2010 Rank Requirement Changes

2010 Rank Requirement Changes The centennial edition of the Boy Scout Handbook will soon be available, and with the new handbook come several rank requirement changes that will be in effect as of January 1, 2010.

I see some very positive incentives represented in these changes. EDGE model instruction is nothing new but I like encouraging it in younger Scouts so they develop some instructional skills. Four specific examples of living the Scout Oath spread over three Scoutmaster conferences (at least this is where I usually do this requirement) is a great idea.

Leave No Trace is an excellent and important addition.

Introducing some fiscal skills is a good move as is an emphasis on flag etiquette.

Webmaster as a leadership position is long overdue.

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. Sign up to receive The Scoutmaster Newsletter Look for the first edition in August A bi-weekly email newsletter of opinion, know-how and comment with some great book and gear offers.