HAS YOUR UNIT ADVANCEMENT BEEN REPORTED?

Is your unit one of the 32% that has not reported advancement this year?

“All Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, and Sea Scout ranks, and all Venturing advancement awards must be reported to local councils. The best and most accurate method is through the BSA’s Internet portal for reporting advancement  At the council’s discretion, the paper form, Advancement Report, No. 34403, may also be submitted. (Black Swamp Area Council requires an Advancement Report for all advancement achieved.)

Units should report advancement monthly. This assures member records are complete. Missing reports are a serious issue, for example, when it comes to documenting advancement for boards of review, the Eagle Scout rank, and membership transfers or reinstatements. To reflect an accurate count in the Journey to Excellence performance recognition program, it is also important that all advancement for a calendar year be recorded during that year.” *

If your unit purchases awards and rank badges from another council's scout shop, you still need to report advancement at the Findlay Service Center. A printed copy of all Advancement Reports are to be received by the council registrar for verification. Remember to print out a copy when you complete the report using Internet Advancement and send to the Findlay Service Center.

* From “The Guide to Advancement 2015 #33088” 4.0.0.2 Reporting Advancement

See “Internet Advancement Reporting,” 6.0.0.0, for more detail on reporting.