Sweetwater District Advancement Chair: Marilynn Parker
2nparker@bellsouth.net
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Please follow this link for information on Eagle projects and Boards of
Review
2010 Rank Requirement Changes (Effective January 1, 2010).
The centennial edition of the Boy Scout Handbook is now available, and with the new handbook comes several new
rank requirement changes that will be 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 two new leadership positions.
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The Atlanta Area Council has created a manual, "Life to Eagle", which contains valuable information and tips for
Scouts as they continue the path towards the Eagle rank. The manual is available at the Council Volunteer Service
Center or online via this link.
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The Boy Scouts of America provides recognition for Scout achievements. The advancement program allows Scouts
to progress from rank to rank. A fundamental purpose of advancement is the self-confidence a young man acquires
from his participation in a Troop. Requirements serve as the basis for a Boy Scout's rank advancement. The four
steps to advancement are learning, testing, reviewing, and recognition. Many Scouts have been introduced to a
lifelong hobby or rewarding career through the merit badge program. Merit badges help Scouts develop physical
skills, social skills, and self-reliance.
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Up-to-Date Merit Badge Requirements
Want an up-to-date source of Merit Badge and Advancement information, National BSA has posted that information
on their web site. You may now link to a reliable source of information for Merit Badges and requirements. Click
Here. The following link is a list of all 121 Merit Badges including revision dates.
2nparker@bellsouth.net
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Please follow this link for information on Eagle projects and Boards of
Review
2010 Rank Requirement Changes (Effective January 1, 2010).
The centennial edition of the Boy Scout Handbook is now available, and with the new handbook comes several new
rank requirement changes that will be 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 two new leadership positions.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Atlanta Area Council has created a manual, "Life to Eagle", which contains valuable information and tips for
Scouts as they continue the path towards the Eagle rank. The manual is available at the Council Volunteer Service
Center or online via this link.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Boy Scouts of America provides recognition for Scout achievements. The advancement program allows Scouts
to progress from rank to rank. A fundamental purpose of advancement is the self-confidence a young man acquires
from his participation in a Troop. Requirements serve as the basis for a Boy Scout's rank advancement. The four
steps to advancement are learning, testing, reviewing, and recognition. Many Scouts have been introduced to a
lifelong hobby or rewarding career through the merit badge program. Merit badges help Scouts develop physical
skills, social skills, and self-reliance.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Up-to-Date Merit Badge Requirements
Want an up-to-date source of Merit Badge and Advancement information, National BSA has posted that information
on their web site. You may now link to a reliable source of information for Merit Badges and requirements. Click
Here. The following link is a list of all 121 Merit Badges including revision dates.
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