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:''"...In Dallas, former council employees say the Scout count was inflated 20 to 30 percent. In Birmingham, some believe the numbers were hyped 30 to 40 percent..."'' | :''"...In Dallas, former council employees say the Scout count was inflated 20 to 30 percent. In Birmingham, some believe the numbers were hyped 30 to 40 percent..."'' | ||
:''"...Boy Scouts of America declined an interview, but in a statement said, "Accurate reporting of membership is essential. Falsifying records is unacceptable..."'' | :''"...Boy Scouts of America declined an interview, but in a statement said, "Accurate reporting of membership is essential. Falsifying records is unacceptable..."'' | ||
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==Ranks Requiring that the Scout be Active== | ==Ranks Requiring that the Scout be Active== | ||
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* [[Eagle Scout Rank]] 1: Be [[active]] in your troop, team, crew, or ship for a period of at least six months after you have achieved the rank of [[Life Rank|Life Scout]]. | * [[Eagle Scout Rank]] 1: Be [[active]] in your troop, team, crew, or ship for a period of at least six months after you have achieved the rank of [[Life Rank|Life Scout]]. | ||
* [[Eagle Palms]] 1: Be [[active]] in your troop and patrol for at least 3 months after becoming an Eagle Scout or after the award of your last Palm. | * [[Eagle Palms]] 1: Be [[active]] in your troop and patrol for at least 3 months after becoming an Eagle Scout or after the award of your last Palm. | ||
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==Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)== | ==Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)== | ||
| - | + | '''Can we add a requirement that the Scout was active in the immediately preceding 4 or 6 months?''' | |
:''"No council, district, unit, or individual has the authority to add to or subtract from an advancement requirement."'' (p. 3, 23, 26, 34, etc.) <ref name="#33088"/> | :''"No council, district, unit, or individual has the authority to add to or subtract from an advancement requirement."'' (p. 3, 23, 26, 34, etc.) <ref name="#33088"/> | ||
| - | + | '''Does a Scout need to be active the entire time since their last rank?''' | |
| - | :No. The requirement for [[Star Rank|Star]], [[Life Rank|Life]], [[Eagle Scout Rank|Eagle]], and [[Eagle Palms]] | + | :No. The requirement for [[Star Rank|Star]], [[Life Rank|Life]], [[Eagle Scout Rank|Eagle]], and [[Eagle Palms]] are that the Scout be active ''for at least'' a certain number of months since their previous advancement. <ref name="#33215">[http://www.scoutstuff.org/BSASupply/ItemDetail.aspx?cat=01RTL&item=33215 Boy Scout Requirements] </ref> |
| - | + | '''If a Scout was inactive (dropped), does previous time while he was active count?''' | |
:Yes. Active time since the last rank applies upon reinstatement. (p. 46) <ref name="#33088">[http://www.scoutstuff.org/BSASupply/ItemDetail.aspx?cat=01RTL&item=33088 Advancement Committee Policies and Procedures Pamphlet #33088]</ref> | :Yes. Active time since the last rank applies upon reinstatement. (p. 46) <ref name="#33088">[http://www.scoutstuff.org/BSASupply/ItemDetail.aspx?cat=01RTL&item=33088 Advancement Committee Policies and Procedures Pamphlet #33088]</ref> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
| - | #[http://www.scoutstuff.org/BSASupply/ItemDetail.aspx?cat=01RTL&item=33088 Advancement Committee Policies | + | #[http://www.scoutstuff.org/BSASupply/ItemDetail.aspx?cat=01RTL&item=33088 Advancement Committee Policies #33088] |
| - | #[http://www.scoutstuff.org/BSASupply/ItemDetail.aspx?cat=01RTL&item=33215 Boy Scout Requirements] | + | #[http://www.scoutstuff.org/BSASupply/ItemDetail.aspx?cat=01RTL&item=33215 Boy Scout Requirements #33215] |
| + | #[http://www.scoutstuff.org/BSASupply/ItemDetail.aspx?cat=01RTL&item=33621 Commissioner Fieldbook for Unit Service #33621] | ||
Revision as of 23:10, May 9, 2008
When it becomes clear that a Scout may complete a significant rank advancement, a question may be raised as to whether he is or has been "active." Fortunately the Boy Scouts maintain clear rules as to when a Scout is "active."
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A Registered Scout is an Active Scout
Advancement Committee Policies and Procedures #33088 © 1989, 2007 Printing p. 24
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A Scout will be considered "active" in his unit if he is:
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Only Active Scouts Can Be Rechartered
Commissioner Fieldbook for Unit Service #33621 © 1990, 2007 Printing p. 44
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Youth Member Listing |
"Ghost units" puts membership in the spotlight
- Boy Scouts Suspected of Inflating Rolls Washington Post
- "...Federal subpoenas have been flying around...the latest in a string of at least five bogus-membership scandals in Boy Scout councils around the country since the 1990s.."
- Leaders Falsified Participation by Inner-City Youth, Audit Finds Associated Press
- "...The audit led to the resignation Tuesday of the Atlanta Area Council's executive director, David Larkin, who said he took full responsibility for his organization's actions..."
- "...In Dallas, former council employees say the Scout count was inflated 20 to 30 percent. In Birmingham, some believe the numbers were hyped 30 to 40 percent..."
- "...Boy Scouts of America declined an interview, but in a statement said, "Accurate reporting of membership is essential. Falsifying records is unacceptable..."
Ranks Requiring that the Scout be Active
- Star Rank 1: Be active in your troop and patrol for at least 4 months as a First Class Scout.
- Life Rank 1: Be active in your troop and patrol for at least 6 months as a Star Scout.
- Eagle Scout Rank 1: Be active in your troop, team, crew, or ship for a period of at least six months after you have achieved the rank of Life Scout.
- Eagle Palms 1: Be active in your troop and patrol for at least 3 months after becoming an Eagle Scout or after the award of your last Palm.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can we add a requirement that the Scout was active in the immediately preceding 4 or 6 months?
- "No council, district, unit, or individual has the authority to add to or subtract from an advancement requirement." (p. 3, 23, 26, 34, etc.) [1]
Does a Scout need to be active the entire time since their last rank?
- No. The requirement for Star, Life, Eagle, and Eagle Palms are that the Scout be active for at least a certain number of months since their previous advancement. [2]
If a Scout was inactive (dropped), does previous time while he was active count?
- Yes. Active time since the last rank applies upon reinstatement. (p. 46) [1]
