Troop 230
Eagle River,  Alaska 99577

 

Add this sheet to your Boy Scout Handbooks…………………

UPCOMING BSA RANK REQUIREMENT CHANGES: These changes are new for 2008, and we’ll be implemented for the scouts in Troop 230 in accordance with BSA policy.   The new changes are not extensive, but like any BSA requirements, they are not troop controlled and we don't have an option to implement them or not.    So, from now on, these requirements have to be completed for the ranks indicated.   

FOR TENDERFOOT:
    Requirement 9 will change to read as follows:
9. Explain why we use the buddy system in Scouting. Explain the importance of the buddy system as it relates to your personal safety on outings and in your neighborhood. Describe what a bully is and how you should respond to one

FOR SECOND CLASS:   
    Requirement 8 will become 8a, and a new requirement 8b will be added. Requirement 8 will now read as follows: 
            8a. Participate in a school, community, or troop program on the dangers of using drugs, alcohol, and tobacco, and other practices that could be harmful to your health. Discuss your participation in the program with your family. 
            8b. Explain the three R's of personal safety and protection.

FOR FIRST CLASS:
    A new Requirement 12 will be added, and old requirements 12 & 13 will be renumbered as 13 & 14. New Requirements 12-14 will read as follows: 
            12. Describe the three things you should avoid doing related to use of the Internet. Describe a cyber-bully and how you should respond to one. 
            13. Participate in a Scoutmaster conference. 
            14. Complete your board of review.

 OLD/NEW Requirement as of January 2006…check your Scout Handbooks to see if it has been updated…………….

First Class Requirement #11 / 2006 UPDATE

Tell someone who is eligible to join Boy Scouts, or an inactive Boy Scout,  about your troop's activities.  Invite him to a troop outing, activity, service project or meeting.  Tell him how to join, or encourage the inactive Boy Scout to become active.