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EARNING AWARDS:
In order for a scout to Advance, Scouts MUST bring their scout handbook to every Troop Meeting. Each scout must have his name clearly written on the side or inside cover of his book.
SCOUTMASTER CONFERENCE:
When a scout has completed all of the requirements for any rank advancement, he must make an appointment with the Scoutmaster for a conference. The scout must present himself to the Scoutmaster in full Class A uniform along with his handbook with all requirements signed off by the correct People.
BOARD OF REVIEWS:
After the Scout has had his Scoutmaster conference, he must then make an appointment with the Committee Members to have a board of review(usuallyreview( this is done as aeach scout have completed the requirements for that rank, group).). Scouts will not obtain a rank unless they have a board of review. At the board of review, the scout will go before a panel of 3 adults who are registered Committee members of the Troop, (parents of a boy who is going before a board makemay not sit on it for that scout). The Scoutmaster and Asst. Scoutmasters may not sit on the board either These membermembers will ask several questions pertaining to the rank the scout is going for and a variety of questions about the overall scout program. These questions are in by no way meant to testretest the scout, but just to let the board know that you are indeed ready to advance.. ALL SCOUTS WHO GO BEFORE A BOARD OF REVIEW MUST PRESENT THEMSELVES IN FULL CLASS A UNIFORM, HAVE THEIR HANDBOOK PROPERLY SIGNED and ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS CLEARLY. Upon the completion of the board of review, the scout will be told if he has obtained that rank.
MERIT BADGES:
Scouts can begin to earn merit badges immediately upon joining a troop. The scout must first fill out a merit badge blue card for the badge they wish to earn, then have the scoutmaster approve, sign and date the blue card. It is then the responsibility of the scout to contact the merit badge councilor and make an appointment with that councilor(SCOUTS SHOULD NEVER TAKE A MERIT BADGE ALONE, GET A BUDDY TO GO WITH YOU) Once you have met with the councilor, they will discuss with you the way they expect you to complete the badge. This (depending on the merit badge) could be done in 1 visit or it could take a couple of visits with the councilor. The majority of the work will have to be done by you and your buddy at home. You may have to speak before you troop about different requirements or give a demonstration. Once you have fully completed all the requirements and the merit badge councilor has signed your blue card as completed, They will take their part of the card. When you return to the next troop meeting, present the other 2 parts of the card to your scoutmaster or advancement coordinator-so it can be recorded in the troop records. You will receive your copy of the blue card at the next court of honor along with the actual merit badge. The copy that you have MUST BE KEPT IN A SAFE PLACE as this will be the only proof you have of earning that merit badge when you go for Eagle Scout. Baseball card holders work great for this.
In order for a scout to Advance, Scouts MUST bring their scout handbook to every Troop Meeting. Each scout must have his name clearly written on the side or inside cover of his book.
SCOUTMASTER CONFERENCE:
When a scout has completed all of the requirements for any rank advancement, he must make an appointment with the Scoutmaster for a conference. The scout must present himself to the Scoutmaster in full Class A uniform along with his handbook with all requirements signed off by the correct People.
BOARD OF REVIEWS:
After the Scout has had his Scoutmaster conference, he must then make an appointment with the Committee Members to have a board of review(usuallyreview( this is done as aeach scout have completed the requirements for that rank, group).). Scouts will not obtain a rank unless they have a board of review. At the board of review, the scout will go before a panel of 3 adults who are registered Committee members of the Troop, (parents of a boy who is going before a board makemay not sit on it for that scout). The Scoutmaster and Asst. Scoutmasters may not sit on the board either These membermembers will ask several questions pertaining to the rank the scout is going for and a variety of questions about the overall scout program. These questions are in by no way meant to testretest the scout, but just to let the board know that you are indeed ready to advance.. ALL SCOUTS WHO GO BEFORE A BOARD OF REVIEW MUST PRESENT THEMSELVES IN FULL CLASS A UNIFORM, HAVE THEIR HANDBOOK PROPERLY SIGNED and ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS CLEARLY. Upon the completion of the board of review, the scout will be told if he has obtained that rank.
MERIT BADGES:
Scouts can begin to earn merit badges immediately upon joining a troop. The scout must first fill out a merit badge blue card for the badge they wish to earn, then have the scoutmaster approve, sign and date the blue card. It is then the responsibility of the scout to contact the merit badge councilor and make an appointment with that councilor(SCOUTS SHOULD NEVER TAKE A MERIT BADGE ALONE, GET A BUDDY TO GO WITH YOU) Once you have met with the councilor, they will discuss with you the way they expect you to complete the badge. This (depending on the merit badge) could be done in 1 visit or it could take a couple of visits with the councilor. The majority of the work will have to be done by you and your buddy at home. You may have to speak before you troop about different requirements or give a demonstration. Once you have fully completed all the requirements and the merit badge councilor has signed your blue card as completed, They will take their part of the card. When you return to the next troop meeting, present the other 2 parts of the card to your scoutmaster or advancement coordinator-so it can be recorded in the troop records. You will receive your copy of the blue card at the next court of honor along with the actual merit badge. The copy that you have MUST BE KEPT IN A SAFE PLACE as this will be the only proof you have of earning that merit badge when you go for Eagle Scout. Baseball card holders work great for this.
Court of Awards
By completeing the Scoutmaster Conference and Board of Reviews, a Court of Honor will be set up, This is a ceremonial event in which each scout is rewarded with his new rank or Merit Badges he has completed. As with the Scoutmaster Conference and the Board of Review, The Scout must be in full Class A Uniform. (Note, in order for the scout to wear the Merit Badge Sash on his Uniform, he must fisrt have earned a total of five merit badges) 
