Welcome to the Council Advancement Center! Advancement is at the core of the Scouting experience. The Scouting program is designed for young men and women to progress at their own pace through experiential learning- learning by doing with the goal of personal growth.
Council Advancement Committee:
Council Advancement Chair
District Advancement Chairs:
Pomperaug District
Powahay District
Quinnipiac District
Scatacook District
Professional Staff Advisor
John Davenport: jjdlegaleagle@aol.com
Patricia Day: patriciaday@att.net
Chester Wickett: cwickett@optonline.net
Dan Burns: dan.burns@bymlaw.com
Robert Areklett: acm.llc@hotmail.com
Jim Patterson: jim.patterson@scouting.org
Useful links:
BSA National Web Site
Internet advancement link
Religious Emblems Program: Pray Web Site or Program Overview
Cub Scout Advancement Resources
Pack Library Recommendations (Lighthouse District specific document)
Cub Scout Rank Requirements
Boy Scout Advancement Resources
Troop Library Recommendations (Lighthouse District specific document)
Bcout Rank Requirements Changes FAQ
2016 Boy Scout Rank Requirement Changes
Guide to Advancement: The definitive book from the Boy Scouts about Advancement
There are also a number of presentations that you may download from Scouting.org, or view on YouTube.
- Introduction to the Guide to Advancement (10 min.) Download, View Now
- Judgment Calls (24 min.) covering the “active,” position of responsibility, and Scout spirit requirements, and also “reasonable expectations.” Download, View Now
- Boards of Review (15 min.) Download View Now
- Boards of Review Under Disputed Circumstances (6 min.) Download, View Now
- Boards of Review Appeals (4 min.) Download View Now
Eagle Scout Advancement Resources
Eagle Scout Service Project Proposal Submission Guidelines (Rev 09/22/17) (Lighthouse District specific document)
Eagle Application Submission Guidelines (Rev 10/15/17) (Lighthouse District specific document)
Eagle Recommendation Letter Template (Rev 09/22/17) MS Word (Lighthouse District specific document)
Eagle Recommendation Letter Template (Rev 09/22/17) PDF (Lighthouse District specific document)
Eagle Board Letter to Parents (Rev 12/12/17) PDF (Lighthouse District specific document)
Eagle Workbook Download (PC or Mac)
Merit Badge Group Instruction Guide
Eagle Process Instructions (Pomperaug District specific document)
The Eagle Scout Application Process (8 min.) Download View Now
Eagle Scout Boards of Review (4 min.) Download View Now
Crew Library Recommendations (Lighthouse District specific document)
Venturing Award Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions About Venturing
BSA National Web Site
The Knotty Scouter (Lighthouse District specific document)
Unit Awards:
District Awards: District Award of Merit Nomination Form
Council Awards: Silver Beaver Nomination Form
Service Awards: BSA Awards Central