[Troop-news] Fwd: 2010 Requirements

[Rick Fernandez]

>
> I have had several calls/emails concerning the January 1, 2010 rank  
> requirement changes. There is a practice of "grandfathering" merit  
> badges and ranks.
>
> Officially:
> http://scouting.org/sitecore/content/Home/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/2010RankUpdates.aspx
>
> 2010 Rank Requirement Changes
>
> The centennial edition of the Boy Scout Handbook will soon be  
> available, and with the new handbook come several 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."
>
> and a NOTE from the current Nov.-Dec, 2009 Scouting magazine (p. 11):
>
> If a Boy Scout is working out of the old edition of the handbook, he  
> may continue until he completes that rank. Then he must move to the  
> new edition.
>
> Our next Council-wide Advancement meeting is scheduled for Nov. 17,  
> after District Meeting and Roundtable.
>
> YIS, Tom
>
> --
> Thomas A. Montgomery
> 515 Vinnedge Ct.
> Fairfield, OH 45014
> Hm 844-8930 montgota at fuse.net
> Cell 330-2246
> * Think twice about printing this message!
>
> .
>
> __,_._,___

Rick Fernandez
Asst. SM/Troop Historian
Troop 923 • Ross, Ohio
BSA923 at fuse.net

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