Advancement & Recognition

CLICK HERE FOR THE COVID-19 FAQ AS IT PERTAINS TO ADVANCEMENT

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If your Scout requires an extension for their Eagle Scout service project due to the current situation, please refer to the 2021 updates to the Guide to Advancement found here, for the procedure for requesting that extension. Specifically, topic 9.0.4.0 describes the qualifications, 9.0.4.1 defines the process, and 11.2.0.0 contains the form.

After drafting the request, submit the request to your district advancement committee chair. Contact information for them is at: Council Advancement and Recognition Committee Contacts.

Please read the statement from the council advancement chair on the local procedure for requesting an extension beyond age 18.

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The Council Training Committee has set up a page on how to track advancement via Scoutbook. Click here to see tutorials on becoming familiar with and using Scoutbook to track advancement.

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Advancement is the process by which youth members of the Boy Scouts of America progress from rank to rank and is the method by which we promote and encourage the ongoing involvement and commitment that keeps members coming back for more. It works best when it is built into a unit’s program so that simply participating leads to meaningful achievement and recognition—and to a continually improving readiness for more complex experiences.

A full description of the advancement method and its principles is available on the national Scouting advancement web page.

What is available to Scouts, Leaders, and Parents?

Advancement Resources

The following resources provide additional information about advancement. Links are provided to materials that are available online. Information specifically relevant at the unit, district, and specialized levels may be found within the sidebars.

What’s New in Advancement & Recognition?

4/8/2020

Added link to training web page in using Scoutbook to track advancement and other features.

4/3/2020

Updated the Council Advancement and Recognition Committee Contacts page to reflect recent committee changes.

3/21/2020

Uploaded and added a link to a statement from the VCC Council Advancement Chair

3/20/2020

Added link to the COVID-19 FAQ from the National Advancement Program Team
Added contact information for extensions and appeals to the Council Advancement and Recognition Committee Contacts page.

3/10/2020

Added link to the Annual Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner page

2/28/2020

Added the link for Disabilities Awareness – Service Scouts with Disabilities

1/28/2019

The Trail to Eagle Presentation Notes for Scouts and Parents has been updated.
The Trail to Eagle Presentation Notes for Unit Leaders has been updated.

11/5/2018

This page was updated to reference the National Advancement Task Force’s description of the advancement method and principles (now reflects what we used to have).
This page has been reorganized to collect Eagle Scout rank information between Ventura County Council and national into one topic area.
Click here to review the temporary transition rules for youth over 16 but not yet 18 years of age on February 1, 2019 interested in earning the Eagle Scout rank.
The handouts from the Council/District Planning meeting of 11/3/2018 have been made available.
The Trail to Eagle Presentation Notes for Scouts and Parents has been updated.
The Trail to Eagle Presentation Notes for Unit Leaders has been updated.
The Silver Beaver and Other Adult Awards page has been updated to include the Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award