Topsanah District

A new 12th edition of the Boy Scout Handbook was issued in the summer of 2009. That book contained new requirements for each rank which took effect on January 1, 2010.  If a Scout has started work toward a rank before January 1, 2010, using requirements that were current before January 1, 2010, he may complete that rank only using the old requirements. Any progress toward a rank that is begun after January 1, 2010, must use the requirements as they are presented in the Boy Scout Handbook or in Boy Scout Requirements book.

This file contains a list of requirement changes for each rank:  2010 Boy Scout Requirement Changes

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As many of you many know, the annual registration fee for the Boy Scouts of America is increasing from $10 to $15 per individual, effective January 1, 2010.  There was some confusion over Council insurance fees and rumors of an increase.  Amber Loftis, the membership registrar for the Council, confirmed however that the Council insurance fee will remain at $1.25 per person.

When your unit recharters, remember that the new total is $16.25 per person instead of $11.25.

Troop 45 has a spot open for a Scout for a SCUBA trek at SeaBase this coming summer.  If interested, please contact Scoutmaster Mark Bolding at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .