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This award may be presented by the National Court of Honor to a registered BSA member (youth or adult leader) who has performed a significant act of service that is deserving of special national recognition. Such action need not involve attempts of rescue or risk to self, but puts into practice Scouting skills or ideals.
Eagle Scout requirements have evolved since the award was conceived. A requirement to earn 11 specific merit badges was added in 1914, which underwent minor changes in 1915. [ 27 ] The Life–Star order was reversed in 1924, apparently because the five-pointed star of the Star Scout insignia could be associated with the five merit badges ...
A Scout can work on the requirements for the Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks at the same time, but each rank must be earned in sequence. The badge is awarded when the Scout completes requirements in the areas of Scoutcraft, physical fitness, citizenship, personal growth, and Scout Spirit. The badge is similar to that of the ...
The National Court of Honor is a unit in the organization which determines and decides on various important conferments for Scouts and Scouters. [citation needed] In Scouts South Africa, a court of honor is held every four weeks, [6] normally at the beginning of a new month. The Patrol Leaders (PLs) and a Scouter are expected to attend, they ...
The Silver Beaver Award is the council-level distinguished service award of the Boy Scouts of America. Upon nomination by their local Scout council and with the approval of the National Court of Honor , recipients of this award are registered adult leaders who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given to the council. [ 1 ]
The award was created in 1942 and first issued in 1943. An orange-white-orange ribbon bar was used for informal uniform wear until 1946, when ribbon bars were replaced by the current square knot insignia. [3] Using the United States Military as the model, silver awards are the highest awards in the BSA. [4] [5]
The most recent requirements for the honor say a military member must distinguish "himself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty." To ...
Boy Scout, 1969. Scouts BSA is focused on developing four skills: Character, Citizenship, Personal Fitness, and Leadership. [9] These qualities are promoted through the eight methods of Scouting: scouting ideals (as exemplified by the Scout Oath, the Scout Law, the Scout Motto, and the Scout Slogan); the patrol method; advancement; adult association; participation in outdoor programs; personal ...