Troop 127 Alum We need your help!
These can all be found in your Scout Book!
1a. Repeat from memory the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout motto, and Scout slogan. In your own words, explain their meaning. (See pages 11–18.)
1b. Explain what Scout spirit is. Describe some ways you have shown Scout spirit by practicing the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout motto, and Scout slogan. (See page 15.)
1c. Demonstrate the Scout sign, salute, and handshake. Explain when they should be used. (See pages 18–19.)
1d. Describe the First Class Scout badge and tell what each part stands for. Explain the significance of the First Class Scout badge. (See pages 19–20.)
1e. Repeat from memory the Outdoor Code. List the seven principles of Leave No Trace. Explain the difference between the two. (See pages 223–224.)
1f. Repeat from memory the Pledge of Allegiance. In your own words, explain its meaning. (See page 60.) 2. After attending at least one Scout troop meeting, do the following:
2a. Describe how the Scouts in the troop provide its leadership. (See pages 42–44.)
2b. Describe the four steps of Scout advancement. (See pages 413–417.)
2c. Describe what the Scouts BSA ranks are and how they are earned. (See pages 27 and 413–417.)
2d. Describe what merit badges are and how they are earned. (See pages 418–420.)
3a. Explain the patrol method. Describe the types of patrols that are used in your troop. (See page 25.)
3b. Become familiar with your patrol name, emblem, flag, and yell. Explain how these items create patrol spirit. (See page 26.)
4a. Show how to tie a square knot, two half-hitches, and a taut-line hitch. Explain how each knot is used. (See pages 365–367.)
4b. Show the proper care of a rope by learning how to whip and fuse the ends of different kinds of rope. (See pages 361–362.)
5. Tell what you need to know about using a pocketknife safely and responsibly. (See pages 379–381.)
6a. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.
6b. With your parent or guardian’s permission, view the Personal Safety Awareness videos.1 (See the pamphlet inserted inside the front cover.)
7. Since joining the troop and while working on the Scout rank, participate in a Scoutmaster conference. (See page 418.)
Notes: The requirements for Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks may be worked on simultaneously; however, these ranks must be earned in sequence.
*Alternative requirements for the Scout rank are available for Scouts with physical or mental disabilities if they meet the criteria listed in the Scouts BSA Requirements book.
These questions are suggestions of what you can ask the Scout. Remember you are trying to get to know the Scout and see how he is doing as an individual on his Scouting advancement. REMEMBER To let the Scout know that you are all on his side and you each want to see him advance.
How do you like being a Boy Scout?
Are you having fun so far in the Troop?
Are you learning new things?
Can you recite the Pledge of Allegiance? BSH page 6
What does it mean to you? BSH page 6
Will you recite the Scout Oath? BSH page 9 (At this rank the Scout needs to understand and agree to live by the Scout Oath.)
What does the Scout Oath mean to you?
Will you recite the Scout Law? BSH page 9 (At this rank the Scout needs to understand and agree to live by the Scout Law.)
What does the Scout Law mean to you?
What is the Scout Motto? BSH page 9
What is the Scout Slogan? BSH page 9
Do you know the Out Door Code? BSH page 9
What does the Out Door Code mean to you?
Will you demonstrate the Scout sign, salute and handshake.
Do you know why Scouts shake with their left hand? BSH page 7
Can you describe the Scout badge and tell us what the parts of it stand for? BSH page 10
Please tie a square knot. BSH page 8
Did you and your parent complete the pamphlet exercises inside the front cover of your Scout Handbook?