Merit Badges...
Merit Badge Requirements and Forms
Merit Badge requirements and forms are online at MeritBadge.com. The Troop maintains a selection of Merit Badge booklets that can be borrowed as needed. See the Troop Librarian for information. The booklets can be purchased at the Scout Shop
Rank Advancements ...
New BSA Requirements--Rank Advancements
The new BSA 2010 Boy Scout Requirements book contains rank advancement changes for every rank along with clarification on the requirement of Being Active in your troop. See highlights of these changes...
Boards of Review ...
- Each scout must complete a Board of Review before advancing in rank
- Eagle Boards are scheduled on an individual basis, and usually last one hour
- Boards for other ranks last between 15 and 30 minutes, and are typically held the week before a Court of Honor
- Scouts must request a Board in advance
- Scouts should wear their Class A uniform and bring their scout handbook
- To request a Board of Review, scouts should contact Mrs. Goss, the Board Coordinator
- Include your name and the rank you are requesting
- Each Board of Review consists of three adult committee members from the troop. Parents are encouraged to volunteer to serve on the Boards. Applications to become a committee member may be obtained from the Board Coordinator or the Membership Coordinator. Guidelines for each rank advancement are provided to the Board Members
- Committee Members – we need volunteers to conduct the board
Troop 1140, Old Dominion District, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Chartered by Kirkwood Presbyterian Church
8336 Carrleigh Parkway, Springfield, Virginia 22152
Scoutmaster Jason Huggins 571-214-8536
Webmaster Heather Shackley