Big Disgrace!

I received the latest copy of BBM Point System for Application to Local Universities. It was really a disgrace to see the terribly low standard of points given for proficiency and achievement category. The maximum (5) points is given for the 4th proficiency award. However, the Boys' Brigade Award Scheme has a total of 21 proficiency awards. This means that a boy could easily gained the maximum marks on the first year of joining the Brigade.

What has happened to the prestigious Founder's Award? Isn't the award should be given maximum points? To qualified for the second-highest award, President's Award, a Boy needs at least 7 proficiency awards.

Personally, it is an insult to the entire Award Scheme by awarding the maximum points to only boys with only 5 proficiency badges (including the Target Badge). The maximum points can be easily obtained within one year. Founder's Award being the highest award requires a Boy to be fully committed and worked hard for at least 3 years to achieve that award.

Is this the way the Brigade encourages the Boys to strive for excellence?

Or merely as a cheap and distasteful recruitment method in attracting more members?

What is the signal the Brigade is giving its members?

Why does the standard of award scheme needs to be lower to such self-insulting standard?

I certainly viewed this as a shame to the Boys' Brigade and an insult to all the pass high achievers in the Brigade. Adding to that, it is also humiliating for BB members who are and will be applying to local universities. By merely giving easy points to the application, the standard and good reputation of the Brigade is at stake. I do not think this is helpful for to the members in their application process but rather a hindrance or humiliating factor to be associated with a sub-standard organisation.

I personally appeal for the system to be reconsidered and reviewed for the sake of the Brigade!