Boy Scouts of America Lovett Troop 304 - Boy Scout Troop 304 ...
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<strong>Troop</strong><br />
Advancement<br />
System<br />
<strong>Troop</strong> <strong>304</strong>, Cub <strong><strong>Scout</strong>s</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>America</strong><br />
The <strong>Lovett</strong> School<br />
Kevin Link - <strong>Scout</strong>master<br />
www.lovett<strong>304</strong>.com<br />
To document our <strong><strong>Scout</strong>s</strong>’ advancement we record 5 types <strong>of</strong> activities:<br />
1. Participation in <strong>Troop</strong> outings, especially the number <strong>of</strong> nights<br />
camping with the <strong>Troop</strong>. This is important for the camping merit badge<br />
and for advancement to the ranks <strong>of</strong> Second Class and First Class.<br />
Recording the number <strong>of</strong> miles hiked per day is important for the hiking<br />
merit badge.<br />
2. Participation in <strong>Troop</strong> service projects, including helping with Eagle<br />
<strong>Scout</strong> projects. The ranks <strong>of</strong> Second Class, Star, and Life require a<br />
certain number <strong>of</strong> service hours performed since the attainment <strong>of</strong> the<br />
previous rank.<br />
3. Dates <strong>of</strong> service in <strong>Troop</strong> leadership positions, required for Star, Life,<br />
and Eagle.<br />
4. Dates <strong>of</strong> completion <strong>of</strong> merit badge requirements.<br />
5. Dates <strong>of</strong> completion <strong>of</strong> individual requirements for rank<br />
advancement (these are listed in the <strong>Boy</strong> <strong>Scout</strong> Handbook).<br />
Our ultimate tool for the accurate recording <strong>of</strong> all these data is our<br />
<strong>Troop</strong>master computer database program, managed each year by one adult<br />
leader: the Record Keeper.<br />
For outings, service hours, and dates <strong>of</strong> leadership positions, we strongly<br />
urge each <strong>Scout</strong> to keep a <strong>Troop</strong> Activity Logbook showing:<br />
(1) the dates and locations <strong>of</strong> each <strong>Troop</strong> outing he participated in<br />
(including the number <strong>of</strong> nights spent camping, the number <strong>of</strong><br />
miles hiked per day, and a brief summary <strong>of</strong> each trip)<br />
(2) the dates, nature, and hours <strong>of</strong> participation in <strong>Troop</strong> service<br />
projects<br />
(3) The dates <strong>of</strong> service in <strong>Troop</strong> leadership positions.<br />
For merit badges, each <strong>Scout</strong> will keep a copy <strong>of</strong> the original Application<br />
for Merit Badge (“blue card”), or “blue sheet” for badges earned at <strong>Boy</strong><br />
<strong>Scout</strong> camp.<br />
For rank advancement, each <strong>Scout</strong> should record his rank in the <strong>Boy</strong> <strong>Scout</strong><br />
Handbook. Alternatively, if the Handbook is not available, the <strong>Troop</strong><br />
leader could initial the most recent copy <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Scout</strong>’s database printout<br />
(the Individual History Report).<br />
The Individual History Report will be printed out and distributed by the<br />
Record keeper at least 3 times per year: just after each <strong>of</strong> the 3 yearly<br />
Boards <strong>of</strong> Review. Each <strong>Scout</strong> should carefully review his printout after<br />
receiving it. If an apparent error is found having to do with merit badges,<br />
<strong>Troop</strong> Guide 41 Be Prepared!
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