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When it becomes clear that a Scout may complete a significant rank advancement, a question may be raised as to whether he is or has been "active." Fortunately the Boy Scouts maintain clear rules as to when a Scout is "active."

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A Registered Scout is an Active Scout

Advancement Committee Policies and Procedures #33088 © 1989, 2007 Printing p. 24

A Scout will be considered "active" in his unit if he is:
1. Registered in his unit (registration fees are current)
2. Not dismissed from his unit for disciplinary reasons.
3. Engaged by his unit leadership on a regular basis

(informed of unit activities through Scoutmaster
conference or personal contact, etc.)


Only Active Scouts Can Be Rechartered

Commissioner Fieldbook for Unit Service #33621 © 1990, 2007 Printing p. 44

Youth Member Listing
Go through the computerized Charter Renewal sheets and draw a line through the complete information for any youth no longer active in the unit. Make sure every active youth in the unit is on the list.


"Ghost units" puts membership in the spotlight

"...Federal subpoenas have been flying around...the latest in a string of at least five bogus-membership scandals in Boy Scout councils around the country since the 1990s.."
"...The audit led to the resignation Tuesday of the Atlanta Area Council's executive director, David Larkin, who said he took full responsibility for his organization's actions..."
"...In Dallas, former council employees say the Scout count was inflated 20 to 30 percent. In Birmingham, some believe the numbers were hyped 30 to 40 percent..."
"...Boy Scouts of America declined an interview, but in a statement said, "Accurate reporting of membership is essential. Falsifying records is unacceptable..."


Ranks Requiring that the Scout be Active

  • Star Rank 1: Be active in your troop and patrol for at least 4 months as a First Class Scout.
  • Life Rank 1: Be active in your troop and patrol for at least 6 months as a Star Scout.
  • Eagle Scout Rank 1: Be active in your troop, team, crew, or ship for a period of at least six months after you have achieved the rank of Life Scout.
  • Eagle Palms 1: Be active in your troop and patrol for at least 3 months after becoming an Eagle Scout or after the award of your last Palm.


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can we add a requirement that the Scout was active in the immediately preceding 4 or 6 months?

"No council, district, unit, or individual has the authority to add to or subtract from an advancement requirement." (p. 3, 23, 26, 34, etc.) [1]

Does a Scout need to be active the entire time since their last rank?

No. The requirement for Star, Life, Eagle, and Eagle Palms are that the Scout be active for at least 4, 6, or 6 months respectively since their previous advancement. [2]

If a Scout was inactive (dropped), does previous time while he was active count?

Yes. "...His previous verifiable service time in that rank applies toward qualification for the next rank..." (p. 44) [1]

References

  1. Advancement Committee Policies #33088
  2. Boy Scout Requirements #33215
  3. Commissioner Fieldbook for Unit Service #33621
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