New Rank Requirements - 2010

(Revised 02/07/2010)

The centennial edition of the Boy Scout Handbook is available, and with the new handbook come several rank requirement changes that are in effect as of January 1, 2010.

Tenderfoot

A Scout must teach another person how to tie a square knot using the EDGE model (explain, demonstrate, guide, and enable). He must also be able to discuss four specific examples of how he lived the points of the Scout Law in his daily life.

Second Class

A Scout must discuss the principles of Leave No Trace and explain the factors to consider when choosing a patrol site and where to pitch a tent.
He must explain what respect is due the flag of the United States.
He must again discuss four examples of how he lived four different points of the Scout Law in his daily life.
He must earn an amount of money agreed upon by the Scout and his parents and save at least 50 percent of it.

First Class

An additional requirement to the 10 separate troop/patrol activities states he must demonstrate the principles of Leave No Trace on these outings.
He must discuss four more examples of how he lived the remaining four points of the Scout Law in his daily life.

Life

A Scout must use the EDGE model to teach a younger Scout a specified skill.

Star, Life, and Eagle

Troop Webmaster and Leave No Trace Trainer are new leadership positions.

Source -

http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/2010RankUpdates.aspx

Download Full Rank Requirements Here -

http://www.bsahandbook.org/PDFs/rank_tenderfoot.pdf

http://www.bsahandbook.org/PDFs/rank_secondclass.pdf

http://www.bsahandbook.org/PDFs/rank_firstclass.pdf

http://www.bsahandbook.org/PDFs/rank_star.pdf

http://www.bsahandbook.org/PDFs/rank_life.pdf

http://www.bsahandbook.org/PDFs/Pages440-442_BSHB09_EagleRRs.pdf

Additional Link -

http://www.usscouts.org/advance/changes/advchanges10.asp

EDGE Method -
Described in The Trainer’s EDGE as well as in the 2010 Boy Scout Handbook
www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/26-242.pdf

These four Historical Merit Badges can be earned only during calendar year 2010,
in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America.

For More Information, Click Here

(Posted 03/31/2010)

New Merit Badge for 2010
Scuba
Scuba Merit Badge

http://www.usscouts.org/advance/changes/advchanges10.asp#scuba

If one of your Life Scouts has not received a "Life to Eagle" packet from Council, please contact Bob O'Neil immediately at 203-743-5181 or e-mail.

The following links may contain information that is copyrighted by the Boy Scouts of America. Users of this web site are responsible for independently verifying the accuracy of any advancement information and confirming that it is correct and timely, and users must not assume that the requirements listed are the most current requirements. They may not be.

Advancement Overview	Video Overview from BSA
Advancement Requirements	Latest info on advancement requirements
Boy Scout Trail	Advancement Resources
Leader Square Knot Requirements	Progress Records
Guide to Conducting Boards of Review	From MacScouter
Merit Badge Requirements	Lists requirements for all merit badges
Merit Badge Requirements #2	Lots of in-depth information on merit badges
Merit Badge Requirements #3	IEEE web site: information on specific merit badges
Merit Badge Counselor Application	Application Form
Eagle Application Procedures	Scatacook District Guidelines on the Trail to Eagle
Eagle Project Workbook	From Official BSA Web Site (NESA)
Eagle Project List	What Scatacook District Eagles Have Accomplished
Eagle Project Links	Lots of Good Ideas
NESA Application (PDF)	Download National Eagle Scout Association Application
Eagle Rank Application (PDF)	Official Form - 2008 Printing - From NESA Web Site
Eagle Palm Application (PDF)	Form may be completed on your computer
Eagle Alternate MB Application (PDF)	Alternate Merit Badges for Eagle for Disabled Scouts
Eagle Scout Badges Through History	Great images - may NOT be copied without permission
Year-Rounding Camping Award (PDF)	Score Card to Track Scouts' Camping Trips
National Camping Award (PDF)	Earn Patches and Ribbons for Your Unit
Blue Cards Your Can Fill In - 1 (PDF)	Multiple Boys - Multiple Merit Badges
Blue Cards Your Can Fill In - 2 (PDF)	Multiple Boys - Single Merit Badge
Blue Cards Your Can Fill In - 3 (PDF)	Single Boy - Multiple Merit Badges

Eagle Boards of Review are conducted most Mondays at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 95 Greenwood Avenue, Bethel, CT. The Church is located on the main street across from Bethel Food, at the southern end of town. Please do NOT park in the Bethel Food parking lot - park in the fenced in dirt lot across the street, or park on the street. Click here for a map.

	Scatacook District Advancement Committee
	District Advancement Chair
	*Bob O'Neil*