Need help with new requirements in old handbook scouter forum. Scouts, as of january 1, 2017, the new bsa rank requirements officially go into effect. You can find information on this topic in your 2016 edition of the bsa scout handbook page 4414. Who are working on the scout badge may continue to work on the existing requirements, but must convert to the new requirements upon completion of the scout badge. The table below lists requirements in order and the session where the information is presented. Webelos badge requirements effective december 2016 rank advancement is awarded when each scout has done the following. New text is in bold green underlined serif text like this sentence. The rank requirements in this book originally became official on jan. Januaryfebruary 2016 advancement news 4 th edition, boy scout handbook the new th edition of the oy scout handbook is scheduled for release in late january. Complete requirements 1 and2 plus at least two others. New boy scout handbook just our th edition ever is full. You can find information on this topic in your 2016 edition of the bsa scout handbook pages 1819. Based on the first year of the new cub scout advancement requirements, the boy scouts have made some modifications which should make advancement easier for each of the cub scout ranks. Revision to cub scout advancement requirements november 30, 2016.
New leaders are required to complete youth protection training. Hello, i need some assistance with a scout that was using the old handbook with the new 2016 requirements stapled in. Grant will have until january 1, 2017 to decide whether he will continue working with the requirements he has in the 2015 book or switch to the requirements in the 2016 book. Jan 18, 2017 demonstrate the boy scout sign, salute, and handshake.
All the boys who joined troop 233 in 2016 should have purchased this new edition and thus have been following the current requirements. January 1, 2017 all scouts must use new requirements. Transition crosswalk table between old and new bsa rank requirements effective january 1, 2017, all scouts will be required to utilize only the new requirements for rank advancement on any rank not completed by december 31, 2016. Sports and activities clarified sea scout participation in climbing and rappelling section. Bear badge requirements effective december 2016 rank advancement is awarded when each scout has done the following. New scout handbooks at the scout shop girlfriendly scout handbooks now available girls who are members of a scouts bsa allgirl troop will want to buy this version of the scout handbook, with photos of girls in action along with appropriate girlfriendly pronouns. Boy scout rank requirements the rank requirements in this book are official as of jan. The scouts bsa handbook contains the requirements and great resources for each rank from a new scout earning the scout rank through the eagle scout rank to eagle palms. Incident reporting provided url for incident reporting. The new advancement requirements are available as a free pdf insert, so older scouts wont need to buy the new handbook. New boy scout requirements for 2016 to scoutmasters and troop advancement chairs. Tiger badge requirements effective december 2016 1. You can order it now from or have your local scout shop order it for you the new manual features updated advancement requirements and electives, the new paddlesports program, updated ship organization and uniform requirements, improved safety and seamanship.
Volunteer creates list of page numbers for th boy scout. If you are currently working on the scout badge, you may continue to work on the old requirements through 2016, but must convert to the new requirements upon completion of the scout badge. We are getting a new boy scout handbook, but the th edition, due out in. New boy scout requirements for 2016 now in effect signs up.
Who are working on the tenderfoot through first class ranks may continue to follow the old requirements, but must convert to the current. Find two different trees and two different types of plants that grow in your area. Boy scout advancement changes effective january 1, 2016. Family scouting serving todays families our priority is to bring the benefits of scouting to more youth while remaining true to our mission. Follow these steps so that the addendum will fit inside your sons cub scout handbook. The webelos handbook will be updated and should be available to purchase some time in january 2016. Timing for the release and implementation of the new requirements will be as follows. Revised june, 2016 the boy scout program is very different from cub scouts mostly in the fact that it is scout led.
Duty to god team tiger tiger bites tigers in the wild 2. I have been reading and using boy scout handbook handbook for boys since. No text in the right column indicates a new requirement. Mar 28, 2016 new, updated requirements for all ranks. New boy scout handbook just our th edition ever is. Jan 30, 2017 describe what the boy scout ranks are and how they are earned. Star to eagle scout earned sequentially use of merit badge programfa what is changing scout will become a rank additions. We are getting a new boy scout handbook, but the th edition, due out in january 2016, will keep most of its content from. The chart below illustrates how scouts should use the new rank requirements. Upon joining, a scout must still meet the age requirements. If you need the new rank requirements you can print out the pdf file at the bottom of the page and attach it to your current book, or you can pick up the th edition of the boy scout handbook at the local scout shop or online at. Its officially 2016 and the new boy scout rank requirements that you have been hearing about for months are now official.
Beginning in january 2016, bsa started the sale of the new th edition scout handbook, with many revised requirements for each rank. To see the requirements, without the changes highlighted, click here. Half of the requirements were done using old, half with new. Public rank advancement boy scout troop 7 ridgewood. New rank requirements and th edition boy scout handbook. If you have already completed these requirements as part of the webelos scouting adventure, simply demonstrate your knowledge or skills to your scoutmaster or other designated leader after joining the troop. Scout is not currently a rank, but will become a rank effective jan. Scouts who joined before 2016 were allowed to finish the ranks through first class using the old requirements. Sea scout manual provides guidance and information in ship organization and uniform, ship operation, advancement and recognition, and safety and seamanship. If scouts are coming from a wellrun webelos program where they were given responsibilities and decisionmaking opportunities, they will shift into a troop environment easily.
Cub scout advancement modifications fall 2016 task force notes on cub scout advancement modifications purpose with one year of experience, feedback suggests that the new design of the cub scout program did successfully address many original concerns, but also indicates an opportunity for further modifications. And this is really cool were also bringing the handbook to life with a new social media campaign called handbook hacks, which you may have seen if you follow me on twitter. Listed below is a crosswalk table to guide the transfer of completed requirements from e. A new edition of the boy scout handbook was issued in january, 2016 and a new edition of boy scout requirements in february, 2016, containing the final, approved, requirements. Tell them that if they know this material, they will be able to complete requirements t1b and s1c at this months outing. Transitioning to the 2016 boy scout requirements 7282014 based on the work of the strategic plan goal 411 task force, a new set of boy scout requirements will become effective on january 1st, 2016. Side by side comparison of old versus new boy scout requirements. Specific requirements for these adventures can be found in this addendum. Demonstrate the boy scout sign, salute, and handshake.
New boy scout handbook, other boy scout program tweaks due. Find out how to print the new 2018 cub scout requirements addendum for tigers, wolves, bears, webelos, and arrows of light. The rank requirements in the 2016 edition of the boy scout requirements book and the boy scout handbook are official as of jan. This is a very good update of the previous edition, with, it seems to me, to have more editorial this is the way we should do it, really emphasis on the conservation code, rather than just putting it somewhere in the book and saying yeah this is a good thing. Show scouts the sections in the boy scout handbook that relate to this session. Requirements were revised effective december 1, 2016. You can order it now from or have your local scout shop order it for you the new manual features updated advancement requirements and electives, the new paddlesports program, updated ship organization and uniform requirements, improved safety and seamanship resources, and more. Jan 14, 2016 if you need the new rank requirements you can print out the pdf file at the bottom of the page and attach it to your current book, or you can pick up the th edition of the boy scout handbook at the local scout shop or online at. Where can you find the requirements, when must your scouts start using them, and what are the big changes. Sometimes its a parent who proactively gets us involved. On the new requirements insert, if the requirement was already completed a.
Like other life hacks, the campaign aims to showcase the skills and tips found within the handbook. A scout looks at the requirements at the back of the book that refers to the page number of that requirement. Check out our vast selection of banquet decor, pinewood derby tools and kits, rocket and boat building kits, and more at the scout shop. Transitioning to the 2016 boy scout requirements bsa national has release an advanced copy of the 2016 boy scout advancement requirements. What isnt changing current ranks and approach tenderfoot to first class earned concurrently. New boy scout handbook just our th edition ever is full of cool content. Jul 14, 2015 i found the new requirements in this pdf 2016 boy scout requirementsparallel comparison.
Dont fret, we have everything you need to help you throw together your scouting event with flair. This information is released so unit leaders have adequate time to plan. New boy scout handbook, other boy scout program tweaks due in 2016. Tiger requirements 20152016 program year cub scout requirements august 27, 2015 5 6.
Mar 08, 2017 find out how to print the new 2018 cub scout requirements addendum for tigers, wolves, bears, webelos, and arrows of light. If you have questions about the new rank requirements or program changes for 2016 please check out. Scouts who joined the boy scouts of america on or after jan. Ive had my copy of the 12th edition of the new scout handbook for a couple of weeks now and i recently added the scout handbook to my ipod touch. The bsas mission is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the scout oath and scout law. As of january 1, 2017, the new bsa rank requirements officially go into effect. The 2016 edition of the sea scout manual features updated advancement requirements and electives, the new paddlesports program, updated ship organization and uniform requirements, improved safety and seamanship resources, and more.
A pdf with the new requirements was posted along with a handy sidebyside comparison to previous requirements. Newly updated, this th edition of the boy scout handbook is still the goto book for every scout. The new requirements become effective january 1st, 2016. A comparison of current to new requirements starts on page three. May 14, 2017 hello, i need some assistance with a scout that was using the old handbook with the new 2016 requirements stapled in. In other instances, it may be a friend inviting us to join. Are you trying to build your pinewood derby race track on a time crunch. Bsa national posted extensive changes to all the boy scout requirements from scout to star. Tiger tiger tiger badge requirements effective december 2016 1. Scout rank requirementscomparable to the required arrow of light adventure, scoung adventure. Boys joining on or after january 1, 2016 must use the new requirements. Verify that online data entry in twh is complete, and that they have.
Volunteer creates handy list of requirement page numbers for th boy scout handbook september 2, 2016 bryan wendell advancement, scouts bsa 31 theres a lot to love about the th edition of. Home visit team should have id default password available if needed. These changes, in draft form, were announced during 2015 and changes to some of the draft requirements were made at various times during the year. Describe what the boy scout ranks are and how they are earned. New boy scout handbook, other boy scout program tweaks due in. The bsa requires youth protection training for all registered leaders.