PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Stimulate advancement and recognition of

          Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts and

          Venturers.

• Ensure that advancement and recognition

          remain in accordance with National Council's

          requirements and procedures.

• Establish advancement goals for district's

          packs, troops, and teams.

• Develop plan to achieve district advancement

          goals.

• Track and attain advancement objectives.

•  Give special assistance to units with

  poor advancement progress.

• Recruit and train district merit badge

          counselors and other people as required.

• Assist district people in understanding

          advancement procedures.

• Coach troop and team leaders in methods for

          conducting boards of review and courts of honor.

• Recommend unit and district Scouters for

          special district and council recognition.

          (e.g., various lifesaving awards).

• Produce and maintain a district merit badge

          directory.

• Meet quarterly with Council Advancement

          Committee.