experience. OA Business
shall NOT to be discussed with non-members. Questions regarding the OA can be discussed in confidence with
the Scoutmaster or a Professional Scouter. |
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