Board of Review
The Board of Review (BoR) is an event conducted by the parent committee to assess the quality of a Scout's experience and determine if the requirements for a rank have been met (note: a parent cannot conduct a BoR for their own Scout). If the requirements have been fulfilled, the board not only approves the Scout's advancement but also provides encouragement for pursuing the next rank. The BoR offers an opportunity for adults to discuss with the Scout what they have done, what they have learned, how it has helped them in their advancement, and how they are enjoying the program. It is the final step that must be completed for each Scout rank.
Resources
What We Need
Parent volunteers (at least 2-3, with a mix of male and female parents for each interview).
Parents should read the BoR Guideline from BSA and A sample of BoR report in advance to prepare questions and know how to report the review.
Record feedback at the BoR using this google sheet.
What Happens at the BoR
Set up a table and chairs.
Parents sit on one side, and the Scout sits facing them.
Each Scout is invited to the BoR
The Scout salutes (Nghỉ Nghiêm Chào) the parents.
The Scout is asked to sit down.
Parents ask the Scout questions (choose 2-3 questions based on their Scout rank).
Parents provide the Scout with an approval/unapproval decision regarding the rank achievement.
Parents sign the Scout's book.
The Scout salutes (nghi nghiem chao) the parents again before being dismissed.
BoR's information: name of members, location, time.
Scout's name
Rank to achieve
Questions asked and the Scout's answers
Parent decision to grant/deny the Scout's rank achievement