Advancement Milepost? BSA

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1 Milepost? BSA

2 Why? Mission Statement The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. The Aims of Scouting Character development Citizenship training Mental and physical fitness is one of the eight methods of Boy Scouting used by Scout leaders to fulfill the aims of the BSA. 2

3 Recent Changes 1. Merit badge worksheets not allowed for certain requirements Section: Scoutmaster conferences should be face-to-face, not online Section: Unit merit badge counselor lists shouldn t be available to Scouts online Section: The official Eagle Scout Rank Application is the only one to use Section: Crowdfunding for Eagle Scout projects explained Section: [may be used follow the rules] Significant Changes While every section of this guide has received at least minor revisions since the last edition, the following topics merit close review (pp. 7-9) 3

4 Changes in Requirements The rank requirements in this book are official as of Jan. 1, Scouts who joined the Boy Scouts of America on or after Jan. 1, 2016, MUST follow the rank requirements as printed in this Boy Scout Handbook or in the current year s Boy Scout Requirements book. Scouts who joined the BSA prior to Jan. 1, 2016: o o Who are working on the Tenderfoot through First Class ranks MAY continue to follow the old requirements, but MUST convert to the current requirements upon attaining First Class. Who have completed the First Class rank MAY complete the rank they are currently working on in the old requirements, but MUST convert to the current requirements for subsequent ranks. Beginning Jan. 1, 2017, all Scouts MUST use the current requirements regardless of rank. 4

5 Merit Badge Revisions Major Changes Cooking Lifesaving Photography Snow Sports Minor Changes American Business First Aid American Labor * Forestry Archery * Hiking Camping Mining in Society Chemistry Personal Managemen Citizenship in the Community Railroading Citizenship in the World Skating * Dog Care * Traffic Safety Emergency Preparedness Environmental Science * = Merit Badge had changes in 2016 which were published AFTER the 2016 Boy Scout Requirements booklet was issued 6

6 Unit Responsibilities: Reporting ( ) Units must report all advancement to the local council. should be reported monthly. All advancement for a calendar year must be recorded during that year to count for Journey to Excellence. 7

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9 Where to Get Help Help and FAQ links Your council registrar or other designated staff District and council advancement committees National Support Center (972) And. 10

10 Greater Alabama Council 2017 University of Scouting February 25 th 2017 at Cullman High School UAT 113- Internet. The Scouts have earned their awards, but did they get credit for it? Come learn the ins and outs of the Internet System in order to ensure that your Scouts receive the credit they deserve. is one of those building blocks on the Journey to Excellence. 1 hr Adult 11

11 2016 Boy Scout Overview 45% % Talakto GAC Total Scouts # Scout Adv 12

12 2016 Boy Scout 35% % 38% % 23% 30% 29% 22% 20% Tenderfoot 2nd Class 1st Class Star Life Eagle Total Ranks Palm Merit Badges Talakto GAC 13

13 300 Troop 361; Troop 4; 42 Troop 8, 154 Troop 15; 49 Troop 70; 114 Troop 76; 48 Troop 83; 92 Troop 86; 67 Troop 93; 138 Troop 96; 5 Troop 56; 9 Troop 201; 31 Troop 204; 11 Troop 223; 25 Troop 340; 27 Troop 343; 2 Troop 350; 78 Troop 351; 132 Troop 368; 119 Troop 376; 5 Troop 400; 10 Troop 412; 89 Troop 476; 64 Troop 576; 75 Troop 609; 12 Troop 633; 19 Troop 676; 36 Troop 757; 27 Troop 776; 18 Troop 947; 41 0 Boy Scout Talakto District

14 2016 Talakto Troop Type 10 (27%) 27 (73%) Online Paper 15

15 Type Unit Chartered Org Internet Not Using Online Internet Not Using Online Unit Chartered Org Internet Not Using Online Internet Not Using Online Troop 7001 Merrimack Scou Troop 7004 New Market Uni Yes Yes Troop 7008 Messiah Luther Yes Yes Troop 7015 First United M Yes Yes Troop 7070 First Baptist Yes Yes Troop 7073 New Hope Lions Yes Yes Troop 7076 LDS Weatherly Yes Yes Troop 7083 Asbury United Yes Yes Troop 7086 Fords Chapel U Yes Yes Troop 7093 St Josephs Cat Yes Yes Troop 7094 Toney United M Yes Yes Troop 7096 Epworth United Yes Yes Troop 7101 St Thomas Epis Yes Yes Troop 7102 First Missiona Yes Yes Troop 7156 Union Chapel M Yes Yes Troop 7201 Good Shepherd Yes Yes Troop 7204 Madison United Yes Yes Troop 7223 Hazel Green Un Yes Yes Troop 7228 Locust Grove B Yes Yes Troop 7276 LDS Sparkman W Yes Yes Troop 7340 Knights of Col Yes Yes Troop 7343 Cove United Me Yes Yes Troop 7350 St John The Ba Yes Yes Troop 7351 Asbury United Yes Yes Troop 7361 Holy Spirit Ca Yes Yes Troop 7364 Latham United Yes Yes Troop 7368 Aldersgate Uni Yes Yes Troop 7376 LDS Byrd Sprin Yes Yes Troop 7400 Phillips CME C Yes Yes Troop 7412 Grace United M Yes Yes Troop 7466 Community Fell Yes Yes Troop 7476 LDS Madison 1s Yes Yes Troop 7576 LDS Madison 2n Yes Yes Troop 7609 Union Hill Pri Yes Yes Troop 7633 First Presbyte Yes Yes Troop 7676 LDS Church Mad Yes Yes Troop 7776 LDS Capshaw Wa Yes Yes Troop 7947 Indian Creek P Yes Yes 16