TROOP 2 SANTA MONICA

Below is an overview of what to expect and how to prepare for a Troop 2 Board of Review.  Board of Review is a formal process where Scouts present what they have achieved to Troop 2 adults, and it is the final step before earning a new merit badge or the next rank up on your Scouting journey.

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Before the Board of Review

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• If you are earning a rank, work with your rank advisor to complete your rank sign-off sheet.  You MUST have completed your Scoutmaster conference before the Board of Review!

• If you are earning an Eagle-required merit badge, work with your merit badge counselor to complete your merit badge worksheet.

• All Eagle-required merit badges must be approved by a Troop 2 Merit Badge Counselor before you may sit for Board of Review.  If you started/completed an Eagle-required merit badge at summer camp or anywhere else other than Troop 2, you must get in contact with a Troop 2 merit badge counselor before Board of Review and submit your work for their inspection and approval.  Going to a counselor too late may mean you can’t be approved in time for the next Board, and you will have to wait until the one after that.

• Make sure that your rank advisor or merit badge counselor has submitted your completion via Troop 2’s online Google Form.  The only way to do this is to make sure you have received a copy of the confirmation email from your advisor/counselor. 

• If you completed a non-Eagle merit badge through some other organization (not T2 or summer camp), scan and submit your completed “blue card” or other documentation to t2badgesandrank@gmail.com.  You will receive a confirmation email from the Advancement Chair.

• Special awards (for example Totin’ Chip, Century Belt, Recruiter Strip) are not tested at Board of Review. Work with the Scoutmaster or your other troop adult sponsor to ensure you are credited before Court of Honor. 

 

At the Board of Review

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• There are usually 12-15 tables interviewing Scouts, and it goes by first come first serve.  Getting to Lincoln earlier means going earlier and getting finished sooner.

• The Troop expects every family with a scout sitting for Board of Review to supply at least one adult volunteer that evening. It moves the night along and it’s fun!

• Board of Review assesses Scout achievements on rank and merit badges, AND ALSO Scout Spirit, which is required for every advancement in Scouting.

  • Scout Spirit is assessed by asking Scouts to recite the Scout Oath, Law, Motto, Slogan, and/or the Outdoor Code.  It is also assessed via uniform inspection, which may include questions about aspects of the uniform.  Finally, Scout Spirit is evident through the demeanor and general attitude of a Scout.

• Uniform requirements: 

  • Shirt looks clean and is tucked in, patches are displayed correctly

  • Official belt and green pants or shorts

  • T2 neckerchief is tied the T2 way, using a slide of scout’s choice

  • Sash for Star and Life rank Scouts

  • Closed-toe shoes (not crocs, flipflops, or other sandals)

• FAIR WARNING: Scouts who are not in proper uniform or otherwise do not show Scout Spirit will be turned away from Board of Review.  They can either fix the problem that night and get in the back of the line or wait for the next Board.

• Bring completed sign-off sheet for rank and completed worksheet for Eagle-required badges

• Bring any work done for merit badges (for example your exercise log for Personal Fitness, or photos of artwork for Art merit badge)

• You will not be evaluated by your rank advisor, your merit badge counselor, or your parent or guardian.

• If you are sitting for a large number of advancements, you may be asked to divide them and sit with two separate tables on the same night

 

Questions about any of the above points can be sent to the Advancement Chair at t2badgesandrank@gmail.com.