The list of changes on the inside front cover of the new edition of boy scout requirements identifies changes to the requirements for two ranks second class and first class, which became effective on august 1, 2017, along with changes to 27 merit badges, the deletion of one special opportunity the denali award which was available only. Information in the 2018 boy scout requirements book. As a life scout, demonstrate scout spirit by living the scout oath and scout law. Marking requirements complete troop 7 uses the hard copy scout book for official records, you do not need to use scoutbook for tracking of advancement requirements. It is coilbound, making it easy to use and reference. Public 2016 rank insert boy scout troop 701 fond du lac. Advancement is one of the eight methods used by scout leaders to help youth fulfill the aims of the bsa.
This is referred to as a scoutmaster conference and is similar to having the scouts paper book signed off. The new advancement requirements are available as a free pdf insert, so older scouts wont need to buy the new handbook. The junior girls guide to girl scouting girl scout shop. Scoutbook activity logs are now in internet advancement. Boy scout advancement changes effective january 1, 2016. Scoutbookparent achievements cub scout program scouting. If a scout has started work toward a rank before that date using requirements that were current before jan. Scoutbook 2020 scouts bsa merit badge requirements. The boy scouts of america now has created an addendum for each rank that lists all of the rank and adventure requirements, including those that werent changed. Public useful links boy scout troop 23 north attleboro. Mar 23, 2015 if you look at the cub scouts new menu, you will find links to helps and information for the new cub scout adventures.
Everything done to advanceto earn ranks and other awards and recognitionis designed to educate or to. During 2016, a scout had the option of continuing to use the prior requirements for any rank that he had already started working on instead of using the new requirements, but the rank requirements had to be completed before 2017. Exactly how the new requirements are phased in is explained in this pdf document notes on transitioning to the new requirements. Once approved, the requirements will have a blue checkmark. New bsa requirements take effect on january 1, 2017 bsa. If a youth was in the process of working on a rank as of that date, he has until 12312016 to complete that rank under the older requirements. Scoutbook mobile brings the world of cub scouting and scouts bsa to your mobile device. Who are working on the scout badge may continue to work on the existing requirements, but must convert to the new requirements upon completion of the scout badge. Is this book still good to use for this year 20182019. Boy scout advancement changes effective january 1, 2018. Pin on modified new cub scout wolf, bear and webelos as of. How to add your scout to scoutbook missoula boy scout.
Beautifully designed, these binders are divided into three sections. The webelos cub scout handbook has been updated for 2018 and is designed for fourthgrade scouts and their adult guides. Click on the administration button under my family click on your scouts account that will bring you to your scouts account page. Quick heads up for anyone still using pre2016 boy scout rank requirements. This can be a good reference for parents and scouts to use when planning their advancement calendars. The original cub scout ranks were wolf, bear, and lion, with webelos added in the 1950s. Your unit leaders can give you the member id for your scout.
Print the new rank requirements insert available at 2016 boy scout rank requirements. Jan 01, 2017 new boy scout requirements mandatory as of january 1, 2017 quick heads up for anyone still using pre2016 boy scout rank requirements. The last time they made big changes i had to photocopy handbook pages for some of our scouts since they had older books which did not include the requirements. The new boy scout requirements release in 2016 will be mandatory in 2017 a new set of boy scout requirements was released on january 1, 2016.
When all requirements for a rank have been approved, the scout will be awarded the rank, and the requirements will be marked with gold checkmarks. There are some improvement items being worked on, they are posted here. It gives scouts direction and activities to achieve the ranks of webelos and arrow of light, plus many other fun family scouting activities. In the book, akela was an american indian boy, son of the chief of the webelos tribe. No council, committee, district, unit, or individual has the authority to add to, or subtract from, advancement requirements. My son did not have his book in time and that was a big inconvenience. These documents will help us update our current handbooks. Search and rescue sar merit badge, kayaking merit badge, welding merit badge. If you have already completed these requirements as part of the webelos scouting adventure, simply demonstrate your knowledge or skills to your scoutmaster or other designated leader after joining the troop.
Scoutbook ensures not a moment is missed tracking advancement. As i was reading through the new requirements i thought of what a nightmare this time could be, but i found the following through a link on the scouting magazine page on facebook. If you do select advancement to be worked on, the event will appear under the requirements on the scouts advancement page. The search requires the scout s bsa member id, last name, zip code as recorded in scoutbook and date of birth. Click on the rank images below to reveal the requirements for each one. The girls guide to girl scouting complements the girl scout journeys by helping girls build.
On their edit profile page, scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page and click on the red invite scouts name to connect button. These are the adventures the boys will be working on for the next program year, starting in june 2015. By now, all of you have heard about the new cub scout requirements modifications that were implemented at the beginning of december 2016. Pdf version of the 2016 bsa rank requirements insert for revision 12 book. New boy scout requirements mandatory as of january 1, 2017. The requirements for the scout, tenderfoot, second class, and first class ranks may be worked on simultaneously. New rank requirements for 2016 posted jan 6, 2016, 1. However the description and picture indicated it was the new version so that was upsetting. Login to your parent account on click on the my dashboard button from the main menu. I ordered this book but when i received it i received something completely different. Januaryfebruary 2016 advancement news 4 th edition, boy scout handbook the new th edition of the oy scout handbook is scheduled for release in late january. The changes adding this new requirement as they appear in the. Scouts who joined the boy scouts of america on or after jan. A new edition of the boy scout handbook was issued in january, 2016 and a new edition of boy scout.
Scouts who joined before 2016 were allowed to finish the ranks through first class using the old requirements. In it is a pamphlet that says tiger badge requirements effective december 2016. The first thing we need you to do is to add us to your leadership roster. Bear badge requirements effective december 2016 rank advancement is awarded when each scout has done the following.
Click on the administration button under my family click on your scout s account that will bring you to your scout s account page. Here is an example of how an event may show on a scouts advancement requirements page. Instructions on how to add your scout s personal email to scoutbook so he can receive and send troop emails. Dec 22, 2016 book insert for new modified webelos and arrow of light requirements as of about dec 2016 stay safe and healthy. Scouts bsa requirements book 2020 boy scouts of america. Quicky look up the latest merit badge requirements for all 8 merit badges by name or category. There are three major components of advancing from star to eagle merit badges, service, and positions of. How to add your scout to scoutbook missoula boy scout troop.
Updated for 2020, the scouts bsa requirements book contains all of the most uptodate information on earning merit badges in. My son did not have his book in time and that was a. Webelos was explained as a word with an inner meaning, signifying progress from wolf through bear and lion ranks to scout. The requirements listed in this boy scout requirements book for rank advancement, eagle palms, and merit badges are the official requirements of the boy scouts of america and are effective jan. Instructions on how to add your scouts personal email to scoutbook so he can receive and send troop emails. Using scoutbook calendars sb scoutbook knowledge base. The requirements listed in this scouts bsa requirements book for rank. If the unit connects you, you will receive an invitation that looks like this.
Girls and volunteers will love the fun, eyeopening activities and the allinone badge book and handbook format. I found the new requirements in this pdf 2016 boy scout requirementsparallel comparison. Brad d chance s enoch b parker e gage e hayden f luke h blayne m matthew p. Girl scouting has never been more exciting than with this new program resource. Parents guide to using scoutbook transitioning cubs to boy scouts. Scoutswho joined the boy scouts of america on or after jan. Jan 06, 2016 as of 2016 there are new requirements for all rank advancement effective 01012016. Tell how you have done your duty to god, how you have lived the scout oath and scout law in your everyday life, and how your understanding of the scout oath. Policy on unauthorized changes to advancement program. Jan 01, 2015 2015 boy scout requirements unknown binding january 1, 2015 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions 2015 boy scout requirements spiral bound book. Scoutbook features data to track your merit badge and advancement requirements. Be active in your troop for at least six months as a life scout.
Boy scout rank requirements the rank requirements in this book are official as of jan. This impacts all scouts in our troop regardless of current rank, including eagle scouts. All requirements for the scout rank must be completed as a member of a troop. You can view the progress your son is making to rank in real time at any time you wish by logging into scoutbook. It is one of several methods designed to help unit leadership carry out the aims and mission of the boy scouts of america. Jan 01, 2016 2016 bsa scout rank insert print this.
There are limited exceptions relating only to members with. Specific requirements for these adventures can be found in this addendum. When you click on a scout and their activity log, you will be redirected to internet advancement. Alternative requirements for the scout rank are available for scouts with physical or mental disabilities if they meet the criteria listed in the boy scout scouts bsa requirements book. Quicky look up the latest merit badge requirements for all. The rank requirements in this book are official as of jan.
Once the scout is found and confirmed, you will be connected to your scout with full control. Advancement is simply a means to an end, not an end in itself. When all requirements for a rank have been approved, the scout will be awarded the rank, and the requirements will be. Scouts bsa rank requirements the rank requirements in this book are official as of jan. Bear claws bear necessities fellowship and duty to god fur, feathers, and ferns. Jul 31, 2015 exactly how the new requirements are phased in is explained in this pdf document notes on transitioning to the new requirements. You should be able to print out doublesided and fold down the middle. Theres also this requirements insert pdf, which is suitable for printing and including in a previousgeneration handbook. Clicking subscribe provides the url you need to insert into the 3rd party app. I just bought a cub scout tiger handbook 2015 printing isbn 9780839500377 book from a bsa retailer. Nothing in cub scouts has to be mastered as it does in scouts bsa. It was the old version of the book that the scouts dont use anymore. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
If the parent says the scout did hisher best the standard for cub scouts, then the requirement is complete. Boy scouts are required to tell about their duty to god at each rank. If you look at the cub scouts new menu, you will find links to helps and information for the new cub scout adventures. Requirements insert not sure which scout handbook you have. Enjoy watching thousands of scouting videos, news updates, forums, blogs and more. Scouts bsa advancement changes effective january 1, 2019. Quickly look up rank requirements, awards, electives, achievements, academic and sports belt loops and pins, merit badge requirements, lds duty to god, faith in god, and much more.
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