1. Keeping Track of Advancement

2. Advancement: ► One method leaders use to help boys fulfill the aims of the Boy Scouts of America ► Provides scouts recognition for their achievements and personal growth ► Designed to educate and expand the horizons of scouts

3. Mechanics of Advancement ► Age-Appropriate ► Advancement Administration done by Pack Committee (should report advancement monthly; the very least quarterly) ► Approved by den leaders and parents ► Centered around motto, “Do Your Best”

4. Ranks ► Bobcat Badge ► Tiger Badge ► Wolf Badge ► Bear Badge

5. Ranks (cont.) ► Immediate Recognition Emblem (Tiger) ► Progress Towards Ranks Emblem (Wolf & Bear)

6. Ranks (cont.) ► Arrow Points ► Belt Loops and Pins

7. Ranks (cont.) ► Activity Badges ► Webelos Badge ► Compass Points ► Arrow of Light

8. Methods of Recording Advancement ► By hand on BSA forms ► Spreadsheets ► Computer Software

9. BSA Forms www.scouting.org/scoutsource/CubScouts/Leaders/Forms.aspx

10. BSA Forms (cont.)

13. Spreadsheets Introducing…Trax Spreadsheets trax.boy-scouts.net

14. Computer Software List of Available Scout Software: meritbadge.com/mblinks.htm

15. Sending Advancement to Council www.alleghenyhighlands.org

16. Thank You! The End….