We are getting a new boy scout handbook, but the th edition, due out in january 2016, will keep most of its content from. 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. 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. May 14, 2017 hello, i need some assistance with a scout that was using the old handbook with the new 2016 requirements stapled in.
This information is released so unit leaders have adequate time to plan. By now, all of you have heard about the new cub scout requirements modifications that were implemented at the. Where can you find the requirements, when must your scouts start using them, and what are the big changes. Jan 30, 2017 describe what the boy scout ranks are and how they are earned. 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. Timing for the release and implementation of the new requirements will be as follows. 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. Side by side comparison of old versus new boy scout requirements. Verify that online data entry in twh is complete, and that they have.
Deleted portions are struck through red italic text like this sentence. Bear claws bear necessities fellowship and duty to god fur, feathers, and ferns. Demonstrate the boy scout sign, salute, and handshake. Boy scout rank requirements the rank requirements in this book are official as of jan. New boy scout requirements for 2016 to scoutmasters and troop advancement chairs. The webelos handbook will be updated and should be available to purchase some time in january 2016. Half of the requirements were done using old, half with new. I have been reading and using boy scout handbook handbook for boys since. Jul 14, 2015 i found the new requirements in this pdf 2016 boy scout requirementsparallel comparison.
Need help with new requirements in old handbook scouter forum. Dont fret, we have everything you need to help you throw together your scouting event with flair. Sea scout manual provides guidance and information in ship organization and uniform, ship operation, advancement and recognition, and safety and seamanship. The rank requirements in the 2016 edition of the boy scout requirements book and the boy scout handbook are official as of jan. New boy scout handbook, other boy scout program tweaks due in 2016. Check out our vast selection of banquet decor, pinewood derby tools and kits, rocket and boat building kits, and more at the scout shop. Tiger tiger tiger badge requirements effective december 2016 1. The new requirements become effective january 1st, 2016. Find out how to print the new 2018 cub scout requirements addendum for tigers, wolves, bears, webelos, and arrows of light. Beginning in january 2016, bsa started the sale of the new th edition scout handbook, with many revised requirements for each rank. January 1, 2017 all scouts must use new requirements. As of january 1, 2017, the new bsa rank requirements officially go into effect. 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. Mar 28, 2016 new, updated requirements for all ranks.
Are you trying to build your pinewood derby race track on a time crunch. Mar 08, 2017 find out how to print the new 2018 cub scout requirements addendum for tigers, wolves, bears, webelos, and arrows of light. A comparison of current to new requirements starts on page three. New text is in bold green underlined serif text like this sentence. Star to eagle scout earned sequentially use of merit badge programfa what is changing scout will become a rank additions. 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.
All the boys who joined troop 233 in 2016 should have purchased this new edition and thus have been following the current requirements. Bsa national posted extensive changes to all the boy scout requirements from scout to star. The chart below illustrates how scouts should use the new rank requirements. Listed below is a crosswalk table to guide the transfer of completed requirements from e. Scouts, as of january 1, 2017, the new bsa rank requirements officially go into effect. Webelos badge requirements effective december 2016 rank advancement is awarded when each scout has done the following. We are getting a new boy scout handbook, but the th edition, due out in. To see the requirements, without the changes highlighted, click here. The rank requirements in this book originally became official on jan. 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. New boy scout handbook, other boy scout program tweaks due in. A scout looks at the requirements at the back of the book that refers to the page number of that requirement.
Revision to cub scout advancement requirements november 30, 2016. Complete requirements 1 and2 plus at least two others. Tiger requirements 20152016 program year cub scout requirements august 27, 2015 5 6. No text in the right column indicates a new requirement. 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. What isnt changing current ranks and approach tenderfoot to first class earned concurrently. 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. New boy scout handbook just our th edition ever is full of cool content. 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. New boy scout handbook, other boy scout program tweaks due.
Volunteer creates list of page numbers for th boy scout. All requirements for the scout rank must be completed as a member of a troop. Incident reporting provided url for incident reporting. Boy scout advancement changes effective january 1, 2016. Scout is not currently a rank, but will become a rank effective jan. Show scouts the sections in the boy scout handbook that relate to this session. You can find information on this topic in your 2016 edition of the bsa scout handbook page 4414. 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.
Newly updated, this th edition of the boy scout handbook is still the goto book for every scout. 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. Describe what the boy scout ranks are and how they are earned. New boy scout handbook just our th edition ever is full. Hello, i need some assistance with a scout that was using the old handbook with the new 2016 requirements stapled in. 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. Tiger badge requirements effective december 2016 1. 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. Revised june, 2016 the boy scout program is very different from cub scouts mostly in the fact that it is scout led. 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.
Duty to god team tiger tiger bites tigers in the wild 2. Upon joining, a scout must still meet the age requirements. 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. Its officially 2016 and the new boy scout rank requirements that you have been hearing about for months are now official. 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. Transitioning to the 2016 boy scout requirements bsa national has release an advanced copy of the 2016 boy scout advancement requirements.
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. However, the kindle edition doesnt have page numbers. Family scouting serving todays families our priority is to bring the benefits of scouting to more youth while remaining true to our mission. Scouts who joined the boy scouts of america on or after jan. Find two different trees and two different types of plants that grow in your area. You can find information on this topic in your 2016 edition of the bsa scout handbook pages 1819. 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.
The new advancement requirements are available as a free pdf insert, so older scouts wont need to buy the new handbook. On the new requirements insert, if the requirement was already completed a. Scouts who joined before 2016 were allowed to finish the ranks through first class using the old requirements. The table below lists requirements in order and the session where the information is presented. Who are working on the tenderfoot through first class ranks may continue to follow the old requirements, but must convert to the current. Follow these steps so that the addendum will fit inside your sons cub scout handbook. Specific requirements for these adventures can be found in this addendum. Arrow of light requirements effective december 2016 rank advancement is awarded when each scout has done the following. The bsa requires youth protection training for all registered leaders. Bear badge requirements effective december 2016 rank advancement is awarded when each scout has done the following. Requirements were revised effective december 1, 2016. Sometimes its a parent who proactively gets us involved. New leaders are required to complete youth protection training. Public rank advancement boy scout troop 7 ridgewood.
Requirement with your parent, guardian, othercaring adult,orden, find out about good food choices and notsogood choices. 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. In other instances, it may be a friend inviting us to join. Jan 18, 2017 demonstrate the boy scout sign, salute, and handshake. Revised june, 2016 the boy scout program is very different from cub scouts mostly in the fact that it is scoutled.
A pdf with the new requirements was posted along with a handy sidebyside comparison to previous requirements. Tell them that if they know this material, they will be able to complete requirements t1b and s1c at this months outing. 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. 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. Boys joining on or after january 1, 2016 must use the new requirements. 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.
New bsa requirements take effect on january 1, 2017 bsa. New rank requirements and th edition boy scout handbook. If you have questions about the new rank requirements or program changes for 2016 please check out. Sports and activities clarified sea scout participation in climbing and rappelling section. Like other life hacks, the campaign aims to showcase the skills and tips found within the handbook. New boy scout requirements for 2016 now in effect signs up. Home visit team should have id default password available if needed. Boy scout handbook 2016 the boy scouts of america on. 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. He must be a boy who is 11 years old, or one who has completed the fifth grade or earned the arrow of light award and is at least 10 years old, but is not yet 18 years old. New boy scout handbook just our th edition ever is.
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