Preparing for your Board of Review
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What is a Board of Review? The Board of Review has the following objectives:
Additionally, the Board of Review provides "quality control" on advancement within the unit, it provides an opportunity for the Scout to develop and practice those skills needed in a interview situation, and it is an opportunity for the Scout to review his accomplishments. The Board of Review is NOT a retest; the Scout has already been tested on the skills and activities required for the rank. However, the chairman of the Board of Review should ensure that all the requirements have been "signed off" in the Scout's handbook. Additionally, the chairman should ensure that leadership and merit badge records are consistent with the requirements for the rank. The Board of Review is an opportunity to review of the Scout's attitudes, accomplishments, his acceptance of Scouting's ideals and his .compliance with Troop Guidelines. Mechanics of a Board of ReviewThe Scout is introduced to the board by the Scoutmaster. The Scout is expected to be in full Class A Uniform. The chairman of the Board of Review should ask the Scout to come to attention, and recite one or more of the following:
The board members are invited to ask questions of the Scout. The questions are open-ended, offering an opportunity for the Scout to speak about his opinions, experiences, activities, and accomplishments. The time for a Board of Review should be from 15 to 30 minutes, with the shorter time for the lower ranks. When all members have had an opportunity to ask their questions, the Scout is excused from the room. The board members then consider whether the Scout is ready for the next rank; the board's decision must be unanimous. Once the decision is made, the Scout is invited back into the room, and the Chairperson informs the Scout of the board's decision. If the Scout is approved for the next rank, there are general congratulations and hand shakes all around, and the Scout is encouraged to continue advancing. If there are issues which prevent the Scout from advancing to the next rank, the board will detail the precise nature of the deficiencies. The Scout will be told specifically what must be done in order to be successful at the next Board of Review. Appealing a Decision If the appropriate board of review does not recommend the applicant for the rank advancement, the decision may be appealed to the next higher level. The Scout, his leader, or his parents may appeal the decision. With all appeal applications, the final decision rests with the national Boy Scout Committee. In ascending order, levels are unit, district, local council, and national Boy Scout Committee. |
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