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Life to Eagle Presentation

Life to Eagle Presentation. Mr. Robert Drawz (630)-556-3647 District Advancement Chair Mr. Keith Pasch (630)-554-0560 District Advancement Co-Chair. Calumet Council, BSA. Agenda. Our plan is to discuss the following: Review Eagle Scout Rank Requirements

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Life to Eagle Presentation

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  1. Life to EaglePresentation Mr. Robert Drawz (630)-556-3647 District Advancement Chair Mr. Keith Pasch (630)-554-0560 District Advancement Co-Chair Calumet Council, BSA

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

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

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

  5. 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

  6. Requirements for Eagle Scout • 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.

  7. 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.

  8. Requirements for Eagle Scout • What does this mean? • Personal Growth • Citizenship • Leadership Development • Religious Obligations

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

  10. 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)

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

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

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

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

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

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

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

  19. Eagle Project

  20. 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

  21. Limitations • Not Routine Labor • Not BSA property or activities • Not for a Business • Not Commercial nature • Not a Fundraiser

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

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

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

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

  26. Benches & Landscaping

  27. Landscaping

  28. Picnic Bench & Shelter

  29. Trail

  30. Park Signs & Landscaping Tree Planting

  31. Flag Pole and Dedication

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

  33. Project Workbook

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

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

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

  37. Project Description

  38. Project Description • What do you propose to do? • Who will benefit? How? • What does the project involve? • What are the risks? Challenges? • When was the concept discussed?

  39. Project Details and Approvals

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

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

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

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

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

  45. Project DetailsIdentify the Tasks • Break down Group Tasks into smaller Tasks • This identifies different areas • Different Areas may require different talents and tools • Make a Time Line

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

  47. Project DetailsIdentify Time Line • Use your resources to identify Duration • Do a Time Study

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