Advancement Chair
“Celebrating Growth, Fueling Momentum”
What You Do
- •Track boys' advancement progress in Trail Life Connect
- •Coordinate monthly Boards of Review
- •Plan quarterly Courts of Honor (award ceremonies)
- •Order patches and awards with Treasurer
- •Ensure every boy's hard work gets recognized
Why It Matters
Boys who advance regularly are 3x more likely to stay engaged and bring friends. When advancement stalls, boys lose motivation and drift away. You're not just handing out patches—you're fueling the entire culture of growth and keeping boys invested.
Time
Time Commitment
2-4 hours/month (flexible schedule)
Fit
Best fit for
Organized people who love celebrating wins and tracking progress
Next
Next step
Talk to Bob Mattax or Jon Nichols
Advancement Chair - Detailed Information
Personality Fit
StrengthsFinder
- ▸Achiever
- ▸Maximizer
- ▸Developer
- ▸Arranger
- ▸Consistency
Enneagram
- ▸Type 3 (Achiever): Motivated by progress and celebrating success
- ▸Type 1 (Reformer): Detail-oriented, wants fair systems
- ▸Type 7 (Enthusiast): Brings energy to celebrations
Myers-Briggs
- ▸ESTJs & ENTJs: Organized leaders who track progress
- ▸ISFJs & ESFJs: Nurturing supporters who love recognition
- ▸ENFPs: Enthusiastic encouragers
You Might Be Perfect for This If...
- ✓You love seeing kids succeed and get recognized
- ✓You're organized and can track multiple boys' progress
- ✓You enjoy planning celebrations and ceremonies
- ✓You're comfortable with technology (Trail Life Connect)
- ✓You can balance encouragement with realistic expectations
- ✓You believe recognition fuels motivation
Important Note
This role is about celebrating growth, not creating pressure. Make advancement feel natural, exciting, and achievable—not stressful or competitive.