1. Rich Whitehill Eagle Scout Application Coordinator Eagle Rank Sammamish Trails Life to Eagle Seminar

2. Session Objectives To review the requirements for Eagle rank To discuss the Eagle Service Project To review Eagle application process To review Eagle decision appeals To discuss the Eagle Court of Honor Knowing the rules and keeping good records are keys to avoiding any surprises or hard feelings!

3. Eagle Requirements Merit Badges -- 21 minimum Leadership Position -- 6 mo. active Eagle Leadership Service Project Active as Life Scout -- 6 mo. minimum Demonstrate live by Scout Oath & Law Scoutmaster Conference Complete Eagle Board of Review All requirements must be completed prior to 18th birthday! Board of Review may be conducted after the birthday.

4. Required Merit Badges Citizenship in the Community Citizenship in the Nation Citizenship in the World Personal Management Swimming or Hiking or Cycling Emergency Preparedness or Lifesaving Environmental Science Family Life Communications Camping First Aid Personal Fitness

5. Several merit badges require specific, extended periods of time to complete. If the requirement says: –Meet with your counselor … –Keep records for three months … –You must meet with your counselor AT LEAST three months prior to your 18th birthday or the merit badge cannot completed in time! You cannot keep a record of your budget and spending for three months in only three weeks.

6. Eagle rank is more than 21 merit badges & a project A primary emphasis is on LEADERSHIP! Remember!

7. 2010 Eagle Application now on line as PDF

10. Leadership Position Scoutmaster assigned or elected by troop Minimum of 6 months (one or more positions) Must do the job - Not just wear the patch Approved positions are: Sr. Patrol Leader Asst. Sr. Patrol Leader Patrol Leader Troop Guide Instructor Den Chief Troop Scribe Troop Librarian Troop Quartermaster Jr. Asst. Scoutmaster Chaplain aide Troop Order of Arrow Rep (Chapter/Lodge approval required) Note: Asst PL, Patrol Scribe, Patrol Quartermaster do not satisfy this requirement.

11. Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Purpose is to “Demonstrate Leadership of Others” and learn planning. Must be planned and carried out by one Scout –no joint projects Will take up to 6 months to complete - plan ahead! May be started immediately after Life BOR As stated in the Boy Scout Handbook : While a Life Scout, plan, develop, and give leadership to others in a service project helpful to your religious institution, school, or your community.

12. Limitations Source: Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook The project should benefit an organization other than the BSA. Work involving council property or other BSA activity is not permitted. The project idea must be approved by the organization benefiting from the effort, your unit leader (Scoutmaster, Varsity Scout Coach, Venturing crew Advisor), unit committee, and by the district advancement committee before work is started. Routine labor (a job or service normally rendered) should not be considered. The project also may not be performed for a business or an individual, be of a commercial nature, or be a fund-raiser. Fund-raising is permitted only for securing materials or supplies needed to carry out your project.) There is no size or man-hour requirement, as long as the project is helpful

13. Eagle Service Project Plan Meet with an adult advisor before doing much planning. The plan write up must use official BSA Workbook (Electronic versions are acceptable.) Approvals: Scoutmaster / Project Advisor Troop Committee Organization served District Advancement Committee Must have District approval BEFORE starting work!

15. Yes! You can take the book apart, you can type out the plan. HOWEVER: There are 3 required pages! Workbook Contact pages: Make sure your have the Current Leadership! Add an email address.

16. Four Signatures are required BEFORE you Start your project! 1)Religious, school or community group you are supporting by the project. 2)Troop Committee (must review the project) 3)Scoutmaster (approval that it fits the requirements) 4)Council or District : reviewed only after the other 3 have signed off.

17. Final Review by the 1) Scoutmaster 2) Religious, school or community representative 3) Applicant!!!

18. Elements of Project Plan Description (Summary) Who Benefits Detail Plan: –Plans, drawings –Financial –Helpers, workers –Adult supervision –Present condition –Schedule –Detail plan for work day(s) –Materials, Supplies, Tools –Transportation Final Report (after work) –How did it go? –Changes –Log of workers –What did you learn about leading others? –Pictures Print a copy of my Eagle Scout Service Project Planning Guide from Internet site: http://www.flash.net/~smithrc/eagleprj.htm

19. Sample Eagle Projects Built church sign Landscaped church grounds Repaired church playground Built church janitor closet Repaired & cleaned out storage shed Built chuck boxes for Girl Scout troop Repaired church home for aged & sponsored social event for residents Built newspaper re-cycling bins for Wood Elemetary School Re-landscaped and fixed up church sign Built bull-pens, dugout roofs for High School baseball field Built cabinets for Sunday School rooms Repaired, re-roofed, landscaped church gazebo Contact: Church, School, City Parks Dept, County Parks, State Parks, Community Centers, YMCA, Homeowners Associations

20. Ideas Hours Sponsors 5006/30/0982Little League Park Restoration 5756/30/09192Flag collection and symbolic retirement 5726/30/0998Houghton park trail restoration 5337/6/0973.5Emergency storage container mural 4231/12/0945Meadows Trail Restoration 6137/20/0962Stencil Storm Drains 5097/20/0989Beaver Lake Wildlife preservation fence 5977/20/09275Tuscany Bridge construction 5508/28/09221Redmond Ridge Ballpark dugout roofs 5098/15/0973East Samm Park tree preservation 6128/15/09175Hartman Park projects 5008/15/0989Trail improvements to Timberline Ridge park 5338/15/09127Rebuilding 6 benchs in downtown Carnation 5338/15/09395Construct and install 8 bathouses 5758/15/09218Houghton Beach volleyball pit restoration 5208/28/09261Presbyterian Church Amphitheater 5729/14/0960Houghton Beach fence and trail restoration 5659/14/09101St Edwards Park picnic tables 6079/22/09100Church parking lot live nativity stage 4239/22/09124Church Firepit construction 5919/30/09145Church and preschool nature trail

21. Ideas Hours Sponsors

22. Eagle Service Project Ideas

24. Eagle Service Project Concept? Bat house

25. Eagle Service Project Bat House

26. Eagle Service Project Benches Community? Carnation City Hall Concept? Park Benchs

27. Eagle Service Project Benches

28. Eagle Service Project: Beach Park restoration! NOT Maintence

29. Eagle Service Project: Beach

30. Eagle Service Project Church Church Outdoor Firering

31. Eagle Service Project Fire Ring

32. Eagle Service Project: Picnic tables State Park: Materials in storage and in need of labor, and a plan.

33. Eagle Service Project: Picnic tables

34. Eagle Service Project: Emergency equipment storage shelter

36. Eagle Application Process Complete all requirements Write project final report Complete Scoutmaster’s conference Complete Eagle Scout Application Submit Application & Project Final Report to: Scoutmaster & Troop Committee Council verifies Scouts records Returned to District for Board of Review Conduct Board of Review Council approval National approval Conduct Court of Honor

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

38. Appeals Reasons for appeals: –Unit leader will not sign Eagle application. –Unit leader will not sign Eagle project plan (before seeking District approval). –District Eagle Board of Review does not reach unanimous positive decision. Unit decisions may be appealed to District Advancement Chairman. District Board of Review decisions may be appealed to Council Advancement Committee.

39. Scouts with Disabilities Alternate requirements may be authorized for Scouts with permanent disabilities. Request must be submitted through the District Advancement Chairman Council Advancement Committee must give final authorization. Consult with your District Advancement Chairman before starting process.

40. Eagle Court of Honor Special ceremony to recognize only Eagle Scout(s) Conducted after National approval ~4-6 weeks after Board of Review Planned and carried out by Troop and Parents There is no required format -- tailor it to please Scouts and parents Some items to consider: Who to invite - up to the family Date and time to accommodate schedule of special guests Reserve church or other location Reception decorations & refreshments - family responsibility Letters from public officials - family’s choice Photo album of Scouting career at reception

41. Questions ?