Advancement Milepost?BSA

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Why Advancement?Mission StatementThe mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare

young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.

The Aims of Scouting• Character development• Citizenship training• Mental and physical fitness

Advancement is one of the eight methods of Boy Scouting used by Scout leaders

to fulfill the aims of the BSA.

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Recent Changes1. Merit badge worksheets not allowed for certain

requirements Section: 4.2.0.12. Scoutmaster conferences should be face-to-face,

not online Section: 4.2.3.53. Unit merit badge counselor lists shouldn’t be

available to Scouts online Section: 7.0.2.34. The official Eagle Scout Rank Application is the

only one to use Section: 9.0.1.35. Crowdfunding for Eagle Scout projects explained

Section: 9.0.2.10 [may be used—follow the rules]

1.0.3.0 Significant ChangesWhile every section of this guide has received at least minor revisions since the last edition, the following topics merit close review (pp. 7-9)

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Changes in Requirements

http://www.scouting.org/filestore/boyscouts/pdf/524-012_BS_Requirements.pdf

• The rank requirements in this book are official as of Jan. 1, 2016. Scouts who joined the Boy Scouts of America on or after Jan. 1, 2016, MUST follow the rank requirements as printed in this Boy Scout Handbook or in the current year’s Boy Scout Requirements book.

• Scouts who joined the BSA prior to Jan. 1, 2016:o Who are working on the Tenderfoot

through First Class ranks MAY continue to follow the old requirements, but MUST convert to the current requirements upon attaining First Class.

o Who have completed the First Class rank MAY complete the rank they are currently working on in the old requirements, but MUST convert to the current requirements for subsequent ranks.

• Beginning Jan. 1, 2017, all Scouts MUST use the current requirements regardless of rank.

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Merit Badge RevisionsMajor Changes• Cooking• Lifesaving• Photography• Snow Sports

Minor Changes• American Business• American Labor• Archery• Camping• Chemistry• Citizenship in the Community• Citizenship in the World• * Dog Care• Emergency Preparedness• Environmental Science

• First Aid• * Forestry• * Hiking• Mining in Society• Personal Management• Railroading• Skating• * Traffic Safety

* = Merit Badge had changes in 2016 which were published AFTER the 2016 Boy Scout Requirements booklet was issued

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Unit Advancement Responsibilities: Reporting (4.0.0.2)

Units must report all advancement to the local council.Advancement should be reported monthly.All advancement for a calendar year must be recorded during that year to count for Journey to Excellence.

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https://scoutnet.scouting.org/iadv/UI/home/default.aspx

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Where to Get Help

• Help and FAQ links• Your council registrar or other designated staff• District and council advancement committees• National Support Center

myscouting@scouting.org(972) 580-2267

• And……………….

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Greater Alabama Council 2017 University of Scouting February 25th 2017 at Cullman High School

• UAT 113- Internet Advancement. The Scouts have earned their awards, but did they get credit for it? Come learn the ins and outs of the Internet Advancement System in order to ensure that your Scouts receive the credit they deserve. Advancement is one of those building blocks on the Journey to Excellence. 1 hr Adult

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Advancement Type 20162016 2015

Unit Chartered Org InternetAdvancement

Advancement Not Using

Online

InternetAdvancement

Advancement Not Using Online

Troop 7228 Locust Grove B Yes Yes

Troop 7276 LDS Sparkman W Yes Yes

Troop 7340 Knights of Col Yes Yes

Troop 7343 Cove United Me Yes Yes

Troop 7350 St John The Ba Yes Yes

Troop 7351 Asbury United Yes Yes

Troop 7361 Holy Spirit Ca Yes Yes

Troop 7364 Latham United Yes Yes

Troop 7368 Aldersgate Uni Yes Yes

Troop 7376 LDS Byrd Sprin Yes Yes

Troop 7400 Phillips CME C Yes Yes

Troop 7412 Grace United M Yes Yes

Troop 7466 Community Fell Yes Yes

Troop 7476 LDS Madison 1s Yes Yes

Troop 7576 LDS Madison 2n Yes Yes

Troop 7609 Union Hill Pri Yes Yes

Troop 7633 First Presbyte Yes Yes

Troop 7676 LDS Church Mad Yes Yes

Troop 7776 LDS Capshaw Wa Yes Yes

Troop 7947 Indian Creek P Yes Yes

2016 2015

Unit Chartered Org InternetAdvancement

Advancement Not Using

Online

InternetAdvancement

Advancement Not Using Online

Troop 7001 Merrimack Scou

Troop 7004 New Market Uni Yes Yes

Troop 7008 Messiah Luther Yes Yes

Troop 7015 First United M Yes Yes

Troop 7070 First Baptist Yes Yes

Troop 7073 New Hope Lions Yes Yes

Troop 7076 LDS Weatherly Yes Yes

Troop 7083 Asbury United Yes Yes

Troop 7086 Fords Chapel U Yes Yes

Troop 7093 St Josephs Cat Yes Yes

Troop 7094 Toney United M Yes Yes

Troop 7096 Epworth United Yes Yes

Troop 7101 St Thomas Epis Yes Yes

Troop 7102 First Missiona Yes Yes

Troop 7156 Union Chapel M Yes Yes

Troop 7201 Good Shepherd Yes Yes

Troop 7204 Madison United Yes Yes

Troop 7223 Hazel Green Un Yes Yes