116-514: The advancement program for Scouts participating in the Scouts BSA program of the Boy Scouts of America is symbolized by the earning of seven ranks. The advancement program is often considered to be divided into two phases. The first phase from joining to First Class is designed to teach the scout Scoutcraft skills, how to participate in a group and to learn self-reliance. The Scout badge
232-663: A Scythian king uncovered at the Ak-Burun kurgan and conserved in Saint Petersburg 's Hermitage Museum . See also the very similar lily symbol on coins from the Achemenid and Ptolemaic province of Yehud (c. 350-200 BC) and Hasmonean-ruled Judah (2nd and 1st century BC). For the transition from religious to dynastic symbolism and the beginning of European heraldic use of the fleur-de-lis , see France section , chronologically followed by England through claims to
348-486: A camporee . A camporee is a district- or council-wide event where several units camp and engage in activities, Scoutcraft competitions and learn specialized skills. The national Scout jamboree usually occurs every four years and draws more than 30,000 Scouts from across the country and the world. Since 2013, Jamborees have been held at The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve in West Virginia, which
464-530: A compass needle. The needle points the Scout in the right direction, which is onward and upward. The Tenderfoot badge takes the fleur-de-lis of the Scout badge and adds two stars and an eagle with an American shield. The stars symbolize truth and knowledge; the eagle and shield symbolize freedom and readiness to defend it. The Second Class badge features a scroll inscribed with the Scout Motto, BE PREPARED, with
580-411: A khaki button-up shirt, olive green pants or shorts , belt , socks, and optional neckerchief . The Scouter dress uniform is appropriate for professional Scouters and Scouting leaders on formal occasions. The scout troop is the fundamental unit of Scouts BSA. The troop size can vary from a minimum of five Scouts to over one hundred. Each troop is sponsored by a community organization such as
696-528: A Board of Review. Scouts with a permanent mental or physical disability may use alternate requirements, based on their abilities and approved by the council. The second phase of Star , Life , and Eagle is designed to develop leadership skills and encourage the Scout to explore potential vocations and avocations through the merit badge program. These ranks require that the Scout serve in a position of responsibility and perform community service . The Eagle Scout rank requires, in addition to merit badges and
812-611: A Scout achieves First Class within a year of joining, they typically stay in Scouting for at least three years. Scouts who do so are more likely to retain Scout values as an adult, thus achieving the BSA's primary mission. Ranks and other recognition are presented in a troop awards ceremony called the court of honor. The Eagle Scout rank is usually presented in a separate and special court of honor. Scouts BSA leaders who complete training, tenure, and performance requirements are recognized by
928-465: A Scoutmaster conference as a requirement for each rank. For ranks other than the Scout rank, when all other requirements have been completed, the Scout appears before a board of review as the final requirement. The awards are generally given at a Court of Honor . The Scoutmaster conference is a meeting between the Scoutmaster and the Scout and is a requirement for each rank. The Scoutmaster reviews
1044-473: A business, service organization, private school, labor group, or religious institution. The chartering organization is responsible for providing a meeting place and promoting a good program. A chartering organization representative manages the relationship between the troop, the chartering organization, and the BSA. While both boys and girls are members of Scouts BSA, as of 2024 individual troops are single gender. A boys' troop and girls' troop may however share
1160-437: A common Troop Committee made up of adult leaders, parents of Scouts, and other interested parties that manage membership, finances, camping arrangements, and chartering organization relations among other responsibilities. Each troop is divided into patrols of about eight Scouts led by a patrol leader elected from within the patrol. Patrol meetings are generally held during the weekly troop meeting. The patrol's independence from
1276-421: A five-pointed yellow star, and initially indicated the five merit badges required to earn the rank. Life has a First Class emblem on a red heart, and initially symbolized the first-aid and health-related merit badges that the rank required. Now it signifies that the ideals of Scouting have become a part of the Scout's life and character. The rank insignia have been around since the beginning. The current design for
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#17327829353861392-760: A label of three points (for the House of Orléans ), alluding to François d'Orléans, Prince of Joinville , son of King Louis-Philippe I of France, who married Princess Francisca of Brazil in 1843. The fleur-de-lis pattern is clearly depicted in an illustration of emperor Nikephoros Phocas's welcome ceremony in Constantinople (963 AD) included in Synopsis Istorion (dated 1070s). The fleur-de-lis pattern can also be found on Ionic capital of Panagia Skripo church (dated 870AD): The Royal Banner of France or "Bourbon flag" symbolizing royal France ,
1508-454: A level of identity within both the unit and the community. While BSA uniforms are similar in basic design, they do vary in color and detail to identify the different programs of Cub Scouts , Scouts BSA, Venturers , and Sea Scouts . The uniform is used to promote equality while showing individual achievement. Scouts BSA youth and adult leaders wear the Scout uniform . It generally consists of
1624-548: A lily. Some modern usage of the fleur-de-lis reflects "the continuing presence of heraldry in everyday life", often intentionally, but also when users are not aware that they are "prolonging the life of centuries-old insignia and emblems". The fleur-de-lis is represented in Unicode at U+269C ⚜ FLEUR-DE-LIS in the Miscellaneous Symbols block. Fleur-de-lis is the stylized depiction of
1740-649: A lot less in common with ordinary lilies than the flowers called flambas [in Occitan ], or irises, from which the name of our own fleur-de-lis may derive. What gives some colour of truth to this hypothesis that we already put forth, is the fact that the French or Franks, before entering Gaul itself, lived for a long time around the river named Lys in the Flanders. Nowadays, this river is still bordered with an exceptional number of irises —as many plants grow for centuries in
1856-654: A nearby troop on a regular basis because of distance, weather, time, disability, or other difficulties. While the Lone Scout does not participate in troop or patrol activities, they may still participate in the values, and achievements of Scouting. The Order of the Arrow (OA) is a program of the Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Sea Scouts divisions of the BSA. It is the BSA's national honor society for experienced campers, based on Native American traditions, and dedicated to
1972-525: A part of the Scout's life and character. In the United States, the Boy Scouts of America functions as a licensor and distributor of official Scout uniforms, camping gear, and other items since the 1920s. These include backpacks, pocket knives , belt knives , tents, sleeping bags, canteens , and mess gear . The uniform and insignia of the Scouts BSA gives a Scout visibility and creates
2088-404: A patrol leader who then appoints an assistant patrol leader and other positions within the patrol. Together, the senior patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader, and patrol leaders make up the patrol leaders council (PLC), the group of Scouts that is responsible for developing the troop's program with the advice of the Scoutmaster. There are other youth positions of responsibility in a troop;
2204-499: A position of responsibility, a community service project planned and led entirely by the Eagle Scout candidate. After attaining the rank of Eagle, a Scout may earn Eagle Palms for additional tenure and merit badges. Although Eagle is the highest rank Scouts may achieve, the number of Scouts achieving the rank of First Class within one year of joining is still one of the key measures of unit effectiveness. Studies have shown that if
2320-404: A scattering of small golden fleurs-de-lis ), the so-called France Ancient , but Charles V of France changed the design to a group of three in about 1376 (see next section for France Modern ). In the reign of King Louis IX (St. Louis) the three petals of the flower were said to represent faith, wisdom and chivalry, and to be a sign of divine favour bestowed on France. During the next century,
2436-476: A system of awards, often represented by "knots" on the uniform, for various accomplishments. One of the more intensive Scout leader training programs is Wood Badge , for which successful participants receive a special neckerchief , woggle and wooden beads on a thong. Adults may also earn Order of the Arrow ranks and awards in the same manner as Scouts. Several religious emblems programs are administered by various religious institutions and are recognized by
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#17327829353862552-402: A total of 11, including the six previously earned. Finally, the Scout must pass a Scoutmaster conference, and board of review. Life was originally lower than Star, and originally required earning five specific merit badges concerned with health and fitness (First Aid, Lifesaving, Public Health, Personal Health and Athletics). The ranks were switched in the 1920s, following a decision to recognize
2668-632: A variety of activities such as camping, aquatics, and hiking. This also represented by the Outdoor Code . The local councils of the Boy Scouts of America operate several hundred local camps . The national organization operates several high-adventure bases . These include Philmont Scout Ranch , Northern Tier National High Adventure Bases , Florida National High Adventure Sea Base , and The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve . Fleur-de-lis The fleur-de-lis , also spelled fleur-de-lys (plural fleurs-de-lis or fleurs-de-lys ),
2784-423: A variety of activities throughout the year. The BSA summer camp program provides a week-long session for troops that includes merit badge advancement and adventure activities. Camp facilities may include ranges for shooting sports (archery, rifle, and shotgun) or for climbing and rappelling. It is common for several troops within a district or council to gather at least once a year at a special weekend campout called
2900-556: Is a common heraldic charge in the ( stylized ) shape of a lily (in French, fleur and lis mean ' flower ' and ' lily ' respectively). Most notably, the fleur-de-lis (⚜️) is depicted on the traditional coat of arms of France that was used from the High Middle Ages until the French Revolution in 1792, and then again in brief periods in the 19th century. This design still represents France and
3016-576: Is a new high-adventure base and intended to be a more permanent home for the Jamboree. Several written elements are cornerstones of the program. The goal of the Scouting program is for Scouts to embody these ideals, as well as memorize and understand them. The Scout Sign is used when giving the Scout Law or the Scout Oath and as a signal for silence. The Scout Salute is used when saluting
3132-400: Is a role model for younger scouts. Life is the second-highest rank attainable, above Star and below Eagle . Life is awarded when the Scout serves actively in the troop, team or crew, serves in a position of responsibility for six months, and performs six hours of community service . A Scout must also earn five merit badges (at least three of which must be required for the rank of Eagle) for
3248-588: Is a traditional symbol of the Bosniak people . It is still used as official insignia of the Bosniak Regiment of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina . Fleurs-de-lis today also appear in the flags and arms of many cantons , municipalities , cities and towns of Bosnia and Herzegovina. In Brazil, the arms and flag of the city of Joinville feature three fleurs-de-lis surmounted with
3364-525: Is again similar with our fleurs-de-lis, that is to say exclusively the one from the river Luts whose white petals bend down too when the flower blooms. The heraldist François Velde is known to have expressed the same opinion: However, a hypothesis ventured in the 17th c. sounds very plausible to me. One species of wild iris, the Iris pseudacorus , yellow flag in English, is yellow and grows in marshes (cf.
3480-438: Is awarded when the Scout demonstrates a rudimentary knowledge of the Scouting ideals and program. Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class have progressively harder requirements in the areas of Scoutcraft, physical fitness, citizenship, personal growth and Scout Spirit . The second phase: Star, Life, and Eagle , is designed to develop leadership skills and allow the Scout to explore potential vocations and avocations through
3596-590: Is believed to originate from the arms of the Sapieha house, a Lithuanian noble family which was responsible for Jurbarkas receiving city rights and a coat of arms in 1611. The three fleurs-de-lis design on the Jurbarkas coat of arms was abolished during the final years of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth , but officially restored in 1993 after the independence of present-day Lithuania
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3712-522: Is complete, leaders are recognized with the Wood Badge beads, neckerchief , and woggle . Powder Horn is a high adventure resource course designed to help Scout leaders to safely conduct outdoor activities of a fun and challenging nature, provide an introduction to the resources necessary to successfully lead their youth through a program of high adventure and to understand what is involved in different high adventure disciplines. "A week of camp life
3828-528: Is designed to teach Scoutcraft skills, teamwork, and self-reliance. Scout is the first rank, and requires demonstration of knowledge of Scouting's ideals, the process of rank advancement, troop and patrol structure, and some basic skills (e.g., knot-tying and knife safety). As with all other ranks, a Scoutmaster conference is also required. Further ranks have progressive requirements in the areas of Scoutcraft, physical fitness, citizenship, personal growth, and Scout Spirit . These ranks also require participation in
3944-432: Is required for swimming activities. Boating activities require Safety Afloat and CPR training. Climb on Safely training and CPR certification are required for climbing and rappelling events. Wood Badge is advanced training for leadership skills for adults in the BSA. Wood Badge consists of five days of training (usually presented as two, nonconsecutive weekends) and an application phase of several months. When training
4060-587: Is responsible for lifesaving and meritorious awards. All Courts of Honor for Eagle Scout rank also are convened as National Courts of Honor. Every troop has two separate leadership structures: one consisting of Scouts and another consisting of adults. The adult leadership manages the logistics of troop activities, administers rank advancement and awards, maintains troop records and finance, and recruits new Scouts and adult leaders. The youth leadership keeps order and coordinates labor at activities. Scouts and adults cooperate to plan agendas for troop meetings, as well as
4176-649: Is the Thopia family a ruling house in Medieval Albania during the Medieval Kingdom of Albania . A few other notable Albanian families that have distinctly featured the iconic fleur-de-lis in their heraldic coat of arms are the Durazzo family , Skuraj family , Muzaka family , Luccari family , Angeli family and many other Albanian noble families . The fleurs-de-lis was the symbol of
4292-478: Is the rank above First Class and below Life Scout. It is the third-highest rank. Star is awarded when the Scout serves actively in the troop, team or crew in a position of responsibility for at least 4 months; performs at least six hours of community service ; and earns six merit badges (four of which must be among the 13 required for Eagle Scout rank). Initially, the Life badge was awarded for five merit badges and
4408-496: Is the rank above Tenderfoot and below First Class. A Scout can work on the requirements for the Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks at the same time, but must be earned in sequence. The badge is awarded when the Scout completes requirements in the areas of Scoutcraft, physical fitness, citizenship, personal growth and Scout Spirit . First Class is the rank above Second Class and below Star Scout. A Scout can work on
4524-448: Is the second rank a Scout can earn. A Scout can work on the requirements for the Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks at the same time, but each rank must be earned in sequence. The badge is awarded when the Scout completes requirements in the areas of Scoutcraft , physical fitness, citizenship, personal growth, and Scout Spirit . The badge is similar to that of the Scout rank with it adding an eagle and two stars. Second Class
4640-557: Is worth six months of theoretical teaching in the meeting room."— Baden-Powell Since its founding in 1907 by Baden-Powell , the Scouting movement has employed employs non-formal education with an emphasis on practical outdoor activities . Scouts see adventure in nature, and it is this adventure which draws them to learning. For its members, the Scout method is part of the program to instill typical Scouting values such as trustworthiness, good citizenship, and outdoors skills, through
4756-610: The Battle of Vouillé . Through this propagandist connection to Clovis, the fleur-de-lis has been taken in retrospect to symbolize all the Christian Frankish kings, most notably Charlemagne . The graphic evolution of crita to fleur-de-lis was accompanied by textual allegory . By the late 13th century, an allegorical poem by Guillaume de Nangis (d. 1300), written at Joyenval Abbey in Chambourcy , relates how
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4872-526: The Canadian Red Ensign that served as the nautical flag and civil ensign for Canada from 1892 to 1965 and later as an informal flag of Canada before 1965 featured the traditional number of three golden fleur-de-lys on a blue background. The arms of Canada throughout its variations has used fleur-de-lys, beginning in 1921 and subsequent various has featuring the blue "Bourbon Flag" in two locations within arms. The Canadian royal cypher and
4988-514: The French republics , that unlike other republican nations, never officially adopted a coat of arms. Although the origin of the fleur-de-lis is unclear, it has retained an association with French nobility and associated cities and regions. It is widely used in French city emblems as in the coat of arms of the city of Lille, Saint-Denis, Brest, Clermont-Ferrand , Boulogne-Billancourt , and Calais . Some cities that had been particularly faithful to
5104-452: The House of Bourbon in the form of marshalling in the arms of Spain , Quebec , and Canada — for example. Other European nations have also employed the symbol. The fleur-de-lis became "at one and the same time, religious, political, dynastic, artistic, emblematic, and symbolic", especially in French heraldry . The Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph are among saints often depicted with
5220-499: The House of Kotromanić , a ruling house in medieval Bosnia during the medieval Kingdom of Bosnia , adopted by the first Bosnian king, Tvrtko I , in recognition of the Capetian House of Anjou support in assuming the throne of Bosnia. The coat of arms contained six fleurs-de-lis , where the flower itself is today often considered to be a representation of the autochthonous golden lily, Lilium bosniacum . The emblem
5336-602: The Leave No Trace Coordinator ensures the Scouts are trained in and follow Leave No Trace Guidelines; the Order of the Arrow representative provides a line of communication between the Order of the Arrow and the troop; the bugler provides music as needed; the instructor teaches Scout skills. These troop positions are appointed by the senior patrol leader with the advice and counsel of the Scoutmaster, except for
5452-405: The flag of the United States . The left-handed handshake is used as a token of friendship and forms connections between Scouts worldwide. Scouting uses a collection of medals and patches with emblems, which represent a Scout's specific achievements. The badge for the Scout rank consists of a simple fleur-de-lis , which symbolizes a compass rose . The compass symbolically points the Scout in
5568-406: The fleur-de-lis for its royal coat of arms as a symbol of purity to commemorate the conversion of Clovis I, and a reminder of the fleur-de-lis ampulla that held the oil used to anoint the king . So, the fleur-de-lis stood as a symbol of the king's divinely approved right to rule. The thus "anointed" kings of France later maintained that their authority was directly from God. A legend enhances
5684-499: The fleur-de-lis was a religious symbol before it was a true heraldic symbol. Along with true lilies, it was associated with the Virgin Mary, and when the 12th-century Capetians , Louis VI and Louis VII, started to use the emblem, their purpose was of connecting their rulership with this symbol of saintliness and divine right. Louis VI (r. 1108–1137) and Louis VII (r. 1137–1180) of the House of Capet first started to use
5800-587: The merit badge program. The Star and Life ranks require that the scout serve in a position of responsibility and perform community service . Except for Scout rank (and Eagle Palms as of August 1, 2017), all ranks require that the candidate participate in a Scoutmaster conference and pass a Board of Review. Merit badges and rank may be earned by any registered Scout until their eighteenth birthday. Venturers and Sea Scouts who earned First Class as Scouts BSA members may continue to work towards Eagle Scout in their crew or ship until age eighteen. Scouts participate in
5916-529: The uniform . The participants, also known as Scouts, are organized into small groups called Scout troops , which are led by youth leaders given the title of senior patrol leaders (SPLs), as well as adult leaders, called Scouters. In February 2019, the program began admitting girls as well as boys, and the name of the program was changed from "Boy Scouts" to "Scouts BSA". Scouts BSA is focused on developing four skills: Character, Citizenship, Personal Fitness, and Leadership. These qualities are promoted through
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#17327829353866032-578: The "Trained" emblem may be worn on the sleeve. The troop committee chairman and members should attend the Troop Committee Challenge for instruction in administering the program. This completes Basic Leader Training for these positions and the Trained emblem may be worn on the left sleeve. Supplemental training modules are designed to provide instruction beyond Basic Leader Training. These shorter training sessions are often provided at
6148-419: The "new Scout patrol" method may be used. The new Scouts are kept together as a group, elect their own patrol leader, and are assigned a troop guide—an older Scout who acts as a mentor. Some troops may have an older Scout patrol that experiences more autonomy from the troop and provides older Scouts with expanded social contact and physical challenges. The Lone Scout program serves youth who cannot take part in
6264-548: The 14th, the tradition of Trinity symbolism was established in France, and then spread elsewhere. In 1328, King Edward III of England inherited a claim to the crown of France, and in about 1340 he quartered France Ancient with the arms of Plantagenet , as "arms of pretence ". After the kings of France adopted France Modern , the kings of England adopted the new design as quarterings from about 1411. The monarchs of England (and later of Great Britain ) continued to quarter
6380-404: The 18th birthday. [REDACTED] Scout Tenderfoot Second First Star Life Eagle The program uses a series of medals and patches as emblems. The badge for the Scout rank consists of a simple fleur-de-lis , which symbolizes
6496-425: The BSA policies on preventing child abuse , including types and signs of abuse, how to respond to disclosed abuse and how to report suspected abuse. YPT recertification is required every two years and may be completed online. Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) is another course that is required for Scoutmasters and Assistants Scoutmasters and furthers instruction in Scouting and outdoor skills. Once completed,
6612-479: The BSA. These are generally recognized by a medal and an embroidered square knot. Other advancements and recognitions —such as the Nova (and Supernova) Awards, 50-miler award , BSA Aquatic Awards, Emergency Preparedness Award, Outdoor Ethics Award and World Conservation Award — are available to Scouts who show proficiency in special areas. These are all awarded at a Court of Honor . BSA's National Court of Honor
6728-664: The Baptist in the Florentine fiorino . Several towns subjugated by Florence or founded within the territory of the Florentine Republic adopted a variation of the Florentine lily in their crests, often without the stamens. In Italy, fleurs-de-lis have been used for some papal crowns and coats of arms, the Farnese Dukes of Parma , and by some doges of Venice . The design of the arms of Jurbarkas
6844-581: The Caribbean, Saint Barthélemy , an overseas collectivity of France, and French Guiana . The overseas department of Réunion in the Indian Ocean uses the same feature. It appears on the coat of Port Louis , the capital of Mauritius which was named in honour of King Louis XV. On the coat of arms of Saint Lucia it represents the French heritage of the country. While the fleur-de-lis has appeared on countless European coats of arms and flags over
6960-696: The District/Council Roundtable, a monthly meeting of leaders from the district, at a University of Scouting event offered by the local councils, or at National Training Conferences held at the Philmont Training Center and the Florida National High Adventure Sea Base . Additional training events may be held at summer camps, Council events, and various BSA-sponsored events. At least one leader with current Safe Swim Defense training
7076-439: The Eagle Scout badge was adopted in 1985, with minor modifications in 1986 and 1989. The Eagle Scout medal is of the same basic design as in 1915, with only occasional slight modifications due to changes in manufacturer over time, most recently in 1999. The current design of the other rank badges were finalized in 1990. For the BSA's centennial year of 2010, special rank badges were available. For each badge from Scout through Life,
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#17327829353867192-413: The Eagle Scout rank has been earned by more than two million young men and women. Requirements include earning a minimum total of 21 merit badges , including all required badges that were not previously earned, and demonstration of Scout Spirit , service and leadership. This includes an extensive service project that the Scout plans, organizes, leads, and manages. The seven ranks are fully applicable to
7308-475: The First Aid merit badge was required for First Class rank. After 1990, this was replaced with a series of requirements to demonstrate awareness of advanced first aid techniques, including CPR . A sixth merit badge was added to the requirement for Star rank at that time to maintain its overall requirement of 21 merit badges, and First Aid is still one of the merit badges that is mandatory for Eagle Scout. Star
7424-460: The First Class badge was used as the emblem of the BSA. The Star rank has a First Class symbol on a five-pointed yellow star, which initially indicated the five merit badges required to earn the rank. Life has a First Class emblem on a red heart, and initially symbolized the first-aid and health-related merit badges that the rank required. Now it signifies that the ideals of Scouting have become
7540-471: The French tricolore with the royal crown and fleur-de-lys was possibly designed by the count in his younger years as a compromise His condition that his country needed to abandon the red and blue colors that it had adopted to symbolize the ideals of the French Revolution of 1789 was rejected and France became a republic . It remains an enduring symbol of France which appears on French postage stamps, although it has never been adopted officially by any of
7656-470: The French Crown were awarded a heraldic augmentation of two or three fleurs-de-lis on the chief of their coat of arms; such cities include Paris, Lyon , Toulouse , Bordeaux , Reims , Le Havre , Angers, Le Mans , Aix-en-Provence , Tours, Limoges , Amiens , Orléans, Rouen, Argenteuil, Poitiers, Chartres , and Laon , among others. The fleur-de-lis was the symbol of Île-de-France , the core of
7772-402: The French arms until 1801, when George III abandoned his formal claim to the French throne . On 29 December 1429, King Charles VII ennobled the family of Joan of Arc , seen as a French hero in the ensueing Hundred Years' War , with an inheritable symbolic denomination. The Chamber of Accounts in France registered the family's designation to nobility on 20 January 1430. The grant permitted
7888-466: The French coat of arms. Another (debated) hypothesis is that the symbol derives from the angon or sting , a typical Frankish throwing spear. It has consistently been used as a royal emblem, though different cultures have interpreted its meaning in varying ways. Gaulish coins show the first Western designs which look similar to modern fleurs-de-lis . In the East it was found on the gold helmet of
8004-453: The French crown . List in alphabetical order by country: In Albania, fleur-de-lis ( Albanian : Lulja e Zambakut ) has been associated with the different Albanian noble families . This iconic symbol holds a rich historical significance and has adorned the emblems and crests of various noble houses, reflecting both cultural heritage and a sense of identity within the country. One notable household that has prominently featured this emblem
8120-514: The French kingdom. It has appeared on the coat-of-arms of other historical provinces of France including Burgundy, Anjou, Picardy, Berry, Orléanais, Bourbonnais, Maine, Touraine, Artois, Dauphiné, Saintonge, and the County of La Marche. Many of the current French departments use the symbol on their coats-of-arms to express this heritage. The fleur-de-lis appears for instance on the coat-of-arms of Guadeloupe , an overseas département of France in
8236-501: The Junior Assistant Scoutmaster, who is appointed by the Scoutmaster. Some positions may also be determined by election. The Scouts BSA has a defined Youth Leadership Training Continuum to provide a growth path for youth leaders. The Scoutmaster provides Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) at the troop level. Youth leaders are encouraged to attend National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) at
8352-524: The Scout's progress and ensures all requirements have been met. The Scout is expected to show how they have grown in their understanding of the Scouting ideals, including the Scout Oath and the Scout Law , and how they have applied those ideals. The Scoutmaster will also discuss the next steps in advancement and encourages the Scout to advance. The board of review is a group of three to six members of
8468-504: The Scouts BSA program, and most earning of these ranks occurs within that program. They are also offered to a more limited extent in other older scout programs. Scouts BSA Scouts BSA (Known as Boy Scouts until 2019) is the flagship program and membership level of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) for coeducational young people between the ages of typically 11 and 17. It provides youth training in character , citizenship , personal fitness , and leadership, and aims to develop
8584-473: The Star badge was awarded for ten. The order was reversed in the 1920s when it was decided that the five-pointed star of Star Scout better represented the five merit badges required for first rank above First Class. That symbolism disappeared when the number of merit badges required for Star was increased to six in 1972. A Star Scout is a responsible scout, a scout who not only follows the Scout Oath and Law, but also
8700-456: The aims of character development, citizenship training, and personal fitness. Varsity Scouts were organized into teams, which were separate chartered units from a Boy Scout troop. Varsity Scouts participated in the standard Boy Scouting advancement program along with programs unique to Varsity Scouting. Scouts BSA has seven ranks that can be earned, grouped into two phases. The first phase of Scout , Tenderfoot , Second Class , and First Class
8816-513: The area became known as Fleur-de-Lys , and it also features a red fleur-de-lis on its flag and coat of arms. The fleur-de-lis was the symbol of the House of Nemanjic , a ruling Serbian Orthodox house in medieval Serbia during the medieval Principality of Serbia , Grand Principality of Serbia , Kingdom of Serbia and Serbian Empire , adopted by the Serbian king , Stefan I Nemanjić . The coat of arms contained two fleurs-de-lis . Today,
8932-460: The arms of Canada feature St Edward's Crown that displays five cross pattée and four fleur-de-lys. The fleur-de-lis is featured on the flag of Quebec , known as the fleurdelisé , as well as the flags of the cities of Montreal , Sherbrooke and Trois-Rivières . The fleur-de-lis symbolic origins with French monarchs may stem from the baptismal lily used in the crowning of King Clovis I (r. c. 481–509). The French monarchy may have adopted
9048-668: The azure field, for water). Its name in German is Lieschblume (also gelbe Schwertlilie), but Liesch was also spelled Lies and Leys in the Middle Ages. It is easy to imagine that, in Northern France, the Lieschblume would have been called 'fleur-de-lis'. This would explain the name and the formal origin of the design, as a stylized yellow flag. There is a fanciful legend about Clovis which links the yellow flag explicitly with
9164-489: The badge design is encircled by brown lettering that says "2010 (Rank) Scout", and "Boy Scouts of America". For the Eagle badge, which already had the design surrounded by white lettering ("Eagle Scout"/"Boy Scouts of America") the only change is the addition of "2010" before "Eagle". These badges could be earned during 2010 only. For the Eagle Scout's centennial year of 2012, on the Eagle Scout badge only, it states Centennial on
9280-518: The centuries, it is particularly associated with the French monarchy in a historical context and continues to appear in the arms of members of the Spanish branch of the French House of Bourbon , including the king of Spain , as well as that of the unrelated grand duke of Luxembourg . According to French historian Georges Duby , the three petals represent the three medieval social estates :
9396-484: The commoners, the nobility, and the clergy. In Italy, the fleur de lis - called giglio bottonato ( it ) - is mainly known from the crest of the city of Florence . In the Florentine fleurs-de-lis the stamens are always posed between the petals . Originally argent (silver or white) on gules (red) background, the emblem became the standard of the imperial party in Florence ( parte ghibellina ), causing
9512-447: The council level and a select few may progress to National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE) at the national level. New adult leaders are required to attend training for their position. This training provides the essential information they need to provide a safe and successful quality program. In addition to position-specific training, all adults are required to complete Youth Protection Training (YPT). This program covers
9628-410: The council or district. Members are selected by council policy and may include troop committee members, district or council Eagle representatives or community members with an understanding of the Eagle board. There must be at least one district or council Eagle representative. Scouts must attain the requirements for this rank prior to their 18th birthday, though the board of review itself can be done after
9744-459: The eagle and shield symbolize freedom and readiness to defend it. The Second Class badge features a scroll inscribed with the Scout Motto, with the ends turned up and a knotted rope hanging from the bottom. The knot is intended to remind each Scout to remember the Scout slogan and the upturned ends of the scroll symbolize cheerfulness in service. The First Class badge combines the elements of the Scout, Tenderfoot and Second Class badges. For years,
9860-529: The eight methods of Scouting : scouting ideals (as exemplified by the Scout Oath , the Scout Law , the Scout Motto , and the Scout Slogan ); the patrol method ; advancement ; adult association ; participation in outdoor programs ; personal growth; leadership development , and the uniform . Troop programs and activities are determined by the senior patrol leader and a council of adults under
9976-418: The emblem, on sceptres for example. Louis VII ordered the use of fleur-de-lis clothing in his son Philip's coronation in 1179, while the first visual evidence of clearly heraldic use dates from 1211: a seal showing the future Louis VIII and his shield strewn with the "flowers". Until the late 14th century the French royal coat of arms was Azure semé-de-lis Or (a blue shield "sown" ( semé ) with
10092-415: The ends turned up and a knotted rope hanging from the bottom. The knot reminds each Scout to remember the Scout slogan, Do a Good Turn Daily, and the upturned ends of the scroll symbolize cheerfulness in service. The First Class badge combines the elements of the Tenderfoot and Second Class badges. For many years, the First Class badge was used as the official emblem of the BSA. Star has a First Class symbol on
10208-540: The family to change their surname to du Lys. In about 1376, Charles V changed the design from the all-over scattering of flowers to a group of three, thus replacing what is known in heraldic terminology as the France Ancient , with the France Modern . France moderne remained the French royal standard, and with a white background was the French national flag until the French Revolution , when it
10324-417: The five-pointed star as a symbol of the five badges needed to earn that rank. The Life heart came to symbolize achievement in health and fitness, as the First Aid merit badge was required for both Life and Eagle until 1972, when it became required for all ranks above First Class. Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Scouts BSA division of the Boy Scouts of America. Since its introduction in 1911,
10440-557: The fleur-de-lys remained visible on churches and remained part of French cultural symbolism. There are many French-speaking Canadians for whom the fleur-de-lis remains a symbol of their French cultural identity. Québécois , Franco-Ontarians , Franco-Ténois and Franco-Albertans , feature the fleur-de-lis prominently on their flags . The fleur-de-lys, as a traditional royal symbol in Canada, has been incorporated into many national symbols , provincial symbols and municipal symbols,
10556-439: The flower of the river of lis . This flower, or iris, looks like our fleur-de-lis not just because of its yellow colour but also because of its shape: of the six petals, or leaves, that it has, three of them are alternatively straight and meet at their tops. The other three on the opposite, bend down so that the middle one seems to make one with the stalk and only the two ones facing out from left and right can clearly be seen, which
10672-581: The golden lilies on an azure ground were miraculously substituted for the crescents on Clovis' shield, a projection into the past of contemporary images of heraldry. In the 14th century, French writers asserted that the monarchy of France, which developed from the Kingdom of the West Franks, could trace its heritage back to the divine gift of royal arms received by Clovis. This story has remained popular, even though modern scholarship has established that
10788-494: The ideal of cheerful service. Scouts and Scouters must belong to a troop, crew, or ship to become OA members. The OA is run by youth under the age of 21 with adult Scouters serving as advisers. From 1984 to 2017, Varsity Scouting was a part of the Scouts BSA division of the BSA. It was an alternative available to boys ages fourteen through seventeen that took basic Boy Scouting and adds high adventure, sporting, and other elements that are more appealing to older youth to accomplish
10904-505: The librarian maintains the troop library; the chaplain aide works with the troop chaplain and promotes the religious program in the troop; the troop historian maintains photos and records of troop functions, meetings and outings; a den chief works with a den of Cub Scouts , assisting the den leaders and helps retain Cub Scouts when they cross over into Scouts BSA; the troop guide is a senior Scout who provides guidance to new Scout patrols;
11020-622: The lily flower. The name itself derives from ancient Greek λείριον > Latin lilium > French lis . The lily has always been the symbol of fertility and purity, and in Christianity it symbolizes the Immaculate Conception . According to Pierre-Augustin Boissier de Sauvages , an 18th-century French naturalist and lexicographer : The old fleurs-de-lis, especially the ones found in our first kings' sceptres, have
11136-466: The mystique of royalty by informing us that a vial of oil—the Holy Ampulla—descended from Heaven to anoint and sanctify Clovis as King, descending directly on Clovis or perhaps brought by a dove to Saint Remigius. One version explains that an angel descended with the fleur-de-lis ampulla to anoint the king. Another story tells of Clovis putting a flower in his helmet just before his victory at
11252-455: The number of Scouts achieving First Class within one year of joining is still one of the key measures of unit effectiveness. Studies purportedly have shown that if a Scout achieves First Class within a year of joining, they typically stay in the Scout program for at least three years. Scouts who do so are purportedly more likely to retain Scout values as an adult and achieve the BSA primary mission of "producing useful citizens". From 1972 to 1990,
11368-621: The oversight of the Scoutmaster. Troops generally hold meetings weekly, although they can be irregular during the summer. Troop meeting activities can include training in Scout skills to planning camping trips or playing games . Troops may plan outings and activities outside the troop meeting, potentially involving outdoor programs such as camping , backpacking , hiking , canoeing , rafting , climbing , caving , or rappelling . These outings are intended to allow Scouts to work on skills and rank advancement, and have fun. Most councils own and operate one or more permanent camps, that often host
11484-422: The religious emblems program. The youth leader of the troop is the senior patrol leader (SPL), elected by the Scouts in the troop. The SPL is responsible for the overall performance of the troop, runs troop meetings and ensures that the program for troop meetings and other activities is carried out and is advised by the Scoutmaster. There may also be one or more assistant senior patrol leaders. Each patrol elects
11600-412: The requirements for the Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks at the same time, but must earn them in sequence. The badge is awarded when the Scout completes requirements in the areas of Scoutcraft, physical fitness, citizenship, personal growth and Scout Spirit. At this point, Scouts shift focus from learning physical Scouting method to start developing leadership skills. Originally, First Class
11716-486: The right direction, which is onward and upward. The three points of the fleur-de-lis, along with the three-finger salute represent the three parts of the Scout Oath (duty to God and Country, duty to others, duty to oneself). The Tenderfoot badge utilizes the fleur-de-lis of the Scout badge and adds two stars and the eagle and shield from the Great Seal of the United States . The stars symbolize truth and knowledge;
11832-402: The same places—: these irises have yellow flowers, which is not a typical feature of lilies but fleurs-de-lis. It was thus understandable that our kings, having to choose a symbolic image for what later became a coat of arms, set their minds on the iris, a flower that was common around their homes, and is also as beautiful as it was remarkable. They called it, in short, the fleur-de-lis, instead of
11948-472: The selection of the Scoutmaster and assistant Scoutmasters. The Scoutmaster must be at least twenty-one and is directly responsible for training and guiding the youth leaders, working with other adults to bring Scouting to youth, and for using the methods of Scouting to achieve the aims of Scouting. A troop may have a chaplain who helps to provide a spiritual element in the unit program, provides spiritual counseling as needed, and encourage Scouts to participate in
12064-471: The skills necessary to become successful adults. To foster these skills, Scouting utilizes eight methods of Scouting to guide their educational programing: scouting ideals (as exemplified by the Scout Oath , the Scout Law , the Scout Motto , and the Scout Slogan ), the patrol method of working in small groups, participation in outdoor programs , advancement and recognition for achievements , adult leaders , personal growth, leadership development , and
12180-540: The town government, which maintained a staunch Guelph stance, being strongly opposed to the imperial pretensions on city states, to reverse the color pattern to the final gules lily on argent background. This heraldic charge is often known as the Florentine lily to distinguish it from the conventional (stamen-not-shown) design. As an emblem of the city, it is therefore found in icons of Zenobius , its first bishop, and associated with Florence's patron Saint John
12296-406: The troop committee and is the final approval process for Scout rank advancement. The board reviews the Scout to ensure all requirements are met and attempts to determine the Scout's attitude and their acceptance of Scouting's ideals and their application. The board also solicits the Scout's opinions on the troop program and on youth and adult leadership. The Eagle Scout board of review is convened by
12412-427: The troop varies among troops and between activities. Patrols' autonomy becomes more visible at campouts, where each patrol may set up its own camping and cooking area. Divisions between patrols may disappear during an event which only a small part of the troop attends. Patrols may hold meetings and even excursions separately from the rest of the troop. When a Cub Scout group crosses over from Cub Scouting to Scouts BSA,
12528-404: The troop's schedule of outings. The troop committee is made up of responsible adults who are approved by the local council and the chartered organization. The committee chair leads the committee and appoints its members to specific tasks such as treasurer, secretary, advancement, activities, equipment, and membership. The committee and the chartered organization representative are responsible for
12644-417: The use of these positions is dependent on the size of the troop and the program. The junior assistant Scoutmaster (JASM) is a 16- or 17-year-old Scout who performs the same duties as an assistant Scoutmaster; the scribe takes minutes at patrol leaders council meetings and troop meetings and is often responsible for taking attendance and collecting money or dues; the quartermaster maintains the troop's equipment;
12760-443: The writing around the badge. Scout was previously a joining badge, but is now considered the first rank, and is earned by completing certain requirements. As of September 2023, the Scout badge has a gold fleur-de-lis on a tan background. The badge is awarded when the youth demonstrates a rudimentary knowledge of Scouting skills and ideals such as tying a square knot and knowing the Scout oath, law, motto, and slogan. Tenderfoot
12876-588: Was Grandmaster himself from 1690 to 1697, also had a similar coat of arms with three fleurs-de-lis . The town of Santa Venera has three red fleurs-de-lis on its flag and coat of arms. These are derived from an arch which was part of the Wignacourt Aqueduct that had three sculpted fleurs-de-lis on top, as they were the heraldic symbols of Alof de Wignacourt , the Grand Master who financed its building. Another suburb which developed around
12992-553: Was re-established. Before restoration, several variant designs, such as using one over two fleurs-de-lis , had been restored and abolished. The original two over one version was briefly readopted in 1970 during the Soviet occupation , but abolished that same year. Three fleurs-de-lis appeared in the personal coat of arms of Grandmaster Alof de Wignacourt who ruled the Malta between 1601 and 1622. His nephew Adrien de Wignacourt , who
13108-501: Was replaced by the tricolor of modern-day France. The fleur-de-lis was restored to the French flag in 1814, but replaced once again after the revolution against Charles X of France in 1830. After the end of the Second French Empire , Henri, comte de Chambord , was offered the throne as King of France, but he agreed only if France gave up the tricolor and brought back the white flag with fleurs-de-lis . Curiously
13224-594: Was revived in 1992 as a national symbol of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina and was part of the flag of Bosnia-Herzegovina from 1992 to 1998 . The state insignia were changed in 1999. The former flag of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina contains a fleur-de-lis alongside the Croatian chequy . Fleurs also appear in the flags and arms of many cantons , municipalities , cities and towns. Today, it
13340-419: Was the all around Scout and the final and highest rank. Later ranks were originally recognitions of earning merit badges beyond First Class, and not properly ranks. Now these additional ranks form a second tier where Scouts can further develop leadership skills and explore potential vocations and avocations through the merit badge program. Although Eagle is the highest rank and one all Scouts should strive for,
13456-538: Was the most commonly used flag in New France . The "Bourbon flag" has three gold fleur-de-lis on a dark blue field arranged two and one. The fleur-de-lys was also seen on New France's currency often referred to as "card money" . The white Royal Banner of France was used by the military of New France and was seen on naval vessels and forts of New France. After the fall of New France to the British Empire
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