Keeping Track of Advancement
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
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”
Ranks ► Bobcat Badge ► Tiger Badge ► Wolf Badge ► Bear Badge
Ranks (cont.) ► Immediate Recognition Emblem (Tiger) ► Progress Towards Ranks Emblem (Wolf & Bear)
Ranks (cont.) ► Arrow Points ► Belt Loops and Pins
Ranks (cont.) ► Activity Badges ► Webelos Badge ► Compass Points ► Arrow of Light
Methods of Recording Advancement ► By hand on BSA forms ► Spreadsheets ► Computer Software
BSA Forms
BSA Forms (cont.)
Spreadsheets Introducing…Trax Spreadsheets trax.boy-scouts.net
Computer Software List of Available Scout Software: meritbadge.com/mblinks.htm
Sending Advancement to Council
Thank You! The End….