For Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts and Sea Scouts, advancement is the process by which Scouts progress from rank to rank in the Scouting program. Venturing has a less structured recognition program. Advancement is simply a means to an end, not an end in itself. Everything done to advance and earn these ranks and recognitions should be designed to help the young person have an exciting and meaningful experience.
Advancement News is the official e-letter of the Boy Scouts of America national Advancement Team and the national Advancement Committee. Its intent is to support and clarify procedures found in the Guide to Advancement, announce various changes and updates in advancement, and to assist advancement committees in making decisions that can help increase the rate of advancement
Advancement News is designed for council and district advancement chairs and their committees, unit advancement coordinators, advancement staff advisors, and Eagle processors. However, any Scouting volunteers or professionals who may find the News helpful are encouraged to subscribe.
| Council Committee Chair | David Chan |
| Vice Chair (Boy Scouts) | Craig Lauer |
| Vice Chair (Cub Scouts, Venturing) | Steve Leopold |
| Baden Powell | George Baumhauer |
| Conestoga | Paul Dallatore |
| Constellation | Sarah Robinson |
| Continental | Sandy Polen |
| General Nash | Holly Hammond |
| Lafayette | Barry Shafer |
| Minquas | Karlis Ulmanis |
| Northern | Stephanie Miklosey |
| Roosevelt | John Heiple |
| Triune | Gary Hodges |
| Washington | Warren Friedel |
| Lifesaving and Heroism Awards | Bob Wetzel |
| Council Merit Badge Counselor Dean | Stephen Perrone |
| Scouts with Special Needs | Craig Lauer |
| Council Boy Scout Rank Advancement Issues | John Heiple |
| Website and Training | Susan Best |
| Staff Advisor | Nick Nowak |
