Advancement

BSA Guide to Advancement 2021

Life to Eagle resources

Merit Badge Counselors (password-protected, contact a District Key 3, or the District Advancement chairman)

Recommended Merit Badge Process

  1. The Scout develops an interest in a merit badge and may begin working on the requirements.
  2. The Scout discusses their interest in the merit badge with his or her unit leader.
  3. The unit leader signs a blue card and provides the Scout with at least one counselor contact.
  4. The Scout contacts the counselor.
  5. The counselor considers any work toward requirements completed prior to the initial discussion with the unit leader.
  6. The Scout, their buddy, and the counselor meet (often several times).
  7. The Scout finishes the requirements.
  8. The counselor approves completion.
  9. The Scout returns the signed blue card to their unit leader, who signs the applicant record section of the blue card.
  10. The unit leader gives the Scout the applicant record.
  11. The unit reports the merit badge to the council.
  12. The Scout receives the merit badge.