At the March 11 Roundtable the Boy Scout breakout session will cover the Eagle advancement process. Leading this discussion will be Ron Luke, Advancement Committee Chairman for Armadillo District, and Bob Bollish, Advancement and Recognition committee Chairman for the Capitol Area Council.

A discussion at this time has several purposes. In the past two years there have been changes in policy from the Council and the National office that we are just beginning to implement in the district. These changes affect the way Eagle Boards of Review are conducted. Another purpose is to clarify district expectations on project selection and documentation of the project in the workbook.

The District Advancement Committee hopes that each troop will have at least one scouter who is involved in the Eagle advancement process at the March Roundtable. Send as many as you can.

The Disabilities Awareness Merit Badge was created by the Boy Scouts in 1993 but is rarely earned. As the name implies, its purpose is to make Scouts aware of the capabilities people with disabilities bring to scouting and to the broader community. In meeting the requirements for the merit badge Scouts will experience the effects of disabilities and learn how people overcome  their disabilities through training, technology, advocacy and community support.

Have you ever looked for new ideas for the Pack or Troop program? Had a question about your role, or some facet of Scouting? There are lots of online resources that offer advice from fellow Scouters and you can find some of the best right here on the Armadillo website in the LINKS section.

How about Council news? Check out the Capitol Area Council website for lots of great information and to register for their monthly newsletter http://www.bsacac.org/

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You'll find these LINKS and more in the "OTHER" category on the Armadillo website. Check it out!