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RANK ADVANCEMENT:
The scout program is based on rank advancement. Every scout entering the troop comes in without rank and will need to work with the Scoutmaster to earn the rank of Scout.
The ranks of Tenderfoot , Second Class, and First Class follow; these ranks will help the scout learn basic scout skills. Scouts work with the Troop Guide and his patrol to earn Tenderfoot rank. The following guidelines apply for each of these ranks and are the responsibility of the scout: |
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Bring your scout handbook to all meetings and outings (Be Prepared). |
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Participate in activities where rank requirement(s) is taught. |
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Review rank requirement(s) with any scout of First Class rank or higher who will test and sign-off in your handbook. |
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Once all requirements for the new rank are signed off, contact the Scoutmaster to arrange your Scoutmaster Conference (Call him - - do not email). The Scoutmaster will review your knowledge and discuss your progress and goals with you. |
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Contact the Troop Advancement Chair to schedule your Board of Review (Call him - - do not email) where three members of the Troop Committee will ask you questions about your participation in the troop and ask for feedback about the troop. |
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You earn your new rank on completion of the Board of Review; the Scoutmaster will announce your achievement at either the next regular troop meeting or Court of Honor. |
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The ranks of Star and above require the scout to dedicate himself to complete merit badges, to take part in service projects, and to actively participate in the Troop Leadership Council (TLC). The following guidelines apply and are the responsibility of the scout: |
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Regularly attend troop meetings and mentor younger scouts. |
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Work on and complete required merit badges. |
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Actively participate on service projects. |
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Serve in a leadership position, actively attending TLC meetings and fulfilling the duties of your elected position. You will be assigned a mentor who will help you set goals, provide feedback on your progress, and answer questions. At the end of your term in position, you will arrange a meeting with your mentor to discuss your progress towards your agreed upon goals; your mentor will need to sign-off on your leadership requirement. |
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Verify rank requirements by requesting a Scout History Report from the Advancement Chair. |
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Contact the Scoutmaster to arrange your Scoutmaster Conference (Call him - - do not emailwhere he will review all your requirements, sign them off as well as discuss your progress and goals. |
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Contact
the Troop Advancement Chair to schedule your Board of Review (Call him - - do not email) where
three members of the Troop Committee will ask you questions about your
participation in the troop and ask for feedback about the troop. |
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You
earn your new rank on completion of the Board of Review; the
Scoutmaster will announce your achievement at either the next regular
troop meeting or Court of Honor. |
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The rank of Eagle will require the scout to plan, develop, and lead a service project while working with the Eagle Project Coordinator assigned to you. Please refer to the The Eagles' Nest page for more details and information on planning your Eagle project.
Scoutmaster Conferences and Boards of Review can be done at any time throughout the scout year. Schedule these once you have met the above guidelines. Plan ahead ... do not wait until the last minute before an upcoming Court of Honor. |
| Advancement Requirements by Rank (click a rank to view rqmts): |
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| Alternate Tenderfoot, 2nd Class, & 1st Class Rank Rqmts |
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| 2010 Rank Requirement Changes |
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POSITIONS OR RESPONSIBILITY:
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| Positions of Responsibility (POR): Guide to leadership roles that scouts perform to achieve Star, Life or Eagle ranks. |
| Click on a patch to view its position's description and list of responsibilities: |
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Elected Positions: Senior Patrol Leader and three Asst Senior Patrol Leaders (elected by troop), Patrol Leader (elected by patrol) and Asst Patrol Leader is selected by the Patrol Leader. Elections are held twice per year. The new SPL will assign scouts to each of the other positions.
Note: Assistant Patrol Leader does not count towards the leadership requirement for Star, Life, or Eagle. Bugler can apply as the leadership requirement for Star or Life, but not Eagle.
ELECTIONS:
SPL candidates are required to give a speech on election night; this speech must be written and approved of by the scoutmaster prior to election night. This speech should answer these 4 questions:
1. What do you think is important to the troop (treks, advancement, meetings, games)?
2. What do you plan to do as SPL?
3. What experience do you have in the troop (rank, years active, treks, leadership position)?
4. Why are you the best candidate?
Patrol Leader candidates should have similar speeches ready so that your patrol members can make good choices when they vote.The elected patrol leader will select an Assistant Patrol Leader from interested scout(s) in his patrol.
For all other positions, if you are interested you must bring a letter
to the new SPL on election night. The letter should state:
1. Who you are
2. The position you want
3. Why you are a good candidate for the position
4. What you will do in that position
5. Signed with your name, phone number, and email address |
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MERIT BADGES:
Merit badges are focused learning skills in specific areas of interest; there are over 120 merit badges that can be earned. Merit
badges are not required for the ranks of Tenderfoot, Second Class, or First Class. For the remaining ranks of Star, Life and Eagle, earning merit badges is mandatory, however you do not have to wait until these higher ranks to work on merit badges.
A scout may choose to work on a merit badge alone, along with a group of scouts, as part of a patrol activity, or at organized events such as summer camp or scout fair. A scout should take the following steps when earning merit badges: |
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Find and meet the merit badge counselor before working on your merit badge. |
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Contact the Scoutmaster to let him know you want to work on the merit badge and request a 'blue card'. |
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Obtain the merit badge book from the Troop Librarian, or Scout store, and read it. |
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Work with your merit badge counselor to complete all activities and requirements. |
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Review completed activities and requirements with the merit badge counselor. |
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Have your 'blue card' signed off by your merit badge counselor; the merit badge counselor will keep one portion of your 'blue card'. |
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Have your 'blue card' signed off by the Scoutmaster. |
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Submit your 'blue card' to the Advancement Chair. |
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Receive your merit badge and one portion of the 'blue card' at the next Court of Honor. |
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The Troop Librarian manages our library of merit badge books which are loaned out to a scout while he is working to earn a merit badge. The scout should promptly return the merit badge book to the librarian as soon as possible after completing work on the merit badge.
Merit badge books may also be bought at the Scout Store Online, at the Scout Shop located near Balboa Park at 1207 Upas Street (map), or at the Be Ready Disaster Preparedness Store in Oceanside located at 602 Garrison Street (map).
Other Merit Badge Resources:
- For merit badge requirements and printing merit badge workbooks: MeritBadge.org.
- To find a Merit Badge Counselor: By Zipcode in the SD-Imperial Council
- To find a Merit Badge Counselor within the troop, go to the administrative documents portion of the troop website. |
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Individual Scout Record:
Handy form to help keep track of scout's personal data, leadership positions held, merit badges earned, and rank advancement progress. |
Backpacker's Checklist and Ten Essentials:
Print this list out, fold it in half, laminate it (clear packaging tape works well), and keep it with your pack. |
Lightweight Backpacker's Gear List:
Details on how you can outfit yourself, and lightweight, for a backpack trip. |
Backpacking Material:
Helpful information, created by other scouts, to help you get started with backpacking. |
Cookmaster Planners:
Here is everything the Cookmaster needs to plan meals for a trek. As Cookmaster, you are responsible for making menus choosing cooking equipment, buying food, distributing food and equipment, and making duty rosters. This is a critical job for any trek and it needs to be done carefully. Using the Planner will make your job easier. |
Food Pantry Items:
List of available food items in the Troop Food Pantry; please request
items from the Troop Quartermaster along with your equipment request. (UPDATED 03.25.2011) |
Distance Converter:
Handy tool for measuring distances in the field using your stride. A very important tool for orienteering activities. Print it out on thick paper, cut it out and use an old service pin to pin it together. You can spray it with a clear laquer or laminate it to make it more durable. Keep it with your compass so you'll always be prepared! |
Patrol Meeting Agenda Template:
Simple Microsoft Word document Patrol Leaders can use to plan each of their Patrol Meetings. Use one per patrol meeting and print them out along with the date and who attended. You will present these agendas to the Scoutmaster to show your activity as a Patrol Leader. |
Scout Uniform Badge Placement Sheet:
Where do I sew all the badges on? |
Scout Uniform Inspection Sheet:
Handy checklist for uniform inspections. |
