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Official BSA Advancement web sites:
[Cub Scouts]   [Venturing] [Sea Scouting] [BSA Guide to Advancement]
[Scout Requirements]  [Merit Badge Resources] [BSA Advancement Resources]

Scout requirements change from time to time and are detailed in the SCOUT REQUIREMENTS book which is designed to bring together the requirements for merit badges, rank advancements, and Eagle Palms, and to highlight recognitions for special opportunities. The requirements for merit badges, ranks, and Eagle Palms published in that book are effective January 1, of the published year and remain effective through December of the published year.

Merit Badge Counselors should check the:
Merit Badge Counselor Information, No. 34405 (turn in with application)
Worksheet for Building a Merit Badge Counselor List, No. 4439
Merit Badge Counselor Guide
Occoneechee Council Merit Bdge Counselor (turn in with application)

National Merit Badge information web
Merit Badge and NOVA Counselor Council Registration Policy

BSA policy is that a Scout may use requirements in effect when the Merit Badge work is started or they may choose to use new requirements if they change while working on the badge.  THIS IS THE SCOUT'S CHOICE!  There is NO TIME LIMIT on completing the badge other than reaching age 18 (without a National waiver) unless the badge requirements state a specific time limit.  Accordingly, unit leaders and counselors should ensure the requirement book applicable to all years for their registered Scouts stay in the unit library until it is no longer needed for those Scouts working under "old" requirements.

From time to time, BSA updates Merit Badge pamphlets.  The pamphlets are printed and distributed when published.  If published BEFORE the requirements book is updated with any NEW requirements, BSA policy is that Scouts may choose to use the NEW requirements in the updated pamphlet or use the requirements in effect in the current requirements book.   

Scouts can invite friends using Web site e-mail for First Class Requirement!
The e-card is available to Scouts and leaders on the www.thescoutzone.org web site helps a Scout complete new First Class requirement to invite a friend to troop meeting or activity.  To use the e-card, a Scout goes to www.thescoutzone.org, clicks on “Tell a Friend,” enters their name and the  friend’s name and e-mail address in the designated boxes.  Select the action images the friend may be interested in, then choose music and message. After previewing the e-card, select to send to the new prospect.

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EAGLE / SUMMIT / QUARTERMASTER THANGS!

Life to Eagle workshops: The Advancement Committee offers a one hour presentation to Life Scouts, their parents and unit leaders upon request of a troop.  The workshop explains the Eagle Scout application procedures and provides in-depth guidance on preparing and completing the Eagle Scout Service Project workbook.

Eagle ceremony helps - Many of these items are provided as a help.  None represent any official requirement and are borrowed from other Scouters across the country.  Ceremony Elements    Council Eagle Resource web

January 2019 is the current printing of both the Eagle Scout Rank Application form and the Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook.

 Life Scouts are to download the January 2019 printings of the Eagle Scout Rank Application form and the Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook only from www.scouting.org/advancement - NO OTHER SOURCE IS AUTHORIZED!
Exceptions: Scouts who have already filled out and signed the April 2017 Application form may use it. Scouts whose Service Project Proposal is all ready District approved are to continue to use the October 2015 workbook they now have. 

National Eagle Scout web   Alternate Eagle requirements application  Council Life to Eagle Guide

Ensure that your Eagle Scout candidates know that their reference letters are to go only to the Council street address 3231 Atlantic Avenue, Raleigh North Carolina  27604

If you have any questions, please phone/email the District Advancement Chairman:
Barry Swift: 910-308-2731 / bsceltbear@aol.com.

National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) Visit the official NESA Web site 
The National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) is a fellowship of men who have achieved the Eagle Scout rank and who desire to use their efforts and influence toward forming the kind of young men America needs for leadership. The objective of NESA is "to serve Eagle Scout and, through them, the entire movement of Scouting.

The local Cumberland Lodge #5 of the Knights of Pythias recognizes Eagle recipients and may assist with Eagle projects. Please visit their web site for contact information: http://www.nckop.com
 

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