Advancement Program

Advancement is the process by which youth members of the Boy Scouts of America progress from rank to rank in the Scouting program.

This page is your advancement resource. Please send suggestions to improve this page to Gregg Hilferding, Council Advancement Chair.

We want your ideas and feedback. Take a 5 minute advancement survey!

To enter ranks, merit badges, and other awards, visit:

Internet Advancement Help/Setup

New to Scouting?

These links will give you an overview of how advancement works in Scouting.

Advancement Resources

Information and downloads for youth, unit leaders and unit committee members.

Cub Scout Advancement Resources

Boy Scout Advancement Resources

Venturing Advancement Resources

Got questions?

If you have any questions about the advancement program that aren’t answered here, please contact your district advancement chair. For questions about council events, appeals, or other concerns, contact Gregg Hilferding, Council Advancement Chair, at (813) 363-3069, or the Council Staff Advisor at (813) 872-2691.

If you are unsure of the district you belong to, take a look at the map here.

District Name (Click to email) Phone Number
Allohak Stephen Kubasek (813) 434-0388
Calusa John Swaine (863) 381-9201
Lake Region Marty Siemsen (863) 324-6435
New Fire Patricia Haas (813) 988-4457
Thunderbird James Ea ger Email only, please
Timucua Douglas Brown (813) 662-3907
Tocobaga David Micciche (813) 968-4347
Withlacoochee Steve Epple (352) 212-1895

Advancement Events

Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner


April 17, 2012

Life to Eagle Workshop


January 28, 2012

Merit Badge Academy


April 28, 2012

Council Advancement Committee Meetings


The Council Advancement Committee meets each quarter in conjunction with the Council Coordinated Meeting. Council Calendar

Cub Scout Den Yell

Boy Scouts working on Pioneering Merit Badge

Venturers working on Ranger Award