In January 2016 Boy Scout Rank requirements will change.  The two files attached will help you understand when YOU must change and what those changes are.

For 2016: 

• Boys joining on or after  Jan. 1, 2016  MUST use the new requirements. 

• Boys who have joined prior to Jan. 1, 2016: 

• Who are working on the Scout badge MAY continue to work on the existing requirements, but MUST convert to the new requirements upon completion of the Scout badge. 

• Who are working on Tenderfoot through First Class MAY continue to work on the existing requirements, but MUST convert to the new requirements upon attaining First Class. 

• Who have completed First Class MAY complete the rank they are currently working on in the existing requirements, but then MUST convert to the new requirements for subsequent ranks.

For 2017:  All Scouts MUST use the new requirements regardless of rank