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1 RIVER TRAILS DISTRICT LIFE TO EAGLE GUIDE Revised March 2014 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 2014

2 OZARK TRAILS COUNCIL. River Trails District. Advancement, Eagle Committee Guide Boy Scouts of America. LIFE TO EAGLE ORIENTATION CONGRATULATIONS! You have earned the rank of Life Scout. And are now preparing for the most respected, and least attained rank in Scouting. Eagle Scout! The District Advancement Committee wants you to know that, although the trail to earning Eagle Scout is difficult, we are here to support you in obtaining this lofty goal. It takes dedication, leadership, perserverance, and a positive mental attitude. It takes support from your Troop, your family, and your friends to be successful. This guide has been prepared to assist you, and your Unit, in completing the required steps necessary to earn the Eagle Scout Rank. Our first suggestion is for you to attend one of the Life to Eagle orientation sessions presented by the Advancement Committee. These sessions are presented once each quarter, at our District Roundtable. You and your parents, Scoutmasters, Committee members, Eagle Scout Mentors or Coaches, all should attend these sessions. We suggest you follow the recommendations listed in this guide, as you plan, and prepare your steps to successful completion. You must allow enough time for completion of all merit badge requirements, completion of your project, and any unforeseen circumstances and delays, to ensure everything is completed PRIOR to your 18th birthday. Set your goal early in your Scouting career. Begin your planning and preparations once YOU have decided YOU want to earn your Eagle Scout rank. As a part of the District Advancement Committee, the District Eagle Committee is composed of the following dedicated Scouters who want you to succeed. These individuals have many years of Scouting experience, and many of them are themselves, Eagle Scouts. DISTRICT EAGLE COMMITTEE * Chairman: Don Bigelow, big_don_52@hotmail.com, Tel: (please note the 2 underscores) Reference letters are to be mailed by USPS to Mr. Bigelow at: Don Bigelow 306 Keeth Road Crocker, MO (regular mail)

3 EAGLE COMMITTEE MEMBERS * Glen Matlock, , home, Rolla, glenmatlock83@yahoo.com * Dean Smith, , home, Rolla, smithfam@rollanet.org * Leroy Maurer, , home, Rolla, leroy.maurer@us.army.mil * Robbie Miller home, Houston, robmiller37@yahoo.com * Doug Merrill, , mobile, Waynesville, dmerrill320@aol.com * Harold King, , home, Richland/Laquay, harold.king03@gmail.com * Duane R. Martin, , home, St Robert, drm13eagle@embarqmail.com Dean Kolker, , home, Rolla, dmkhooah@fidnet.com Robert Miller, , Licking/Houston David Cartner, , Richland, dscartner@socket.net Maria Bippes , home, Rolla, bippesfamily@gmail.com * Denotes Eagle Scout Contact any of these individuals for any questions you may have, and for project approvals. The very first thing YOU must decide is that YOU want to earn the Eagle Scout rank. Talk with your parents and family, as they need to be involved and supportive of your goal. Talk with your Unit leader, and express your goal to him. Once you've made this decision start your planning, and preparations. You can download and save the Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook. Make sure you use the latest printing issue. Read "message to Scouts and Parents or Guardians" on page 4-5, and"excerpts and summaries From the Guide to Advancement on page 4-6. Those pages contain important information that will help you ensure requirements are properly administered according to National Council Polcies and Procedures. (Note: specific instructions for downloading the workbook are provided in another part of this guide). Appendix A Some very important points to consider and remember. Earning your Eagle Scout rank is NOT just about earning 21 merit badges and completing a project. Consider it a learning experience guiding you to a path where you live the Scout Oath and Law, in your every day life. For as long as you live. You become a role model for other Scouts, and in your community. Your actions reflect not only upon you, but on Scouting in general, and the Eagle Scout rank in particular. Society, in general views an Eagle Scout as someone special. Keep these thoughts in mind as you pursue your goal. 3

4 EAGLE SCOUT RANK REQUIREMENTS The National Council, Boy Scouts of America, have set the following standards form earning the Eagle Scout Rank. (In accordance with the Guide to Advancement, latest printing) 1 Be active in your Troop, Team, Crew, or Ship for a period of at least six months after you have achieved the rank of Life Scout. 2 Demonstrate that you live by the principles of the Scout Oath and Scout Law in your life. List on your Eagle Scout Rank Application the names of individuals who you know personally, and would be willing to provide a recommendation on your behalf, including parents/guardians, religious, educational and employer references. 3 Earn a total of 21 merit badges, (10 more than you already have), including the following: (a) First Aid, (b) Citizenship in the Community, (c ) Citizenship in the Nation, (d) Citizenship in the World, (e ) Communication, (f) Cooking, (g) Personal Fitness, (h) Emergency Preparedness OR Lifesaving, (i) Environmental Science OR Sustainability, (j) Personal Management, (k) Swimming OR Hiking OR Cycling, (l) Camping, and (m) Family Life. * 4 While a Life Scout, serve actively in your unit for a period of six months in one or more of the following positions of responsibility. List only those positions served AFTER your Life Scout board of review. BOY SCOUT TROOP. Patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader, Senior patrol leader, Venture patrol leader, Troop guide, Order of the arrow troop representative, Den chief, Scribe, Librarian, Historian, Quartermaster, Jumior assistant Scoutmaster, Chaplain aide, Instructor, Webmaster, or Leave no trace trainer. VARSITY SCOUT TEAM. Captain, Cocaptain, Program manager, Squad leader, Team secretary, Order of the arrow team representative, Librarian, Historian, Quartermaster, Chaplain aide, Instructor, Webmaster, or Leave no trace trainer. VENTURING CREW/SHIP. President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Quartermaster, Historian, Den chief, Guide, Boatswain, Boatswain's mate, Yeoman, Purser, Storekeeper, Webmaster, or Leave no trace trainer. LONE SCOUT. Leadership responsibility in his school, religious organization, club. or elsewhere in his community. 5 While a Life Scout, plan, develop, and give leadership to others in a service project helpful to any religious institution, school, or your community. (The project must benefit an organization other than Scouting). A project proposal must be approved by the organization benefiting from the effort, your unit leader and unit committee, and the Council or District before you start or begin any work. You must use the Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook, No , latest printing, to meet this requirement. 6 Take part in a unit leader conference. 4

5 7 Successfully complete an Eagle Scout board of review. * You must choose only one merit badge listed in items (h), (i), and (k). If you have earned more than one of the badges listed in (h), (i), and (k), choose one and list the remaining badges to make your total of 21. NOTE: There are currently 13 required merit badges you must earn, then an additional 8 merit badges for a total of 21 merit badges. EAGLE SCOUT ADVANCEMENT PROCESS RIVER TRAILS DISTRICT It is strongly suggested that an adult member of the unit be appointed as an Eagle Scout Coach. This individual can be a member of the Unit Committee, an Assistant Scoutmaster, or an Assistant Advisor. They should be thoroughly familiar with the entire process of rank advancements, and especially the Eagle Scout rank requirements. This guide is to assist in the planning, and successful completion of administrative details. Please remember, the District Advancement Eagle Committee is available to answer questions, and provide assistance to both youth, and unit leaders. NOTE: It should be noted that if the youth member and the Unit Leader, OR the Unit Committee Chair are related, an Assistant Scoutmaster, Advisor or Coach should fill in that position. Any relative of the Eagle Candidate should not have any approval authority, or be assigned as counselor, or serve on a Board of Review. STEP 1. Set up your Eagle Scout rank notebook, and binder. A standard 3 inch, 3 ring binder works very well. Use document protectors for your Eagle Scout Application. Provide a cover sheet with your name, and Unit number. Insert the COMPLETE Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook, ( ), latest printing. NOTE: The step by step procedure for downloading, saving, and printing the workbook are explained in Appendix A Note that it is the responsibility of the Scout to properly complete all the forms, and related paperwork, as he progresses through each stage. Following the download procedures for the workbook, (Appendix A), allows the Scout the ability to enter his data into the workbook, then save it, for future printing. Assistance can be had from the Unit Coach, or other leaders, or a member of the District Advancement Eagle Committee. 5

6 Step 2. Eagle Scout Advancement Process PREPARING YOUR EAGLE SCOUT SERVICE PROJECT WORKBOOK.. PROPOSAL Discuss your plans, and idea's with your Unit Leader, or Coach. Contact your Chartered Organization, or School for possible projects. There are other organizations and groups you may contact for your project. These are listed at Appendix B. Read and understand Appendix C, which has information pertaining to ALL Eagle Scout projects. This is general information that may, or may not apply to your project. One of the primary purposes of the Eagle Scout Project is learn and develop leadership skills Related to this are the lessons of being a project manager, and taking responsibility for a significant accomplishment. The project fulfills that part of the Scout Oath "To help other people at all times", and provides service to others. Complete the contact information sheet with as much information as possible. Once you have selected your project, mutually agreed to by you and the benefiting organization, begin the process of completing the Project proposal in the workbook. Your proposal is an overview, and also the beginning of planning. Your project MUST show that it provides sufficient opportunity to meet the Eagle Scout Service Project requirement. You must show that planning, development and your leadership will take place and how these three points will benefit the organization. You must show that the project is worthy, and can be completed by you, and that is it neither overly complicated, nor insufficient to fulfill the requirement. Safety issues must be addressed, and that you understand what steps must be taken to prevent injury, and also what to do if someone is injured. You must list those key steps you will be taking to make sure your plan has enough detail to be successfully completed. Follow the steps to preparing your proposal as listed in Section 2, of the Workbook. As follows. NOTE! In preparing your proposal it is important you understand the newly designed format of the workbook, with the capability to add "before" images or photo's to your proposal pages. The new format also allows you to expand text boxes, if needed, to more fully explain a particular step, or phase of the project. (See Appendix A). Project description and Benefits First, give a brief description of your project. Provide sketches, and "before" photographs. NOTE. This is the point you start using the enhanced capabilities of the online version of the workbook. You may add photo's or images, then edit them, to create image descrptions. Give a brief explanation of why your project will helpful, and why it is needed for the beneficiary. Enter the date when you plan to start work, and a time frame of how long you think it is going to take to complete the project. 6

7 Giving Leadership Give an estimate of how many people will be needed for help, and tell where you plan to recruit them. (Your unit, family members, benefiting organization, others?) Explain what you expect will be the most difficult about being their leader. Materials You must show that you have a general idea of what types of materials will be needed for the project. This may include lumber, paint, nails or screws, etc. Supplies This is what might be considered expendable items, such as tape, trash bags, paper towels, and painters plastic sheeting, or sand paper. Tools List the kinds of tools you anticipate will be needed. Permits and Permissions Some project locations, or some kinds of work to be performed, may require a permit. For example, a Building Permit. Who will be responsible for obtaining them? Will there be a cost? How long will it take to get the permit? Preliminary Cost Estimate The exact cost is not needed at this point. Leaders or Committee members want to ensure you have the expectation of raising enough money for the project. You should list your estimated expenses. Items Cost Fundraising Materials Explain where you will get the mon Supplies The Eagle Scout Fundraising Applic Tools will be discussed in your final plan. Other* Total Cost: *Cost of food, bottled water, gasoline, equipment rental etc. Project Phases Think about your project as a number of steps that need to be completed. Make a list of what they might be. The first might be to complete your final plan. Another may include completing and submitting your Eagle Scout Fundraising Application. List as many steps, (phases), as is needed, but don't get complicated with it. NOT. Again, the enhanced capabilities of the online version of the workbook can be helpful. If you have more than 8 steps or phases, you can add the additional spac to list them. 7

8 Logistics Here you list things such as who is going to provide transportation for any materials needed. Will you require a Tour Permit? Who obtains it? Who will provide any transportation for other people to work on your project? Safety Issues Use the Guide to Safe Scouting as a resource. Describe any possible safety issues, or possible hazards that could be of concern. Detailed safety concerns will be discussed in your final plan. Further Planning Make a list of what steps you will take in preparing your final plan. You do not need to list every step, but you must show that you have a good idea of how to complete the final plan. Candidate's Promise You MUST sign and date your promise. NOTE, it reads "On my honor". BEFORE asking or getting any approvals. Sign your pr At this point it is assumed you have met with, and received approval for your project from the benefiting organization. However, the benefiting organization may not fully understand the scope of a project, or how much work may be allowed in completing it. You must request to present your proposal to your unit leader, and committee. Then those leaders may question you about your proposal, to ensure it is worthy, and acceptable, and meets the requirement. They may make suggestions and recommendations, abou the work required, the tools needed, fundraising etc. Once your proposal has been accepted and approval granted, obtain the signatures of your unit leader, and committee. Please note! There is no required sequence for obtaining signatures from the unit leader, unit committee or beneficiary. NOTE! Approval from the District Advancement Eagle Committee MUST be obtained AFTER the beneficiary and unit. THE PROJECT MUST BE APPROVED BY THE DISTRICT ADVANCEMENT EAGLE COMMITTEE BEFORE ANY WORK CAN BEGIN ON THE PROJECT. 8

9 Step 3. FINAL PLAN Section 3 of the Workbook. Follow the steps as outlined in Section 3 of the Project Workbook. Comments From Your Proposal Review List any suggestions offered by the District Committee member, from your proposal presentation to them. Project Description and Benefit-Changes From the Proposal Changes to your project are normally necessary. For any major changes, make sure your beneficiary agrees that they are acceptable. In addition, ensure your Unit leaders, and your coach or mentor, and your Unit approving leaders are informed of the changes. How will your project be different from your approved proposal? If changes are made to your approved proposal, explain how they will affect your project. Will the changes make the project more or less helpful to the beneficiary? Make sure you fully explain the impact to the beneficiary of any changes to the approved proposal. Present Condition or Situation Insert your "before" photographs here. Take pictures at different angles, so the area is clearly visible. The old adage of, "a picture is worth a 1000 words", applies. Tag, or identify the photographs. In the case of your project being an event or activity,make a list of the biggest obstacles, or possible problems you may encounter. Project Phases Take a look at the phases, or steps in your proposal. Make any changes to them, then add additional detail. Also give your estimates of the timing of each phase. NOTE! The enhanced capabilities of the new workbook apply here again, as you may add additional phases, or expand the text box. Work Processes Make a step by step list of what must be done, and how everything will all come together. Preparation of the site, assembling and fastening of material, painting, staining, etc. Also list how you will use your supplies and tools. Assistance from your coach, or unit leaders may be needed. Again, members of the District Advancment Eagle Committee are always Available for help. For a building project, attach further plans with sketches, drawings, and photographs, that can be helpful to you and your workers. The beneficiary, and other unit leaders can view and easily see what the project is going to be. These will also be viewed by the Eagle Scout Board of Review members. A note here, that all drawings should be to scale. If your project is an activity or event, then provide an outline, or script with the sequence of events to be performed. 9

10 Permits and Permissions Verify with the District if a Tour Permit will be needed or required, for your project. If permission is needed to gain access to a site, who and how will that be obtained? If any building, digging, or construction permits are required, again, who and how will they be obtained? Is there any costs associated for a particular permit? If so, address the cost in you fundraising form. Give a time frame for any permits or permission to be issued. Materials Make list of each item need for your project. Give a description, quantity needed, unit cost, total cost and the source, or where the materials are coming from. SEE THE EXAMPLE IN THE WORKBOOK. NOTE! If you plan for donations you will need to complete the Eagle Scout Service Project Fundraising Application, found on page 17 of the current workbook. Refer to your proposal and make sure you know the difference between SUPPLIES and MATERIALS Supplies Again use the same format as you did for your materials, and list all the supplies you will need. Item, Quantity, Unit cost, Total cost, and Source. Tools Make a list of each tool you will need to work on and complete your project. Again use the same format as for supplies and material. Tool, Quantity, Unit cost, Total cost, and source. NOTE! Use of tools requires additonal information be provided. If tools are not bought, but are provided by workers/family members, then there is no cost. ADDITIONAL NOTE! Power tools are considered dangerous, and MUST be operated by adults who are experienced in their use. The Guide to Safe Scouting must be followed! You must list who will be using each tool, whether they are power tools, or hand tools. Expenses Make a list of the items needed for the project. List the total materials, supplies, tools, and other expenses, and your projected total cost of each. Revenue List the total amount of money to be needed for the project. List any contributions from the beneficiary. Provide a detailed description of how you will get the money needed for your project, including what helpers will do to assist you. A reminder that you must use the Eagle Scout Service Project Fundraising Application. An example is conducting a bake sale in front of your local grocery store. Another is a donation of a Wal-Mart gift card. Giving Leadership Look at the chart box in the workbook. Complete the chart describing each specific job that needs to be done, and any special skills required for that job. Note whether the job requires an adult or a youth to perform it. List the total of how many helpers, or workers are needed for the project, then list how many you have, who have committed to help. Tell how you will brief the helpers to make sure they know what you want them to do, and they know what will be required of them. 10

11 Describe your communications plan to make contact wih all your helpers and workers. You must ensure they know where to go, how to get there, that they need to be on time, and that they will have what they need with them. Logistics Describe how the helpers and workers will get to and from the job site. Describe how materials, supplies and tools will be transported to and from the work area. Note who will be providing food, and water for all your workers. Are restrooms available, and if not, explain how you will solve that issue. If you have left over materials, supplies or tools, what will be done with them? Safety Safety of all helpers and workers is of prime importance. List any hazards that may impact the work, or the people doing the work. Severe weather is an example. A cold winter work day may be of concern with the dangers of frostbite. Or be aware of possible sunburn, or a heat injury, if work is done on a hot summer day. A rainy day could prevent work, if you had planned on having concrete poured. Are any of your needed materials hazardous? Will any chemicals be used? If so, describe how you will ensure proper handling. Describe how you will prevent power tools from being operated by youth. In the workbook Saftey text box list the potential hazard, and what you will do to prevent problems. Describe your plan of communication addressing these safety issues and hazards, to all the helpers and workers. Will you hold a safety briefing? Who will conduct it? Will a First Aid Kit be needed? Where will it located? You should designate someone proficient as you First Aid Specialist. Contingency Plans List something that could cause you to postpone or cancel your project. Describe your plan if this happens. Comments From Your Coach About Your Final Plan At this point in the workbook, a text box is provided for your coach to provide comments or suggestions about your final plan. A coach or mentor can be very helpful, though not required. Step 4. Secure the necessary materials and supplies. At this point your project has been approved and your proposal planning is Complete. Discuss with your beneficiary, coach and unit leaders to find out if you must conduct any fundraisers to cover the costs of the project. IF A FUNDRAISER IS NEEDED, YOU MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETED EAGLE SCOUT SERVICE PROJECT FUNDRAISING APPLICAT The specific Eagle Scout project fundraising form MUST be used, not the Unit Money Earning application. An important note here on donations. The Fundraising Application Form is NOT required for contributions or donations from the Eagle Scout candidate, his parents o relatives, his unit or its chartered organization, parents or members of his unit, or the beneficiary. NOTE that all money left over, regardless of the source, goes to the beneficiar 11

12 Prior to filling out the fundraising application, make sure you read and understand the page in the workbook, on "Procedures and Limitations on Eagle Scout Service Project Fundraising". Pay close attention to meet the standards, to ensure your application is approved. The application should be submitted at least 2 weeks in advance of your start date. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE APPROVED PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. You must have the approval of your beneficiary and your unit leader. When you have their approval, submit the application to the Scout Service Center for approval. IF YOUR REQUEST IS DENIED, YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED. Step 5. Start Work Promptly on Your Project. Discuss with your Coach, or Mentor, and your unit leader, and set up your projec workdays schedule. Remember to take into account, normal unit meetings and events, family, school, and Church obligations, for not only yourself, but the people who will be helping you on your project. REMEMBER, your function for your project is to "Plan,Develop, and give Leadership", to others. You should follow the "Phases", or steps, and your "Work Processes", as you begin work. Follow your timeline. If you are not sure of anything, ask for assistance. As you begin work, keep notes of any problems that may come up. Keep a workday notebook, listing any problems encountered, how much work was done, and if the work is progressing as planned. Take photographs, of the work as it is being performed, for inclusion in your Project Final Report. KeepKeep the beneficiary, your coach and your uni leaders informed of your progress. Keep good lines of communication to all your helpers. Send a reminder e mail, or make a phone call a few days prior to workdays. You are the project director, and must show your leadership in directing and over seeing the work being done. You can help with some of the work, but remember you're the supervisor Remember also, that you are not a technical expert. Ask for help if you are not certain about what is being done. Try to complete your project as soon as possible. Be prepared for things not under your control, such as weather. Step 6. After Completion of Your Project. Eagle Scout Service Project Report. As you compiled the data in the workbook, through your proposal, and final plan, you must prepare your final project report. Note that detailed or lengthly answers are not needed. You have already covered those in the proposal and final plan. However, you should be ready to discuss, at length, your entire project at your Board of Review. Enter your name as the Eagle Scout Candidate. Then, answer the questions. Once planning was completed, when did work begin? Give your first work day. When was the project completed? Give the date of the final work day. Summary. What went well? List those phases or steps in which no issues or problems arose Such as, materials and supplies were easily obtained. What was challenging? Here you might list an issue of some of the material, or hardware was not available, and had to be special ordered. 12

13 Changes. What changes were made as the project was conducted? If you had any change, major or minor, list them here. Leadership. In what ways did you demonstrate leadership? Assigning work? Delegating oversight to an adult? What was most difficult being the leader? Was assigning work to certain helpers an issue? Did you experience youth, who didn't want to do a certain job? Did you have to encourage your helpers? How? What was most rewarding about being the leader? Tell how your reactions were to the work progressing smoothly, or your feelings of satisfaction as you oberved your helpers understanding and obeying your instructions. What did you learn about leadership,or how were your leaderhip skills further developed? Did you learn new ways of presenting instruction? How d any disputes affect your decision making? Materials, Supplies, Tools. Were there shortages of any tools, supplies or materials? If so, were they small, or large? Did this have any effect on the project? Entering Service Project Data. This section is where you will report how many people worked on the project, an how many hours they worked. You will also report all your own hours, including the time you spent in planning your proposal, talking with the beneficiary, and your unit leaders. Include ALL hours YOU spent, from the beginning of your planning, preparation, administrative information, to the final day of work. Then add in your hours you might spend in compiling the project report, and discussin the project with your unit, and beneficiary. NOTE! There is no requirement for a minimum number of hours that must b worked on an Eagle Scout Service Project. If you have been told tha must meet a minimum number of hours then you may lodge a comp with your District or Council. If you have given your leadership to an otherwise "WORTHY PROJECT", and are turned down by anyone in y unit, or by your board of review, SOLELY because of a lack of hours, you should appeal the decision. The information on the number of hours worked on an Eagle Scout Service Proje are collected by the Boy Scouts of America. These hours worked point to the achievement on the citizenship aim of the BSA. 13

14 There is a chart In your workbook where you will record the hours worked of you and all your helpers. No. The Eagle Scout Candidate 1 Registered BSA youth members Other youth, not BSA registered (sisters, brothbrothers friends) Registered BSA adult Scout leaders Other adults (parents, grandparents, not BSA leaders Totals Funding. Describe your fundraising efforts. Did you submit an Eagle Scout Service Project Fundraising Application? Did you conduct any fundraising events? If so, what did you sell or do? How much was collected in total for the project? How much was spent for the project? If you had to spend more than you received from fundraising, tell why this happened, and how were the excess expenses paid. If you had money left over, did you give it to the beneficiary? If not, explain when that will take place. How were donors thanked? Did you personally thank each donor? Did you give all donors a certificate of appreciation? How did you thank your fellow Scouts? Leaders? Photographs and Documentation Here you attach your photographs of before, during and after phases of your project. Also attach any maps, sketches, letters, handouts etc, that might be helpful to the board of review. NOTE! This is where the enhanced capabilities of the new workbook will simplify the process of attaching or inserting photos or printed materials to your workbook. You may add photos or scans of other materials, then click edit, to create an image description. the text boxes, or add additional pages as needed, to ensure you have a complete picture and description of your project. (Appendix A) Candidates Promise This page in the workbook is the final page. Here you will sign and date that "On my honor as a Scout, I was the leader of my Eagle Scout service Project and completed it as reported here." Your signature and date. 14

15 Completion Approvals Here is where your project is given final approval. In my opinion, this Eagle Scout Service Project meets Eagle Scout requirement 5, as stated in this workbook. Beneficiary Name: Unit Leader: Signed: Date: Signed: This is the last page of the workbook. Once you have compiled and entered all the data into the workbook, go back and review your entries. Have a family member proof read it for you. It is preferable that your workbook be completed online, saved and then you have a neat typed workbook, complete with photos and images that will be easily read and understood by others. Schedule a meeting with your coach. Have your coach rev your workbook. Step 7. Completing your Eagle Scout Rank Application. The latest version of the application must be used. This application can be downloaded, and saved, and data entered saved. Again it is preferable that the Eagle Scout Rank Application be downloaded, saved, data entered then saved, then printed. This makes for a neat easily read application. REMEMBER, Your Eagle Scout Rank Application is sent to BSA National Office. Note! Dates entered on your application are extremely important. Incorrect dates are cause for your application to be rejected and returned for correction! Completing the requirement as listed on your Eagle Scout Rank Application. Requirement 1. Be active in your Troop, Team, Crew, or ship, for a period of at least 6 months aft achieving the rank of Life Scout. Record the date of your Life Scout Board of Review, as this is your date of rank. Requirement 2. Demonstrate that you live by the principles of the Scout Oath and Scout 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. Provide all the information requested. See Appendix D for specific information regarding your letters of reference. 15

16 Requirement 3. Enter the dates the merit badges were earned. NOTE the 13 required merit badges, then the additional 8 for a total of 21 merit badges. NOTE! For merit badges listed in lines 7, 8, and 10, cross out badges not earned. If you earned the other merit badges listed in lines 7, 8, and 1 you may re-enter them in lines 14 through 21 as additionals. Requirement 4. If you need assistance in obtaining any of these dates, contact your unit advancement committee member. These dates are already entered into the online Internet Advancement System. NOTE that the dates entered on your Eagle Scout Rank Application MUST be the same date as listed in the online Internet Advancement System. As a Life Scout you must have served in a specific leadership position in your unit, for a period of 6 months. Below is an excerpt from the Guide to Advancment, 2013 printing*, to clarify some misunderstanding. * Section The position must be listed in the position of responsibilit requirements shown in the most current ediion of Boy Scout Requirements. Since more than one member may hold some positions - "Instructor". For example - it is expected that even very large units are able to provide sufficient opportunities within the list. The only exception involves Lone Scouts, who may use positions in school, their place of worship, in a club, or elsewhere in the community. Units do not have authority to require specific positions of responsibility for a rank. For example, they may not require a Scout to be Senior Patrol Leader to obtain Eagle Scout Rank. Note. Service in positions of responsibility in any provisional units, such as a jamboree troop, philmont trek crew, or other type unit, do NOT count toward this requirement. * Section Guide to Advancement Meeting the Time Test May Involve Any Number of Positions. The requirement calls for a period of months. Any number of position may be held as long as total service time equals at least the number of months required. Which for the Eagle Scout Rank is 6 months. Holding simultaneous positions does not shorten the required number of month Positions need not flow from one to the other; there may be gaps between them This applies to all qualified members including Lone Scouts. 16

17 Requirement 5. An example of this situation could be that a Scout is a Senior Patrol Leader for a period of 2 months. After unit elections, he does not take a leadership position. Then, a Patrol Leader moves out of the Troop, and the former Senior Patrol Lead takes the position of Patrol Leader. 4 months in that position qualifies him in meeting the 6 month requirement. List the position in which you served, and the dates served. This requirement is where you give your Eagle Scout Service Project information. Complete the "Project Name" line. Enter the date you completed your project. Then enter the grand total of hours of your project. This is the number of hours you recorded on your Project Report. BSA collects this information for statistical purposes only Requirement 6. Take part in a Unit leader conference. Record that date. Requirement 7. Successfully complete an Eagle Scout Board of Review. In preparation for your Board of Review, prepare and attach to your Eagle Scout Rank Application, a statement of your ambitions and life purpose, and a listing of positions held in your Religious Institution, school, camp, community, or other organizations during which you demonstrated leadership skills. Included honors and awards received during this service. As an example, you served as captain of your soccer team at school, and plan on pursuing college scholarship opportunities, after being recognized as All State Team captain. Class President in your high school class. Tell what career you would like to do. Your statement should be typed. You sign the application stating that on your honor, all information listed is true and correct, and that all requirements, with the exception of the board of review were completed prior to your 18th birthday. Your completed Eagle Scout Application should be inserted into your 3 ring binder. Use a document protector. Also insert your statement, again using a document protector. Your completed Eagle Scout packet should include the original signed Eagle Scout Rank Application, your statement of your goals and ambitions, and your fully completed and SIGNED Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook. 17

18 It is your option to include any thank you letters, or certificates of appreciation to those people or groups who assisted you in completing your project. Step 8. NOTE! Request a review of your Eagle Scout Packet Talk with your coach, and meet with your Unit Leader, Committee Chair, and your Unit Advancement member. The Unit Leader verifies all information is technically correct and the Project has been completed. The Unit Committee Chair verifies all rank dates, and merit badges earned, and dates completed are correct as certified by the Advancement Committe member. They will ensure all your forms have been included. Note any spelling errors to correct, and that all your photgraphs, sketches, and images have been properly arranged, and that they are tagged or labeled with descriptions. Once this process is com your Packet is ready to be sent to the Council Office for review, as noted in step 9. At this time you should mail your requests for your letters of reference. See Appendix D for the process of obtaining letters of reference. Step 9. Council Review of Your Eagle Scout Packet Your Eagle Scout Packet must be reviewed by the Council Registrar. There are options on how this is achieved. Your Unit Leaders may contact a member of the District Eagle Advancement Committee, to request they review your packet, and arrange for the Packet to be taken to the Council Office. A member of your Unit Leadership may take the Packet directly to the Council Office. The Packet can be given to the District Executive for delivery to the Council Office. In somewhat rare or exceptional circumstances, the family of the Eagle Scout candidate may deliver the Packet to the Council Office. The Council registrar will verify the Scout is a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America. They will verify all dates of rank advancement, and that all merit badge requirements have been met, and that all dates are verified and are entered into the Internet Advancment System. Once the Council review is completed, the Registrar will sign and date your application. The Packet will be returned to either the District Executive, or the Chair of the District Advancement Eagle Committee. Step 10. Participate in an Eagle Scout Board of Review Your unit leadership will be notified when your Eagle Scout Packet is returned from the Council Office. The District Advancement Eagle Committee and your unit leader will coordinate and schedule a date for your Board of Review. Note that the return of your Packet may take between 2 and 4 weeks. 18

19 The Chairman of the Board of Review will already have your Eagle Scout Packet, and any letters of reference received. The Board of Review will consist of at least one member of the District Advancement Eagle Committee. There will be a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 6 people total on the board. Other members of the board may include your unit Committee Chair, or other Committee members. A representative of your Chartered Organization may also sit on the board. When the Board of Review is convened, you should present yourself and await further instructions. "You should wear your Scout Uniform as complete as you have." DO NOT wear any unauthorized insignia, rank, patches, etc. You MUST wear your Merit Badge sash. DO NOT WEAR YOUR ORDER OF THE ARROW SASH! The Tribe of Lone Bear necklace may be worn, but NOT your OA beads. When the Board of Review is convened, you will be told to report to the Board. You should knock, enter when told, then, give the Scout salute, and report to the board as noted below. "Life Scout John Doe reports to the Eagle Scout Board of Review." You will be given a return salute, and asked to stand for amoment, so the board members can view your uniform. Be seated when told. Be pepared to answer questions of your entire Scouting career, and to provide answers and your insight and opinions on various subjects. You may be asked about your Faith, the 12th point of the Scout Law. Also questions about your merit badges, and other awards. An example of areas in you may be questioned include the following, but remember, these are just some of the areas. A. Does the Scout understand his obligations and responsibilities to live by the Scout Oath and Law? B. Does he understand his responsibilities to serve as an example of a model citizen? C. How will he apply what he has learned in his Unit, that he can apply to his daily adult life? D. What skills has he learned through leadership positions in his Unit, and being the leader of his project? E. Is he able to describe his future plans, and career goals? F. How will he give back to Scouting? Be open and honest. Remember your Board of Review is not a test. 19

20 General information pertaining to Boards of Review. Board members should be familiar with Section 8 of the current, latest printing edition of the Guide to Advancement. Particular attention should be paid to the section on "the particulars for the Eagle Scout Rank. " Notable points. "An Eagle candidate may have only ONE board of review. (However the board may be adjourned and reconvened). Subsequent actions fall under the appeals process. This applies if the candidate fails his board of review. The board members should convene at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. This will allow members to review the workbook, and read reference letters. NOTE! An Eagle Scout board of review shall not be denied or postponed due to unresponsive references. If a unit leader or committee chair fails to approve an application, the candidate is still granted a board of review, but the lack of approval may be considered in the decision. See "Initiating Eagle Scout board of review Under Disputed Circumstances." An Eagle Scout board of review may be conducted after the candidate's 18th birthday, provided ALL requirements and the project were completed prior to reaching his 18th birthday. NOTE, no special approval is required within 3 months of the candidates 18th birthday. If a board of review is held 3 to 6 months afterward, the local Council must preapprove it. After 6 months, a petition must be sumitted to the National Advancement Team for authority to do so. The request must expla reason for the delay, and must be processed through the local Council. A petitio may be sumitted by the candidate, his family, the unit leader or a unit committe member. A position statement from the Scout Executive, or Council Advanceme Committee MUST be included. Note that the date of the board of review is the date of rank as an Eagle Scout. Inform the candidate that the Eagle Scout medal or patch is not to be worn until formally presented at a Court of Honor. NOTE! Advancement Committee and Unit Leaders. The Eagle Scout medal or patch is no to be sold or provided to any unit or to the Scout, nor should the Eagle Scout Court of Honor be scheduled until after the certificate is received at the Council Service Center, from the National Advancement Team. 20

21 APPENDIX A Instructions for downloading, and using the Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook, NOTE! Do not attempt to open this workbook in a browser (i.e. Internet Explorer, Goo Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc) or in programs such as Nuance PDF Converter. This workbook was created in Adobe LiveCycle, which MUST BE SAVED to your computer, and opened with Adobe Reader 9 or later. This enables the user to take advantage of the enhancements of expandable text boxes and importing images. New functionalities for this electronic workbook include expandable text boxes, and the ability to insert images in JPEG, GIF, TIF, and PNG formats. NOTE! NOTE! Instructions are provided for both PC, and MAC users. Make sure you select the proper procedure for your computer. All users MUST have Adobe Reader 9 or later. (free) You must first access the Scouting website at the following link. Awards/ EagleWorkbookProcedures-PC.aspx Click on the procedures for your own computer, either PC, or MAC. FOR PC USERS. RIGHT click on the workbook link. Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook, No (shows adobe symbol) Once the dialog box appears, click on "Save Target [or link] as... " Another dialog box will appear for you to name your "save as" file and to choose where you would like to save it. Once you have saved your workbook to your computer, Open Adobe Reader, From within Adobe Reader, click on "file", click on "open", enter the saved file name, and then enter or click "open".

22 A-1 FOR MAC USERS. Depress your "control" key and at the same time (while depressing the "control" key, click on the workbook link: Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook, No (shows adobe symbol) Once the dialog box appears, click on "save link as..." Another dialog box will appear for you to name your "save as" file and to choose where you would like to save the file. Once you have saved the workbook to your computer, open Adobe Reader, From within the Adobe Reader, click on "file", click on "open", enter the saved file name, and then enter or click "open".

23 A-2 APPENDIX B Eagle Scout Project Resources. Listed below are several groups and organizations who would benefit by having an Eagle Scout Project done for them. 1 Your own religious organization. Groups within the organization, such as the Mens Group, or the Board of Trustees. 2 Your School Principal, Assistant Principal, or Counselor. 3 A local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. 4 A local Chapter of the Disabled American Veterans. 5 A local American Legion Post. 6 The local Chapter of the American Red Cross. 7 Other local Non-Profit organizations. 8 Your local City Parks and Recreation Board. 9 State Conservation Department Missouri Department of Natural Resources State Parks Department 12 A Federal Conservation or Forestry Agency 13 A National Wildlife Refuge. Project work that will benefit the public at large.

24 B-1 APPENDIX C General information pertaining to most projects, involving construction. Eagle Scout projects involving construction of most types of structures are normally required to comply with local City, County, or State building codes. Some codes define structures as anything larger than a dog house intended to enclose an area or support persons. Examples are storage sheds, decks, platforms, ramps, stairs, and bridges. Some playgrounds may also require a permit due to the greater possibility of injury. Injury accidents attributable to negligent design or construction methods may cause legal action to be brought against all parties involved with the project. The Boy Scouts of America does not provide protection against negligence involving Eagle Scout Projects. This liability falls on the beneficiary of the project, and when receiving approval for the project, the beneficiary must be made aware of this. The project therefore, must be planned with the beneficiary aware of any building codes or restrictions, which must be obtained or addressed as the approval process proceeds. Arrangements for obtaining any required permits should be a joint effort between the beneficiary and the Eagle Scout candidate. For projects on Federal property, such as a National Forest Campground, or on Fort Leonard Wood, approval must be obtained from the respective Engineering Office. The same applies for State owned property. Provisional approval may be granted for a project pending approval and receipt of any permits required. Once the approved permits have been issued, then, AND ONLY then will the prioject be approved, and work started. PROVISIONAL APPROVAL OF A PROJECT CAN BE GRANTED, BUT WILL NOT BE SIGNED. FINAL APPROVAL WILL BE GIVEN WHEN THE REQUIRED PERMIT,(s) HAVE BEEN ISSUED, AN THE CANDIDATE HAS PRESENTED THEM TO THE DISTRICT ADVANCEMENT EAGLE COMMIT FOR FINAL APPROVAL SIGNATURE!

25 C-1 APPENDIX D Samples and Formats for your letters of reference are attached as a part of Appendix C. This is for requirement 2 of your Eagle Scout Rank Application. There is also a sample of the retur envelope to be used by your reference. You should provide a business size # 10 envelope with a postage stamp affixed. The address line should be completed by you, which is the District Advancement Eagle Committee Chairman. See the attached samples. Appendix D-1 is a sample of a letter of request. Appendix D-2 is the Scout Oath and Scout Law, with each Law explained. Appendix D-3 is a sample of the pre-addressed stamped envelope.

26 D-1 Candidate Name: Unit # Please CIRCLE reference type: Parent, Guardian, Religious Leader, School Principal or Teacher, Employer, if the candidate has a job, or Other. The above named candidate is seeking to qualify for the Rank of Eagle Scout, the highest award which can be earned by a Boy Scout. The candidate is required to appear before a Board of Review, which will review his qualifications and will look specifically at the development of the candidate in the following areas: Relationship to God and Country Adherence to the ideals of Scouting Ability to help others through skills he has learned Capacity for leadership and demonstration of critical thought processess concern for himself by improving his physical fitness to the limits of his physical resources Ability to live and work cooperatively with others Life purpose and mental outlook You are being asked to write a letter of recommendation on behalf of the candidate, to advise his Board of Review members of anything which you consider important to the candidate's leadership ability, participation in school, Church, and community activities, attitude, health, and mental and emotional development. The information you furnish will be treated in the strictest of confidence. Please mail your letter, using the return addressed stamped envelope provided. DO NOT RETURN YOUR REFERENCE LETTER TO THE CANDIDATE!