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District Advancement Chairman:
Details on advancement procedures, links to forms for collecting advancement awards,etc.
Prepare Arrow of Light Scouts for Transition from Cubs to Scouts
When your youth are Cubs, adults do most of the leading. Then they become Scouts; now adults are doing the guiding. Follow this link to see how to make this a smooth transition.
Guide to Advancement
When was the last time you read the Guide to Advancement? If it has been a while, check out the book and learn something.
Ideas for Letters to Eagle Scouts for Their Courts of Honor
Follow this link to plan for more than the traditional list of dignitaries.
Editor's Note: Having attended many Courts of Honor for this highest rank, including those with my own troop, it is always an honor to be invited to these special ceremonies.
First Sunday Swim Test
The Swim Test is July 5th. Sign up at this link
Scouting Has Launched the New Fingerprinting Merit Badge Digital Resource Guide
The new guide features resources and interactive tools to help Scouts navigate this popular merit badge. You can access the resource guide here.
Fishing Merit Badge Weekend
October 2 - 4, 2026
Gibson Ranch
Register/More information
Certified Angler Instructor Training will be held there as well! Register here - separately
Limited space, opens June 1st
Scouting Has Launched the New Environmental Science Digital Resource Guide
Follow this link to achieve this Eagle required Merit Badge
2026 Eagle Scout Project of the Year
This link will tell you about this wonderful project.
We are usually very proud when a scout earns the highest rank in Scouting. Follow this link to see some of The Advantages of Being An Eagle Scout.
Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary
Celebrating America 250 will help all levels of scouting to contribute 250 hours of community service to our country. Follow the link to join in the service and pride.
Scouting America Has Launched the New Hiking Merit Badge Digital Resource Guide
Here is the new resource for this merit badge
The Venturing Ranger Award Updates
The Venturing Ranger Award has been updated. To find out about these details, follow this link, for more information.
Guide your scout from First Badge to Eagle
Scouts BSA Handbook, 14th Edition for BoysThe Scout's Deck of Outdoor Recipe Cards
Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge Pamphlet
The Aviation merit badge just got a first-class upgrade: If you’re planning to “fly high” in Scouting, check out the upgrades on this merit badge.
Six New Year's Resolutions from the Personal Fitness Merit Badge
With the beginning of the year, many of us begin those New Year's Resolutions. The Personal Fitness Merit Badge has some ideas. If health and fitness are part of your plan for 2026, follow this link for additions to your plan.
Merit Badge Test Lab
Follow this link to learn the journey of a badge's steps from concept to production.
Two New Merit Badges
We have two new badges to add to the dozens of others. The first one is about Artificial Intelligence. The second is about Cybersecurity. Check out these links to learn more.
Scouting Has Launched the New Communication Merit Badge Digital Resource Guide
Follow this link to learn more about this resource guide
Merit Badge Requirements Will Be Moving Online
Follow this link for information about all of the merit badges.
The Rankings Are in for the Most and Least Popular Merit Badges Earned By Scouts Last Year
Here are the results for the most popular merit badges