Trail to 1st Class

BOY SCOUTING
Boy Scouting, one of the traditional membership divisions of the BSA, is available to boys who have earned the Arrow of Light Award and are at least 10 years old or have completed the fifth grade and are at least 10, or who are 11, but not yet 18 years old. The program achieves the BSA's objectives of developing character, citizenship, and personal fitness.

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Troop 1333 welcomes 3 new scouts crossing over from Pack 1324 -

Eric R., Jordan M., and Patrick B.

Troop 1333 welcomes Clay

Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class Rank Requirements Video Clips

Troop 1333 welcomes 2 new scouts

crossing over from Pack 1323 -

John and Quinn

June 6, 2008

This note is to provide some education on the scout rank advancement process to first year scouts and their parents.

The primary responsible for tracking and completing rank advancement requirements is the scout. The scout is provided direction and many opportunities to complete requirements. The Scout Masters and boy leaders provide motivation and assistance, but ultimately the desire and work must be done by the scout. This is why achieving Eagle Rank is a high honor that is only bestowed upon a small percentage of scouts. The scout learns many life long skills along the way and they learn responsibility. The parent is a major part of the motivation, but the parent cannot earn the rank. They can definitely assist in putting a plan in place and setting goals. They can also assist the boy in perfecting a skill and reviewing their book to see where they are in their current requirements. The ranks are as follows:

Scout

Tenderfoot

Second Class

First Class

Star

Life

Eagle

Rank advancement is not a race. The BSA program is put together so most scouts reach First Class in one year depending on their participation level. They should reach Life by 8th grade and complete their Eagle rank around 9th or 10th grade. When they reach 14 the fumes will start set in, so our program provides a path to Venturing that enables them to still continue with scouts as a Troop leader or in Venturing Crew.

When scouts think they have reached their next rank or they have question about that they need to complete, they should meet with their patrol coach. They can also ask their patrol leader if they are ready. Patrol Coaches are available at 5:30pm at the Troop Meeting to sign off on requirements and record rank advancement. When you are ready for rank advancement you will need to schedule a Scout Master Conference with Mr. Y'Barbo or Mr. Mentz. The conferences also occur at 5:30pm a the Troop Meeting. After your conference you will be instructed to go to the Troop Website and request a Board of Review (BOR). They occur once a month typically the second Sunday of the month. Once you complete the BOR you have achieved the rank and you will receive your patch. We will also honor your advancement at the next Court of Honor (COH) where you can kiss your mother and present her with a rank advancement pin.

So where should your scout be right now in June before Summer Camp?

All scouts should have their Scout Rank. If you do not have it please see your patrol coach. This rank does not require a BOR. Your Patrol Coach will record the advancement and you will receive a Scout patch at the next Troop Meeting.

Some scouts should be completing their Tenderfoot. Mainly the scouts who have cooked at a campout. If you think you have completed all of your requirements schedule a Scout Master conference with Mr. Mentz or Mr. Y'Barbo.

I hope this helps. I will schedule a coffee talk when we return form Summer Camp to further discuss and answer your questions.

Scoutmaster Landry

New Boy Scout Rank Requirements

(Effective January 1, 2008)

The following changes to Boy Scout rank requirements were approved and will become effective January 1, 2008. These changes will help advance the importance of Youth Protection training beyond initial Boy Scout joining requirements, and keep youth informed and actively engaged in understanding the key elements of personal safety and protection. NOTE: These changes will be published in the 2008 Boy Scout Requirements book and the 11^th edition of The Boy Scout Handbook.

Tenderfoot Rank
Revised requirement 9:

Explain the importance of the buddy system as it relates to your personal safety on outings and in your neighborhood. Describe what a bully is and how you should respond to one.

Second Class Rank
New requirement 8b:

Explain the three R's of personal safety and protection.

First Class Rank
New requirement 12:

Describe the three things you should avoid doing related to use of the Internet. Describe a cyber-bully and how you should respond to one.

New Scout Tracking Chart (MS Excel)
First Class Menu Plan (MS Excel)

Please check your personal first aid kit against the following list (from your Boy Scout handbook):

Adhesive bandages

6

Sterile gauze pads 3 by 3 inch

2

Adhesive tape (small roll)

1

Mole skin, 3 by 6 inch

1

Soap (Small bar)

1

Antiseptic (Small tube)

1

Scissors (Pair)

1

Gloves (Pair)

1

Mouth barrier (CPR)

1

Plastic goggles

1

Pencil & paper (Each)

1

This personal first aid kit should be taken to all campouts and summer camp

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