Scoutmaster Conference

The Scoutmaster Conference is a conversation between a Scout and a Scoutmaster (or another uniformed leader) about how things are going. It is not the Board of Review. The conference comes first, and the Board of Review comes after it.

When it happens

A Scout holds the conference after finishing every other requirement for the rank and before the board of review. Check your record in Scoutbook first (the Scoutbook tutorial for parents shows how): everything else should be signed off. A Scout who asks for a conference before the requirements are recorded will be sent back to fix the record.

To arrange one, ask in person at a Troop meeting. Ask your Patrol Advisor if they are available; otherwise ask any Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmaster. Say which rank you are asking about.

Plan on about 15 to 30 minutes for Scout through First Class, 30 to 45 minutes for Star and Life, and 45 to 60 minutes for Eagle. For Eagle, only the Scoutmaster holds the conference.

What to bring

• Your Class A uniform.
• Your Scoutbook record, showing the completed requirements.
• Your service hours and your record of serving in a position of responsibility, if the rank requires them.

Be prepared to talk about

• What you learned working toward this rank.
• How you have shown Scout Spirit.
• What you did in your position of responsibility.

The conference is also where the Scout Spirit requirement is discussed and signed off.