Life to Eagle Troop 96 Advancement Orientation

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1 Life to Eagle Troop 96 Advancement Orientation February 1,

2 Agenda Completing the Journey Requirements Leadership Service Project Application Form Contacts who can help Q&A 2

3 Completing the Journey Only 4 in 100 youth that join Scouting achieve the rank of Eagle Only 1.5 million Eagle Scouts since 1911 Eagle carries special significance High, consistent, performance-based standard Recognized by colleges, employers, and the community 3

4 Famous Eagles Prominent local Eagle Scouts: James A. Lovell Jr. - Apollo astronaut and business executive Donald H. Rumsfeld - Former Secretary of Defense Emery Moorehead - Chicago Bears Super Bowl Champion Bob Bonow Nationally known heart surgeon The Crown Family Business and community leaders Mayor Rockingham Mayor of North Chicago Judson Green Current CEO of NAVTEC Internet mapping; former Disney executive Other famous Eagle Scouts: Gerald R. Ford 38 th President of the United States Neil Armstrong - Astronaut, First man on the moon Michael Bloomberg - Mayor of New York City; founder of Bloomberg News J. Willard Marriott, Jr. Chairman of the Board and President, Marriott Sam Nunn - Former United States Senator, Georgia H. Ross Perot - Founder Electronic Data Systems and the Perot Group Thomas Foley Former Speaker of the House and U.S. Congressman Bill Bradley Former United States Senator Lloyd M. Bentsen, Jr. Former Secretary of the Treasury and U.S. Senator William C. DeVries, M.D. Surgeon and Educator Transplanted first artificial heart CDR William McCool, USN - Astronaut, Pilot of U.S. Space Shuttle Columbia Robert M. Gates Secretary of Defense Richard A. Gephardt - U.S. Representative, Minority Leader William Sessions - Former FBI director Henry Aaron - Baseball player and long-time home run record-holder Steven Spielberg - Movie Director Arthur Eldred - First Eagle Scout 4

5 Troop 96 Eagles Peter Kupfer Chris Shurtliff Trevor White John Shurtliff Ed Kniest Drew Larson Ian McCall Jeremiah Matt Brent Downs Paul Bilisko Nick Hulsey Austin Hulsey Robbie Mollin John Flessner David White Brendan O'Morchoe Brian Downs Kevin Garrison Greg Pope Andrew Kaar Mike Klemens Steve Weber Tyler Depke Richard Leman Adam Warmack Peter Maus Jeff Krissek Ryan Cassidy Justin Handley Matt Rickert Ben Griffin Eric Halverson Nick Rupprecht Dan Rupprecht Karl Rickert Matt Williams Trevor Fletcher Jon Klemens Karl Morhmann Hans Klett Greg Weber 5

6 Requirements Requirements must be completed before your 18 th birthday: Be active in the Troop or Venture Crew for at least 6 months as a Life Scout Demonstrate that you live the Scout Oath and Law, and provide recommendations Earn a total of 21 merit badges (12 required, 9 elective) Serve actively in Troop leadership positions for at least 6 months as a Life Scout Plan, develop, and lead a service project Write a Life Purpose Statement Complete a Scoutmaster Conference Eagle Application form must be received at NEIC office for certification Successfully complete the Eagle Board of Review 6

7 Requirements: Active Participation What would your fellow Scouts say about your participation? Examples Weekly Meetings Campouts Service Projects Fund raising activities Live the Scout Oath and Law Stay engaged! 7

8 Requirements: Leadership Serve actively in Troop/Crew leadership positions for six months as a Life scout Senior Patrol Leader or ASPL Patrol Leader or APL Troop Guide, Den Chief, Scribe, Librarian, Historian, Quartermaster,, Chaplain Aide, Instructor, OA Representative, Bugler Junior Assistant Scoutmaster Venture Crew President or Vice President Fulfill the job responsibilities Attend PLC meetings Be a leader 8

9 Leadership Service Project Finding the right project. What is the project? What service would I provide? Who benefits? Is there an organizational sponsor and contact? Is it independent of existing organization activities? Does it interest me to keep my focus for months of work? Is it something I can successfully execute? What skills/materials/equipment would be required? What costs are involved and how will I fund them? How would the project allow me to show leadership? Would I be able to reflect on it with pride? 9

10 Important Points: Leadership Service Project - The scout must plan, develop, and lead the project himself - The scout must demonstrably lead others to complete the project - An achievable goal must be defined and measurable - The health and safety of all project participants must be assured 10

11 Phases Leadership Service Project Proposal and Plan Concept Detailed Plan Promotion Publicity and recruiting Sign up volunteers Execution Preparation Funding Purchase materials Execute the Plan! Contingencies (aka Plan B ) Track hours Recognition and Reflection Post-Project Report Post-Project Review Thank you s 11

12 Leadership Service Project Proposal Describe the project/project goals Who will benefit - be specific Plan More detailed explanation of the job or project goals Explain strategy for accomplishing the goals Materials needed Tools/Equipment needed Budget What it s going to cost Fund Raising Safety Include map/directions to hospital Instructions to workers People needed Record Keeping Man-hours Letter to sponsoring organization 12

13 Leadership Service Project Report What was the project? How did it benefit others? Who from the group benefited gave guidance? Who helped carry out the project? Include Man-Hours record What materials and tools were used and how were they acquired? How did I demonstrate leadership of others? Was I indeed the project director, rather than doing all the work myself? Who from the group benefited may be contacted to verify the value of the project? Did the project follow the plan? 13

14 Leadership Service Project Approvals Proposal (Informal) Project Sponsor Scoutmaster / Venturing Crew Advisor District Eagle Advancement Committee (Optional/recommended) Plan (Formal write-up) Project Sponsor Scoutmaster / Venturing Crew Advisor Troop Sub-Committee District Eagle Advancement Committee Work Completion Project Sponsor Report (Formal write-up) Scoutmaster / Venturing Crew Advisor Project Sponsor District Eagle Advancement Committee 14

15 Leadership Service Project Timeline (6-12 Months) Project Concept 1-2 months (+) Project Plan 2-4 Months (+) Plan Approval 1-2 Months (+) Execute Project Project Report 1-2 Months 1-12 Months 15

16 Leadership Service Project Top 10 ways to mess up 10. Assume the weather will be perfect 9. Don t read the project workbook 8. Assume younger Scouts have all the necessary skills 7. Change your project without getting approval 6. Don t bother keeping records 5. Have Mom and Dad pay all the expenses 4. Start your project one week before your 18 th birthday 3. Don t worry about schedule conflict 2. Expect all your volunteers to just show up 1. Do your project without getting it approved in advance! 16

17 Eagle Scout Rank Application Form Records are important Council records are the official records Get, check, and correct your certified Council record ASAP Keep your Blue Cards! Dates are important Life Board of Review Merit Badges Leadership positions Approvals, including the correct sequence References Four letters are required Statement of ambitions and life purpose Your own words Thoughtful and concise 17

18 Electronic Application Go to Send requesting copy Review application returned to you Begin correcting errors & finishing missing requirements 18

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21 Contacts who can help Troop 96 Scoutmaster Mr. Klemens Approves Project Proposal Reviews and Approves Project Plan Eagle Coaches Mr. Lewitzke, Mr. Mosby Counsel and Advise Mr. Munie, Mr. Kaar District Eagle Project Proposal Review Eagle Advancement Committee Ms. Lample Reviews and Approves Project Plan NEIC Records Certification Ms. Phillips Certifies Eagle Scout Rank Application District Eagle Advancement Chair Ms. Lample Eagle Board of Review

22 Life-to-Eagle Advancement Orientation Do you want to be an Eagle Scout? Do you want to know the steps and secrets of the entire process? If so, plan to join us for an explanation and discussion about the requirements and process to become an Eagle Scout. Learn from our Eagle Coaches and two of your fellow Scouts who have recently become Eagle Scouts. Who should attend? Scouts who are Life or Star (or even overachieving First Class Scouts) and their parents When? Sunday, February 1 at 2:00 to 4:00 pm Where? St. Gilbert Chapel Hall (Troop Meeting Room) Refreshments will be served Sign up now!