TROOP 150 Eagle Candidate Seminar

1. Disclaimer: Nothing in this presentation shall be interpreted to replace requirements as set forth by the Boy Scouts of America. This presentation only serves to aid Eagle Candidates and his parents in preparing for the rank of Eagle.

2. TROOP 150Eagle Candidate Seminar

3. Seminar Objectives • To review the requirements for Eagle rank • To discuss the Eagle Leadership Service Project • To review Eagle application process • To discuss the Eagle Court of Honor • To answer any questions from Scouts & parents • To understand time commitment To Avoid Any Surprises!

4. Troop 150’sEagle Scout Honor Roll 1. Wally Bigler 06-07-1976 2. Chris Ebbers 06-07-1976 3. Tom Meredith 05-09-1979 4. Phil Wamblers 06-08-1979 5. Lex Abadie 03-25-1980 6. John Peckham 03-25-1980 7. Scott Dyess 04-21-1981 8. Mike Mabardy 05-07-1982 9. Mike Rosenthal 05-11-1982 10. Tim Meredith 06-04-1982 11. Bryan Blackwell 09-21-1982 12. Steve Robinson 09-19-1983 13. Johnathan Hilton 11-18-1985 14. Charlie Seitz 06-10-1987 15. Eric McHenry 06-22-1987 16. David Blackwell 07-13-1988 17. Matthew Sendak 11-09-1988 18. Laurence N Brown 01-11-1989 19. Chris Sneckenberger 04-12-1989 20. Thomas Wayne Clark 11-14-1990 21. E Judson Sanford 08-14-1991 22. David W Crawford 07-08-1982 23. Erik Sprague 12-09-1992 24. Nicholas Alexander 06-09-1993 25. Chris Harris 06-09-1993 • 26. Adam B Fletcher 08-11-1993 • 27. Michael Sneckenberger 12-08-1993 • 28. Jason L Mann 03-09-1994 • 29. Ronald J Ellis 06-08-1994 • 30. Andrew F Wyatt 10-09-1994 • 31. Justin Hope 09-13-2001 • 32. Andrew Hall 04-10-2003 • 33. Leon Wright 10-09-2003 • 34. Chris Franco 11-03-2003 • 35. Chad Kellum 01-08-2004 • 36. Geoff Orr 05-02-2006 • 37. Ryan Soukup 10-16-2008 • 38. Devyn Gentzyel 02-12-2009 • 39. William Seery 08-13-2009 • 40. Your Name Here 00-00-2999 • 41. Your Name Here 00-00-2999 • 42. Your Name Here 00-00-2999 • 43. Your Name Here 00-00-2999 • 44. Your Name Here 00-00-2999 • 45. Your Name Here 00-00-2999 • 46. Your Name Here 00-00-2999 • 47. Your Name Here 00-00-2999 • 48. Your Name Here 00-00-2999 • 49. Your Name Here 00-00-2999 • 50. Your Name Here 00-00-2999

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

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

7. 12 Required Merit Badges • Camping • Citizenship in the Community • Citizenship in the Nation • Citizenship in the World • Communications • Environmental Science • Family Life • First Aid • Personal Fitness • Personal Management • Swimming or Hiking or Cycling • Emergency Preparedness or Lifesaving

8. Warning: 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 you cannot complete the merit badge in time! • You cannot keep a record of your budget and spending for three months in only three weeks. • Asking anyone to backdate merit badge requirements because of poor planning violates the principles of the BSA and will invalidate the Eagle rank presented as a result of that action. This would be a terrible example to set for other Scouts.

9. Leadership Position • Scoutmaster assigned or elected • Minimum of 6 months • (one or more positions) • Must do the job - Not just wear the patch • Approved positions are: • Senior Patrol Leader • Asst. Sr. Patrol Leader • Patrol Leader • Troop Guide • Instructor • Den Chief • Troop Historian • Troop Scribe • Troop Librarian • Troop Quartermaster • Junior Asst. Scoutmaster • Chaplain Aide • Troop OA Representative

10. Eagle Leadership Service Project • Project Ideas • Plan / Proposal • Approvals • Working Project • Final Report

11. Eagle Leadership Service Project • Purpose is to “Demonstrate Leadership of Others” • Must benefit a community organization, a school, or a church • other than Boy Scouts • May NOT benefit a commercial business • May NOT be a “fund raiser” • Must be planned and carried out by one Scout • no joint projects • Can take up to 6 months to complete - plan ahead! • May begin planning project immediately after passing Life Board of Review • (not necessary to earn all 21 merit badges first.)

12. Sample Eagle Projects • Built church sign • Landscaped church grounds • Repaired church playground • Build picnic tables for an organization • Made improvements to the SOS Animal Shelter • Built chuck boxes for Girl Scout troop • Built bull-pens for community baseball fields • Built cabinets for Sunday School rooms • Built church gazebo • Repaired local youth activity recreational equipment • Built a playroom in a local hospital ER • Painted a mural of Bible scenes in Sunday School rooms • Built a nature trail for the local community • Made repairs to existing nature trail to correct erosion problems

13. Eagle Leadership Service Project Plan • Meet with an adult advisor before doing much planning. • The project plan write up (see handout) • Must use official BSA Workbook to submit plan and final report (electronic version OK) • Download from BSA National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) website) http://www.nesa.org • Approvals: • Scoutmaster • Troop Committee • Organization Served • Alabama-Florida Council Eagle Board • Must have Council approval BEFORE starting work! • (To begin earlier could invalidate the entire project)

14. Eagle Application Process • Complete all requirements • Write Project final report including list of changes • Write the report from requirement 6 of the Eagle Scout Application • Submit Report & Project Final Write-up to Scoutmaster for approval • Coordinate final signature from Project beneficiary with Scoutmaster • Scoutmaster & Committee Chairman sign Eagle Scout Application • Scoutmaster submits final Project Workbook, Eagles Scout Application, including Req 6 report, to Council Eagle Board • Council verifies Scout’s records • Scout received letter from Council with time to report for Eagle Board • Council’s Eagle Board of Review with Scoutmaster • Council approval – Generally the same night as Eagle Board • National approval • Conduct Court of Honor

15. Board of Review • Troop Committee Members May Hold a Mock Eagle Board • Scoutmaster or Asst. Scoutmasters do not participate, but may be present • Alabama-Florida checks records and references • Eagle Board is scheduled after all requirements complete and Council verifies records. • Conducted by Council Eagle Board • It is not a retest of knowledge or skills • Should know the Scout Oath, Law, Motto, Slogan • Be ready to discuss how you live by them • Eagle date of rank is date the Eagle Board is passed. • Important if earning Eagle Palms • Scout MUST be in full Scout uniform (shirt, pants/shorts/socks, neckerchief, merit badge sash with all merit badges, belt, etc.)

16. Eagle Court of Honor • Special ceremony to recognize only Eagle Scout(s) • Conducted only after National approval • ~4-6 weeks after Board of Review • Planned & carried out by Scout, his Parents & Troop • There is no required format – ceremony tailored to please Scouts & parents • Troop provides framed Eagle Certificate, NESA membership, Eagle Presentation Kit, & Extra Eagle Mentor pins if needed • 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 – compiled by family & Troop

17. Discussion&Questions