In our pack we have a Bobcat ceremony at the Pack meeting for Oct. and then the other rank advancements are done at our BnG, and every family is made aware of this at the first of the year. BUT, at times your have to be flexible and make exceptions due to scouts starting at a later date, the scouts involvement in sports, the scouts religious beliefs, or many other circumstances. We use the immediate recognition kits so most scouts can get something at each Pack meeting. This seems to help encourage "slower" boys on working harder.