Purpose of a Board of Review
A periodic review of the progress of a Scout is vital in the evaluation of the effectiveness of the Scouting program in the unit. The unit committee can judge how well the Scout being reviewed is benefiting from the program. The unit leader cna measure the ffectiveness of his or her learderhsip. The Scout can sense that hs is, or is not, advancing properly and can be encouraged to make the most of his Scouting experience. Not only is it important to review those Scouts who have learned and been tested for a rank, but also to review those Scouts who have shown no progress in their advancement over the past few months.
Participants in a Board of Review must keep these objectives in mind.
Ensure the Scout has completed requirements for the rank.
Evaluate the experience the Scout is having in the unit.
Encourage the Scout to progress further.
Workings of a Board of Review
The Scout should be in full uniform.
The Chairperson of the board greets the Scout and introduces him to the board members.
The chairman of the board should ask the Scout to recite one or more of the following:
- Scout Motto
- Scout Slogan
- Scout Law
- Scout Oath
- Outdoor Code
A Board of Review should take from 15 to 30 minutes, with shorter time for lower ranks. Whan all board members have asked their questions, the Scout is asked to leave the room. The board memebrs then decide if the Scout is ready for the next rank; the board's decision must be unanimous. The Scout si asked back into the room and the Chairperson informs the Scout of the board's decision.