BSA Troop 108 
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The members of a Board
of Review should have the following objectives in mind: 
- To make sure the Scout has completed the
     requirements for the rank. 
 - To see how good an experience the Scout is having in
     the unit. 
 - To encourage the Scout to progress further. 
 
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 accomplishment.
For all ranks (except
Eagle), the Board of Review consists of three to six members of the Troop Committee.
The Troop Advancement Chairperson typically acts as the chairperson of the
Board of Review. Relatives or guardians may not serve as members of a Scout's
Board of Review.
After a Scout has completed
all requirements for Tenderfoot, Second
Class, First
Class, Star, and Life ranks,
or an Eagle Palm, he appears
before a board of review. This board of review is made up of at least three and
not more than six members of the troop committee. One member
serves as chairman, usually the committee member responsible for advancement. Unit
leaders, assistant unit leaders, relatives, or guardians may not serve as
members of a Scout's board of review.
Uniform policy for a
Board of Review:
The
Scout should be neat in his appearance. 
Troop 108 expects that you will be in Shirt and Neckerchief for
Tenderfoot & 2nd Class. 
For 1st Class/Star/Life 
- Scout Pants/shorts and Merit Badge Sash are also required.
Scout Account Balances:
Scout's must have their dues up to date; they must also have their Scout Account's showing a positive balance. Scout's may not advance if they have an unreasonalble negitive balance OR they must a special curcumstances that the Troop Leadership knows of.
Scout Account Balances:
Scout's must have their dues up to date; they must also have their Scout Account's showing a positive balance. Scout's may not advance if they have an unreasonalble negitive balance OR they must a special curcumstances that the Troop Leadership knows of.
Policies for a Board of
Review:
The review is not an examination. The Scout has
learned his skill and has been examined. This is a review. The Scout should be
asked where he learned his skill, who taught him, and the value he gained from
passing this requirement.
The Scout reviews what he did for his rank. From
this review, it can be determined whether he did what he was supposed to do.
The review also reveals what kind of experience the Scout is having in the
troop. With that knowledge, the troop leaders can shape the program to meet the
needs and interests of the Scouts.
The board should attempt to determine the Scout's
ideals and goals. The board should make sure that a good standard of
performance has been met. A discussion of the Scout Oath and Scout Law is in
keeping with the purpose of the review, to make sure the candidate recognizes
and understands the value of Scouting in his home, unit, school, and community.
The board of review members should feel free to
refer to the Boy Scout Handbook,
Scoutmaster Handbook, or any other
references during the review. The Troop Committee Guidebook contains examples of questions that could
be asked during a review.
The review should take approximately 15 minutes. At
the conclusion of the review, the board should know whether a boy is qualified
for the rank or Palm. The Scout is asked to leave the room while the board
members discuss his achievements. The decision of the board of review is
arrived at through discussion and must be unanimous. If members are satisfied
that the Scout is ready to advance, he is called in, congratulated, notified as
to when he will receive his recognition, and encouraged to continue his
advancement or earn the next Palm.
If the board decides that the Scout is not ready to
advance, the candidate should be informed and told what he has not done
satisfactorily. Most Scouts accept responsibility for not completing the
requirements properly. The members of the board of review should specify what
must be done to rework the candidate's weaknesses and schedule another board of
review for him. A follow-up letter must be sent to a Scout who is turned down
for rank advancement, confirming the agreements reached on the actions
necessary for advancement. 
After the board of review is completed, the Scoutmaster is informed of all of the decisions that were made
by the board of review. Remember, after a Scout satisfactorily completes a
board of review, he cannot be recognized until that action is reported to the
council service center on an Advancement
Report. A
monthly report keeps unit records current and is a good practice. The troop
scribe should also keep a record in the Troop/Team Record Book for easy
reference by the Scoutmaster and use by other boards of review.
Service Projects for Rank
Advancement
Second
Class Rank
For the Second Class Rank, a Scout must
participate in a service project or projects approved by his Scoutmaster. The
time of service must be a minimum of one hour. This project prepares a Scout
for the more involved service projects he must perform for the Star, Life, and Eagle
Scout Ranks.  It has always been the
policy of the Troop to accept Troop
service time (Chicken Dinner, Memorial Flag placement, Operation CARE) for
Second Class service time.
Star
and Life Ranks
For Star and Life ranks, a Scout must
perform six hours of service to others. This may be done as an individual
project or as a member of a patrol or troop project. Star and Life service
projects may be approved for Scouts assisting on Eagle service projects. The
Scoutmaster approves the project before it is started.  It has always been the policy of the Troop to
not accept Troop scheduled service
projects for Star and Life Rank service time. 
It is expected that the Scout will participate in service outside of
Scouting for this time or give service on an Eagle project being conducted by
another Scout. 
Scheduling of BoR
The will conduct monthly
Board of Reviews (as needed).  They will not be held on Scout nights or at
events.  Scoutmasters Conference should
be held before you request a BoR.
You must sign up on the
chalk board for both SM Conf. and BoR at least 1 week prior to the date posted
in order to have your records available.
On the following pages
are typical Board of Review questions for each rank. The questions for the
lower ranks are simpler and generally deal with factual information about the
Scout's participation in his unit, and his approach to applying the skills he
has learned toward earning the next rank. The questions for the higher ranks
are less factual, and generally seek to aid understanding of how Scouting is
becoming an integral part of the Scout's life. Remember: it is not the point of
a Board of Review to retest the Scout. However, questions like, "Where did
you learn about ..." or "Why do you think it is important for a
[rank] Scout to have this skill?" are valid. 
If a Scout appears nervous or anxious about the Board of Review, it might be appropriate to ask one or two questions from the list for a lower rank, to help "break the ice" and establish some rapport. In general, within a rank, the questions are arranged from "easiest" to "most difficult".
For each rank, there is a question about advancing to the next rank. The purpose of this question is to encourage advancement, but it should not be asked in a way that pressures the Scout. [Note: If the Board of Review is for the Life rank, and the Scout is at or near his 17th birthday, some pressure towards Eagle may be in order. At the very least, be certain that the Scout realizes that his time is running out.]
For higher ranks, there is a question from The Boy Scout Handbook about basic Scouting history.
For Order of the Arrow members, there are questions about the role of OA within Scouting.
More questions are provided than can typically be accommodated in the time suggested. The Board of Review will need to select the questions which are appropriate for the particular Scout and his experiences.
These questions are intended to only serve as a guide. Units should freely add to, or remove from, these lists as they feel appropriate.
If a Scout appears nervous or anxious about the Board of Review, it might be appropriate to ask one or two questions from the list for a lower rank, to help "break the ice" and establish some rapport. In general, within a rank, the questions are arranged from "easiest" to "most difficult".
For each rank, there is a question about advancing to the next rank. The purpose of this question is to encourage advancement, but it should not be asked in a way that pressures the Scout. [Note: If the Board of Review is for the Life rank, and the Scout is at or near his 17th birthday, some pressure towards Eagle may be in order. At the very least, be certain that the Scout realizes that his time is running out.]
For higher ranks, there is a question from The Boy Scout Handbook about basic Scouting history.
For Order of the Arrow members, there are questions about the role of OA within Scouting.
More questions are provided than can typically be accommodated in the time suggested. The Board of Review will need to select the questions which are appropriate for the particular Scout and his experiences.
These questions are intended to only serve as a guide. Units should freely add to, or remove from, these lists as they feel appropriate.
Scout Oath: 
On my honor I will do my
best
To do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake, and morally straight.
To do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake, and morally straight.
Scout Law: 
               As Scout is ...
                 Trustworthy,
                    Loyal,
                       Helpful,
                         
Friendly,
                            
Courteous,
                               
Kind, 
                                  
Obedient, 
                                     
Cheerful,
                                         Thrifty,
                                            Brave,
                                               Clean,
                                                  Reverent.
Scout Motto:  Be Prepared.     Scout Slogan:  Do a good turn daily.
Outdoor Code:
As an American, I will
do my best to --
Be clean in my outdoor manners,
Be careful with fire,
Be considerate in the outdoors, and
Be conservation-minded.
Be clean in my outdoor manners,
Be careful with fire,
Be considerate in the outdoors, and
Be conservation-minded.
This is the Scout's
first experience with a Board of Review. The process may require some
explanation on the part of the Board of Review Chairperson. The first few
questions in the Board of Review should be simple. The Board of Review should
try to gain a sense of how the Scout is fitting in to the Troop, and the
Scout's level of enjoyment of the Troop and Patrol activities. Encourage
advancement to 2nd Class. Point out that the Scout may have already completed
many of the requirements for 2nd Class. 
The approximate time for this Board of Review should be 15-20 minutes.
The approximate time for this Board of Review should be 15-20 minutes.
Sample Questions:
- When did you join our Troop? 
 - How many Troop meetings have you attended in the
     last two months? 
 - What did you do at your last patrol meeting? 
 - Tell us about your last Troop campout. 
 - How would the first aid skills you must know for
     Tenderfoot help on a campout? 
 - Where did you learn how to fold the American flag?
     Tell us about your first experience with this skill. 
 - How would you avoid poison oak (poison ivy, sumac)? 
 - Where did you go on your hike? How did you choose
     the location? 
 - If you were on a hike and got lost, what would you
     do? 
 - Why do we whip or fuse the ends of a rope? 
 - What is the "Buddy System" that we use in
     Scouting? When do we use it? 
 - Why do you think there are physical fitness
     requirements (push-ups, pull-ups, etc.), and a retest after 30 days, for
     the Tenderfoot rank? 
 - What does it mean to a Tenderfoot Scout to "Be
     Prepared"? 
 - Do you feel that you have done your best to complete
     the requirements for Tenderfoot? Why? 
 - What "good turn" have you done today? 
 - Please give us an example of how you obey the Scout
     Law at home (school, church)? 
 - What do you like best about our Troop? 
 - What does it mean for a Scout to be
     "Kind"? 
 - Do you have any special plans for this summer? The
     Holidays? 
 - When do you plan to have the requirements completed
     for 2nd Class? 
 
More Tenderfoot Questions
- Personal Data 
 - When did you join the Troop? 
 - What grade are you in? What school? 
 - What hobbies do you have? 
 - Why did you join Boy Scouts? 
 - What Do You Think 
 - How do you live the Scout Oath and Law in your
      daily life? If you find it a challenge how do you overcome it? 
 - What is a good turn? What good turns have you done
      lately? 
 - What troop outings have you attended? What do you
      think of them? 
 - What does "On My Honor" mean to you? 
 - What do you think people expect from you as a Boy
      Scout? 
 - Teamwork 
 - Have you been able to make it to most of the troop
      meetings so far? 
 - What is the name of your patrol? Do you have a flag?
      
 - Do you feel that you and your patrol are getting
      along? 
 - Is there anything you would like to see changed in
      the patrol or troop meetings? 
 - The Big Picture 
 - What do you like best about Scouting? 
 - How (or how not) has Scouting been what you thought
      it would be? 
 - Have you taken part in any recent service projects?
      Which ones? 
 - What are your long term plans in scouting? 
 - What are your plans for Second Class? 
 
This is the Scout's
second Board of Review. The process should be familiar, unless it has been some
time since the Board of Review for Tenderfoot. 
Questions should focus on the use of the Scout skills learned for this
rank, without retesting these skills. The Board of Review should try to
perceive how the Scout's patrol is functioning, and how this Scout is
functioning within his patrol.  Encourage
work on the remaining requirements for 1st Class; many of the easier ones may
have already been completed.
The approximate time for this Board of Review should be 15-20 minutes.
The approximate time for this Board of Review should be 15-20 minutes.
Sample Questions:
- How many patrol meetings have you attended in the
     last 3 months? 
 - What did your patrol do at its last meeting? 
 - Tell us about a service project in which you
     participated. 
 - Where did you go on your last Troop campout? Did you
     have a good time? Why? 
 - Why is it important to be able to identify animals
     found in your community? 
 - Tell us about the flag ceremony in which you
     participated. 
 - What is in your personal first aid kit? 
 - What have you learned about handling woods tools
     (axes, saws, etc.)? 
 - How are a map of the area and a compass useful on a
     campout? 
 - Have you ever done more than one "good
     turn" in a day? Ask for details. 
 - Have you earned any merit badges? 
 
If "Yes":
Which ones? Why did you choose them? Who was your counselor?
If "No": Encourage getting started, and suggest one or two of the easier ones.
If "No": Encourage getting started, and suggest one or two of the easier ones.
- Did you attend summer camp with our Troop last
     summer? 
 
If "Yes": What
was your best (worst) experience at summer camp?
If "No": Why not?
If "No": Why not?
- Do you plan to attend summer camp with our Troop
     next summer? 
 
If "Yes": What
are you looking forward to doing at summer camp?
If "No": Why not?
If "No": Why not?
- What suggestions do you have for improving our
     Troop? 
 - How do you help out at home, church, school? 
 - What class in school is most challenging for you?
     Why? 
 - One of the requirements for Tenderfoot is to
     participate in a program regarding drug, alcohol and tobacco abuse. Tell
     us about the program in which you participated. 
 - How is it possible to live the Scout Oath and Law in
     your daily life? 
 - What does it mean to say, "A Scout is
     Trustworthy"? 
 - When do you expect to complete the requirements for
     1st Class? 
 
More Second Class Questions
- Personal Data 
 - How old are you? 
 - Do your friends at school know you're in Scouts? 
 - Do you ever take the time and just talk with
      members of your family? If so, who? 
 - Do you have a hero? If so, who and why? 
 - What Do You Think 
 - In the Scout Oath, what does "I will do my
      best" mean to you? 
 - Do you ever do more than one Good Turn Daily? What
      kinds? 
 - What point of the Scout Law is the most important
      to you? Why? 
 - Do you have a favorite youth or adult leader? If
      so, what makes that person a good leader? 
 - The Scout Motto is "Be Prepared". What
      does it mean to you? 
 - What do you think it means to be a Second Class
      Scout? What should people expect of you? 
 - Teamwork 
 - What did you do for you one (1) hour of service
      required for Second Class? What did you think of the project? What other
      service have you done? 
 - What type of service projects would you like to
      work on? 
 - Does your patrol have patrol meetings? Do you find
      them helpful? Is there something the troop can do to help your patrol
      have productive patrol meetings? 
 - Is there any part of the patrol program that you
      would like changed? How would you make these changes? What is the benefit
      of these changes? 
 - Your Progress 
 - What requirement for this rank was the hardest?
      Easiest? 
 - Have you started earning any merit badges? Which
      ones interest you, and why? 
 - Do you have any difficulty setting goals for
      yourself? 
 - Have you had a chance to cook outdoors? What did
      you like about it? 
 - What outdoor skills do you like best? 
 - The Big Picture 
 - What are your plans for First Class? 
 - Is there anything the troop can do to help you? 
 - What are your long term plans in scouting? 
 - What part of scouting interests you the most? 
 - Are you enjoying Scouting? Why or Why not? 
 - What is the first Patrol Leadership position you plan to run for?
 
By this point the Scout
should be comfortable with the Board of Review process. 
The Scout should be praised for his accomplishment in achieving 1st Class (particularly if he joined Boy Scouts less than a year ago). In achieving the rank of 1st Class, the Scout should feel an additional sense of responsibility to the troop and to his patrol. The 1st Class rank will produce additional opportunities for the Scout (Order of the Arrow, leadership, etc.). Merit badges will begin to play a role in future advancement to the Star and Life ranks. Encourage merit badge work if it has not already begun.
The approximate time for this Board of Review should be 20 minutes.
The Scout should be praised for his accomplishment in achieving 1st Class (particularly if he joined Boy Scouts less than a year ago). In achieving the rank of 1st Class, the Scout should feel an additional sense of responsibility to the troop and to his patrol. The 1st Class rank will produce additional opportunities for the Scout (Order of the Arrow, leadership, etc.). Merit badges will begin to play a role in future advancement to the Star and Life ranks. Encourage merit badge work if it has not already begun.
The approximate time for this Board of Review should be 20 minutes.
Sample Questions:
- On average, how many Troop meetings do you attend
     each month? 
 - What part of Troop meetings are most rewarding to
     you? 
 - What is the Scout Slogan? What does it mean for a
     1st Class Scout? 
 - Tell us about your last campout with the Troop.
     Where did you go? How did you help with meal preparation? Did you have a
     good time? (If "No", why not?) 
 - If you were in charge of planning and preparing a
     dinner for your next campout, what would you select? 
 - As a 1st Class Scout, what do you think the Star,
     Life, and Eagle Scouts will expect from you on an outing? 
 - Does your family do any camping? What have you
     learned in Scouts, that you have been able to share with your family to
     improve their camping experiences? 
 - Why do you think that swimming is emphasized in
     Scouting? 
 - Why is it important for you to know how to transport
     a person who has a broken leg? 
 - Why is it important for you to be able to recognize
     local plant life? 
 - What did you learn about using a compass while
     completing the orienteering requirement? 
 - What does it mean to say, "A Scout is
     Courteous"? 
 - Why are merit badges a part of Scouting? 
 - How frequently do you attend religious services?
     Does your whole family attend? 
 - What is your most favorite part of Scouting? Least
     favorite? 
 - How does a Scout fulfill his "Duty to
     Country"? 
 - How do you define "Scout Spirit"? 
 - What is the Order of the Arrow? What is the primary
     function of OA? 
 - Who was Lord Baden-Powell? 
 - When do you think you might be ready for Star Scout?
     
 
More First Class Questions
- Personal Data 
 - What grade are you in? 
 - What do you like about school? What is your
      favorite subject? 
 - What do you tell your friends about the things you
      learn and do in Scouts? 
 - What Do You Think 
 - To you, what does it mean to "Do my duty to
      God"? 
 - What point of the Scout Law is the hardest for you
      to live up to? 
 - What more does "Be Prepared" mean to a
      First Class Scout, than to a Second Class Scout? 
 - What does "On my Honor" mean to you? 
 - Teamwork 
 - How does your Patrol function as a team? What part
      do you take in helping your Patrol? 
 - What was the last project your patrol worked on as
      a unit? 
 - How do you apply teamwork in your home? With
      friends? 
 - Have you had a chance to teach the younger Scouts
      any of your recently earned scout skills? What did you teach? 
 - What do you think Shared Leadership is? 
 - Your Progress 
 - What merit badges do you have? 
 - Which merit badge was the most valuable to you?
      Why? 
 - For this rank you met with a civil employee and
      discussed your constitutional rights and obligations. Who did you meet
      with, and what (if anything) did you get from your talk? 
 - What was the most challenging requirement (rank or
      merit badge)? 
 - Do you think that your first aid knowledge will
      actually help you? How? Have you had an opportunity to use any of it? 
 - The Big Picture 
 - What are your plans for your progress toward Star?
      Do you have a goal date when you would like to make Star by? 
 - If you had the opportunity to add or delete one (1)
      requirement for this rank, what would it be and why? 
 - What effect has Scouting had on your life? 
 - Do you have a long term goal for your Scouting
      career? 
 
 Star Rank
With the Star rank,
emphasis is placed upon service to others, merit badges, and leadership. Scout
skills remain an important element for the Star Scout; however, the emphasis
should be on teaching other Scouts these skills. Explore how the Star scout can
assist with leading his patrol and troop. Attempt to understand how the
Scouting philosophy is becoming part of the Scout's life. Often the Star rank
is a place where Scouts "stall out". Encourage the Scout to remain
active, and participate fully in his patrol and troop. If the Scout appears to
be looking for additional opportunities, suggest leadership positions such as
Den Chief or Troop Guide. 
The approximate time for this Board of Review should be 20 minutes.
The approximate time for this Board of Review should be 20 minutes.
Sample Questions:
- How many Troop outings have you attended in the last
     three months? 
 - Tell us about the last service project in which you
     participated. 
 - What does it mean for a Star Scout to "Be
     Prepared" on a daily basis? 
 - How have the Scout skills that you have learned
     helped you in a non-Scouting activity? 
 - How many merit badges have you earned? What was the
     most difficult (fun, challenging, expensive, etc.)? 
 - Which is more important: Becoming a Star Scout, or
     learning the skills prescribed for a Star Scout? 
 - Why do you think a Scoutmaster's Conference is
     required for advancement in rank? 
 - What is the most important part of a Troop Court of
     Honor? Why? 
 - What leadership positions have you held outside of
     your patrol? What challenges did they present? What are your personal
     leadership goals and objectives? 
 - How would you get a Scout to do an unpleasant task? 
 - What extracurricular activities do you participate
     in at school? 
 - What responsibilities do you have at home? 
 - What is our "Duty to God"? 
 - What does it mean to say "A Scout is
     Loyal"? 
 - How are the Scout Oath and Law part of your daily
     life? 
 - What is the Outdoor Code? Why is it important? 
 
- If the Scout is a member of the Order of the Arrow: 
 
When did you complete
your "Ordeal", "Brotherhood"?
What does membership in the OA signify?
What does membership in the OA signify?
- Have you received any special awards or
     accomplishments in school, athletics, or church? 
 - Baden-Powell's first Scout outing was located on an
     island off the coast of Great Britain; what was the name of that island?
     [Answer: Brownsea Island] 
 - When do you plan on achieving the Life rank? 
 
More Star Questions
- Personal Data 
 - What do you do with your spare time? 
 - What other activities do you participate in? (ie.
      sports, music, social/religious groups, etc.) 
 - How many younger siblings do you have? What sort of
      impression do you think you give them and others about Scouting? 
 - Do you keep a small sewing kit in your backpack?
      Have you ever had a need to use it while on an outing (ie. tent zipper,
      clothes rip, massive wound, etc)? 
 - Who makes sure your uniform is clean and the
      patches are all sewn on for you to wear? 
 - How do you help out at home? Do you do it to
      "chip in" or earn money? 
 
- What Do You Think 
 - What should the statement, "A Scout is
      Trustworthy" mean to a Star Scout? 
 - What do you think the role of a Star Scout is in
      relationship to younger scouts? 
 - How does the Scout Oath affect the life of a Star
      Scout differently than it would the life of a Tenderfoot Scout? 
 - What do others have a right to expect of a Star
      Scout? 
 - What point of the Scout Law is the most important
      to you? Why? 
 - How do you feel that you live the Scout Oath and
      Law in your daily life? 
 - What is the Scout Slogan? {answer: "Do a Good
      Turn Daily"} What type of "Good Turns" do you do? 
 
Teamwork 
- What part do you take in the Troop Meetings? Are
      you a leader or a follower? 
 - Do you hold a leadership position in the troop now?
      If so, which one and what are your responsibilities? If no, which
      position(s) have you held? Tell me a short story about your time as a
      leader. 
 - What service project did you work on to earn your
      required hours for this rank? What was your job on the project? 
 - How do you feel your patrol functions as a team? 
 - Have you ever tried to instill a change (long or
      short term) in your patrol? What was it? How? Did you get the results you
      wanted? 
 - Your Progress 
 - How would you describe the change in your thinking,
      actions, and performance since earning First Class? Were they through
      conscious effort? 
 - Which six (6) merit badges did you earn for this
      rank? Which was the most important to you? Why? 
 - What was the most interesting and/or unique
      requirement you have had in a merit badge? 
 - While working toward your Star did you learn
      anything that you would like to pass on to the younger Scouts? What? 
 - What have you learned that might help you as an
      adult? 
 - The Big Picture 
 - What is your goal for reaching Life Scout? 
 - What is your long term goal for Scouting? 
 - What do you feel the troop can do most to help the
      younger Scouts so they will make it to Star and beyond? 
 - If you could make one (1) change in the merit badge
      program (ie structure, format, add a badge). What would you do? 
 - What type of career interests you? Have you looked
      into earning a related merit badge? 
 
The Life rank is the
final rank before Eagle. The Life Scout should be fully participating in the
Troop, with emphasis being placed on leadership in the unit, as well as
teaching skills and leadership to the younger Scouts. Merit Badge work should
be a regular part of the Scout's career. Scouting values and concepts should be
an integral part of the Scout's daily life. At this point, the Scout is
starting to "give back to Scouting" through leadership, training of
other Scouts, recruiting, keeping Scouts active in the program, etc. 
Explore suggestions for improving the program.
The approximate time for this Board of Review should be 20 - 30 minutes.
Explore suggestions for improving the program.
The approximate time for this Board of Review should be 20 - 30 minutes.
Sample Questions:
- What is the most ambitious pioneering project with
     which you have assisted? Where? 
 - What has been your worst camping experience in
     Scouting? 
 - How many patrol meetings has your patrol held in the
     last three months? How many of them have you attended? 
 - Have any of the merit badges you have earned lead to
     hobbies or possible careers? 
 - What are your hobbies? 
 - Of the merit badges you have earned, which one do
     you think will be of greatest value to you as an adult? Why? 
 - Why do you think that the three
     "Citizenship" merit badges are required for the Eagle Rank? 
 - What is your current (most recent) leadership
     position within the Troop? How long have you held that position? What
     particular challenges does it present? What is Leadership? 
 - Do you have any brothers or sisters who are in
     Scouts (any level)? What can you do to encourage them to continue with
     Scouts, and to move forward along the Scouting Trail? 
 - How do you choose between a school activity, a Scout
     activity, and a family activity? 
 - Why do you think that Star and Life Scouts are
     required to contribute so much time to service projects? What service
     projects are most rewarding to you? Why? 
 - Why do you think that a Board of Review is required
     for rank advancement? 
 - How has Scouting prepared you for the future? 
 - What does it mean to say, "A Scout is
     Reverent"? 
 - What does "Scout Spirit" mean to a Life
     Scout? 
 - Why do you think that Scouting for Food is referred
     to as a "National Good Turn". 
 - The Scout Oath refers to "Duty to Self";
     what duty do we have to ourselves? 
 - If the Scout is a member of OA: 
 
What role does OA play
in Scouting?
What honor do you hold in OA?
What is the difference between Scout "ranks" and OA "honors"?
What honor do you hold in OA?
What is the difference between Scout "ranks" and OA "honors"?
- In what year was Boy Scouts of America founded?
     [Answer: February 8, 1910 - BSA Birthday] 
 - Have you begun to think about an Eagle Service Project?
     What are you thinking about doing? When? 
 
More Life Questions
- Personal Data 
 - How are you doing in school? What do you like the
      most about it? 
 - Do you feel it took you a long time to get here? 
 - What Do You Think 
 - How does Scouting influence your interactions with
      people? 
 - Have you ever felt you had to defend yourself
      because someone knew you are in Scouts? 
 - Outside of Scouting, tell me about a time when you
      have had to be a leader. How did it make you feel afterward? 
 - Other than your parents, who do you think has
      influence your life the most? Why? Who's life do you think you have the
      most influence over? Why? 
 - Name one thing you hate doing, but you do it anyway
      because you know it will please someone. How do you feel afterward? 
 - What does "A Scout is Brave" mean to a
      Life Scout? 
 - In this fast paced time of great stress, what
      should "Be Prepared" mean to a Life Scout? 
 - How can you personally help keep up the Scout
      Spirit in the Troop? 
 - What does "Duty to God" mean to a Life
      Scout? How do you fulfill your duty? 
 - What should others be able to expect from you as a
      Life Scout? 
 - What does "On My Honor" mean to you? 
 - What is the most difficult part of the Scout Oath
      and Law for you to live up to in your daily life? How do you over come
      it? 
 - Teamwork 
 - How many outings have you been on in the last year?
      Which did you like the most and why? 
 - What have you done since becoming a Star Scout, in
      caring out additional responsibilities in the Troop? Patrol? 
 - Which service projects did you work on for the rank
      of Life? What did you do? 
 - What do you like most about the Patrol Method?
      Least? 
 - What role do you play in your Patrol? 
 - What is "Shared Leadership"? How do you
      see it in your Patrol and in the Troop? 
 - What do you think is the most important skill for a
      leader? Why? 
 - Your Progress 
 - What additional merit badges did you earn for Life?
      
 - What was the most difficult merit badge for you to
      earn? How often did you meet with your counselor on that one? 
 - Which merit badge did you enjoy the most? Why? 
 - What was the most important thing you learned while
      working toward Life Scout? 
 - Who helps you or coaches you in preparing for merit
      badges? 
 - Which merit badges are you working on now? 
 - Have you found any merit badges that you think are
      too hard for scouts to earn? Which ones? What makes them so difficult? 
 - What leadership position did you hold for this
      rank? What was your biggest challenge? How did you handle it? What, if
      any, leadership position would you be most interested in holding? 
 - The Big Picture 
 - Have you thought about what you will need to do for
      Eagle? 
 - What do you think you can do to help younger
      Scouts? 
 - Which scouting skill do you like the most? Why?
      Least? Why? 
 - What do you think about the Order of the Arrow
      program? 
 - Is the Troop's Outdoor Program adequate to develop
      skills and maintain the interest of the Scouts? What changes would you
      make? 
 





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