Resources for Boards of Review from BSA

Now available - a  great resource from the BSA entitled:
Rank Advancement and the Board of Review Process: Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What is a board of review, and what is its primary purpose?
Answer: The troop committee conducts a board of review to periodically    review each Scout's progress, from Tenderfoot through Life ranks, to    encourage him, to learn whether he is enjoying his Scouting experience,    and to evaluate the unit's effectiveness in conducting the Scouting    program to benefit him. The review presents a good opportunity to monitor    the Scout's advancement and keep him on track. It also gives unit leaders    a chance to measure the effectiveness of their leadership. The troop    committee appoints three to six individuals to conduct the board of    review.

Well worth reading to refresh your understanding of some important elements of the advancement process.