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Monday, 29 June 2009 08:26 |
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BSA Rank advancements require a boy to active is his troop, but what does "active" mean to troop 752. Our senior Scouts meet and created the following policy: May 2009, - Attendance: minimum 50% Attendance to meetings and one activity per quarter
- Leadership: must demonstrate leadership qualities within the troop
- Responsibilities: Be up to date on dues, and other commitments to the troop
- Exceptions: excused exception will be addressed on a case by case instance
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How do I start a merit badge? |
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Tuesday, 20 January 2009 08:17 |
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Pick a subject that you are interested in and talk to the Scoutmaster about your interests. Read the requirements of the merit badges you think might interest you. The Scoutmaster will give you a signed Blue Card and the name of a merit badge counselor to help you earn your merit badge. Summer camp is a great time to earn merit badges. |
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How do I get sign off for a completed merit badge? |
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Tuesday, 20 January 2009 08:15 |
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Scouts will work with a merit badge counselor Scouts will receive requirement sign off on the blue card from their merit badge counselor. |
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Once sign-off is received for a merit badge is there anything that must be done to properly record the achievement? |
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Tuesday, 20 January 2009 08:18 |
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Scouts must show the completed merit badge blue card to the Advancement Chairman |
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When do I receive my merit badge? |
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Tuesday, 20 January 2009 08:21 |
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Merit badges are awarded at the quarterly Court of Honor |
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What are Court of Honors, and when are they held? |
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Tuesday, 20 January 2009 08:19 |
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A program, held quarterly, in which Scouts are publicly recognized for their advancements and merit badges. All Scouts and parents are expected to attend, not just those advancing. |
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Tuesday, 20 January 2009 08:14 |
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BSA rank requirements can be found in the BSA handbook. Requirements must be completed by each Scout and can be signed off by the Scoutmaster, a Committee Member, Assistant Scout Master, or Senior Patrol Leader. |
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How is rank sign off completed? |
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Tuesday, 20 January 2009 08:17 |
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A Scout achieves rank once all rank requirements, a Scoutmaster conference, and a board of review has been completed. |
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Once sign-off is received for a rank is there anything that must be done to properly record the achievement? |
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Tuesday, 20 January 2009 08:19 |
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Scouts must show the completed and signed rank signoff to the Advancement Chairman |
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How do I request a Scoutmaster conference? |
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Tuesday, 20 January 2009 08:16 |
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A Scoutmaster conference can be requested at any Scout meeting. |
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When do I receive my rank achievement? |
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Tuesday, 20 January 2009 08:22 |
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Rank achievements are awarded at the quarterly Court of Honor |
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How can I teach a merit badge? |
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Tuesday, 20 January 2009 08:22 |
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Adult leaders who want to become a merit badge counselor must complete an adult application, merit badge counselor application (Form 34405), gain approval by the local council's advancement committee, and complete the BSA Youth Protection training within 90 days. Applications can be given to the Advancement Chairman for District approval. See link for further information. http://www.scouting.org/BoyScouts/GuideforMeritBadgeCounselors.aspx |
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Who is responsible for obtaining merit badge and rank achievement patches? Who is their backup? |
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Tuesday, 20 January 2009 08:23 |
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The Advancement Chairman |
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Who is responsible for sending advancement information to Council? Who is their backup? |
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Tuesday, 20 January 2009 08:24 |
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The Advancement Chairman |
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