1. Boy Scout Rank Advancement Troop 777
9/9/2019
Boy Scout Rank Advancement Troop 777

2. 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

3. Boy Scout Handbook Use handbook to track advancement
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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.

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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)

9. 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!

10. 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