Life to Eagle Workshop Tom Roberts Pawnee District Advancement Chairman Larry Parker Pawnee District Eagle Chairman May 21, 2007

Life to Eagle in 12 Steps Meet Scout Requirements Plan a Leadership Service Project Complete Project and Workbook Submit Application and References Conduct Unit Review Council Verification Eagle Chair Schedules BOR Conduct Board of Review Approved Application to Council Council Approval Court of Honor

Getting Started – Choose Your Project Project suggestions: Build something, provide a service for someone or an organization, correct a problem for an approved organization.  Do something for your church,  Help solve a problem at a school,  Do something for the environment,  Make an impact on your community… Now get busy !! (but have FUN!)

Project Planning Use the Pawnee Dist. Project Packet Use Service Project Workbook If you wish – just keep it organized! Step 1: Pick a Project Step 2: Write Project Description Briefly describe the project Explain who will benefit (name the organization) Get Approval BEFORE Starting Benefiting Organization Unit Leader and Committee District Committee Chair

Remember the Purpose Plan, Develop, and Give Leadership to Others Scout Planned. Scout Led. Scout Done

Initial Project Write-up Project Description Planning Details Present Condition with Photos Plans/Drawings/Design Materials, Tools, Supplies, and Budget (Project Source of Funding) Schedule and Detailed Instructions (Plan of Work) Financial and Safety Plan Adult Supervision, Work Site, and Transportation

Initial Project Write-up Scout: When you complete the Initial Project Write-Up… Call Larry Parker and ask for an appointment… 3116 Chic Circle, Manhattan, KS

Project Completion / Final Write-up Keep Detailed Notes Take Photos (a picture is worth a thousand words) Evaluate/Note Changes in Plan Save all Receipts Prepare Final Write-up Describe what happened Update lists & work schedule (hours worked, materials, changes, photos) Summarize leadership actions Assemble Notebook (Appearance) Obtain Completed Project Approvals (Organization and Scoutmaster)

Application Submittal Complete Eagle Rank Application Prepare statement of ambitions and life purpose and list of positions held in other organizations (#6 on back) Complete Scoutmaster Conference Obtain Committee Chair Signature Submit Application and Final Write-up to Council

Board of Review Approved Application Sent to District Eagle Board Chairman BOR is Scheduled Minimum of three members Unit representative is present Proper Uniform, Oath, and Law Not an Examination of Scouting Skills Discussion of Requirements and Experience Encourage Future Scouting Goals Determination of Attitude and Acceptance of Scouting Ideals Unanimous Approval Required

Computer Resources Fillable or Unfillable PDF

Summary / Discussion Advancement Philosophy Project Preparation Project Completion / Write-up Board of Review Recognition / Court of Honor QUESTIONS ? DISCUSSION !