Varsity Scout Coach Award of Merit
Below are the requirements for the Varsity Scout Coach's Award of Merit
before it was
replaced by the Unit Leader's Award of Merit.
Requirements
The Varsity Scout Coach's Award of Merit may be earned by a Varsity Scout
Coach who meets the following requirements. The nominee need not be an Eagle
Scout but must:
- Be a currently registered Varsity Scout Coach who has served in
that position for at least 18 months
- Have achieved the Quality Unit Award at least once during his period
of service
- Have completed Varsity Scout Leader Fast Start and Varsity Scout Leader
Fundamentals or equivalent
- Have a record of proper use of the Boy Scout advancement program, resulting
in a majority of Varsity Scouts in the team attaining the First Class rank
- Have a record of:
- Development of youth leadership through the squad method
- Positive relations with the team's chartered organization
- An extensive outdoor program including strong high-adventure participation
- A positive image of Scouting in the community
- A team operation that attracts and retains Varsity Scouts
Background
This award is the Varity Coach's equivalent of the Scoutmaster's Award of
Merit.
SOURCE: Varsity Scout Guidebook (No. 34827
Page updated on:
July 28, 2012
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