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| - | Local Boy Scout units are "Troops." Troops work together in a Scout "District". Two or more districts comprise a Scout "Council". There are four Scout "Regions" (Northeast, Southern, Central and Western) that include approximately 80 councils each. There are over 300 councils nationally. | + | Local Boy Scout units are "Troops." Troops work together in a Scout "District." Two or more districts comprise a [[scout_councils|Scout "Council."]] There are four Scout "Regions" (Northeast, Southern, Central and Western) that include approximately 80 councils each. There are over 300 councils nationally. |
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| - | The [[eagle_and_quartermaster_recognition|Eagle Scout]] requires, in addition to merit badges and a position of responsibility, a community service project planned and led entirely by the Eagle Scout candidate. After attaining the rank of Eagle, a Scout may earn Eagle Palms for additional tenure and merit badges. | + | The [[eagle_and_quartermaster_recognition|Eagle Scout]] requires, in addition to merit badges and a position of responsibility, a community service project planned and led entirely by the Eagle Scout candidate. After attaining the rank of Eagle, a Scout may earn Eagle Palms for additional tenure and [[merit_badge_counseling|merit badges]]. |
| Although Eagle is the highest rank, for which Scouts should strive, the number of Scouts achieving First Class within one year of joining is still one of the key measures of unit effectiveness. Studies have shown that, if a Scout achieves First Class within a year of joining, he typically stays in Scouting for at least three years. Scouts who do so are more likely to retain Scout values as an adult. | Although Eagle is the highest rank, for which Scouts should strive, the number of Scouts achieving First Class within one year of joining is still one of the key measures of unit effectiveness. Studies have shown that, if a Scout achieves First Class within a year of joining, he typically stays in Scouting for at least three years. Scouts who do so are more likely to retain Scout values as an adult. | ||
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