Requirement · part of 4.2.3.5. Take part in a unit leader (Scoutmaster) conference
4.2.3.5. It need NOT be the last step before the board of review
Required Often forgotten
While it makes sense to hold one after the other requirements are met, it is not required to be last. The Guide flags this as important for Scouts on a tight schedule before their 18th birthday, where last-minute work can make it impossible to fit in.
Notes and warnings
Tip. Schedule it early where a Scout is close to 18. The Guide says so directly: last-minute work can make it impossible to fit the conference in, and scheduling it earlier leaves room for the individual conversation the requirement is actually for.
Where this step comes from
- Guide to Advancement (2025), Section 4.2.3.5 · It is not required to be the last step before the board of review, which matters for Scouts close to 18.