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NEW NCAC Eagle Scout Procedures Guide, June 2010
New "Inventing" Merit Badge Announced
NEW Click for the new revised date change in NCAC's sequence for the BSA Local Council Certification of the Eagle Scout Rank Application (ESRA)
NEW "INVENTING" MERIT BADGE ANNOUNCED On June 17, the Boy Scouts of America, in partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, formally launched the Inventing Merit Badge. This new, exciting merit badge is now available for all Scouts to earn. Click here for the requirements and more information.
originally posted: 4/10/2010 @ 3:45 PM Historical Merit Badge Program
(ONLY FOR 2010) Merit badges have been a fixture of the Boy Scouts of America since its inception in 1910. The requirements that generations of Scouts have completed have taught lifetime citizenship lessons, personal fitness habits, and life skills. They have been the beginnings of countless careers and lifetime hobbies. In the last 99 years, there have been many changes in the merit badge offerings. As society has changed, the Boy Scouts of America has adapted by revising the requirements, implementing name changes, adding new merit badges, and in some instances, eliminating some badges altogether. For the 100th Anniversary Celebration, four vintage merit badges are being released for the centennial celebration year only, giving Boy Scouts the hands-on opportunity to experience the exciting past of Scouting while learning how our world has changed in that 100 years.
The historical merit badges will count toward a Scout’s rank advancement as an optional for the ranks of Star, Life and Eagle. However, Scouts must start and finish all requirements within the year 2010. So if your guys built furniture for their patrol kitchen at last year’s summer camp, they can’t use that product for the Carpentry merit badge. And don’t delay—after Dec. 31, 2010, these merit badges will go back on the “retired” list. The following links will take you to the appropriate page on the National web site:
Historic MB main page at scouting.org (web page)
Historic MB Flier (pdf)
The four historic merit badges are: Carpentry, Pathfinding, Signaling, and Tracking.
On each of these pages you will find:
1. Links to the ooriginal MB book and new Information for that MB
2. Image of the MB
3. Requirements for the MBThe Districts are in the process of looking for and registering counselors for these merit badges. If you are interested in being a merit badge counselor for any of these merit badges, please contact your District Advancement Chairman.
Originally posted on 8/21/2009
revised on 2/11/10
Advancement Changes effective January 1, 2010 The centennial edition of the Boy Scout Handbook contains the several rank requirement changes became effective on January 1, 2010. Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class and Life rank requirements are affected. Two new positions of responsibility have been added for Star, Life and Eagle. This link will take you to the NCAC page that provides all the information with answers to your questions concerning the new 2010 requirements. This link will take you to the official National web page listing the 2010 advancement requirement changes.
Originally posted: 5-13-09
Revised: 2-11-10
2009 Eagle Scout Rank Application
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2009 Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook
(This PDF version you can type in and save)
Click here for the NCAC approved Word version (Note: file is 5.3MB) The 2009 Eagle Scout Rank Application form (512-728) is the only version of this form that will be accepted by the NCAC.
NOTE: I have received comments that some are having a problem with the interactive Word version of the project workbook. I've been told it is "locked" and not able to enter text. This is correct for the fields that are designed not to be changed. However, the fields you should be able to type into are shown between the [brackets]. If the cursor does not automatically go there, please place it between the [brackets] and begin typing. I have downloaded it several time on different computers and not had a problem. There seems to be a few having the "locked" problem. To try and narrow find a solution for those experiencing the problem, please email me and let me know which Operating System (XP, Vista, Word7) and word processing (Office Suite 2003, 2007, works, etc.) software you are using. There may be some compatibility issues that have developed. {Comment posted on 2/11/10 by Rick Kessel, Chairman Emeritus} For more detailed information concerning these forms click HERE for the NCAC Youth Advancement Committee's Eagle Scout information page.If you have specific questions, please contact your District Youth Advancement Chairman or send them directly to me at ncac_yar@cox.net. Yours in Scouting,
Alan. Alan Deter, Chairman
Youth Advancement and Recognition Committee, NCAC, BSA
ncac_yar@cox.net
Meetings:
The Committee normally meets five times a year on the first Wednesday of the month. The 2009-2010 scout year's meetings are: September 1, 2010; November 3, 2010; January 21, 2011; March 2, 2011 and May 4, 2011. We participate in the Key Scouter Workshop in June 2011. We do not meet in July or August.
If you have questions concerning the activities of the advancement committee, please contact the Youth Advancement & Recognition Committee Chairman Alan Deter at ncac_yar@cox.net.
Eagle Scout Mike Rowe of the TV/Cable program "Dirty Jobs" gives his perspective on what it takes to be an Eagle Scout. Click here to read the article. (posted by Rick Kessel, chairman emeritas at ncacadv@yahoo.com).
Procedure for Obtaining Rank Advancement & Recognition Badges A properly completed advancement report from either online advancement, a unit-specific advancement program (e.g., Troopmaster or Packmaster) or the standard BSA Advancement Report is required (at the time of purchase) in order to purchase rank advancement badges. “Bulk purchasing” of rank advancement badges is no longer acceptable. However, additional rank advancements may only be purchased in small quantities for multiple uniforms, lost badges or award plaques with verification of rank advancement. Please click HERE for more information. First posted on June 6, 2008.
Who are we? The Youth Advancement and Recognition Committee (YAR) at the Council and District levels exist to serve the advancement and recognition needs of our Scouts. Additionally, they provide guidance for the Scouters who administer the program. The members of the NCAC YAR Committee are the Chairmen of the Council's 20 District YAR Committees. The members of each District YAR committee are the Unit's committee advancement representatives within that District. The YAR committees work to ensure adherence to the requirements established by National and Council level authorities. However, it is also very important that additional standards or requirements for rank advancement are not imposed on the Scout by Unit Leaders and Advisors, Unit Committee Members, Merit Badge Councilors and others given the privilege of being involved with the advancement or recognition programs scouting has to offer. What is Advancement? "Boy Scouting provides a series of surmountable obstacles and steps in overcoming them through the advancement method. The Boy Scout plans his advancement and progresses at his own pace as he meets each challenge. The Boy Scout is rewarded for each achievement, which helps him gain self-confidence. The steps in the advancement system help a Boy Scout grow in self-reliance and in the ability to help others."
The above was taken directly from www.scouting.org and although the reference is to "Boy Scouting", this approach is used throughout the Scouting program e.g., Boy Scouting, Cub Scouting, Venturing, and Sea Scouting.
If you'd like more information about the Committee, advancement or recognition in Scouting, please contact me. I would like to request that you include your unit and District information so that I may able to more easily assist you. I can be reached at ncac_yar@cox.net. Yours in Scouting,
Alan Alan Deter, Chairman
Youth Advancement and Recognition Committee
National Capital Area Council, BSA
ncac_yar@cox.net Advisor: Debbie Marino, Director, Programs (deborah.marino@scouting.org)
Eagle Scout Procedures Guide, June 2010: This Eagle Scout Procedures Guide is for Life Scouts who are working towards the Eagle rank in the National Capital Area Council (NCAC), and their adult leaders. Click the image for the Guide.
The Guide's purpose is to address commonly asked questions and issues encountered by members of the NCAC. It is not intended to answer all questions but provides guidance from the NCAC Youth Advancement and Recognition Committee (YARC). If a unit leader or an Eagle candidate is unsure of a particular step or requirement, do not hesitate to call your District YARC Chairman.
It is strongly recommended that all Scouters who are involved in the Life-to-Eagle process become well versed with the information contained herein, and that every Eagle Scout candidate be encouraged to read this publication prior to beginning the “12 Steps From Life to Eagle.”
You are not alone in this process. The District YARCs exist to advise and serve the Scouts and Scouters of their respective NCAC Districts. The NCAC, the Districts, their Units, and individuals do not have the authority to impose additional standards or requirements for any merit badge or rank. Rather, they ensure adherence to the requirements established by National level authorities. With the encouragement of the NCAC YARC, the District YARCs are particularly attentive to advancement from Life to Eagle rank.
The NCAC YARC has worked hard to revise this document and keep it useful for all Scouts and Scouters. We look forward to working with you in the future as advancement policies and procedures continue to evolve in this 100th year of Scouting. Please don’t hesitate to contact your District YARC Chairperson with questions and/or comments.
The NCAC Eagle Scout Procedures Guide, June 2010 is a secured Adobe (PDF) file that is set up to be printed out as a single or 2-sided document.
Merit Badges:  WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT A MERIT BADGE? Click the above badges! By clicking this link you'll be taken to the National BSA web site where you'll be able to view all of the merit badges offered in the Boy Scout program. When you get there, you'll first see a picture listing of all the merit badges on one page. If you click on a specific badge you'll then be directed to another page with the actual requirements, resources for obtaining the badge, a larger picture of the badge (suitable for right-click downloading) and the cover of the current merit badge pamphlet. When you scroll up to the top of the page above the merit badge pictures you'll find an introduction to the merit badge program. Check it out.
Boy Scout Advancement and Awards - 2010  THE ONLINE LOCATION FOR THE OFFICIAL REQUIREMENTS. Click the book. Click here or the image of the book to be directed to the National BSA page. The content of this Web site is drawn from the Boy Scout Requirements book, which is designed to bring together the requirements for merit badges, rank advancements, and Eagle Palms, and to highlight recognitions for special opportunities. It contains active links to each of the ranks, etc. that also displays an image of the rank or award. The requirements for merit badges, ranks, and Eagle Palms published in that book are effective January 1, 2010 and remain effective through December 31, 2010.
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