Achievements

In October, I completed the rank First Class in BSA (Boy Scouts of America,) which allowed me to begin working on the next rank--- Star. This achievement required numerous hours of work over a span of several months. My requirements ranged from camping nights to completing the swimmers' test and participating in service hours. 

I am especially proud of this accomplishment because I was able to complete it while out of the States. I created a document with all the requirements, and I regularly had my patrol leader sign off on those I had completed. Finally, when I got back home, I did six hours of service at a food bank, and got my last few requirements signed off. 

One of the requirements for the rank of Star in BSA requires me to fulfill a role in the troop. After a few days, I decided to become a troop guide. Soon after, the new term began, and I could start acting in my role. 

A troop guide focuses on helping with sign-offs during scout meetings, as well as welcoming new scouts, like Cub Scouts. My role in the troop is important because it gives younger scouts a sense of stability through somebody they can look up to and ask questions. 

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