LIFE TO EAGLE SEMINAR OCTOBER 2015

TRAINING OBJECTIVES Eagle Scout Rank Requirements The Eagle Application Finding Quality Eagle Projects Project Review Process Eagle Board of Review Eagle Court of Honor Knowing the rules and keeping good records are keys to avoiding any surprises!

EAGLE SCOUT RANK REQUIREMENTS  Age Requirement Eligibility 1.Demonstrate Living by the Scout Oath & Law (References) 2.Earn 21 Merit Badges 3.Six Months Serving in a Position of Responsibility 4.Plan, Develop, Lead a Service Project Helpful to Community 5.Scoutmaster Conference + Statement of Ambitions & Life Purpose  Successful Eagle Board of Review All requirements must be completed prior to 18th birthday! Board of Review may be conducted after that birthday.

21 merit badges required including these 13 mandatory Eagle-badges: 1.Camping 2.Citizenship in the Community 3.Citizenship in the Nation 4.Citizenship in the World 5.Communication 6.Cooking 7.Emergency Preparedness OR Lifesaving 8.Environmental Science OR Sustainability 9.First Aid 10.Cycling OR Hiking OR Swimming 11.Personal Management 12.Personal Fitness 13.Family Life MERIT BADGES

3-MONTH MERIT BADGES Personal Fitness, Personal Management, Family Life Requirements:  Records - 3 months  Merit badge counselor meeting AT LEAST 3 months before your 18th birthday or cannot be completed in time!  You cannot keep a record of your budget, spending, fitness progress and spending for 3 months in only 3 weeks.

21 Merit Badges & Service Project IMPACT = COMMUNITY BENEFIT + LEADERSHIP Remember! Eagle Scout

EAGLE SCOUT RANK APPLICATION online as PDF

AGE REQUIREMENT

ACTIVE IN UNIT 6 MONTHS

REFERENCES

REFERENCE LETTERS TO DISTRICT

MERIT BADGES EAGLE APPLICATION

POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY (Back of Application)

POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY Scoutmaster-assigned or Elected by Unit Minimum of 6 Months (one or more positions) Do the Job - Not Just Wear the Patch Approved Positions of Responsibility are: Note: Bugler, Asst Patrol Leader, Patrol Scribe, Patrol Quartermaster Do Not Qualify Patrol Leader, Venture Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol leader, Senior Patrol Leader, Troop Guide, Order of the Arrow Troop Representative Den Chief, Scribe, Librarian, Historian Quartermaster, Junior Assistant Scoutmaster, Chaplain Aide, Instructor, Webmaster, Leave No Trace trainer Varsity Scout Team Captain Co-captain Program Manager Squad Leader Team Secretary Order of the Arrow Team Representative Librarian, Historian Quartermaster, Chaplain Aide, Instructor, Den Chief, Webmaster, Leave No Trace trainer

EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT PLAN, DEVELOP, LEAD, HELPFUL TO COMMUNITY

SCOUTMASTER CONFERENCE STATEMENT OF AMBITIONS & LIFE PURPOSE

EAGLE SCOUT SERVICE PROJECT While a Life Scout, plan, develop, and give leadership to others in a service project helpful to your religious institution, school, or your community. Boy Scout Handbook, Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook

Expandable Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook

EXPANDABLE EAGLE SCOUT SERVICE PROJECT WORKBOOK Eagle candidate has more control over workbook Expandable text boxes Accepts digital photographs Must open in Adobe Acrobat 9 or later (free) Only use versions from Do not use any versions from Councils, Districts, or Units

INSTRUCTIONS FOR DOWNLOADING WORKBOOK Click Expandable Workbook, No Takes to instructions on downloading Workbook directly to your computer 4.Click for your PC or Mac (whichever you have) 5.Takes to more Workbook Procedures (PC shown below) For PC Users From the Advancement Resources page: Ensure you have Adobe Reader 9 or laterAdobe Reader 9 or later Right click on this workbook link: Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook, No Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook, No Once the dialog box appears, click on “Save target [or link] as...” Another dialog box will appear for you to name your “save as” file and to choose where you would like to save it. Once workbook saved to your computer, open Adobe Reader, From within Adobe Reader, click on "File," click on "Open," enter the saved file name, and then enter or click "Open."

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IMPACT is the primary requirement The purpose is to show LEADERSHIP and COMMUNITY BENEFIT on your Project and demonstrate at your Eagle Board of Review

THIS WORKBOOK Section 1-3 This Workbook is prepared to ensure YOUR success Message to Scouts and Parents (Page 5) Excerpts and Summaries from the Guide to Advancement (Page 6) Preparing Project Proposal (Pages A-E) Project Plan (Pages A-E) The Fundraising Application The Project Report (Pages A-C)

LOCATE PAGE 3!

CHOOSING A PROJECT Page 4 Internet/Newspapers/TV stories Churches/places of worship, school districts, private schools, non-profit organizations, homeowners associations, parks, trail preservation groups Military bases, VFWs, children's organizations, international relief orgs, cemeteries, hospitals, orphanages, YMCA/YWCA City, County, State, Federal Government

CHOOSING AN EAGLE PROJECT Page 4 (middle) Religious, school, broad definition of community (including the world) Group benefitted the Scout, family, friends, neighbors Things Scout passionate about Plan, Develop, Lead

EAGLE PROJECT RESTRICTIONS Page 4 (bottom) No minimum hours No routine labor Community institutions allowed No fundraisers One candidate per project No BSA properties or entities

SAMPLE EAGLE PROJECTS Built church sign Landscaped church grounds Repaired church playground Built church janitor closet Repaired storage shed Built chuck boxes for Girl Scout Troop Repaired church home for aged & sponsored social event for residents Built newspaper recycling bins for elementary school

BAT HOUSES

BEACH TRAIL / FENCE RESTORATION

CHURCH FIRE RING

EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT STORAGE SHED

EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT STORAGE SHED

HOW TO USE THIS WORKBOOK Section 1-5 (middle)

LOCATEPAGE! Add Name EAGLE SCOUT SERVICE PROJECT PROPOSAL

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LOCATEPROPOSAL Page B! Add Name Complete before District Proposal Review

Page C LOCATE THIS PAGE! EAGLE SERVICE PROJECT PROPOSAL Page C LOCATE THIS PAGE!

EAGLE SERVICE PROJECT PROPOSAL  Proposal write up must use official BSA Workbook  Do not use versions from ANY OTHER source  Fill in (online when possible) the proposal template  Print as legible as possible

EAGLE SERVICE PROJECT PROPOSAL

 Number of people needed, where to recruit?  Leadership challenges?

EAGLE SERVICE PROJECT PROPOSAL  Reasonable idea/approximation  If not needed, respond Not Applicable

EAGLE SCOUT Page D SERVICE PROJECT PROPOSAL Page D LOCATETHISSECTION!

EAGLE SCOUT Page D SERVICE PROJECT PROPOSAL Page D

Page D (Bottom) EAGLE SERVICE PROJECT PROPOSAL Page D (Bottom)  Reasonable estimate  Even if donated – replacement cost

EAGLE SERVICE PROJECT PROPOSAL Section 2-3 (bottom)

EAGLE SERVICE PROJECT PROPOSAL Page E (top)  Coordination  Transportation  Storage

EAGLE SERVICE PROJECT PROPOSAL Page E (top)  Any environmental dangers to helpers?  Keeping people safe  Protecting property

EAGLE SERVICE PROJECT PROPOSAL Page E (middle)

LOCATEPROPOSAL Page E

EAGLE SERVICE PROJECT PROPOSAL Page E (middle)

EAGLE SERVICE PROJECT PROPOSAL Page E (bottom) ALL Proposal Signatures Required BEFORE Project Start!

PROJECT PLAN LOCATE Complete

PROJECT PLAN  Scout should complete Plan AFTER Proposal is approved  Scout’s use in implementing Proposal, no one approves it  Operating manual to execute the Eagle Project  Helpful in Eagle Board of Review - Shows plan, develop, lead  Strongly encouraged to share Final Plan with Eagle Coach  Eagle Coaches: Help Eagle candidate solve problems Improve chances of successful Eagle Board of Review for Scout

EAGLE SERVICE PROJECT PLAN LOCATE!

Page A (top) EAGLE SERVICE PROJECT PLAN Page A (top) Take notes!

Page A (middle) PROJECT PLAN Page A (middle)  Differences from Proposal?  Changes Made?  Learning

Page A (bottom) PROJECT PLAN Page A (bottom)

 Work Processes: Step-by-step, what needs to be done  Coach would be helpful  How to: pictures, drawings, maps, diagrams PROJECT PLAN Page B (top)

PROJECT PLAN Page B (middle)  Permits & Permissions: Construction, Electrical, Wetlands  Time to obtain permit? Tour permit needed?  Releases and Waivers  Beneficiary responsibility – not Scout but Adult

PROJECT PLAN Page B (bottom)  Materials: Items built into project  Total cost even if donated

Page C EAGLE SERVICE PROJECT PLAN Page C LOCATE THIS!

Page C EAGLE SERVICE PROJECT PLAN Page C  Supplies: Things you consume. Tarps and tape. Total cost even if donated  Tools: Construction or building activity? How long to get permit? Tour permit needed?

Page C (Bottom) EAGLE SERVICE PROJECT PLAN Page C (Bottom)  Expenses: Contributions from beneficiary, family, etc  Cumulative value adding materials, supplies, tools excluded borrowed = total  Revenue = monies needed to complete Project

Page D EAGLE SERVICE PROJECT PLAN Page D LOCATETHIS!

Page D (top) EAGLE SERVICE PROJECT PLAN Page D (top)

Page D (bottom) EAGLE SERVICE PROJECT PLAN Page D (bottom)

Page E (top) EAGLE SERVICE PROJECT PLAN Page E (top) What safety hazards faced?  Safety briefing?  First aid kit and first aid specialist?  Hazardous materials?  How to prevent problems, accidents, or injuries  Check the Guide to Safe Scouting at for safety guidelines

Page E EAGLE SERVICE PROJECT PLAN Page E  Contingency Plans: Cancelled – rain, snow, unhealthy working conditions

Page E EAGLE SERVICE PROJECT PLAN Page E

FUNDRAISING APPLICATION Pages A and B  Council approval required  2-week timeline for Council processing (approx)  Only if contributions do not come from beneficiary, Scout, Scout’s relatives, unit or chartered organization, or families in the unit.

Page A and B FUNDRAISING PROCEDURES Page A and B  Eagle Scout project cannot be a fundraiser  Beneficiary must be identified  Monies to beneficiary's account  Contracts signed by responsible adults  Funds for Eagle Scout Project only  Excess funds to beneficiary

EAGLE SERVICE PROJECT REPORT LOCATE THIS!

Page A EAGLE SERVICE PROJECT REPORT Page A

Page B EAGLE SERVICE PROJECT REPORT Page B Service Project Data = TOTAL Hours (reported to National)

EAGLE SERVICE PROJECT REPORT  Completed AFTER the Service Project has been concluded  Get signatures and Write Statement of Ambitions & Life Purpose  Useful for in PREPARING for the Eagle Board of Review – Scouts please review and complete  Summary  Changes required?  How was leadership demonstrated?  Shortage/overage of materials, supplies, tools?

Page C (top) EAGLE SERVICE PROJECT REPORT Page C (top) Funding – Fundraising efforts, Collected, Spent Donors Thanked?

EAGLE SERVICE PROJECT REPORT Page C (bottom) Before/After Pictures Documentation helpful in Scout’s Eagle Board of Review

Page C PROJECT REPORT Page C

EAGLE BOARD OF REVIEW  Scheduled after all requirements complete and Council verifies records  Conducted by District Advancement Committee  District Advancement Committee checks references  Unit Committee may participate (not SM/ASM)  Eagle date of rank is date Board of Review is passed  Scout in best full Scout uniform  It is not a retest of knowledge or skills  However, Scout should know Scout Oath, Law, Motto, Slogan, ready to discuss how you live by them  Unanimous decision required  BOR must document failure and corrective action in writing

EAGLE SCOUT APPLICATION PROCESS 1. Complete all Eagle Scout rank requirements 2.Write Eagle Service Project Report 3.Write Statement of Ambitions/Life Purpose 4.Complete Scoutmaster’s Conference 5.Complete Eagle Scout Application 6.Submit Application & Project Final Report to: District Eagle Scout Project Coordinator 7. Council verifies Scout’s records 8.Returned to District for Board of Review 9.Conduct and Pass Eagle Board of Review 10.Council approval 11.National approval 12.Conduct Court of Honor

APPEALS Reasons for Appeals: District Eagle Board of Review does not reach unanimous positive decision District Board of Review decisions may be appealed to Council Advancement Committee

EAGLE SCOUT COURT OF HONOR Special ceremony to recognize only Eagle Scout(s) Conducted after National approval 4-6 weeks after Eagle Board of Review Planned and carried out by Parents/Unit

No required format Details up to Scout & Family Invitees, Date/Time Location Reception Decorations & Refreshments Letters from Public Officials Photo Album of Scouting Career at Reception EAGLE SCOUT COURT OF HONOR

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