Do Boy Scouts keep records?
Official records of the Boy Scouts of America must be retained for as long as they are in use or retention is necessary for historical reference or contractual or legal requirements.
What is the rarest award in Boy Scouts?
The William T. Hornaday Award was created in 1915 to recognize major contributions to and service in environmental conservation, and is one of the rarest awards available in Boy Scouting.
Is there a way to check if someone is an Eagle Scout?
The Eagle Scout Service gladly provide this verification in writing or over the phone for employers wanting to know if a person has indeed earned the highest youth award in the Boy Scout Division of the BSA. You may call 1-972-580-2000 and ask for the Eagle Scout Service; or you can write to the address listed above.
How do I find my BSA member number?
You can find you membership number on your BSA membership card you received when you registered. In the “Legacy Web Tools” section of My.Scouting.org (under “Menu”), you’ll also find links to Internet Advancement, the National Safety Council Defensive Driving Course, and Service Hours Reporting.
What is the hardest Boy Scout rank?
It’s a tough award to earn, with only 4% of all Boy Scouts reaching Eagle Scout rank. Potentially even more demanding than the Eagle Scout award, and certainly rarer, is the Hornaday award. Just how difficult is the Hornaday award to earn? On average, only 12 Scouts per year earn the Hornaday award!
Is there a database for all Eagle Scouts?
With the new database, Eagle Scouts will be able to update their information as it changes and councils will be able to access that information in real time, which was not available on the online NESA community.
Is there a national list of Eagle Scouts?
Since its introduction in 1969 by the National Eagle Scout Association, the DESA has been awarded to over 2,000 Eagle Scouts….List of Eagle Scouts.
| Eagle Scout | |
|---|---|
| Recipients | Eagle Scouts 52,160 (2018) 2,537,633 (total 2018) Distinguished Eagle Scouts 2,150 (total 2015) |
| Scouting portal |
How do I print my scouting certificates?
How to print your Youth Protection training certificate
- Log in to My.Scouting.org.
- Click “Menu” at the top left.
- Click “My Dashboard.”
- Make sure you’re under “My Training” and “YPT.”
- Next to “YPT Status,” look for a small blue printer icon.
- Your browser will open a PDF that you can print or save to your computer.
What is the easiest merit badge to earn?
The 3 simplest merit badges that any scout can earn are Art, Fingerprinting and Photography. These badges require few supplies and can be quickly completed in an afternoon.