1) Only the Scoutmaster (SM) or Assistant Scoutmasters (ASM) may sign off requirements.
2) Read your scout book and learn about each requirement for advancement to the next rank.
3) Meet with the SM or ASM to discuss the requirement(s).
4) Do the requirement to the satisfaction of the SM or ASM.
5) Have the SM or ASM sign off the requirement in your scout book at the time it is passed.
6) After all requirements for a rank are completed, request a Scoutmaster Conference with the Scoutmaster, Mr. Wright.
7) After the Scoutmaster conference is completed and Mr. Wright signs off on this requirement in your book, sign-up for a Board of Review using the sign up sheet on the back table at Monday meetings. Remember – you must be in full class “A” uniform for your board of review meeting.
8) After the Board of Review has been completed and signed off in your book, give your book to the Advancement Coordinator, Mr. Snuggs, so he can record your advancement and procure your badge and permanent record card.
9) If at all possible, you will be recognized and will receive your rank advancement badge at the next meeting after you turn in your scout book to Mr. Snuggs.
10) At the next Court of Honor (these are held quarterly), you will be recognized again for your rank advancement and will receive your permanent record of your advancement.

1) Determine which merit badge you wish to work on.
2) Request approval to start the merit badge from the Scoutmaster, Mr. Wright. He will provide you with a blue card and will assign a merit badge counselor to guide you through the merit badge requirements.
3) Obtain a copy of the merit badge book related to the merit badge you are working on, and read it. The Troop has a library of merit badge books – see the librarian to check one out.
4) Set up a time with your merit badge counselor to discuss the requirements with them.
5) Complete each requirement to the satisfaction of your merit badge counselor.
6) Once the counselor is satisfied with your completion of each requirement, they will sign the blue card to indicate this.
7) Once all requirements are completed and signed off, present the blue card to the Advancement Coordinator, Mr. Snuggs, so he can record your accomplishment and procure your badge and permanent record card.
8) If at all possible, you will be recognized and will receive your merit badge at the next meeting after you turn in your blue card into Mr. Snuggs.
9) At the next Court of Honor (these are held quarterly), you will be recognized again for your achievement and will receive your permanent merit badge record.
Remember: It is critical that you keep your permanent advancement and merit badge records in a safe place for your use when you go for your Eagle Board of Review.