Advancement Frequently Asked Questions document is an informal resource which contains detailed information describing how the advancement process works.
The Boy Scout Guide to Advancement is the official resource for the advancement process. It's a long document, 97 pages in length, but skimming at least two pages, pages 8-9, will give a general understanding of the goals of advancement and how they reinforce the Scout Oath and Law.
List of Merit Badge Counselors
Please reach out if you have questions. Mike Miller is Troop 89's Advancement Coordinator and the contact person for questions related to scout awards, merit badges, and rank advancement.
Jeff Trier is the contact person for scouts before they start earning a specific merit badge (scouts must visit with Jeff before they start working on a merit badge).