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Standards of Scout Spirit
Rationale
Each of the senior Scout ranks (First Class and above) require
that the Scout "...demonstrate Scout Spirit by living the Scout Oath
(Promise) and Scout Law in everyday life." (taken from the Boy
Scout Handbook, Eleventh edition, 1998).
What does that mean? The requirement is open to many different
interpretations. Precisely because it's hard to measure, Troop 194 has
established this set of minimum criteria, these "Standards
of Scout Spirit", to measure each Scout's progress on this
requirement.
Each of the categories in this document is considered an
important aspect in the development of Scouts and junior leaders. Satisfactory
progress in each of these categories is adequate evidence of the Scout
Spirit noted in the Handbook.
It is expected that these standards will be strictly adhered to,
unless other circumstances are sufficient to convince the Scoutmaster and at
least one Assistant Scoutmaster that the Scout has met the intent of the
requirement. A Scout's promotion may be denied if the Scoutmaster and at least
one Assistant Scoutmaster judge that the Scout is not meeting the Spirit of the
Scout Law or fails to act as an appropriate role model for his position in the
Troop. Any disagreements about denials of promotion may be appealed to the Troop
Committee, whose decision in the matter is final.
The Criteria
Attendance
| Star Scout |
Attend 2/3 of all meetings during the previous 4
(four) months. |
| Life and Eagle Scouts |
Attend 2/3 of all meetings during the previous 6
(six) months. |
Activities
| Star Scout |
Attend 2/3 of all activities during the previous 4
(four) months. |
| Life and Eagle Scouts |
Attend 2/3 of all activities during the previous 6
(six) months. |
Training
| Star Scout |
- Train and sign off 2 (two)
items for Tenderfoot, Second Class, or First Class for 2
(two) Scouts,
OR
- Lead 2 (two) training
sessions for either a patrol or the Troop.
OR
- Serve as Den Chief or Troop Guide during this period.
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| Life Scout |
- Train and sign off 4 (four)
items for Tenderfoot, Second Class, or First Class for 4
(four) Scouts,
OR
- Lead 4 (four) training
sessions for either a patrol or the Troop.
OR
- Serve as Den Chief or Troop Guide during this period.
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| Eagle |
- Train and sign off 6 (six)
items for Tenderfoot, Second Class, or First Class for 6
(six) Scouts,
OR
- Lead 6 (six) training
sessions for either a patrol or the Troop.
OR
- Serve as Den Chief or Troop Guide during this period.
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Role Models
Senior Scouts are expected to act as the role models for all other Scouts.
Senior Scouts should remember that Scouting is a commitment to a way of life and
should meet these standards in or out of uniform. They should meet and show the
highest standards for:
 | Uniform
| Wearing the appropriate and correct uniform for all officially
sanctioned Scout activities. |
| Wearing the current rank, patrol, and other award emblems. |
| Having and wearing a complete and neat uniform: BSA hat, shirt,
kerchief woggle, and belt. Non-uniform hats should not be worn with the
Class A uniform. Class A shirts must be clean neat, and tucked in. |
| Wearing the merit badge sash (and Order of the Arrow sash, if earned)
for all formal occasions such as award ceremonies, flag ceremonies, and
all Courts of Honor. |
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| Participation
| The senior Scouts should be the first to start activities, help get
everyone's attention, and generally contribute to meetings rather than
distracting from them. At camps, this means enthusiastically
participating in all the available Scouting activities. |
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| Language
| At all times, senior Scouts' language should reflect the highest
standards of the twelve points of the Scout Law. Senior Scouts should
remember that their language should meet these standards in or out of
uniform. Continued use of bad language can mean dismissal from the Boy
Scouts. |
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The Scout Law
The twelve points of the Scout Law are the guidelines for all Scouts. They
serve as the ultimate measure of the Scout's demonstration of Scout Spirit.
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