This week we worked on requirements 2 and 3 for the Scout rank.

2. After attending at least one Scout troop meeting, do the following:

  • Describe how the Scouts in the troop provide its leadership.
  • Describe the four steps of Scout advancement.
  • Describe the Scouts BSA ranks and how they are earned.
  • Describe what merit badges are and how they are earned.

3. Explain the patrol method. Describe the types of patrols that are used in your troop.  Become familiar with your patrol name, emblem, flag, and yell. Explain how these items create patrol spirit.

Here is the presentation for this week:

14 April troop meeting presentation

Please send me your answers to the following questions to complete these requirements:

  • What are some troop leadership positions?
  • What are the steps to advancement?
  • What are the ranks in Scouting?
  • How is a merit badge recorded (hint: it’s a color)?
  • What is a patrol?