Boy Scout Rank Advancement Troop 777 9/9/2019 Boy Scout Rank Advancement Troop 777 www.magnificentsevens.org

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

Boy Scout Handbook Use handbook to track advancement 9/9/2019 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 book Sign-offs Who can sign-off? Older “trained” Scouts Adults Where? Anywhere ! Meetings Outings Etc.

Requirements Work on skills in different places Home Meetings Outings 9/9/2019 Requirements Work on skills in different places Home Scout handbook, computer, etc. Meetings Outings Summer Camp School With friends, or on your own

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

Contact Scoutmaster When requirements are completed Contact Scoutmaster for appointment for SMC Scout must contact Scoutmaster (not the parent) Appointments 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 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. Questions asked about skills, experiences, interests, etc. Sign-off of Scout Spirit and SMC

Higher ranks typically require longer BORs Board of Review After SMC is completed Contact Advancement Chair for appointment Scout must contact Advancement Chair (not the parent) Board of Review 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) Scout in full uniform Questions asked about skills, experiences, interests, etc. Sign-off of BOR 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)

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

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