Scout Spirit, Active & attendance
Fred Goodwin, CMA
Rank Advancement
http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/boyscouts/guideformeritbadgecounselors/rankadvancefaq.aspx
Question: Rank advancement requires a Scout to demonstrate Scout
spirit. How is Scout spirit defined and determined?
Answer: Scout spirit applies to how a Scout lives and conducts his
daily life. He shows Scout spirit by being a role model to his peers,
living by the Scout Oath and Law. The concept of Scout spirit is not
based on how many Scouting events or outings a Scout attends, but
rather by how he helps bring out the best in others as a reflection of
his own character and attitude in his daily life.
Question: For the Star, Life, and Eagle Scout ranks, how is "Be active
in your troop and patrol" defined?
Answer: A Scout is considered to be active in his unit if:
1. He is registered in his unit (registration fees are current).
2. He has not been dismissed from his unit for disciplinary reasons.
3. He is engaged by his unit leadership on a regular basis
(Scoutmaster conference, informs the Scout of upcoming unit
activities, through personal contact, and so on).
The unit leaders are responsible for maintaining contact with the
Scout on a regular basis. The Scout is not required to attend any
certain percentage of activities or outings. However, unit leaders
must ensure that he is fulfilling the obligations of his assigned
leadership position. If he is not, then they should remove the Scout
from that position.