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      • ProgramThe Boy Scouts of America provides programs for boys ages 7 - 20 and girls ages 14 - 20.
        • Tiger CubsA school-year program for first grade (or 7 year old) boys, and their adult partners that stresses simplicity, shared leadership, learning about the community, and family understanding.
        • Cub ScoutingA year-round program uniquely designed to meet the needs of young boys and their parents. The program offers fun and challenging activities that promote character development, citizenship, and physical fitness.
        • Boy ScoutingA program for boys 11 through 17 designed to develop character, citizenship, and fitness. Through the advancement program and peer group leadership, Scouting helps a boy develop into a well-rounded young man.
        • VenturingExploringA development program for young men and women 14 years of age (and in the 9th grade) through 20 years old offering fun and challenging activities that promote character development, citizenship and physical fitness.
        • Youth ProtectionThe Boy Scouts of America is committed to protecting the young people it serves. There are set guidelines for reporting abuse, remember, Youth Protection Begins With YOU®
        • ActivitiesThere are several activities happening that packs, troops, crews, and teams can become involved in! Check out the Community Activities, Jamboree, Mini-Camp Weekends, and Merit Badge pages to see how to become involved.
              • International ScoutingThe Boy Scouts of America is part of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) which recognizes Scouting programs in at least 216 countries.
                • Advancement & AwardsScouting offers a rich experience of rank advancement in all of its programs and awards both youth and adults for their achievements.
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                        • ScoutreachEmphasizes service to rural and urban areas and to minority populations.
                        • Scouts with Disabilities
                        • Religious Emblems
                      • DistrictsDistricts are directly responsible for the operation of Scouting units and, except for the district executive, are mostly staffed with volunteers.
                        • Big MuddyRay, Lafayette and Carroll Counties in Missouri.
                            • Blue ElkEastern Jackson County, Missouri; Blue Springs, Buckner, Grain Valley, Independence, Oak Grove, Sibley and Sugar Creek.
                                • ExploringExploringA career awareness program for young men and women ages 14 through 20 which helps match career ambitions with community and business resources of the Kansas City area.
                                    • FrontierAll Troops participating in the Scoutreach Program.
                                      • KawWyandotte and Leavenworth Counties in Kansas.
                                          • Lone BearJohnson, Henry, Bates and St. Clair Counties in Missouri.
                                              • North StarPlatte and Clay Counties in Missouri, plus the Lawson and Excelsior Springs School Districts in Ray County, Missouri.
                                                  • Northern TierNorthern Johnson County Kansas; DeSoto, Shawnee, Overland Park, Merriam, Mission, Roeland Park, Fairway, Mission Hills and Prairie Village, North of 75th Street.
                                                      • PelatheDouglas County, Kansas.
                                                          • Pioneer TrailsMetropolitan Kansas City including the Kansas City, Missouri and Center School Districts.
                                                              • Red-Tailed HawkSouth central Johnson County Kansas; South of the I-35 and 69 highway intersection, West of 69 highway and East of I-35 South to Clare Road.
                                                                  • ThunderbirdSouthern Jackson County Missouri, and all of Cass County including Raytown, Lee's Summit, Lake Lotawana, Lake Winnebago, Martin City, Grandview, Lone Jack and Greenwood.
                                                                      • TrailheadEastern Johnson County Kansas; south of 75th street and east of 69 highway.
                                                                          • Trails WestSouthwestern Johnson County Kansas bounded by 75th Street on the North, I-35 and Claire Road on the East, and 143rd St and Moonlight Road to the West.
                                                                              • Twin RiversAnderson, Franklin, Linn,and Miami counties in Kansas.
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                                                                                                          Council Advancement Committee

                                                                                                          J. Britt Davis

                                                                                                          Professional Advisor
                                                                                                          (816) 569-4924
                                                                                                          j.britt.davis@scouting.org

                                                                                                          Dan Kerling

                                                                                                          Council Advancement Committee Chair
                                                                                                          (913) 952-5761
                                                                                                          dkerling315@live.com

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                                                                                                          Adult Awards (includes training awards)

                                                                                                          Advancement for Scouts with Disabilities

                                                                                                          Boy Scout Advancement

                                                                                                          Cub Scout Advancement

                                                                                                          District Advancement Committee Chairs

                                                                                                          Internet Advancement

                                                                                                          Lifesaving & Meritorious Action Awards

                                                                                                          Religious Emblem Program

                                                                                                          Resources & Forms - Advancement

                                                                                                          Search for Merit Badge Counselors

                                                                                                          Varsity Scout Advancement

                                                                                                          Venturing Scout Advancement

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