First Class Conference

Before the Conference

• •Review this entire page so that you are prepared for your conference
• •See the Rank Requirements below, and please practice them and make sure you will be able to demonstrate them at the conference
• •In preparation for advancing to Star, please read about the 3 Acts of Leadership you will need to perform for each of your future ranks

Bring to the Conference

• •Wear FULL uniform: Scout shirt w/ patches, Scout pants/shorts, Scout socks, neckerchief, and closed-toe shoes. T30 vest not required.
• •Your scout handbook
• •A parent or other adult to stay with you the whole time

During the Conference

• •Rank Requirements review — First Class #1b, 2e, 3a, 3b, 3c, 7c, 7f, 8b, 9d. Possibly others.
• •Service Project Hours — Discuss your completed service project hours
• •Scout Spirit — Sign-off of the Scout Spirit requirement
• •Responsibilities and privileges of First Class — Discuss what it means to reach this milestone
• •General discussion — Are you liking Scouts? What was your favorite event and why? How are Troop Meetings? Is there anything you are looking forward to? Any ideas for new activities?

Looking Ahead: Leadership Ranks

After First Class you move into the leadership ranks (Star, Life, Eagle). These require holding a leadership position, earning merit badges, completing service hours, and completing 3 Acts of Leadership at each rank — a Troop 30 requirement. Now is the time to start thinking about which leadership position you'd like to pursue.