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Scouting ranks, merit bades, and the advancement programs

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  1. Duct Tape Merit Badge 1 2

    By SeattlePioneer,
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  2. Advancement Reports 1 2

    By ZScout5,
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  3. POR Question

    By ScouterCa,
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  4. Time requirements in early ranks 1 2

    By Cito,
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  5. Stupid question about the scout handbook

    By Brewmeister,
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  6. Advancement Coordinator

    By Mad Max,
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  7. Who Stewards the Unit Copy of a Blue Card 1 2

    By Minstrel,
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  8. Failed Life BoR 1 2 3

    By dfolson,
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  9. Eagle Project - Parent Funding 1 2

    By Winston,
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  10. That was the way it was, I think

    By SSScout,
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  11. First Class Requirements Quagmire. 1 2

    By ScoutDaddy21,
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  12. Citizenship in Community MB and Free Speech 1 2

    By RememberSchiff,
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  13. Upcoming merit badges...

    By Scouter.,
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  14. two boards in one night - same kid????

    By Cheerful,
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  15. BSA Lifeguard Examination 1 2 3

    By eaglescout4029,
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