Powder Mill District Trail to Eagle Training Sunday, September 25, 2011 7:00 Silverside Church Matt Bib, District Advancement Chair Andy Sensing,

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Powder Mill District Trail to Eagle Training Sunday, September 25, :00 Silverside Church Matt Bib, District Advancement Chair Andy Sensing, Eagle Project & Board Vice-Chair

Trail to Eagle  The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. Trail to Eagle2

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1. Be active in your troop and patrol for at least four months as a First Class Scout. 2. Demonstrate Scout spirit by living the Scout Oath (Promise) and Scout Law in your everyday life. 3. Earn six merit badges, including any four from the required list for Eagle 4. While a First Class Scout, take part in service projects totaling at least six hours of work. These projects must be approved by your Scoutmaster. 5. While a First Class Scout, serve actively for four months in one or more of the following positions of responsibility or carry out a Scoutmaster-assigned leadership project to help the troop:  Boy Scout troop. Patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader, senior patrol leader, troop guide, Order of the Arrow troop representative, den chief, scribe, librarian, historian, quartermaster, Venture Patrol Leader, Junior Assistant Scoutmaster, Chaplain Aide, or Instructor.  Varsity Scout team. Captain, cocaptain, program manager, squad leader, team secretary, Order of the Arrow troop representative, librarian, historian, quartermaster, chaplain aide, instructor, or den chief.  Venturing crew/ship. President, vice president, secretary, treasurer, boatswain, boatswain's mate, yeoman, purser, Den Chief, or storekeeper. 6. Take part in a Scoutmaster conference. 7. Complete your board of review. Trail to Eagle5

1. Be active in your troop and patrol for at least six months as a Star Scout. 2. Demonstrate Scout spirit by living the Scout Oath (Promise) and Scout Law in your everyday life. 3. Earn five more merit badges (so that you have 11 in all), including any three more from the required list for Eagle. A Scout may choose any of the 15 required merit badges in the 12 categories to fulfill this requirement. 4. While a Star Scout, take part in service projects totaling at least six hours of work. These projects must be approved by your Scoutmaster. 5. While a Star Scout, serve actively for six months in one or more of the troop positions of responsibility listed in requirement 5 for Star Scout (or carry out a Scoutmaster-assigned leadership project to help the troop).Star Scout 6. While a Star Scout, use the EDGE method to teach a younger scout the skills from ONE of the following six choices (See next slide) 6. Take part in a Scoutmaster conference. 7. Complete your board of review. Trail to Eagle6

 While a Star Scout, use the EDGE method to teach a younger Scout the skills from ONE of the following six choices, so that he is prepared to pass those requirements to his unit leader's satisfaction.  Second Class - 7a and 7c (first aid)  Second Class - 1a (outdoor skills)  Second Class - 3c, 3d, 3e, and 3f (cooking/camping)  First Class - 8a, 8b, 8c, and 8d (first aid)  First Class - 1, 7a, and 7c (outdoor skills)  First Class - 4a, 4b, and 4d (cooking/camping) 7

Trail to Eagle  Performance-based achievement  Approximately 5% of all Boy Scouts  Over 52,000 Eagle Scouts in 2009  In 2009, the average age of boys earning the Eagle Scout rank was 17.3 years of age.  More than 2,000,000 Eagle Scouts since 1911 Trail to Eagle8

 Fulfill requirements in the areas of leadership, service, and outdoor skills.  A number of specific skills are required to advance through the ranks.  Must pass specific tests that are organized by requirements and merit badges. Trail to Eagle9

 These 12 steps have been outlined to ensure a smooth procedure for the Scout, the unit leadership, and the volunteers who are to conduct the board of review. Eagle candidates should share these steps with their unit leader so that they can fully understand the procedures that must be followed. Trail to Eagle10

Trail to Eagle  Step 1  In order to advance to the rank of Eagle, a candidate must complete all requirements of tenure; Scout spirit; merit badges; positions of responsibility; while a Life Scout, plan, develop, and provide leadership to others in a service project; and the Scoutmaster conference. Trail to Eagle11

Trail to Eagle  Step 1.1 Be active in your troop, team, crew, or ship for a period of at least six months after you have achieved the rank of Life Scout.  How Active is Active?  Earning Eagle as a member of a Crew or Ship Trail to Eagle12

Trail to Eagle  Step 1.2  Demonstrate that you live by the principles of the Scout Oath and Scout Law in your daily life.  List the names of individuals who know you personally and would be willing to provide a recommendation on your behalf, including parents/guardians, religious, education, and employer references.  You will list these on your Eagle Scout Rank Application.  When closer to completing all merit badges and your project, you will ask these people to write letters of recommendation to be attached to your Eagle Application. Trail to Eagle13

Trail to Eagle  Step 1.3  Earn a total of 21 merit badges (10 more than you already have), including the following: a. First Aid, b. Citizenship in the Community, c. Citizenship in the Nation, d. Citizenship in the World, e. Communications, f. Personal Fitness, g. Emergency Preparedness OR Lifesaving, h. Environmental Science, i. Personal Management, j. Swimming OR Hiking OR Cycling, k. Camping, and l. Family Life. Trail to Eagle14

Trail to Eagle  Step 1.4  Serve actively for a period of six months in one or more of the following positions of responsibility: Boy Scout Troop -- Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader, Venture Patrol Leader, Troop Guide, Order of the Arrow Troop Representative, Den Chief, Scribe, Librarian, Historian, Quartermaster, Junior Assistant Scoutmaster, Chaplain Aide or Instructor. Varsity Scout Team – Captain, Cocaptain, Program Manager, Squad Leader, Team Secretary, Order of the Arrow Team Representative, Librarian, Historian, Quartermaster, Chaplain Aide, Instructor or Den Chief Venturing Crew/Ship – President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Quartermaster, Historian, Den Chief, Guide, Boatswain, Boatswain’s Mate, Yeoman, Purser or Storekeeper. Trail to Eagle15

Trail to Eagle  Step 1.5  Plan, develop, and give leadership to others in a service project helpful to any religious institution, any school, or your community.  The project should benefit an organization other than Boy Scouting.  The project plan must be approved by the organization benefiting from the effort, your Scoutmaster and troop committee and the council or district before you start.  You must use the Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook, No , in meeting this requirement.  To be covered in more detail in Step 2. Trail to Eagle16

Trail to Eagle  Step 1.6  Take Part in a Scoutmaster Conference.  Attach to this application a statement of your ambitions and life purpose and a listing of positions held in your religious institution, school, camp, community, or other organizations during which you demonstrated leadership skills. Include honors and awards received during this service. Trail to Eagle17

Trail to Eagle  Step 1.7  Successfully complete  an Eagle Scout board  of review.  See Steps 8 and 9. Trail to Eagle18

Trail to Eagle  Familiar:  Being Active  Demonstrating Scout Spirit  Serving in a Position  Earning Merit Badges  Scoutmasters Conference  Different:  Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project (and its Workbook)  Eagle Application  Eagle Board of Review Trail to Eagle19

Trail to Eagle 20 Boy Scout Handbook Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook Eagle Scout Rank Application

Trail to Eagle 21 Trail to Eagle Eagle Scout Project Workbook Workbook Application

Trail to Eagle  Step 2  Using the Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook, the candidate must select his Eagle service project and have the project concept approved by his unit leader, his unit committee,  and the benefactor of the project, and reviewed and approved by the council or district advancement committee. Trail to Eagle22

Trail to Eagle BEFORE YOU START Project Concept Project Plan Approval - What? - Who? - Where? - Why? - When? - How? Trail to Eagle23 CARRYING OUT THE PROJECT Record Progress of Project: - Hours - Materials - Changes - Photos - Leadership AFTER COMPLETION Filling out the Form Approvals of Completed Project Project & Board of Review

Trail to Eagle  Read and Understand…  Read your Eagle Service Workbook from the front to the back.  Follow the instructions.  If you have any questions, ask:  Unit leader  Eagle Mentor  Another Eagle Scout  Matt Bib, (302)  Andy Sensing, (302) Trail to Eagle24

Trail to Eagle  Before you begin…  The project should benefit an organization other than the BSA.  The project plan must be approved by the organization benefiting from the effort, your unit leader, unit committee, and by the council or district advancement committee before you start.  You must use the online Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook, No , in meeting this requirement.  Trail to Eagle25

Trail to Eagle  Before you begin…  Originality  Limitations  Size Trail to Eagle26

Trail to Eagle Discuss…  Discuss community needs with appropriate community leaders. These may include educators, clergy, conservationists, health officials, park rangers, law enforcement agents, Scouters, and business people.  The Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project is a service project and you are leading others in completing that project Trail to Eagle27

Trail to Eagle  Decide and Plan  Decide on a project and develop a specific plan to carry out the project. You will need to fill out pages 1, 5-9 of the workbook (pages 3 and 7-10 for Word document). You must use the online version of the workbook available at  Remember, the project workbook must be approved before you begin. Trail to Eagle28

Trail to Eagle  Examples  A look at some projects other Scouts have done for their Eagle Scout Award illustrates that your project can be to construct something or can be to render a service. Scouts have:  Made trays to fasten to wheelchairs for veterans with disabilities at a Veterans Administration hospital.  Collected used books and distributed them to people in the community who wanted and needed, but could not afford, books.  Built a sturdy footbridge across a brook to make a safe shortcut for children between their homes and school.  Collected and repaired used toys and gave them to a home for children with disabilities.  Organized and operated a bicycle safety campaign. This involved a written safety test, equipment safety check, and a skills contest in a bike rodeo.  Surveyed the remains of an old Spanish mission and prepared an accurate map relating it to the present church.  Built a “tot lot” in a big city neighborhood and set up a schedule for Boy Scouts to help run it.  Set up a community study center for children who needed a place to do schoolwork.  Trained fellow students as audiovisual aides for their school. Arranged for more than 200 hours of audiovisual work.  Prepared plans for a footbridge on a trail in a national forest. Worked with rangers to learn the skills necessary to build the structure, Trail to Eagle29

Trail to Eagle  Planning Workbook Page 1 (.doc 3)  Fill out your full name, address, phone number, date of birth, address; your unit number, district and council names; and your unit leader and unit advancement chairperson’s information.  Remember that others will be reading these pages. You should complete the form online if possible, or print, type, or write legibly using black or blue ink. You may add as many pages as needed to thoroughly complete the workbook. Trail to Eagle30

Trail to Eagle  Planning Workbook Page 5 (.doc 7)  Project Description  Project Name Give a short name to your project.  Describe the project you plan to do. This section summarizes What you plan to do. Provide a good description, but save the details for the appropriate section. Trail to Eagle31

Trail to Eagle  Planning Workbook Page 6 (.doc 8)  Project Description cont’d  What group will benefit from the project?  How will the group benefit from the project?  Discuss this concept with your unit leader.  Obtain group representatives signature, with date and phone number. This section details Who, Where and Why. Trail to Eagle32

Trail to Eagle  Planning Workbook Page 7-8 (.doc 9)  Project Details  Describe the present condition  Explain the method to be used in carrying out the project  Materials and tools to be used? How will you obtain them?  Who are your helpers and how many do you need? How will you recruit them?  What is your time schedule for carrying out the project? When do you plan to start and finish your project? How many work days? How many hours per day? Total number of hours you expect it to take?  What is the estimated cost of the project? How will the needed funds be obtained?  This section details How the project will be executed and how you will show leadership. Trail to Eagle33

Trail to Eagle  Planning Workbook Page 7-8 (.doc 9)  Include Safety in the Project Details  Note that there are certain tools, such as chain saws, that only adults may use. You may also check the Guide to Safe Scouting and refer to the Sweet 16 of Scouting Safety. With proper planning, adequate supervision, and common sense you will be able to keep your project helpers safe. Trail to Eagle34

Trail to Eagle  Planning Workbook Page 9  Include “Before” Photographs in the Project Details A picture is worth a thousand words. It may explain your project better than you can on paper, so it does pay to take pictures. Use “before” photographs to enhance and explain your project. Either print multiple photos onto a single page or insert developed photographs into photo page inserts. If inserting pages, write “Attached” in this section. Insert additional pages as needed to include maps, diagrams, schematics, technical info, flyers, and other information related to your project. Trail to Eagle35

Trail to Eagle  Planning Workbook Page 9 (.doc 10)  Approval Signatures for Project Plan  The project plan must be reviewed and approved by the beneficiary of the project, your unit leader, the unit committee, and the council or district advancement committee before the project is started. The following questions must be answered before giving this approval:  What is the project you are planning?  Who will benefit from the project?  How will they benefit?  What representative of the project’s beneficiary will be contacted for guidance in planning the project?  What are the project planning details? Trail to Eagle36

Trail to Eagle  Planning Workbook Page 9 (.doc 10)  Approval Signatures for Project Plan  Remember, the project must be approved before you begin, so make sure all signatures have been secured before you start the project. You must be a Life Scout before you begin an Eagle Scout  leadership service project.  Obtain your approval signatures and dates in the following order:  Religious institution, school, or community representative  Scoutmaster/Coach/Advisor and Unit Committee Member  District advancement committee member Trail to Eagle37

Trail to Eagle  Obtaining District Approval  You may submit the project workbook to the District Advancement Committee in the following methods:  1. Call or Andy Sensing to make arrangements.  2. Turn in at the Scout Shop in Wilmington.  3. Prior to the monthly District Committee Meeting, the first Wednesday of every month (except July) at the LDS Church in Wilmington.  4. Bring to District Roundtable, the second Wednesday of every month (except July) at 7PM at the LDS Church in Wilmington. Trail to Eagle38

Trail to Eagle  Remember…  You may proceed with your leadership service project only when you have:  Completed all the above mentioned planning details  Shared the project plans with the appropriate persons  Obtained approval from the appropriate persons  It is imperative that you do not start the project prior to having these approval signatures. If you’ve submitted your workbook for approval instead of meeting with us, we will call you to let you know if/when your project is fully approved. Trail to Eagle39

Trail to Eagle  Your project plan is approved!  Good Luck and Good Leadership!  We look forward to reviewing your completed project! Trail to Eagle40

Trail to Eagle  Carrying Out the Project  Record the progress of your project.  Hours you spent planning  Hours you spent working  Helper names  Helper hours and days worked  Total hours  Materials required & cost  Donations received and value  Changes to original project plan and reasons for changes  “After” Photographs Trail to Eagle41

Trail to Eagle  A word to Leaders and Parents:  One of the best ways to help a Life Scout in carrying out his project is to ask– what do you need me to do?  It is ok for the Life Scout or others to make mistakes. We learn from our mistakes and the mistakes of others.  However, safety first – advise the Life Scout and, if necessary, step in if something is unsafe or against the Guide to Safe Scouting. Trail to Eagle42

Trail to Eagle  Carrying Out the Project  What if there are changes?  Little Changes  Big Changes  Change so big it really changes the project Trail to Eagle43

Trail to Eagle  Carrying Out the Project  Planning Workbook Page (.doc 11-14)  Hours you spent planning  Hours you spent carrying out the project  Hours others spent working on the project  Materials (and funds) required to complete project  Changes  “After” Photographs Trail to Eagle44

Trail to Eagle  Carrying Out the Project  Planning Workbook Page (.doc 11-14)  Project must be completed after project approved  Project completion date is when the project was completed (not when workbook completed)  Workbook may be completed before Eagle Application  Order of dates of signatures 1. Applicant signs and dates after completion of project 2. Representative of religious institution, school, or community 3. Scoutmaster/Coach/Advisor Trail to Eagle45

Trail to Eagle  Extensions  Extensions for earning Eagle after age 18 are rare  Extenuating circumstances for Extensions  Requesting an Extension  How to request an extension – contact District Advancement Chair  When to ask for an Extension? Don’t wait to the last minute – request as soon as recognized  National Boy Scout Committee Extends Trail to Eagle46

Trail to Eagle  Step 3  It is imperative that all requirements for the Eagle Scout rank except the board of review be completed prior to the candidate’s 18th birthday.  When all requirements except the board of review for the rank of Eagle, including the leadership service project and Scoutmaster conference, have been completed, the Eagle Scout Rank Application must be completed and sent to the council service center promptly. (Youth members with disabilities should meet with their unit leader regarding time extensions.) Trail to Eagle47

Trail to Eagle  Step 4  The application should be signed by the unit leader at the proper place.  The unit committee reviews and approves the record of the Eagle candidate before the application is submitted to the local council.  If a unit leader or unit committee fails to sign or otherwise approve an application, the Eagle candidate may still be granted a board of review.  The failure of a unit leader or unit committee to sign an application may be considered by the board of review in determining the qualification of the Eagle candidate. Trail to Eagle48

Trail to Eagle  Step 5  The Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook, properly filled out, must be submitted with the application. Trail to Eagle49

Trail to Eagle  The application is to be completed after you have completed all requirements for the Eagle Scout rank:  Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project  21 Merit Badges  Tenure and Position of Responsibility  Print in ink or type all information.  When you have completed the application, sign it and submit it to your unit leader. Trail to Eagle50

Trail to Eagle  Getting Started…  List the names of individuals who know you personally and would be willing to provide a recommendation on your behalf.  H ave them send letters to your Unit Leader or Unit Advancement Chair. Letters should not be sent/given to the Eagle candidate.  Some units use a form letter explaining the purpose of the recommendation, the qualifications and requirements for Eagle, and where recommendations should be sent.  Note that an Eagle Board of Review committee member may contact these people for additional information Trail to Eagle51

Trail to Eagle  Statement of Ambitions and Life Purpose  Write this for Requirement 6.  Include a listing of positions held in your religious institution, school, camp, community, or other organizations during which you demonstrated leadership skills. Include honors and awards received during this service.  Include short and long-term plans for giving back to Scouting.  Include plans for continuing education, military service or career goals. Trail to Eagle52

Trail to Eagle  Advancement Records  Gather your personal records (merit badge cards, rank advancement certificates, Boy Scout Handbook)  Ask your Unit Advancement Chair for a copy of your Individual Scout Record. This may be a hand-written form, a report from Internet Advancement, or a report from TroopMaster or a similar program. Trail to Eagle53

Trail to Eagle 54 You’ll know you have the latest application if Requirement 5 includes Project Name and Hours. The back will state that it is the 2010 revision. Requirement 5 Project Name Hours

Trail to Eagle  Fill in the form.  The PDF allows you to type and save data.  Use your full legal name, including middle, which should/must match your registration.  Dates of ranks and merit badges should be the date earned – not the date awarded at the court of honor Trail to Eagle55

Trail to Eagle  Dates  At least 6 months after Life Board of Review  Dates of Requirement 4 & 5 on or before date of Scoutmaster conference (Requirement 6)  Date of Final Project signature (Requirement 5) matches the date on Workbook  Date of Applicant’s Signature is after Requirement 6 and before Unit Approval. Signature of unit leaders in any order, but after conference  Before applicant’s 18 birthday Trail to Eagle56

Trail to Eagle  Preparing Eagle Packet  Eagle Scout Rank Application  Statement of Ambitions and Life Purpose  Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook  Letters of Recommendation  Make 3 copies of entire Eagle packet.  Place originals in a small binder of folder using plastic sheet protectors if available.  Collate and staple the 3 copies; insert into binder with originals or secure with rubber band or paper clip, etc.  Turn in Originals and 3 copies to council Registrar before 18 birthday. Trail to Eagle57

Trail to Eagle  Step 6  When the completed application is received at the council service center its contents will be verified.  A Scout cannot have a board of review denied or postponed because the council office or district advancement committee does not receive reference letters.  NOTE: Full text can be found on Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook Trail to Eagle58

Trail to Eagle  Step 7  After the contents of an application have been verified and appropriately signed, the application, Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook, and references will be returned from the council service center to the chairman of the Eagle board of review so that a board of review may be scheduled.  Under no circumstances should a board of review be scheduled until the application is returned to the chairman of the Eagle board of review. Reference checks that are forwarded with the application are confidential, and their contents are not to be  disclosed to any person who is not a member of the board of review. Trail to Eagle59

Trail to Eagle  Scheduling  Eagle Scout Boards of Review are held on the second Sunday and the third Tuesday of each month. In critical cases, alternate arrangements can be made.  Our goal is to schedule all Boards two to six weeks after return from council. This allows the Board time to contact references, read the packet, and visit the project site.  The applicant and Unit Leader are notified by phone and/or e- mail of date, time and location of the Eagle Scout Board of Review.  There are often more than one Eagle Board of Review held on the same evening.  If you must reschedule, contact the Eagle Chair immediately. Trail to Eagle60

Trail to Eagle  Step 8  The board of review for an Eagle candidate is composed  of at least three but not more than six members.  One member serves as chairman. Unit leaders, assistant unit leaders, relatives, or guardians may not serve as members of a Scout’s board of review. The board of review members should convene at least 30 minutes before the candidate appears in order to review the application, reference checks, and leadership service project report. It is not required that these persons be members of the advancement committee; however, they must have an understanding of the importance of the Eagle board of review. Trail to Eagle61

Trail to Eagle  Purpose  The Eagle Scout Board of Review must approve the manner in which Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project was carried out.  The Board will review the candidate’s participation in the program, his ambitions and life purpose, and his demonstration of leadership and the Scout Oath and Law outside of Scouting. Trail to Eagle62

Trail to Eagle  Step 9  The candidate’s unit leader introduces him to the members of the board of review.  The unit leader may remain in the room, but does not participate in the board of review. The unit leader may be called on to clarify a point in question. In no case should a relative or guardian of the candidate attend the review, even as a unit leader. There is no set of questions that an Eagle candidate should be asked. However, the board should be assured of the candidate’s participation in the program. This is the highest award that a Scout may achieve and, consequently, a thorough discussion of his successes and experiences in Scouting should be considered. After the review, the candidate and his unit leader leave the room while the board members discuss the acceptability of the candidate as an Eagle Scout. The decision must be unanimous. If the candidate meets the requirements, he is asked to return and is informed that he will receive the board’s recommendation for the Eagle Scout rank. Trail to Eagle63

Trail to Eagle  Step 9 Cont’d  If the candidate does not meet the requirements, he is asked to return and told the reasons for his failure to qualify. A discussion should be held with him as to how he may meet the requirements within a given period. Should the applicant Disagree with the decision, the appeal procedures should be explained to him. A follow-up letter must be sent to the Scout confirming the agreements reached on the action(s) necessary for the advancement. If the Scout chooses to appeal, the board should provide the name and address of the person he is to contact. Trail to Eagle64

Trail to Eagle  Step 10  Immediately after the board of review and after the application has been appropriately signed, the application, the service project report, references, and a properly completed Advancement Report are returned to the council service center. Trail to Eagle65

Trail to Eagle  Step 11  When the application arrives at the council service center, the Scout executive signs it to certify that the proper procedure has been followed and that the board of review has recommended the candidate for the Eagle Scout rank. This workbook and references are retained by the council. The workbook may be returned to the Scout after council approval.  Only the Eagle Scout Rank Application is forwarded to the national Eagle Scout Service. Trail to Eagle66

Trail to Eagle  Step 12  The Eagle Scout Service screens the application.  Any item not meeting national standards will cause the application to be returned for more information.  Eagle Scout certificate is sent to the local council. The date used on the certificate will be the date of the board of review. The Eagle Scout court of honor should not be scheduled until the local council receives the Eagle Scout rank credentials.  The Eagle patch, medal and pins may be purchased from the Scout Shop.  After earning the Eagle Scout Award, a Scout may work to earn Eagle Palms before the Scout’s 18th birthday. Palms must be earned one at a time, in the order of Bronze, Gold, and then Silver.  NOTE: Full original text can be found on Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook Trail to Eagle67

April 15, 2010Trail to Eagle  Dave Carney, Arranges for a number of Veterans recognitions including Veterans of Foreign Wars and Sons of the American Revolution  Terry Ripski, Alpha-Phi-Omega Service Fraternity  Senator Tom Carper Letter request via his website  Governor, Lt. Governor, State Senator and Representatives, County Executive and Representatives, and City officials will often send tributes upon request. 9/17/2008Trail to Eagle68

Trail to Eagle Record Your Eagle Scout Project in Good Turn for America You will need to have the Eagle Scout project workbook handy. Input the data requested: The applicant’s full name The project completion date Number of Scouts working on the project Number of non-Scout youth working on the project Number of leaders working on the project Number of other adults working on the project Total hours worked on the Cost of materials required to complete the project Project category (selected from the dropdown box) Type of group benefiting from the project The specific group that benefited from the project Trail to Eagle69

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