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Unit Elections
YOUTH
MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS
1. A Boy Scout or Varsity
Scout who holds the First Class rank, is under the age of 21, and is
registered as an active member of the troop or team may, with the approval
of his unit leader, be nominated for election. Prior to the election, the
unit leader must certify the nominee's Scout spirit and youth membership
qualifications.
2. After registration with a troop or team, have experienced 15 days and
nights of Boy Scout camping during the two-year period prior to the
election. The 15 days and nights must include one, but no more than one,
long-term camp consisting of six consecutive days and five nights of
resident camping, approved and under the auspices and standards of the Boy
Scouts of America.
ADULT MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS
Each year, upon holding a
troop or team election for youth candidates that results in at least one
youth candidate being elected, the unit committee may recommend one
registered unit adult, 21 years of age or older, to the lodge adult
selection committee. The adult selection committee, with the approval of the
Scout executive, will decide who will be candidates for inductions provided
the following are fulfilled.
1. Selection of the adult is based on the ability to perform the necessary
functions to help the Order fulfill its purposes and is not for recognition
of service, including current and prior achievements and positions.
2. The individual will be an asset to the Order because of demonstrated
abilities that fulfill the purpose of the Order.
3. The camping requirements set forth for youth members are fulfilled.
4. The adult leader's membership will provide a positive role model for the
growth and development of the youth members of the lodge.