QUALIFICATIONS

The Troop Advancement Coordinator must meet BSA membership requirements, be at least 21 years of age, and register with the Boy Scouts of America as an adult leader. The Troop Advancement Coordinator is selected by the troop committee, with the approval of the charter organization. Complete troop committee Fast Start Training, Youth Protection Training, New Leader Essentials and Troop Committee Challenge.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Have a working knowledge of the Boy Scout advancement plans. Tenderfoot thru First Class Scout Ranks Help plan and conduct induction and advancement recognition ceremonies. Court of Honor Timeline Train parents, guardians, and troop committee members in ways to stimulate Scout advancement. ConservationBSA.com Arrange graduation ceremonies with the Scoutmaster. Promote the use of patrol advancement charts to record advancement in the patrol and as an incentive for advancement. Collect patrol advancement reports at troop PLC meetings for use when ordering badges and insignia from the local council service center. Work with the Troop Scribe to manage advancement tracking. Promote Boys' Life magazine as an aid to advancement. 100% Boys' Life: 2003-2008 Help build or obtain advancement equipment for use in making advancement ceremonies more effective. Promote the wearing and proper use of uniform and insignia. BSA Insignia Guide Make a prompt report on the correct form to the council service center when a troop board of review is held. Secure badges and certificates. SHAC Forms Have a working knowledge of the Adult Boy Scout advancement process and reporting. US Scouts - Awards & Knots Help to insure that adults receive timely awards and recognition of achievements. Report to the troop committee at each meeting.

Related Links

Court of Honor Timeline Organization Chart Troop Committee Troop Leaders Trained Leaders Troop Committee Guidebook

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