| Rank Achievements TENDERFOOT, SECOND CLASS, FIRST CLASS Requirements A scout may earn the ranks of TENDERFOOT, SECOND CLASS, and FIRST CLASS by completing the requirements as presented in the newest edition of the Boy Scout Handbook. The Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol leaders, Assistant Patrol Leaders, or other junior leader may pass scouts on these basic requirements, but an adult must sign off the requirements as completed. Asynchronous Completions. Requirements for the ranks may be completed out of order, but each rank is progressive. That is, FIRST CLASS may not be earned prior to completing the requirements for SECOND CLASS, and SECOND CLASS may not be earned prior to completing the requirements for TENDERFOOT. STAR, LIFE, EAGLE Requirements/Authority In accordance with BSA Rules and Policy, the ranks of STAR, LIFE, and Eagle may only be completed after a) Completing the time requirement, b) completing a board of review comprised of no less than three (3) Committee members, c) exhibiting behavior in accordance with "Scout Spirit" as observed by the Scoutmaster, and d) by completing a number of hours of community service as prescribed by the Boy Scout Handbook. Boards of Review A Board of Review consists of at least one registered Committee member (preferably the advancement chairman) and two other adults. The Scoutmaster may not participate in the Board of Review. Boards of Review will be regularly scheduled for once a quarter, but special Bords may be called by the advancement chairman. During these sessions the adults get to interview the scout on his previous experiences, merit badge completions, get his input on the functioning of the troop and so on. Board of review members should feel free to refer to any of the scout references during the review. The board should attempt to assess the scouts attitude and the fulfillment of the scout spirit requirement. The board of review is not a retest but a review of what the boy has already learned. In accordance with the BSA Policy, in order to earn one of these ranks, a boy must have a board of review. What if the Boards says no? Some scouts may believe they have completed the requirements for a certain badge of rank. If during the board of review it is decided that the scout has not completed the requirements the scout should be informed and told what must be done to complete the requirements for the rank. Courts of Honor The Court of Honor is a special ceremony that is held a few weeks after the board of review to recognize all scouts that have earned various awards. There are usually four organized courts of honor per year. This is a special time for the scouts and it should be treated with respect. The class A uniform will be worn by all scouts during the Court of Honor. Scouts wishing to earn Communications merit badge may be asked to serve as the MC for the court of honor. Everyone in the troop is encouraged to attend even if a scout is not being recognized. This shows support for their fellow scouts and valuable information may be given out during the announcements |
| Equipment Troop 316 has been fortunate to have been able to purchase or have donated various pieces of camping equipment. Scouts are expected to treat this equipment with respect and will pay for any damages caused by the scout because of improper usage. Troop Quartermaster The Troop Quartermaster and Patrol Leaders are responsible for inventory and maintenance of assigned Troop equipment. Check out policy Any scout or adult leader may check out items from the troop equipment at any troop meeting. The person checking out equipment need only inform a leader or the quartermaster, and sign the checkout sheet in the shed. Finance The Boy Scouts of America is a non-profit organization. All funds acquired by the troop are used to further the scouting experience to its members and to enhance the quality of the troop. Finance Troop Treasurer One member of the Troop Committee will act as Committee Treasurer. The Troop will operate on monies collected as yearly registration fees and monies obtained through fund raising projects approved by the Troop Committee. Dues Dues are a means for scouts to �earn their own way,� help defer the costs of many of the trips, and also pay for the badges that the boys earn. Dues are to be collected at each meeting. The Troop Scribe will collect and record the dues and turn them into the Treasurer. Fund Raising Fund raising projects will be limited, and only considered in the event of the need of extraordinary funds. Such funds will be used to cover the expenses for a unique outing, or equipment purchases. Such projects will be mutually agreed upon by all interested parties � that is, Troop Committee members, Troop scout members, and scout parents. Troop Accounts Troop monies will be maintained in a checking account. The account will be maintained by the Treasurer. Disbursements Disbursements will be limited to: Registration, Advancement awards, Administrative forms and records, Leadership and Patrol patches, Troop camping equipment, camping expenses as approved by the Troop Committee or Scoutmaster, and other expenses as approved by the Troop Committee or Scoutmaster. All re-imbursements will be paid through the Finance Chairman only. The Finance Chairman will keep the only checkbook in his possession. |
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