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Boy ScoutBoy ScoutRank AdvancementRank Advancement

Troop 777Troop 777

www.magnificentsevens.orgwww.magnificentsevens.org

Boy Scout RanksBoy Scout Ranks

• Seven (7) ranksSeven (7) ranks– ScoutScout– TenderfootTenderfoot– Second ClassSecond Class– First ClassFirst Class

• Rank StructureRank Structure– Skills-based: Ranks through First ClassSkills-based: Ranks through First Class– Leadership-based: Star through EagleLeadership-based: Star through Eagle

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– StarStar– LifeLife– EagleEagle

Boy Scout HandbookBoy Scout Handbook

Use handbook to track advancementUse handbook to track advancement– Requirements and sign-off at back of bookRequirements and sign-off at back of book

• Scout rank is only sign-off in front of bookScout rank is only sign-off in front of book

– Sign-offsSign-offs• Who can sign-off?Who can sign-off?

– Older “trained” ScoutsOlder “trained” Scouts

– AdultsAdults

• Where?Where?– Anywhere !Anywhere !

» MeetingsMeetings» OutingsOutings» Etc.Etc.

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RequirementsRequirements

Work on skills in different placesWork on skills in different places– HomeHome

• Scout handbook, computer, etc.Scout handbook, computer, etc.

– MeetingsMeetings– OutingsOutings– Summer CampSummer Camp– SchoolSchool– With friends, or on your ownWith friends, or on your own

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Completion of RequirementsCompletion of Requirements

What to doWhat to do– Complete and get sign-off on all requirements, except:Complete and get sign-off on all requirements, except:

• Scout SpiritScout Spirit

• Scoutmaster Conference (SMC)Scoutmaster Conference (SMC)

• Board of Review (BOR)Board of Review (BOR)

– Schedule SMCSchedule SMC• Scoutmaster will sign-off:Scoutmaster will sign-off:

– Scout Spirit Scout Spirit (no one else is allowed to sign-off)(no one else is allowed to sign-off)

– Scoutmaster ConferenceScoutmaster Conference

– Schedule BORSchedule BOR• All ranks All ranks exceptexcept Scout require a BOR Scout require a BOR

• Schedule only after SMC is completedSchedule only after SMC is completed

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Contact ScoutmasterContact Scoutmaster

When requirements are completedWhen requirements are completed– Contact Scoutmaster for appointment for SMCContact Scoutmaster for appointment for SMC

• ScoutScout must contact Scoutmaster (not the parent) must contact Scoutmaster (not the parent)

• Appointments givenAppointments given– Before or after troop meetingsBefore or after troop meetings

– Occasionally during troop meetingsOccasionally during troop meetings

– May meet elsewhere on a different day (subject to availability and need)May meet elsewhere on a different day (subject to availability and need)

• Adult needs to be presentAdult needs to be present– BSA (Youth Protection) requirementBSA (Youth Protection) requirement

– More of an issue before the meeting (when no one else is present)More of an issue before the meeting (when no one else is present)

– Scoutmaster ConferenceScoutmaster Conference• Scout in full uniform – including book, sash, etc.Scout in full uniform – including book, sash, etc.

• Questions asked about skills, experiences, interests, etc.Questions asked about skills, experiences, interests, etc.

• Sign-off of Scout Spirit and SMCSign-off of Scout Spirit and SMC

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Board of ReviewBoard of Review

After SMC is completedAfter SMC is completed– Contact Advancement Chair for appointmentContact Advancement Chair for appointment

• ScoutScout must contact Advancement Chair (not the parent) must contact Advancement Chair (not the parent)

– Board of ReviewBoard of Review• Conducted by Troop for for all ranks, except:Conducted by Troop for for all ranks, except:

– Scout: Only requires SMCScout: Only requires SMC

– Eagle: Requires special BOR by the DistrictEagle: Requires special BOR by the District

• Consists of 3-6 adults (usually only 3)Consists of 3-6 adults (usually only 3)

• Scout in full uniformScout in full uniform

• Questions asked about skills, experiences, interests, etc.Questions asked about skills, experiences, interests, etc.

• Sign-off of BORSign-off of BOR

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Higher ranks typically require longer BORsHigher ranks typically require longer BORs

After Board of ReviewAfter Board of Review

After BOR is completedAfter BOR is completed– Troop will submit application for rankTroop will submit application for rank– Rank is usually awarded at Court of HonorRank is usually awarded at Court of Honor

• Sometimes given before (as soon as possible after earned)Sometimes given before (as soon as possible after earned)

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Eagle ScoutEagle Scout

• Highest Rank in Boy ScoutsHighest Rank in Boy Scouts– RequirementsRequirements

• Be active in the troopBe active in the troop

• Demonstrate Scout SpiritDemonstrate Scout Spirit

• 21 merit badges – 12 of which are required21 merit badges – 12 of which are required

• Provide leadership in the TroopProvide leadership in the Troop

• Complete Eagle Scout Service ProjectComplete Eagle Scout Service Project

• Scoutmaster conferenceScoutmaster conference

• Board of reviewBoard of review

– May earn Palms, based on participation and serviceMay earn Palms, based on participation and service

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Troop 777 has a demonstrated history of Eagle Scouts!Troop 777 has a demonstrated history of Eagle Scouts!

Do Your Best!Do Your Best!

• Do your best in everythingDo your best in everything– in Scoutingin Scouting– and in lifeand in life

• Learn the skillsLearn the skills– Enjoy the learningEnjoy the learning– Learn them wellLearn them well– Help other Scouts learnHelp other Scouts learn

• Helps Helps youyou as well as well

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