Advancement - Bryan on Scouting

Inside the BSA’s decision to offer a temporary Eagle Scout extension

January 31, 2019 14

I’d like to share the rationale behind the decision to offer an Eagle Scout extension and more info about its impact on our country.

Details on temporary Eagle exception for new Scouts BSA members

January 31, 2019 29

A limited-time exception to the BSA’s age requirements for Eagle will give all Scouts BSA members the opportunity to earn the program’s top honor.

The big difference between Cub Scout advancement and Scouts BSA advancement

January 21, 2019 27

Rank advancement in Cub Scouts is not like rank advancement in Scouts BSA. In Cub Scouts, it’s grade- or age-based. In Scouts BSA, the youth hold the reins.

Happy New Year! Scoutbook is now free for Scouts and Scout units

January 1, 2019 34

Scoutbook, the Boy Scouts of America’s online tool for managing and tracking Scouting advancement, is now completely, totally, 100 percent free.

How to complete requirement 4B of Scouting Heritage merit badge

November 14, 2018 12

Now that the museum has opened at its new home at Philmont, the procedure for completing requirement 4B of Scouting Heritage merit badge has changed.

No, an Eagle Scout board of review is not a job interview

November 7, 2018 164

“The Scouts have already ‘earned the position’ of Eagle Scout by completing the requirements. They are not interviewing for the position.”

Youth elections aren’t immune to drama

November 6, 2018 52

A patrol leader is consistently being reelected, leaving another Scout exasperated with the results. Let’s discuss what can be done to help.

Should Scoutmasters limit their availability for conferences with Scouts?

September 12, 2018 24

A Scoutmaster conference is so much more than something that needs to be signed off on before a board of review.

BSA will make Scoutbook free for everyone beginning Jan. 1, 2019

August 31, 2018 43

The BSA will make Scoutbook subscriptions free to all BSA units beginning Jan. 1, 2019. Units that already use Scoutbook won’t be charged when they renew their subscription on or after Sept. 1, 2018.

Philmont Training Center courses ideal for anyone involved in tracking advancement

May 24, 2018 1

If you’re the man or woman who tracks advancement for your Scout unit, here’s an opportunity to get trained, have fun and spend a week at one of the greatest places in the Scouting universe.