Scouting's 'urban Legends'
There are many urban legends, suppositions and old wives tales that have circulated in Scouting circles for years or decades. They are often mentioned and rarely resolved. Three fairly thin documents will resolve most - The Guide to Safe Scouting (No. 34416A), The Insignia Guide (No. 33066. )and the Advancement Committee Guide Policies and Procedures (No. 33088)Here's a chance to test your knowledge of oft misunderstood polices and procedures.
- 1.
You may only wear the current uniform used by your division of Scouting.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Actually you may wear any iteration of the Scout uniform that has ever been officially approved by the BSA so long as it is the uniform of your division (Cubs, Scouts, Ventures, etc.)Rate this question:
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- 2.
Webelos is the plural of Webelo
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
WE'll BE LOyal Scouts - WEBELOS
The singular is Webelos, the plural is Webelos. There is really no such thing as a Webelo.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Filing a Tour Permit assures that you will be covered by BSA insurance.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
There is no "BSA insurance." Insurance is decided Council by Council. In most councils the insurance will cover a unit regardless of whether a tour permit has been filed or not.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Eagle projects must involve a minimum of
- A.
50 man-hours
- B.
75 man-hours
- C.
100 man-hours
- D.
125 man-hours
- E.
There is no minimum requirement
Correct Answer
E. There is no minimum requirementExplanation
"The amount of time spent by you in planning your project and the actual working time spent in carrying out the project should be as much as is necessary for you to demonstrate your leadership of others." -Eagle Scout Workbook
There are NO OFFICIAL minimums and imposing them is not permitted.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The work done for Eagle projects must-
- A.
Be an original idea
- B.
Not be similar to one done in your district for the last five years.
- C.
Not be similar to one done in your Troop in the past year.
- D.
Not be done for the same organization as one completed by another Scout within the past 12 months.
- E.
You may pick a project that has been done before.
Correct Answer
E. You may pick a project that has been done before.Explanation
"Does the leadership service project for Eagle have to be original, perhaps something you dream up that has never been done before? The answer: No, but it certainly could be. You may pick a project that has been done before, but you must accept responsibility for planning, directing, and following through to its successful completion."
Eagle Project Workbook
That's all there is - there are no other specifications as to originalityRate this question:
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- 6.
Merit Badge requirements must be completed;
- A.
Within six months of starting the badge with the same counselor.
- B.
Within six months of starting the badge with any counselor.
- C.
Within one year of starting the badge with any counselor.
- D.
Only with the same counselor with which they began
- E.
Before the Scout's eighteenth birthday.
Correct Answer
E. Before the Scout's eighteenth birthday.Explanation
Once completed any requirement for any merit badge signed off by any counselor is valid until a scout turns eighteen.Rate this question:
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- 7.
For a Scout to earn the rank requirement 'be an active member of his Troop and Patrol' he must;
- A.
Attend a minimum of 75% of meetings and 50% of outings.
- B.
Attend a minimum of 50% of any meeting or outings of his Troop and Patrol.
- C.
Do his best to be active on his honor as a Scout.
- D.
Attend 75% of all troop functions.
Correct Answer
C. Do his best to be active on his honor as a Scout.Explanation
There are no metrics or suggested minimums in any official literature. The evaluation of this requirement is wholly subjective.Rate this question:
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- 8.
It shall be the responsibility of the troop committee, under the leadership and guidance of the local council, to make sure that the program of the the troop is conducted in such a way that Scouts have an opportunity to advance and may amend or lend definition to advancement requirements to meet with local conditions.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
"No council, district, unit, or individual has the authority to add to or subtract from any advancement requirement. A Boy Scout badge recognizes what a young man is able to do; it is not a reward for what he has done." Advancement Policies and ProceduresRate this question:
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