Hi,

Troop 373 is asks for some parents to help with Board of Review .  BOR are held during the Troop meetings

We like to have three Parents - Leaders to be seated on each BOR.

Parents just ask simple questions about the Rank the Scout is working on and about his general experience in the Troop.

We will have one experienced Leader on each BOR to help lead the new parents with the BOR.

The approximate time for this Board of Review should be 15-20 minutes.

Lower Ranks are asked simple questions, the higher the Rank the harder the questions should be.

Sample Questions:      (Some Questions can be used for any Rank)

              Tenderfoot Questions:

Tell us about your last Troop campout.

What is the name of your patrol? Do you have a flag?

What do you like best about Scouting?

What troop outings have you attended? What do you think of them?

What do you like best about our Troop?

What "good turn" have you done this week?

What is the "Buddy System" that we use in Scouting? When do we use it?
Why do we whip or fuse the ends of a rope?

If you were on a hike and got lost, what would you do?

How would the first aid skills you must know for Tenderfoot help on a campout?

            Sample 2nd Class Questions:

Tell us about a service project in which you participated.

Where did you go on your last Troop campout? Did you have a good time? Why? 

Why is it important to be able to identify animals found in your community?

Tell us about the flag ceremony in which you participated.

What is in your personal first aid kit?

What have you learned about handling woods tools (axes, saws, etc.)? 

How are a map of the area and a compass useful on a campout?

Have you ever done more than one "good turn" in a day? Ask for details. 

  Have you earned any merit badges? If "Yes": Which ones? Why did you choose them?  If no what would like to learn about.

The Scout Motto is "Be Prepared". What does it mean to you?

What did you do for you one (1) hour of service required for Second Class? What did you think of the project? What other service have you done? 

Have you had a chance to cook outdoors? What did you like about it?

What outdoor skills do you like best?

                                                          1st Class Rank

1st Class Rank By this point the Scout should be comfortable with the Board of Review process. The Scout should be praised for his accomplishment in achieving 1st Class (particularly if he joined Boy Scouts less than a year ago). In achieving the rank of 1st Class, the Scout should feel an additional sense of responsibility to the troop and to his patrol.

What part of Troop meetings are most rewarding to you? 

What is the Scout Slogan? 

What does it mean for a 1st Class Scout?

Tell us about your last campout with the Troop. Where did you go?  How did you help with meal preparation? Did you have a good time? (If "No", why not?)

If you were in charge of planning and preparing a dinner for your next campout, what would you select?

What have you learned in Scouts, that you have been able to share with your family to improve their camping experiences?

Why do you think that swimming is emphasized in Scouting?

Why is it important for you to know how to transport a person who has a broken leg?

Why is it important for you to be able to recognize local plant life? 

What did you learn about using a compass while completing the orienteering requirement?

What does it mean to say, "A Scout is Courteous"? 

How do you define "Scout Spirit"? 

Who was Lord Baden-Powell? 

To you, what does it mean to "Do my duty to God"?

. What point of the Scout Law is the hardest for you to live up to? 

 What more does "Be Prepared" mean to a First Class Scout, than to a Second Class Scout?

What does "On my Honor" mean to you? 

How does your Patrol function as a team? 

What part do you take in helping your Patrol?

 What was the last project you  worked

How do you apply teamwork in your home?

Which merit badge was the most valuable to you? Why?

On this rank you met with a civil employee and discussed your constitutional rights and obligations. Who did you meet with, and what (if anything) did you get from your talk?

 What was the most challenging requirement (rank or merit badge)?

 Do you think that your first aid knowledge will actually help you? How? Have you had an opportunity to use any of it? 

 What effect has Scouting had on your life? 4. Do you have a long term goal for your Scouting career?

                           Star Rank 

With the Star rank, emphasis is placed upon service to others, merit badges, and leadership. Scout skills remain an important element for the Star Scout; however, the emphasis should be on teaching other Scouts these skills. Explore how the Star scout can assist with leading his patrol and troop. Attempt to understand how the Scouting philosophy is becoming part of the Scout's life.

Have you had a chance to teach the younger Scouts any of your recently earned scout skills? What did you teach?

What do you think Shared Leadership is?

Tell us about the last service project in which you participated.

What does it mean for a Star Scout to "Be Prepared" on a daily basis? 

How have the Scout skills that you have learned helped you in a non-Scouting activity?

How many merit badges have you earned? What was the most difficult (fun, challenging, expensive, etc.)?

 Why do you think a Scoutmaster's Conference is required for advancement in rank?

What is the most important part of a Troop Court of Honor? Why?

 What leadership positions have you held ? What challenges did they present? What are your personal leadership goals and objectives? 1

How would you get a Scout to do an unpleasant task? 

What extracurricular activities do you participate in at school? 

What responsibilities do you have at home? 

What is our "Duty to God"? 

What does it mean to say "A Scout is Loyal"? 

. How are the Scout Oath and Law part of your daily life? 

What is the Outdoor Code? Why is it important? 

Are a member of the Order of the Arrow:  What is it?

What should the statement, "A Scout is Trustworthy" mean to a Star Scout?

What do you think the role of a Star Scout is in relationship to younger scouts?

How does the Scout Oath affect the life of a Star Scout differently than it would the life of a Tenderfoot Scout?

What do others have a right to expect of a Star Scout? 

What point of the Scout Law is the most important to you? Why? 

How do you feel that you live the Scout Oath and Law in your daily life? 

What is the Scout Slogan? {answer: "Do a Good Turn Daily"} What type of "Good Turns" do you do?

Do you hold a leadership position in the troop now? If so, which one and what are your responsibilities? If no, which position(s) have you held? Tell me a short story about your time as a leader. 

What service project did you work on to earn your required hours for this rank? What was your job on the project? 

How do you feel your patrol functions as a team?