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2008
Advancement Update

Advancement is one of the cornerstones of the Boy Scout and Cub Scout programs. Advancement helps maintain interest in the program and encourages boys to learn at their own pace.

The Advancement Committee promotes scout advancement through:

* Providing advancement opportunities, where appropriate
* Training leadership in proper advancement techniques
* Helping units set and achieve advancement goals
* Maintaining standards across the district
* Record keeping and goal setting
* Promoting Merit Badge Training including the Merit Badge Fair
* Supporting the training of the Merit Badge Counselors
* Providing training and advancement opportunities to the youth in our district
* Promoting adult awards

The Advancement Committee seeks your input and welcomes your assistance.

District Advancement Chairperson	Cayce Cary
Eagle Advancement Chairperson	Tim Burman
Merit Badge Program Chairperson	Marianne Baetz

Important Documents for Advancement Committees, Scout Leaders, and Scouters

Supplier	Name	Description
USSSP	2008 Advancement Update	2008 Changes to Advancement Requirements
USSSP	2007 Advancement Update	2007 Changes to Advancement Requirements
USSSP	2006 Advancement Update	2006 Changes to Advancement Requirements
JK District	Advancement Guidelines	High level overview of the purpose and function of a Unit's Advancement Program. Summary of important Advancement Committee Policies and Procedures.
JK District	Merit Badge Counselors	Current list of JK Merit Badge Counselors
JK District	Merit Badge Counselor Application	JK District Merit Badge Counselor Application. (Send to Council, attn: Kathy Brooks) Note: All new applications also require Adult Leader Application. Print it here and return with MBC application
JK District	Discussion: Alternate Swimming Requirements - T21
USSSP	A Guide to Merit Badge Counseling
USSSP	Adult Awards / Knots
National	Cub Scout Fact Sheet
National	Boy Scout Fact Sheet
National	Scouts with Disabilities and Special Needs Fact Sheet