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Advancement Records
Chris Haggerty (haggerty@PRIMENET.COM)
Thu, 29 Oct 1998 21:26:46 -0700
Keeping advancement records. I find it is a lot of work for the
Cub Scouts, but the Boy Scouts should know better. The best
place for the advancement records are in his Scouts Book. When
he finishes something he should know that it is time to talk to
Mr. Scoutmaster. Worried that young Master Scout might lose
his book. Don't, it is time for young Master Scout to start
learning to take care of his property and know that it is his
responsibility to approach the Scoutmaster and the Committee
when it is time for his SCM review and Board of Review.
The blue merit badge cards (troop copy) will help you keep track
of the merit badges. The Scout should be noting these in his
book as he earns them as well.
Book too big to take on a backpacking trip? Easy, get one of
those advancement signoff cards or make copies of the pages from
the handbook.
If things are lost and the Troop advancement chair is doing the
job, then for backup you have the troop copy of the advancement
record sheet. Yes the software or other program makes it easier
to keep track of where the Scouts are, but unnecessary. I think
it should be the Scouts responsibility to follow up on their
advancement.
Gee Chris, now what have you started?
Chris Haggerty
Sierra Vista, Arizona
Legacy Systems Analyst, Anteon Corporation
Catalina Council Advancement Chairman
Instructor Trainer for Water Safety, Southern Arizona Chapter,
American Red Cross
haggerty@primenet.com or haggerty@bpa.arizona.edu
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