Leaders of Eleven-year-old Scouts – make sure you have a copy of the new Boy Scout Handbook and begin using the requirements that go into effect on January 1, 2010. If you would like a tracking sheet for record keeping that has been updated with the new requirements contact joytuckett@sbcgolbal.net.
The following is from an article in Scouting, Nov-Dec 2009, p 11:
"Did You Know?
Rank Requirements Change
Along with the Year of Celebration marking Scouting's 100th anniversary comes a real collector's item: The centennial edition of The Boy Scout Handbook, which carries several rank requirement changes that go into effect Jan. 1, 2010:
- Tenderfoot
A Scout must teach another person how to tie a square knot using the EDGE model (explain, demonstrate, guide, and enable). He also must be able to discuss four specific examples of how he lived the points of the Scout Law in his daily life.
- Second ClassHe must explain what respect is due the flag of the United States.
A Scout must discuss the principles of Leave No Trace and explain the factors to consider when choosing a patrol site and where to pitch a tent.
He must again discuss four examples of how he lived four different points of the Scout Law in his daily life.
He must earn an amount of money agreed upon by the Scout and his parents and save at least 50 percent of it.
- First ClassHe must discuss four more examples of how he lived the remaining four points of the Scout Law in his daily life.
An additional requirement to the 10 separate troop/patrol activities states he must demonstrate the principles of Leave No Trace on these outings.
- Life
A Scout must use the EDGE model to teach a younger Scout a specified skill.
- Star, Life, and Eagle
Troop Webmaster and Leave No Trace Trainer are two new leadership positions.
Blog note: Learn how to teach "EDGE" and "Leave No Trace" by requesting LDS/BSA Training for Leaders of Eleven-year-old Scouts from the Stake Primary Presidency.
