Life to Eagle Presentation Mr. Robert Drawz (630) District Advancement Chair Mr. Keith Pasch (630) District Advancement Co-Chair Calumet Council, BSA

Agenda Our plan is to discuss the following: v Review Eagle Scout Rank Requirements v How Parents & Leaders can support v Explain what a Leadership Project is v Selecting a Leadership Service Project v Who benefits from the Project? v Where do I start? v Past Project Ideas v Project Planning and Approvals

Agenda v Carrying Out the Project v Leadership Skills v Project Write-up v Paperwork Needed v Potholes to Avoid v Board of Review v Court of Honor - Recognition v Questions & Answers

Purpose v Encourage & Explain the process of becoming an Eagle Scout and why this should be your goal v Provide you with usable information on how to do your Project v Explain how to properly use the Eagle Leadership Project Workbook

Requirements for Eagle Scout 1. Be ACTIVE in your troop, team, crew, or ship for a period of at least 6 months after you have achieved the rank of Life Scout

Requirements for Eagle Scout v v Does it have to be continuous? – –NO. Any six month period since your Life Board of Review is sufficient. – –It does NOT have to be the most recent six months.

Requirements for Eagle Scout 2. Demonstrate that you live by the principles of the Scout Oath and 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.

Requirements for Eagle Scout v What does this mean? – – Personal Growth – – Citizenship – – Leadership Development – – Religious Obligations

Requirements for Eagle Scout v How is personal growth measured? v By what a Scout learns how to do v By using his hands as well as learning from a text book v By how he does his part in his unit v By how he does his part in his daily life v By how he does his part in his community, his nation, & his world

Requirements for Eagle Scout 3. Earn a total of 21 merit badges (required badges are listed). List the month, day, and year the merit badge was earned. (Also list the unit)

Required Badges Camping Citizenship in the Nation, Community, and World Personal Fitness First Aid Communication Emergency Preparedness or Lifesaving Personal Management Cycling or Hiking or Swimming Family Life Environmental Science

Eagle Scout Application Worksheet (information contained here to be transferred to Eagle Scout Application (BSA#58-728) ) Merit Badges: Required for Eagle Scout (line out ones not used): Required for Eagle Scout (line out ones not used): v Camping Earned:_________ Unit:__________ v Citizenship in the Community Earned:_________ Unit:__________ v Citizenship in the Nation Earned:_________ Unit:__________ v Citizenship in the World Earned:_________ Unit:__________ v Communications Earned:_________ Unit:__________ v Emergency Preparedness or Lifesaving Earned:_________ Unit:__________ v Environmental Science Earned:_________ Unit:__________ v First Aid Earned:_________ Unit:__________ v Cycling or Hiking or Swimming Earned:_________ Unit:__________ v Personal Management Earned:_________ Unit:__________ v Personal Fitness Earned:_________ Unit:__________ v Family Life Earned:_________ Unit:__________

Eagle Scout Application Worksheet (information contained here to be transferred to Eagle Scout Application (BSA#58-728) ) Merit Badges: Eagle Scout Candidate’s choices: Eagle Scout Candidate’s choices: v _____________Merit Badge Earned:_________ Unit:__________

Requirements for Eagle Scout 4. While a Life Scout, serve actively for a period of 6 months in one or more of the following positions of responsibility. List only those positions after Life board of review date.

Requirements for Eagle Scout 5. While a Life Scout, plan, develop, and give leadership to others in a service project helpful to any religious institution, any school, or your community.

Requirements for Eagle Scout 6. Attach statement of your ambitions and life purpose v Include a list of positions held that demonstrated leadership skills and honors and awards received v Take part in a Scoutmaster conference with your unit leader.

7. Successfully complete an Eagle Scout board of review. * This requirement is the only one that can be performed after the candidate’s 18 th birthday Requirements for Eagle Scout

Adult Support System v Scoutmaster –Conferences –Merit Badge Approval –Project Approval –Leadership v Life to Eagle Mentor and/or Leaders –Offers Guidance –Shows Support –Mentor v Troop Committee –Asks Constructive Questions –Shows Committee Support –Works hand in hand with Scoutmaster

Adult Support System v Parents –Encouragement –Support –Guidance –Understanding v District Advancement Team –Offers Suggestions –Show Support –Asks Questions to make the scout think

Eagle Project

The Project Requirement 5. While a Life Scout, PLAN, DEVELOP, and GIVE LEADERSHIP to others in a service project helpful to any religious institution, any school, or your community. Project Selection

Limitations v Not Routine Labor v Not BSA property or activities v Not for a Business v Not Commercial nature v Not a Fundraiser

How Big? v No Specific requirement v Should be a challenge to the Scout v Must demonstrate Leadership of Others

Project Examples from our District v Waubonsee Prairie Restoration v Kendall County Forest Preserve Trails v KC Outdoor Education Center Relocation v Nursing Home Picnic Tables v Landscaping for your Church v Baseball Dug-outs for School v KC Fairgrounds Stairs and Access Ramp

Project Examples from our District v Park Benches, Signs, Playground Equipment v Planting trees & shrubs v Animal Shelter Kennels v All Park Districts v Bookshelves for a Library v Storage Closet at a Church v Bus Stop Benches and Shelter

Project Examples from our District v Recovering Kneelers at a Catholic Church v Bird Houses for Parks v Painting for your Church v Trail Improvements and Additions (NOT maintenance) v Storage Shed for Cemetery

Benches & Landscaping

Landscaping

Picnic Bench & Shelter

Trail

Park Signs & Landscaping Tree Planting

Flag Pole and Dedication

Approval Criteria You must use the Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook in meeting this requirement.

Project Workbook

Approval Criteria v Who will benefit? v How will they benefit? v Who from that group will be providing guidance in planning the project?

Describe the Project v Discuss with your Scoutmaster v Review all materials collected v Will this project work? v Does this meet project acceptance criteria?

Where do I Start? v Review with the Benefited Group v Review with the Scoutmaster v Take notes v Overview – Give the big picture of the project v Get Verbal Approvals from both parties v Don’t Spend anytime planning!

Project Description

v What do you propose to do? v Who will benefit? How? v What does the project involve? v What are the risks? Challenges? v When was the concept discussed?

Project Details and Approvals

Project Details v Complete scope of work that you are responsible for: v all general tasks related to the project v all areas, and the tasks related to individual areas v all resources required for the project based upon skill v duration of each task

Project Details Review of Work Areas v Gather or Make Drawings or Sketches v Take Pictures v Determine when it needs to be done by v Special access requirements?

Project Details Review of Schedule v Discuss time frame with the Owner v Discuss work sequence order. v Do NOT get approval from owner at this time. – It could take a while to get concept approval and plan the project.

Project Details v Ask enough questions to help adequately plan the project! v Special Conditions – Transportation Needs – Tour Permit – Special Equipment Needs – Safety Requirements – J.U.L.I.E.

Project Details Visit the Work Area v Take a camera or video v Take notes v Visit must take place before a project is scheduled, since you may identify situations that will impact the schedule. v Pay attention to: – access – resource requirements

Project Details Identify the Tasks v Break down Group Tasks into smaller Tasks v This identifies different areas v Different Areas may require different talents and tools v Make a Time Line

Project Details v Sequence the Tasks v Determine when multiple tasks can be done at the same time. v Determine finish times

Project Details Identify Time Line v Use your resources to identify Duration v Do a Time Study

Project Details Identify Duration v Duration may vary based upon – Skill Level – Experience – Training v Should be of a manageable size v Typically for your project should be in minutes

Project Details – Materials List Description of Materials Needed Quantity Needed Total Cost

Project Details Review of Costs v Will the owner provide funds or materials? v Will you get donations? v Will you do a fund raiser to get funds? v Discuss how much it is going to cost?

Project Details - Resources Description of Item Quantity Who Will Supply

Project Details Identify Resources v Each task requires resources v Who can do the work v How many does it take to do the work v What materials are required v What tools are required

Project Details v Safety Hazards v Contingency Plan v Contact List v How will I show Leadership v Helpers / Volunteers v Facilities v Food / Snacks

Getting Project Approval Sponsor v Setup a meeting v Review the plan v Review Cost v Review Owner’s Responsibilities v Get the Sponsor’s Approval

Getting Project Approval Scoutmaster v Setup a meeting v Review the plan v Fit it into the troop’s schedule v Review Responsibilities v Review Safety v Get the Scoutmaster’s Approval

Getting Project Approval Troop Committee v Get on the agenda v Sell the plan v Confirm the Troop’s Involvement & Support v Discuss Safety and Transportation Issues v Get the Committee’s Approval

Getting Project Approval District Advancement v Setup a meeting v Review the plan v Review criteria for acceptable project v TAKE NOTES!!! Get Approval

Approval Criteria The project IDEA and PLAN must be approved by your: SponsorScoutmaster Troop Committee District Specialist BEFORE YOU START !

Project Details v Now you may begin working the Project v Donations v Buy Materials v Collect Resources

Carrying Out the Project

Completing the Project Recording Activity v Try to enter each day’s activity that day – Begin with early thoughts about project selection all the way thru completion of your project

Completing the Project Total Hours v With each activity that you enter also record the time spent v All workers hours are to be recorded v A manageable project will include 125 to 400 total hours

Completing the Project Insert Dates v Start of Project v End of Project Final Signatures v Signature of Applicant v Scoutmaster, and v Recipient of project

Changes and Completion

Project Changes Deviations from the Plan v Record any positive or negative deviations and explain

Project Completion – Materials List Description of Materials Used Quantity Used Total Cost

Project Completion - Donations What was Donated By Whom Amount Donated TOTAL

Obstacles to Success v Optimism v Pessimism v PROCRASTINATION v Lack of Money v Job Too Big v Job Too Small v Poor Technique v Failure to Prepare v Not Focusing

Leadership Skills

Communication v 25% is Verbal v 75% is Non-Verbal

Leadership Skills Knowing and Using the Resources of the Group v Who has the right skills? v Carpenter

Understanding the Characteristics and Needs of the Group v Who are they v Hunger, Tired v Playtime v Encouragement Leadership Skills

Representing the Group

Leadership Skills Evaluate v Before v During v After

Leadership Skills Planning

Controlling the Group Performance

Leadership Skills Counseling v Walk in the other guys shoes v No Advice v Provide multiple Choices v Listen

Leadership Skills Delegation v Your still responsible v Hold others accountable

Leadership Skills Setting the Example v Acting Mature v Knowing Your Job v Following Directions

Leadership Skills Teaching v Demonstrate v Practice v Test or Evaluate If Ok Then Learn new Else Learn Old

Completing the Process v Scoutmaster’s Conference v Examine all paper work for accuracy v Final check all dates on application v Sign application in appropriate spots v Turn completed form into Troop Advancement Chair v DO NOT Turn project and paperwork into Council Office

Board of Review v Your Scoutmaster will be contacted by the District Advancement Chair to schedule the BOR v Relatives or SM cannot be member of the BOR SM can observe the BOR v Any other adult can be a member of the BOR - Normally 3-6 people (21 yrs old)

Board of Review v Neat Appearance v Full Uniform v You are already prepared

Board of Review v After approval by the BOR, The Eagle Application, & Advancement Report are turned into the Council Office v Wait for the approval of National prior to scheduling your Court of Honor – Typically 3-6 weeks until they reply – Then 3-6 weeks more until the Court of Honor

Internet Sites v National Website – – – v Scouting Forms – u plenty of helpful links here – v General Sites –

Question & Answer Session