Just a reminder that the week between Christmas and New Year’s (that’s this week!) is a great week to organize Merit Badge outings.
Anyone else?
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR to all of you! We REALLY appreciate the work you do on behalf of the boys.
Looking forward to a GREAT 08!
Mike
New Boy Scout rank requirements effective January 1, 2008
The National Youth Protection Committee recommended additions to Boy Scout rank requirements that were approved and will become effective January 1, 2008. These changes will help us advance the importance of Youth Protection training beyond the initial Boy Scout joining requirements, and keep youth informed and actively engaged in understanding the key elements of personal safety and protection.
The changes will be represented in the 2008 Boy Scout Requirements book and the revised ninth printing of the 11th edition of the Boy Scout Handbook.
Revised requirement 9:
Explain the importance of the buddy system as it relates to your personal safety on outings and in your neighborhood. Describe what a bully is and how you should respond to one.
New requirement 8b:
Explain the three R’s of personal safety and protection.
New requirement 12:
Describe the three things you should avoid doing related to use of the Internet. Describe a cyberbully and how you should respond to one.
