Character Requirements
Achievement of the technical requirements alone is not sufficient for a Venturer Scout to gain the Queen’s Scout
Award.
A potential Queen’s Scout must show that he/she is carrying out the Scout Law and Promise and his/her character is
that which is expected of the Venturing Section’s highest award.
The first stage of this process for a potential Queen’s Scout is recommendation of the Unit Council.
- Has the Venturer Scout reached an acceptable standard of Award work?
- Has the Venturer Scout demonstrated that he/she is practicing the Scout Law and
Promise in everyday life?
A suggested checklist for the Unit Council:
- Assisting and helping whenever possible?
- Accepting a belief in his/her God?
- Upholding the laws of the community?
- Being a reliable and trustworthy person?
- Extending friendship and consideration to all members of the Unit?
- Taking on responsibilities and showing leadership within the Unit?
- Demonstrating a cheerful disposition, especially when things get tough?
- Someone of whom the Unit is proud?
- Doing his/her best, consistent with the Scout Promise?.