District Advancement
Orange Frontier Advancement Chair: Chris Hess
Merit Badge Counselor List Coordinator: Sandy Sova
Advancement Staff: George Schultz, Rolly Arenz, Sandy Sova
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Here is your electronic copy of the 2009 "Red Book"Advancement Committee Policies and Procedures - 2009. The 2010 (The Purple Book) has been recalled by National.
2010 Rank Requirement Changes (Effective January 1, 2010).
The centennial edition of the Boy Scout Handbook is now available, and with the new handbook comes several new 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.
The Boy Scouts of America provides recognition for Scout achievements. The advancement program allows Scouts to progress from rank to rank. A fundamental purpose of advancement is the self-confidence a young man acquires from his participation in a Troop. Requirements serve as the basis for a Boy Scout's rank advancement. The four steps to advancement are learning, testing, reviewing, and recognition. Many Scouts have been introduced to a lifelong hobby or rewarding career through the merit badge program. Merit badges help Scouts develop physical skills, social skills, and self-reliance.
Up-to-Date Merit Badge Requirements
Want an up-to-date source of Merit Badge and Advancement information, National BSA has posted that information on their web site. You may now link to a reliable source of information for Merit Badges and requirements. Click Here. The following link is a list of all 121 Merit Badges including revision dates.
Orange Frontier District Merit Badge Counselor's List
This is for Merit Badge Counselors to review the Merit Badges for which they are currently registered.
Merit Badge Counselor's List in the Orange Frontier District (pdf) Revision 06/10/09
Use this form to add another Merit Badge(s) to your list of Merit badges for which you are a Merit Badge Counselor. See the Council Advancement Website link below to go to "So You Want to be a Merit Badge Counselor" under 'Merit Badge Program' for full details on how to become a Merit Badge Counselor.
Merit Badge List for Scoutmasters & Troop Committee Chairs (Password Protected)
Merit Badge Counselor's List with contact information in the Orange Frontier District (pdf) Revision 07/28/09
Contact District Merit Badge Representative: Sandy Sova at jssova@verizon.net to get the Password. This password is for Scoutmaster's and Troop Committee Chairs only.
Merit Badge Counselor Information
The Merit Badge Counselor Application is a dual form. It is used to register new Merit Badge Counselors and for existing Merit Badge Counselors who wish to add or delete Merit Badges to their list of Merit Badges they wish to counsel.
This form is an Acrobat writable form, which may be saved and you may print a copy a copy for your records.
Merit Badge Counselor Application pdf (343 KB)
For all your Advancement needs, please Click Here to go to the Orange County Council's Advancement Website
If you have a question, comment or suggestions, please E-mail: The Orange Frontier District Advancement Chair Chris Hess or the Orange Frontier District Webmaster.