Board of Review BOR

1. Board of Review (BOR) BSC 205

2. Learning Objectives At the end of this lesson, participants will be able to State the purpose of the board of review and how it is used to further the Boy Scout program Plan a board of review with an eye to the individual Scout Conduct a board of review

3. Purpose of Board of Review Tracks the progress of a Scout Determines Scout’s understanding of the ideals of Scouting and how he applies them in daily life in the troop Board satisfies itself that the Scout has done what he was supposed to do for that rank Review with the Scout the requirements for the next rank Also a way of reviewing the troop's progress

4. Types of Boards of Review Most common type of BOR is for advancement Other reasons to have a BOR Scout's lack of advancement Perceived trouble in the troop Certain event at the last campout or troop meeting BOR training Outline on how often

5. Board of Review Characteristics What a BOR is/does An informal, friendly growth experience Asks about how requirements were done Checks requirements were done to a common standard Lasts approximately 15 minutes long, except for Eagle, which should be approximately 30 minutes long Determines the Scout’s attitude and acceptance of Scouting’s ideals, both in the troop and outside of it Checks on “health of the troop” Reviews with Scout the requirements for the next rank What a BOR is not An interrogation A retesting of a Scout's competence An examination A marathon session

6. Who Conducts the Board of Review? Tenderfoot through Life, Eagle Palms Who Does At least 3, not more than 6 members Troop Committee Members One member serves as chair Who Does Not Unit Leader or Assistant Unit Leaders* Relatives of Scout Parent or Guardian of Scout