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Requirements

Scoutmaster Conference

Typical Skill Review:

Any skill from Tenderfoot, Second Class or First Class is fair territory
Knots: Tautline Hitch, two half hitches, bowline, clove hitch, lashings.
Recite and explain at least one of the principles of Leave No Trace.
Explain with practical examples how we use the Leave No Trace principles.
First Aid: Severe bleeding, 1st-3rd degree burns, Shock, CPR, Heimlich maneuver, bandages, etc.
Map & Compass: Orient a map, map reading, determining direction without a compass.


Typical Conference Questions:

Tell us about the last service project in which you participated.
How do you practices Leave No Trace in the outdoors.
What does it mean for a Star Scout to "Be Prepared" on a daily basis?
How many merit badges have you earned? What was the most difficult (fun, challenging, expensive, etc.)?
Why do you think a Scoutmaster's Conference is required for advancement in rank?
What leadership positions have you held outside of your patrol? What challenges did they present?
How would you get a Scout to do an unpleasant task?
What extracurricular activities do you participate in at school?
What responsibilities do you have at home?
What is our "Duty to God"?
What does it mean to say "A Scout is Loyal"?
What is the Outdoor Code? Why is it important?
If the Scout is a member of the Order of the Arrow:
When did you complete your "Ordeal", "Brotherhood"?
What does membership in the OA signify?
When do you plan on achieving the Life rank?

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