Williamston Troop 63
Supporting over 100 years of scouting in Mid-Michigan
Scouts' advancement is laid out in the Scouting America, Scouts BSA Handbook. Each Scout will use their Scout handbook to learn the required skills and values for the rank. They will then meet with their Scoutmaster (Adult Leader) for a Scoutmaster Conference, where they will be tested on what they learned. Afterwards, a Board of Review (BOR) will be held with the Scout to review what they have learned. The BOR will take place with adults from the community. The Scout will be recognized with rank advancement during a Troop Court of Honor (COH). Our Troop holds Court of Honor ceremonies three times a year to allow the Scouts time to advance. Scouts will also receive recognition for their merit badges earned during the Troop Court of Honor.
Rank Advancement Process
1
Scoutmaster Conference
Complete all the requirements for the Rank and document them in your scout book. Request a scoutmaster conference with your Scoutmaster. Include your contact information, availability and rank advancing completing. Wear your class A uniform and bring your scout book to your Scoutmaster Conference.
2
Board of Review
Request a Board of Review (BoR) after your scoutmaster conference has been finished and documentation has been completed accurately and completely including signatures/ initials. Please include your contact information, requesting rank advancement and availability. Wear your class A uniform and bring your scout book to the BoR.
3
Advancement Coordinator
After all signatures/initials are collected for the Rank Advancement you will need to notify your Advancement Coordinator (AC). Write your name in your scout book at the top of the page for the Rank you're advancing to. Take a photo of all documentation in your scout book for the rank (including dates) and send it to the (AC). Please include any service hours completed during the Rank.
