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National Advancement Website
All of the most up-to-date requirements can be found here.
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Arrowhead District Merit Badge Counselor List
You can download a PDF of the district merit badge counselors.
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Boy Scout Rank Requirements
Check out these great video clips for help with Tenderfoot,
Second Class, and First Class! Great resources for
Advancement!
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Eagle Project Help
Here are guidelines and resources to help you meet this requirement.
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101 Eagle Award
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Scouts may complete their requirements
for Eagle according to the national BSA requirements.
Many
Scouts and families came to our troop looking for something more.
In keeping with
traditional camping and outdoor values and skills, we offer two optional
additional recognitions that a Scout in Troop 101 may earn:
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First
Class Camp
is a troop-optional award that must be earned prior to a First Class
Board of Review.
Those Scouts completing
the award will be recognized at the next Court of Honor with a Scout
Stave with the First Class logo and their name.
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The second troop-optional award will be
that of “101 Eagle”.
To qualify to become a
“101 Eagle”, a Scout must have earned his
First Class Camp Stave
and also complete Cooking Merit Badge prior to filing his
Eagle Application.
The recognition for this
is the
Troop Eagle Mug.
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Scouts First Class and above transferring
into the troop would have an opportunity to earn a
First Class Camp Stave
by completing the First Class Camp requirement
prior to their next rank (Star, Life, or Eagle).
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2008 Rank Requirement Changes
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| Several Boy Scout rank requirements have been updated for 2008. The new
editions of the Boy Scout Handbook and
2008 Boy Scout Requirements
book will be available in Scout shops very soon. Until then, here are the
updated rank requirements. |
Tenderfoot
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| Tenderfoot requirement 9b has changed. It now reads:
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. |
| The buddy system is a way for Scouts to look after one another, especially
during outdoor adventures. When your troop goes swimming, for example, each
Scout will be assigned a buddy. You keep track of what your buddy is up to, and
he knows at all times where you are and how you are doing. Now and then a Scout
leader might call for a buddy check. That means you must immediately hold
up the hand of your buddy. If anyone is missing, everyone will know it right
away. The buddy system should always be used when a troop or patrol is hiking,
camping, and participating in any aquatics activities. It's a way of sharing the
good times and preventing the bad. You can use the buddy system when you go
places in your community, as well, to help keep yourself and your buddies safe. |
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A bully is someone who wants to hurt another person. Bullying can be
physical, verbal, emotional, social, behavioral, or any combination. Bullying
can also take place just about anywhere: on the bus, at school, at soccer
practice, even online, via the Internet. However, bullying can be stopped. Help
put an end to the bullying by taking action first yourself.
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| If ignoring the bully doesn't work, stand up for yourself with words.
Rehearse what you want to say to that you will feel in control of your
emotions when you confront the bully. |
| Tell the bully how hurtful it feels to be bullied, and ask why you are
the target. Ask the bully to stop. |
| Sometimes, agreeing with the bully and having a ready response will work
("So what if I have a face full of zits. What's it to you?").
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| Hang out with a couple of friends; try not to be alone.
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| Tell an adult you trust, such as a parent, teacher, or coach. |
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This requirement is described on page 57 of the 2008 edition of the Boy
Scout Handbook.
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| Tenderfoot requirement 12a has changed. It now reads:
Demonstrate how to care for someone who is choking. |
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During a meal, a man lurches from his chair and clutches his throat. His face
turns read and he seems unable to breathe.
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Ask, "Are you choking?" If the victim nods yes and he cannot speak, cough, or
breathe, perform back blows and abdominal thrusts.
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Do not interfere with a person who is conscious and can speak, cough, or
breathe. He is still getting air into his lungs. Encourage him to cough up the
object, and be ready to administer first aid if it is needed. Have someone call
for help.
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Food caught in the throat is like a cork stuck in the neck of a plastic
bottle. Nothing can get in, but squeeze the bottle the right way and the cork
will pop out. That's the principle behind using back blows and abdominal
thrusts. Here's how to do it:
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| If the child or adult is conscious, give a series of five back blows.
From behind, place one arm across the person's chest and lean forward.
Firmly strike the person's back with the palm of your hand. Follow the five
back blows with abdominal thrusts as described in steps 2 and 3. |
| Stand behind the victim. Put your arms around the waist and clasp your
hands together. The knuckle of one thumb should be just above the victim's
navel but below the rib cage. |
| Thrust your clasped hands inward and upward with enough force to pop
loose the obstruction. |
| Repeat steps 1 through 3 until the obstruction clears or medical help
arrives. |
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If a choking person is very large or has lost consciousness, use this method:
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| Lay him on the floor and sit straddling his thighs.
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| Place the heel of one hand on the victim's upper abdomen, slightly above
his navel but below the rib cage. |
| Place your other hand on top of the first and press upward with quick
thrusts. |
| With your index finger, probe the mouth of an unconscious victim to
remove any obstructions. Be ready to start rescue breathing. |
| Repeat this procedure until the obstruction pops loose or medical help
arrives. |
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you ever choke on food and cannot breathe, clutch your throat with
your hand. That's the universal sign for choking, and it might bring someone to
your aid. If there is no one nearby, perform the abdominal thrusts on yourself
by pulling your fist into your upper abdomen, or you can bend over the back of a
chair and force it against your belly. |
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Thrusts to the abdomen can cause rib fractures and other injuries. Use
only mannequins or other training devices to practice or demonstrate abdominal
thrusts.
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This requirement is described on pages 296-297 of the 2008 edition of the
Boy Scout Handbook.
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Second Class
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| Second Class requirement 8b is new. It reads:
Explain
the three R's of personal safety and protection. |
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Be aware of the three R's to help ensure your personal safety and to help
protect yourself.
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| Recognize that anyone could be a child molester. Child
molesters can be very skilled at influencing children, so be aware of
situations that could lead to abuse. |
| Resist advances made by child molesters to avoid being
abused. Just say no, and don't be embarrassed to run away, scream, or cause
a commotion. |
| Report any molestation or attempted molestation to parents
or other trusted adults. Anytime someone does something to you that your
instincts tell you is wrong, or that makes you feel threatened or
uncomfortable, tell someone you trust. It's OK to ask for help. |
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Most relationships with others can be warm and open. That is because they are
built on trust. A pat on the back, a hug of encouragement, or a firm handshake
are ways we can show people we care about them.
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However, it is a sad fact that some adults and teenagers use their size and
their power over others to abuse them. You need to know about abuse so that you
will understand what to do if you are ever threatened.
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Those who abuse young people know they are doing something wrong. They
usually try to keep their actions a secret from other adults. They might
frighten their victims to prevent them from telling anyone what is happening.
They might try to make the abused person feel that he or she is to blame.
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No one should live in fear of abuse. You do not have to let people touch you
in ways you find uncomfortable. If you are ever asked to do something you know
is wrong, you have the right to refuse.
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Protecting Yourself From Sexual Abuse
Most sexual abuse can be prevented if young people know and follow these three
R's: |
| Recognize. |
| Resist. |
| Report. |
| Recognize. Recognizing a situation that could become sexual abuse can
help you get away before you are in serious danger. |
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People who sexually abuse young people are called molesters. Most often, the
molester is known by his or her victim. The molester might be anyone--a family
member, schoolteacher, religious leader, or youth group leader.
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An adult attempting sexual abuse might being by touching you in ways that are
confusing. He or she might try to touch your groin area and pretend it was an
accident. You might be asked to pose for photographs in your underwear or
swimming suit, and then in no clothing at all.
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Some adults or older youths might try to use your natural curiosity about sex
as an opportunity to attempt sexual abuse. Sex is a normal bodily function you
need to understand. Be on guard around anyone who makes it seem dirty or
secretive.
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| Resist. If anyone ever attempts to do something to your body that
makes you feel bad or that you know is wrong, you have the right to stop them.
Run, shout, or make a scene in public to protect yourself. Faced with
resistance, most molesters will back off. |
| Report. Anytime you believe that someone has tried to abuse you or
someone else, report it. Talk to a trusted adult or call an abuse hot line--you
can get the number from the phone book or by dialing an operator. Abuse is an
adult-sized problem. By talking about it with adults, you can let them solve it. |
| For more information on dealing with abuse, you and your parents or guardian
can read together the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse:
A Parent's Guide, found inside the cover of your
Boy Scout Handbook. |
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This requirement is described on pages 108 and 378-379 of the 2008 edition
of the Boy Scout Handbook.
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First Class
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| First Class requirement 12 is new. It reads:
Describe
the three things you should avoid doing related to the use of the Internet.
Describe a cyberbully and how you should respond to one. |
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Computers allow access to a vast amount of knowledge. By logging onto the
Internet, you can contact sources of information around the world and download
material about any subject. You might already be using the Internet for
schoolwork, hobbies, or simply for enjoyment. You can also develop online
friendships with Scouts anywhere on the globe.
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For all of its benefits, though, the Internet can also present hazards you
should know about and avoid. Most people using the Internet are friendly and
honest. However, there are some who use the Internet to take advantage of
others. There are also Web sites with content that is unsuitable for young
people. Use the following guidelines to protect your privacy and gain the most
good from your time online.
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Whenever you go online: (1) Don't respond to inappropriate messages or Web
sites. If you stumble across information or images that you don't understand,
it's OK to talk about it with your parent or guardian; (2) Don't share
information such as your address, telephone number, school name, or your
parents' work address or telephone number, and never send any photos via the
Internet unless you have permission; (3) Never agree to meet anyone who has
contacted you online unless your parent or guardian goes with you.
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Another hazard of the Internet is called the cyberbully. A cyberbully uses
electronic communications such as the Internet to harass, threaten, and harm
others. Some tactics that cyberbullies use include dissing (spreading damaging
gossip about a person), harassment (repeatedly sending hateful messages), and
impersonation (pretending to be someone else and posting damaging information to
harm another's reputation).
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If you feel you are the victim of a cyberbully, do not retailiate. Ask the
cyberbully to stop. Do not make your message aggressive or emotional. Let the
bull know that you will take other steps if the abuse does not stop. If that
does not help, tell your parent or guardian right away. Cyberbullies can't be
seen when they are online; this gives them a false sense of security. That they
don't know is that they can be found out, caught, and even punished.
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The best way to protect yourself is to be a good online citizen. Don't post
information that could be used against you or other people. Stay away from sites
that tolerate and encourage bullying. Be kind online.
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This requirement is described on pages 165 and 359 of the 2008 edition of
the Boy Scout Handbook.
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