Welcome Prospective Eagle Candidates. October 7, 2014

Eagle Preview Agenda Why become an Eagle? Requirement # 5 “The Service Project” –Overview –Proposal Process –Project Plan – tips and suggestions Application Procedure Board of Review

Why Become an Eagle? It confirms your proficiency to lead and make sound decisions. Reinforces the many diverse skills learned throughout your Scouting career. There are College, military and career advantages. Join a small, exclusive group of men that possess high moral judgment and promise to live their lives by the Scout Oath and Law

Eagle Requirements: 1.Become a Life Scout 2.Complete requirements 1-5 listed in Scout Handbook. 3.Complete requirement # 5 4.Take part in SM Conference All before your 18 th Birthday 5.Pass an Eagle BOR

Eagle Scout Requirement 5 While a Life scout plan, develop and give leadership to others in a “Service Project” helpful to any religious institution, school, or your community.

Eagle Scout Service Project Overview Big Helpful Meaningful Long lasting

“While a Life Scout” Don’t start too early… …Wait until you have successfully completed your Life BOR

Plan, Develop … Planning is a key component A project that does not require significant planning will not be approved –The proposal is an outline of the project concept –The plan details step by step how to carryout the project

Give Leadership to Others –No set standards for the number of people Most projects involve over 10 volunteers Some involve over 30 –No set standards for the number of hours National average is 150 hours Many projects are 300, 400, even 500 hours

Who is a Beneficiary? Religious Institution, School, or Community Need not be a registered as a non-profit (but they usually are) Community has a very broad definition –Example: A person is unable to maintain his property. If it has become a public eyesore, the “community” may benefit from a project to improve the property.

The project cannot involve Council property or other BSA activities Business or individual Primarily fund-raising (except for materials or supplies needed) Solely around routine labor –Cleaning, Mulching, Spreading –Setting up or Tearing down

Types of Projects Construction Landscaping Special Events Overseas Aid Organizations

Where to get Ideas Church or school (Minneapolis and St. Paul too) Senior citizen homes Veteran's groups Physically or mentally challenged kids and adults Food, clothing and family shelters National or overseas aid organizations Police or fire departments Parks Summer community programs Other Eagle Scouts, Troop or District Advisors

The Eagle Project Approval Process

Eagle Scout Project Workbook

Home Calendar Activities/Civic Services Advancement/Awards –Adv. & Awards OverviewAdv. & Awards Overview –Cub Scout YouthCub Scout Youth –Boy Scout YouthBoy Scout Youth –Eagle Scout Award –VenturingVenturing –Adult Awards …Adult Awards Camping Training Online Tools …. Advancement and Awards Eagle Scout Eagle Resources Materials to guide and support Life Scouts in attaining the rank of Eagle. District Advancement Chairs Life to Eagle Packet Materials Eagle Scout Rank Application…Eagle Scout Rank Application… Service Project Checklist and Tips…Service Project Checklist and Tips… Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook – PDF Northernstarbsa.org

Eagle Scout Project Process Phase I Proposal Approval Phase II Detailed Planning Phase III Execute the Project

Proposal Project Outline

Project Approval Process The Scout: –Works with the Beneficiary to identify project scope, timing, expectations and obtain project approval. –Presents his proposal and receives approval from: Unit Leader and Unit Committee – to District Advancement Committee (DAC): You will be assigned to an DAC Member. The DAC member will contact you within 3 days

District Approval Prior to the District Meeting –Send copies of your proposal, sketches diagrams, completed contact and approval signature pages. –Plan for a 1 hour meeting to discuss proposal details –Meeting focus: Proposal knowledge and safety Discuss “Plan” detailed write-up tips. The proposal MUST have all 4 approvals before starting any part of the project execution.

Final Plan “Approved” Proposal Outline D e t a i led to s ma ll e st point

Fundraising Guidelines How will you pay for the project? –Identify sources for donation of funds or materials An Application is required if you go beyond: –Beneficiary –Candidate or his family –Members of the Unit/Troop –Charterer Organization

Project Volunteers How many? Create teams? Will you need helpers with specific skills? –Adult to operate power tools Use your recruiting as a way to inspire and train other Scouts. –Teach younger scouts how, practice –Younger scouts can help measure, etc

Project Volunteers Include: Scouts, youth groups, friends, church and classmates Limit family or relatives Exclude employees of the beneficiary

Adult Volunteers BSA policy requires two adult leaders be present with at least 1 adult with Youth Protection Training!

Create Step By Step Instructions Day 1. asking for help. Included Description of the project, who it benefits The days and times we plan to work. The conditions I.E in or outside - potential weather conditions If it rains or snows, Cell # number if you get lost, food allergies. Day 2. Pick up supplies Day 3. Greet volunteers Cut the pieces according to the cutting list Nail the front….. Identify specific tasks Create a workday schedule

Sample Construction or Landscape Diagram How to cut the pieces, lengths etc. Describe how the pieces fit together Describe plant layout Detail how to space and position plants.

Safety Hazards Identify safety hazards Weather - cold or hot How will you ensure the safety of your helpers? i.e. breaks, water, warm up How will you be prepared for an accident if one occurs?

Service Project Report Last section of Workbook Summarizes the project –What went well/What was challenging? –What changed from the plan? –Discuss your leadership –How many hours –Funding ETC.

Create A Word Picture Take “before” pictures Take lots of “during” pictures Preserve the memory with finished project pictures

Eagle Application Procedures

Use the current BSA Eagle Scout Rank Application For online version, go to same area of the NorthernStarBSA.Org website as you did for the project and download it. Complete all required information. Entries must be legible. Northernstarbsa.org

Eagle Scout Rank Application

Common Questions Date you joined Troop –No official date is recorded - suggestions; the date you crossed over Date on your BSA registration form, or March 1. ( The date must be before you earned a merit badge.) Reference Letters –Six letters are required if you are employed –They are confidential and only shared with BOR. Some units get written waivers authorizing the BOR to share the letters with the Scout.

Scoutmaster Conference All requirements, including Scoutmaster conference, must be completed prior to the 18 th birthday. For the conference: –Completed workbook –Completed application –Statement of Life Goals/list of Achievements –All handbook requirements (except BOR)

Eagle Board of Review

Board Composition: Minimum of 3, maximum of 6 impartial members. One member must be from the District Advancement Committee * People who cannot serve on the Board: Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmasters from the Candidate’s Unit Parent, Relatives or Guardian of Candidate Bring your Scout Handbook Class A uniform and sash (With all badges and life rank) (The unit leader may remain in the room, but does not participate.

Once an Eagle, always an Eagle College Scholarships –Northern Star Council: cholarships/ cholarships/ –National Eagle Scout Association (NESA): Networking –Northern Star Council Annual ‘Gathering of Eagles Dinner’ – usually in April Facebook “Northern Star Council Eagle Scout Network” –NESA:

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