Milestone
8.0.1.5. The board of review date is the rank's effective date
Required Often forgotten
Not the court of honour, which may be months later. Time-based requirements for the next rank run from this date, which is why boards are meant to be held as Scouts become ready rather than saved up for one evening.
Notes and warnings
Note. Where an appeal finds in the Scout's favour, the effective date is still the date of the original board, not the appeal.
Where this step comes from
- Guide to Advancement (2025), Section 8.0.1.5 · The board date, not the court of honour, is the effective date.
- Guide to Advancement (2025), Section 8.0.0.1 · Why promptness matters: time-oriented requirements for the next rank.