Patrol/Crew Leader

Training Course

HENRY H. ESCOVILLA
Discussant
SCOUT ADVANCEMENT

THE TRAIL TO EAGLE. . .

WE’RE ON THE UPWARD TRAIL
We’re on the upward trail,
We’re on the upward trail,
Singing as we go,
Scouting bound.

We’re on the upward trail,

We’re on the upward trail,
Singing, Singing, Everybody singing
Scouting bound.
The Four Steps in
ADVANCEMENT

P REPARATION
E XAMINATION
R EVIEW
A WARD
STEPS IN EARNING A MERIT BADGE
Determine the merit badge required.
Seek the help of the outfit/troop advisor in filling up
the merit badge application form.
Outfit advisor introduces the applicant to the merit
badge counsellor.
Merit badge counsellor sets two or more meetings
with the applicant.
Applicant returns the application form signed by the
merit badge counsellor to the outfit/troop advisor
who will then submit to the Board of Review.
Applicant presents himself to the Board of Review
together with projects/assignments completed.
In due time, the merit badge will be presented to the
applicant at an appropriate ceremony.
 The Boy/Senior Scouts Advancement Scheme
10 YEARS OLD BOY SCOUTING 17 YEARS OLD

TENDERFOOT 2ND CLASS 1ST CLASS

OUTDOORS- VENTURER EAGLE

MAN

MEMBERSHIP EXPLORER PATHFINDER

13 YEARS OLD SENIOR SCOUTING 17 YEARS OLD

 2nd Class Explorer

1st Class Pathfinder

The Outdoorsman

Venturer

Sash Eagle
MERIT BADGES
“ Leadership is the keynote to
success-but leadership is difficult to
define, and leaders are difficult to
find.

I have frequently stated that “any

ass can be a commander, and a
trained man may often make an
instructor; but a leader is more like
the poet-born, not manufactured.”

- baden-powell
 If you are planning for a year,
SOW RICE

If you are planning for a decade,

PLANT TREES

If you are planning for a lifetime,

TRAIN THE YOUTH