What is and how does the buddy system work?
A Scout must have a buddy with him at each meeting with a merit badge counselor. A Scouts buddy could be another Scout, or be a parent or guardian, brother or sister, relative or friend. • How do I get a merit badge counselor? Answer: Ask the Advancement chair for a list of merit badge counselors. • Who can be a merit badge counselor? Answer: An adult troop member can register as a merit badge counselor. They should have expertise or experience with the topic and available to work with the scouts as needed. Merit Badge counselors can request to be available only to the troop or can volunteer to be available to other troops in the area. • How do I track my advancement? Answer: The Advancement Chair can print a report with your current advancement status, including your partial merit badges. • How do I schedule my merit badge work? Answer: Go to Merit Badge Fair and summer camp. Those are the two easiest ways to earn merit badges. Badges are also taught during the regular meetings but so
