Eagle Candidate Seminar

1. Eagle Candidate Seminar

2. Seminar Objectives • To review the requirements for Eagle rank • To discuss the Eagle Scout 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!

3. The Trail to Eagle At the End of the Day Can I , as a Scout, Answer……… -How do I integrated scouting into my everyday life? -How did I demonstrated leadership the execution of my project?

4. 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 Scoutmaster’s Conference and BOR, must be completed prior to 18th birthday!

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

6. 12 Required Merit Badges • Environmental Science • Family Life • Communications • Camping • First Aid • Personal Fitness • Citizenship in the Community • Citizenship in the Nation • Citizenship in the World • Personal Management • Swimming or Hiking or Cycling • Emergency Preparedness or Lifesaving

7. 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. • To ask anyone to backdate merit badge requirements because of poor planning would violate the principles of the BSA and should invalidate the Eagle rank as a result of that action. This would be a terrible example to set for other Scouts.

8. Scoutmaster assigned or elected Minimum of 6 months (one or more positions) Must do the job - Not just wear the patch Approved positions are: Leadership Position • Sr. Patrol Leader • Asst. Sr. Patrol Leader • Patrol Leader • Troop Guide • Instructor • Den Chief • Troop Historian • Troop Scribe • Troop Librarian • Troop Quartermaster • Jr. Asst. Scoutmaster • Chaplain aide • Troop OA Representative (troop may only have 1 OA rep at a time, must be approved by chapter / lodge) Note: Patrol QM, Asst Patrol Leader, Patrol Scribe do not satisfy requirement

9. Eagle Service Project –Meeting Eagle Scout Req 5 • Project Purpose • Choosing a Project • Restrictions The BSA site where an electronic Copy of the Service Project Handbook and the Eagle Scout Application can be download from: www.scouting.org

10. Eagle Service Project –Project Purpose • Providing Service and fulfilling the part of the Scout Oath, “to help other people at all times” • Demonstrate, Hone, Learn or Develop Leadership skills including: • Important lessons in Project Management • Taking Responsibility for a Significant Accomplishment

11. Eagle Service Project –Choosing a Project • Project must be for any religious institution, any school, or your community. • Project must present an Opportunity for Planning, Development, and Leadership. • Restrictions: • No Required Minimum Hours. • Routine Labor is Not Normally Appropriate. • Projects May Not Be of a Commercial Nature or for a Business*. • No More Than One Eagle Scout Candidate May Receive Credit for a Project. • Projects May Not be Performed for BSA, its Councils, Districts, Units or Properties.

12. Eagle Service Project –The Project Workbook • Workbook is Divided in to 4 Sections: • Preparing the Project Proposal • Final Plan • Fundraising Application • Project Report

13. Eagle Scout Service Project –Preparing the Project Proposal For Your Proposal to be Approved, it Must Show the Following: • Sufficient Opportunity to Meet the Eagle Scout Service Project Requirement. • Planning, Development, and Leadership • How These 3 Factors Will Benefit a Religious Institution, a School, or your Community • Appears to be Feasible. • You Must Show the Project is Realistic for You to Complete. • Safety Issues will be Addressed. • How to Safeguard against Possible Injuries • What to do if Someone Gets Hurt • Action Steps for Further Detailed Planning are Included. • List of Keys Steps, Detail Planning Starts Here • You are on the Right Track with a Reasonable Chance for a Positive Experience. • Fundraising Application. • If Your Contributions are from the Beneficiary, You, or Your Parents Mark as “Not Applicable” • Submit with Proposal with Signitures • Important Lessons in Project Management

14. Eagle Scout Service Project –Preparing the Project Proposal How to Get Your Proposal to be Approved: • Neatly Organize the Proposal and the Fundraising Application in a binder. • Present to Eagle Advisor for Approval. • Get Scoutmaster Signature. • Get Committee Chair Signature. • Drop off at Council Office for Approval. • Wait for Call from Council for pick up. Detail Planning Will Afford you the a Positive Experience

15. Eagle Scout Service Project –The Final Plan • Complete the Final Plan After your Proposal is Approved. • It is a Tool for You to Use That will Allow you to Demonstrate. • Planning and Development • The Final Plan will Keep You in Charge of Your Project. • Leadership and Responsibility • You are Strongly to Share Plan with a Project Coach. • Not to Change Your Plan, To Give You Feedback • No Approval Step • Take Responsibility for a Significant Accomplishment

16. Eagle Leadership Service Project - Project Report • Complete After the Project is Finished • Keep A Log of Volunteer Hours. • Keep All Receipts for Materials Purchased Donations • You Must Turn in Copies with Project Workbook and Eagle Scout Application • Take “Before”, “During”, and “After” Photos • Complete as soon as Possible • It Will be Fresh in Your Mind. • Reflect on Your Accomplishment

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

18. Board of Review • Scheduled after all requirements complete and Council verifies records. • Eagle date of rank is date Board of Review is passed. • Important if earning Eagle Palms • Scout should be in 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.

19. 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 and carried out by Troop and Parents • There is no required format • 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

20. Discussion&Questions