George Kurata Advancement Chair Ronald Reagan District Email: george@troop633.net Phone: (805) 522-9751 1 Objectives Learn the Steps from Life to Eagle Learn how to Complete an Eagle Project Learn how to Complete an Eagle Application Form Learn about an Eagle Board of Review Learn what happens after the Eagle Board of Review. 2
Requirements As of January 1, 2014 Earn 21 Merit Badges Camping Citizenship in the Community, Nation & World Communications Environmental Science or Sustainability * Family Life First Aid Personal Management Emergency Preparedness or Lifesaving * Cycling or Hiking or Swimming ** Personal Fitness Cooking *** Plus (8) optional merit badges Badges added in 2014 * Both can be used for Star or Life, but only one for Eagle ** All 3 can be used for Star or Life, but only one for Eagle *** Click on Cooking to see notes on the 2016 requirements 3 Leadership Boy Scout Troop: Serve in one or more of the following positions: Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Venture Patrol Leader, Troop Guide, Order Of The Arrow Troop Representative, Den Chief, Scribe, Librarian, Historian, Quartermaster, Junior Assistant Scoutmaster, Chaplain Aide, Instructor, Webmaster, or Outdoor Ethics Guide Varsity Scout Team Serve in one or more of the following positions: Captain, Co-captain, Program Manager, Squad Leader, Team Secretary, Order Of The Arrow Team Representative, Librarian, Historian, Quartermaster, Chaplain Aide, Instructor, Den Chief, Webmaster, or Outdoor Ethics Guide Venture Crew/ Ship Serve in one or more of the following positions: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Quartermaster, Historian, Den Chief, Guide, Boatswain, Boatswain's Mate, Yeoman, Purser, Storekeeper, Webmaster, or Outdoor Ethics Guide LNT Trainer prior to Dec 31,2015 Click Mouse 4
Scout Trail Spirit to Requirement Eagle Requirement in 2015 As#a#Life#Scout,#demonstrate#Scout#Spirit#by#living#the#Scout# Oath#and#Scout#Law.##Tell#how#you#have#lived#the#Scout#Oath# and##scout#law#in#your#everyday#life New Requirement As of January 1, 2016 As#a#Life#Scout,#demonstrate#Scout#Spirit#by#living#the#Scout# Oath#and#Scout#Law.#Tell#how#you#have#done#your#duty#to#God,# how#you#have#lived#the#scout#oath#and#scout#law#in#your# everyday#life,#and#how#your#understanding#of#the#scout#oath# and#scout#law#will#guide#your#life#in#the#future.# This applies to everyone after January 1, 2017 5 Requirements Leadership Serve actively for a period of (6) months in a position of responsibility. Multiple positions are OK Time does not need to be continuous Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Eagle Application Form Have Scoutmasters conference Sign and date Have Scoutmaster Sign and Date Have Committee Chairperson sign and date Eagle Board of Review 6
Download latest Eagle Project Book http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/boyscouts/ AdvancementandAwards/EagleWorkbookProcedures.aspx Important note Do not attempt to open this workbook in a browser (i.e. Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.) or in programs such as Nuance PDF Converter. The 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. There is PC version and a Mac version 7 Eagle Scout Project Workbook Make sure that the edition date on the cover says: October 2015 Scout Name and Project Name Project Workbook is a Fillable PDF file Cover Date October 2015 8
When downloading latest Eagle Project Book Follow the instructions carefully You may need to upgrade to the Adobe Acrobat Reader If you do not have this version, you may get this message To view the full contents of this document, you need a later version of the PDF viewer. You can upgrade to the latest version of Adobe Reader from www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html For further support, go to www.adobe.com/support/products/acrreader.html You may also get this message if you try to open the file with you browser 9 Project Book is a fillable PDF file Save the file to your computer Open the file with Adobe Acrobat Reader Enter data and save file Please fill out the Project Book on your computer You can easily make corrections and changes! Click Mouse and it is much easier to read than your handwriting 10
Eagle Scout Service Project Requirement Plan, develop, and give leadership to others in a service project helpful to any of the following: School Community Religious Institution Non-Profit organizations (except Scouts) Responsibility You (not your parents) are responsible for planning, directing and following through to the projects successful completion. This is NOT you personally doing a project It is YOU organizing & leading a group to complete a project Click Mouse 11 Eagle Scout Service Project Parents & Scouts should read page 5 BEFORE starting the project Other information for Parents and Unit Leaders See Page 6 of Project Book Information for Project Coaches What is Meant by Give Leadership to Others Evaluating Project after Completion Risk Management Click Mouse 12
Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook Contact Information Proposal Page B (Page 9) of Project Workbook 13 Click Mouse Candidate Information Unit Information Unit Leader Information Unit Committee Chair Unit Advancement Chair Name of Beneficiary Beneficiary Representative Council Service Center District Approval Representative (see next slide) Project Coach Information 14
Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook Contact Information (continued) Your Council Service Center Ventura County Council (805) 482-8938 509 East Daily Drive Camarillo CA 93010 District Project Approval Representative District Channel Islands Project Approver Bill Boetticher Steve Sullivan Email Address Phone piperbill@gmail.com troop260@e-ponyexpress.net 1649 Ridgewood Dr Camarillo, CA 93012 1171 Guinda Ct Camarillo, CA 93010 (805) 484-7570 (805) 218-6272 Conejo Bob Beaudine bob.beaudine46@gmail.com 4201 Abbington Ct. Westlake Village, CA 91361 (818) 889-7518 Ronald Reagan Thelma Reeves thelmareeves48@gmail.com 1511 Gene Ave Simi Valley CA 93065 (805) 527-8356 Sespe Greg Preston cheryl4934@gmail.com PO Box 902 Oak View, CA 93022 (805) 798 7235 15 Project Phases Read the Project Book Choose a Project Prepare a Project Proposal * Develop a Final Plan * Obtain or raise any required funds Prepare and submit Fundraising Application * Execute your Project Plan Prepare a Final Report * DO THIS FIRST! * Information to be included in Project Book 16 Click Mouse
Start Here Trail to Signature Eagle Cycle Scout Reads & Signs Book Get an Idea Discuss with Unit Leader OK District Approver Verbal OK OK Meet with Beneficiary Beneficiary Signature * Not OK Not OK Unit Leader Signature * Work Proposal Plans Present to Committee OK Committee Signature * District Approver Signature Preferred order of signatures District Approver s verbal OK is NOT authorization to proceed Not OK Preferred This signature order MUST of signatures be the last to be obtained Prepare Prepare Final Plans Final Plans New Step on Slide 42 Do Do Project 17 Click Mouse Phase 1 Choosing a project Concept Original project? Something you dream up? Something that has never been done before? Something which has been done before? Identify Beneficiary School or Church Community Parks & Rec, State Parks, County Parks City or County Non-Profit organizations Care & Share Free Clinic Samaritan Center 18
Phase 1 Choosing a project (continued) Project must present an opportunity for: Planning Development Leadership Search Internet for ideas Discuss with your unit leader See Restrictions in Service Project Workbook See Page 4 of Project Workbook 19 Phase 2 - Prepare a Project Proposal Proposal Pages C,D,E (Pages 10, 11, 12) of the workbook are a guide to preparing your proposal Will you meet the Eagle Scout Service Project Requirements? Is your project feasible? Have you addressed any safety issues? Do you understand what key steps are necessary to carryout your project Are you on track for a positive experience? 20
Service Trail Project to Eagle Proposal Brief description of your Project Who is the beneficiary and how/why will they benefit from your project Once you have these two items contact District Approver (see slide 15) Get verbal approval of your project Not a requirement, just a good idea This is a recommendation Insures District approval of your proposal Verbal Approval is NOT authorization to proceed Click! Mouse! 21 Service Trail Project to Eagle Proposal (Continued) Get photos or draw sketches if applicable Giving Leadership How many people? How will you lead them? Materials Estimate the types of materials you may need Wood, trees, shrubs, flowers, etc. Supplies Estimate the types of supplies you may need Paint, varnish, finishing materials Food & water for your crew Other consumables 22
Service Trail Project to Eagle Proposal (Continued) Tools Estimate the types of tools you may need Other needs Will you need to Raise Funds? Determine preliminary cost estimates first Fund Raising Application must be filed Permits & Permissions Will you need building permits? Permission slips Preliminary Costs Estimate the cost of materials, supplies, tools and other expenses you may have 23 Service Trail Project to Eagle Proposal (Continued) Project Phases Provide some of the key steps necessary to complete your project Examples: File Fund Raising Application & raise funds Get volunteers to signup Get permits and permissions Purchase Materials Etc. 24
Service Trail Project to Eagle Proposal (Continued) Logistics How will you transport your materials, supplies, tools and personnel to your project site? Will you be filing a Tour Plan (formerly called Tour Permit) Required if project is outside of Ventura County Photos If appropriate, include photographs of the current state of the area to be affected by your project Safety Issues Describe any hazards you may need to deal with and how you will handle them Examples are: Toxic Items, Power Tools, First Aid Kits 25 Service Trail Project to Eagle Proposal (Continued) Further Planning List some action steps that you will need to take to complete a final plan Detailed drawings might be needed A 2x4 is actually about 1½x3½ A Cut list for raw lumber will be helpful A work schedule might be needed 26
Service Trail Project to Eagle Proposal Present Project Proposal to Unit Committee Selling your Proposal Do you need a PowerPoint Presentation? (Continued) Signatures Preferred Order of Signatures 1. Scout s Signature 2. Beneficiary s Signature 3. Unit Leader s Signature 4. Unit Committee s Signature 5. District Project Approver Must be the First Signature Must be the Last Signature 27 Click Mouse Signatures Project Workbook Proposal Page E ( Bottom of Page 12) Signature Flowchart Candidate s Promise (sign before approvals below are granted) On my honor as a Scout, I have read this entire workbook, including the Message to Scout and Parents or Guardians on Page 21. I promise to be the leader of this project, and to do my best to carry it out for the maximum benefit to the religious institution, Candidate s school, or community Promise I have chosen as beneficiary (sign before approvals below are granted) Signed Date On my honor as a Scout, I have read this entire workbook, including the Message to Scout and Parents or Guardians on Page 21. I promise to be the leader of this project, and to do my best to carry it out for the maximum benefit to the religious institution, school, or community I have chosen as beneficiary. 28 Click Mouse
Candidate s Promise Signatures Project Workbook Proposal Page E (Bottom of Page 12) (sign before approvals below are granted) On my honor as a Scout, I have read this entire workbook, including the Message to Scout and Parents or Guardians on Page 21. I promise to be the leader of this project, and to do my best to carry it out for the maximum benefit to the religious institution, school, or community I have chosen as beneficiary Signed Date New with Oct 2015 version (see pages 25 & 26 of Project Book) 29 Candidate s Promise Signatures Project Workbook Proposal Page E (Page 12) (sign before approvals below are granted) On my honor as a Scout, I have read this entire workbook, including the Message to Scout and Parents or Guardians on Page 21. I promise to be the leader of this project, and to do my best to carry it out for the maximum benefit to the religious institution, school, or community I have chosen as beneficiary Signed Date Do not begin any work on your project, or raise any money, or obtain any materials, until your project proposal has been approved. This means yours and the OTHER FOUR SIGNATURES ON THIS PAGE! 30
Recommendation for Proposal Page E of your Eagle Project Book Print a copy of Proposal Page E (Page 12) BEFORE filling in the Logistics, Safety Issues and Further Planning Get signatures on this copy and set it aside Enter your Logistics, Safety Issues and Further Planning concerns, leaving the signatures blank. This lets you edit and reprint this page without needing to get new signatures Final Eagle book will have two Proposal Page E s One with the Logistics, Safety Issues and Further Planning issues and one with the signatures 31 Phase 3 - Develop a Final Plan Comments from Proposal Review Project Changes from Proposal Project Phases Have you refined or changed the phases that you presented at the Proposal review? Work Processes Prepare a step-by-step list of what must be done and how everything will come together: site preparations, sizing, assembly, fastening of materials, use of supplies (paint, varnish, etc.). You will need more room to type this than is provided in the workbook. Add additional pages as necessary Attachments (photos) Insert into workbook or add additional pages Plan Ahead, Plan Early, and Work Your Plan Click Mouse 32
Develop Trail a to Final Eagle Plan Phase 3 - Develop a Final Plan (Continued) Final Plan Page B (page 15) of the Project Workbook Permits & Permissions If your Project is being done outside of of the council (Ventura County), you should file a Tour Plan Permission slips for all youth who are participating in your project is also recommended Some construction projects may require city permits Work on public school grounds may need School District approval May also need school s principal s approval Prepare and get Fund Raising Application Signed Permits are the beneficiary s responsibility Permission slips are the responsibility of the scout Click Mouse 33 Phase 3 Fund Raising Application Read the Procedures and Limitations on Service Project Fundraising See Fundraising Application Page B (page 20) of the Project Workbook Complete the Eagle Scout Service Project Fundraising Application Fundraising Application Page A (page 19) New Council Policy for 2017 Complete Fund Raising Application for all funds & material regardless of the dollar amount expected. 34
Phase 3 - Fundraising Application Describe how funds will be raised Proposed date when Project will start Proposed date(s) for fundraising activities How much money is expected There is no minimum amount for not requiring this application How and who will request money, material, supplies, or tools Are Contracts involved and who will sign? (Continued) You can list all fund raising activities on one form 35 Phase 3 - Fundraising Application Helpful Hints for the Fund Raising Application What does not need to be on it Donations from the Scout or his parents or relatives Donations from the Scout s Unit or Charter Organization Final project report should report these donations All other sources of funds should be on it, including Restaurant fundraisers Rummage Sales Recycling materials (if gathered from sources outside the scouts family or unit) Discounts or material donations from suppliers (i.e. Home Depot, Lowes, etc.) Use estimates for amounts $100 10% of expected purchases (Continued) 36
Phase 3 - Develop a Final Plan (Continued) Detailed Material List Item, Description, Quantity, Unit Cost, Total Cost, Source Add additional sheets if necessary Final Plan Page C (page 16) of the Project Workbook Detailed Supplies List Item, Description, Quantity, Unit Cost, Total Cost, Source Add additional sheets if necessary Detailed Tools and other Needs List Tool, Quantity, Unit Cost, Total Cost, Source, Who will operate/use Add additional sheets if necessary Detailed Projected Expense Summary 37 Phase 3 - Develop a Final Plan (Continued) Final Plan Page D (page 17) of the Project Workbook Detailed Leadership Plan Task List, Skills, Adult or Youth, Helpers needed, Helpers committed How will you brief/train your helpers? What is your communication plan? How to get to your Project Site? When to be at your Project Site? What to bring to your Project Site? 38
Phase 3 - Develop a Final Plan (Continued) Final Plan Page D (page 17) of the Project Workbook Detailed Logistics Plan How will workers be transported? How will materials, supplies and tools be transported? How will workers be fed? Have you made arrangements for restrooms at your Project Site? What will you do with leftover materials and supplies? What will you do with any purchased tools after completing your project? 39 Phase 3 - Develop a Final Plan (Continued) Final Plan Page E (page 18) of the Project Workbook Detailed Safety Plan Will a First Aid Kit be necessary? Where will it be and who will be responsible for it? Are there any hazardous materials or chemicals? How will these be handled? List potential safety hazards Weather, wildlife, sunburn, poisonous plants, hazardous tools or equipment How will you handle these? How will you communicate these hazards to your workers? Will you have a safety briefing? Who will conduct the briefing? Will you have a First Aid specialist and if so who? 40
Phase 3 - Develop a Final Plan (Continued) Final Plan Page E (page 18) of the Project Workbook Contingency Plans How will you handle a postponement or cancellation? You will probably need more room to address this than is supplied in the Service Project Workbook Add blank pages if necessary Comments from Project Coach If you don t know where you re going, you will probably end up somewhere else. Laurence J. Peter - The Peter Principle, 1969 Click Mouse 41 Start Here Trail to Eagle Phase 3 Scout Reads & Signs Book Get an Idea Discuss with Unit Leader OK District Approver Verbal OK OK Meet with Beneficiary Beneficiary Signature * Not OK Not OK Unit Leader Signature * Work Proposal Plans Present to Committee OK Committee Signature * District Approver Signature Not OK Prepare Final Plans Meet with Beneficiary Added with October 2015 version of Project Book Do Project 42
Trail to Eagle Phase 3 BEFORE you start any work on your project or purchase significant amounts of material REVIEW YOUR FINAL PLAN WITH YOUR BENEFICIARY Make sure that this will meet his/her expectations Did you discuss pages 25 & 26 of the Project Book with your beneficiary? You don t want to think that you finished your project and have Click Mouse your beneficiary say: But I thought you were going to do 43 Trail to Trail Eagle to Eagle Phase 4 Project Execution Fund Raising Purchase Material Gather Necessary Tools & Supplies Execute Project 44
Phase 5 Execute your Project Plan Keep Track of all of the effort on the project after your proposal is approved (all four signatures on Proposal Page E [page 12]) Any time you spent working on your final plan Any time spent by others helping with your final plan Any time you spent on fundraising for your project Any time spent by others helping with fundraising Any time you spent on executing your project Any time spent by others helping to execute your plan Separate time by Scout and non-scout youth Separate time by registered Scout adults and nonregistered adults See Project Report Page B (page 23) in the Project Workbook to see what information is needed for your final report 45 Phase 6 Prepare a Final Report Use additional pages if necessary Project Description Description of completed project and impact What did you do after proposal approval to complete final plans Observations What went well and what was challenging Changes What changes were made as you worked on your project Leadership How did you demonstrate leadership? What was difficult about being a leader? What was most rewarding about being the leader? What did you learn about leadership, or how were your leadership skills further developed? 46
Materials and Supplies Were there significant shortages or overages of materials or supplies? What effect did these have on completing the project Service Project Data Summarize hours needed to complete your project Funding Phase 6 Prepare a Final Report (Continued) Describe fundraising efforts Were you short on funds and how did you handle this? Were excess funds turned over to the beneficiary? How did you thank your donors? Include copies of Thank You letters in back of Project Book 47 Phase 6 Prepare a Final Report (Continued) Final Photos Attach photographic documentation of your project Before, During, After Add Captions to all your photos with names of any identifiable participants (youth and adult) Final Signatures (Project Report Page C [page 24] of Project Book) Your Signature Beneficiary s Name and Signature Unit Leader s Name and Signature 48
Eagle Scout Application Download latest version of Eagle Scout Application 2016 Don t wait until you are done with your project to start filling out your application 49 Eagle Application Form First page of Application Enter your name exactly as you want to have it on your Eagle Certificate Contact References before putting their names on the application If you do not have a specific religious or employer reference, use any personal reference in its place Letters of Reference will be needed BEFORE your Board of Review Verify Merit Badge dates with your Unit Advancement Chair http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/512-728_wb_fillable.pdf Application is a Fillable PDF file Cross out the badges not earned Click Mouse Circle Cross selected out the Merit badges Badge not 50 earned
Eagle Application Form Second page of Application Leadership Positions Must total at least 6 months Does not need to be continuous Project Name & Total Hours Unit Leader s conference Life goals essay More on this later Signatures Your signature Unit Leader s signature Committee Chairperson s signature Must be in Council Office by 18 th Birthday New form printing date: 2016 51 Click Mouse Eagle Application Form Third page of Application Completing the Supplemental Information form is optional. Your privacy will be protected. Information collected will be kept confidential within the Boy Scouts of America and its local councils. 52
Trail Life Goals to Eagle Essay Application 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. Include honors and awards received during this service Essay should be of some nominal length ½ page to several pages Include church youth group activities, school organizations and teams, camp CIT or counselor, day camp aide, sports teams, etc. 53 Letters of Recommendation Strongly suggested that you start getting references BEFORE you start your project New Council Policy for 2017 Letters of Reference are to be mailed into the Council Office Religious Reference Parents or guardians may provide this for scouts who are not affiliated with an organized religion It is OK if they are at the Office long before your Eagle Application 54
Letters of Recommendation Send each of the persons listed on the first page of your application a form requesting a Letter of Recommendation Tell each person that this is a recommendation for the rank of Eagle Scout Tell each person that they need to have the letter sent to the Council Office Give them a date when the letter should be at the Council Office Eagle Scout Application Application Form Life Goals Essay Project Book Include photos and any other backup information 55 Scoutmaster Conference Review Project Book and Application Prepare for Board of Review Potential Questions http://www.eaglescout.org/finale/bor.html Select friendly adult for Board of Review One member of the Board is a person that you know Any adult scouter except SM or ASM from your troop This is usually a unit committee member Submit Application and Project Book to Council Office Letter of Recommendation forms should have been sent to your references several weeks before! Application MUST be in by Scout s 18 th Birthday Click Mouse 56
Eagle Board of Review District Channel Islands Eagle Trail Board to of Eagle Review Your District Eagle Board Chairman will generally contact you or your unit leader within a few weeks after you file your application to notify you of the appointment location, date, time Eagle Board Chairman Michael Kirk Steve Rhodes Conejo Jeff Craig jcraigcsu@verizon.net Ronald Reagan Sespe Jamie Gerritsen Michael Gildenpfennig Email Phone Board of Review Location/Date/Time michaelkirk@me.com (805) 766-2844 daturtle1@sbcglobal.net (will contact Unit Leader) (will contact Unit leader) (805) 915-7681 Gildenpfennig@aol.com (805) 320-4697 Scout Center Camarillo Usually Wednesdays Usually 7:00 PM LDS Stake Erbes Rd 4 th Thursdays (except Nov & Dec) Usually 7 PM LDS Stake Tapo Canyon & Township 3 rd Wednesdays 7:00 PM or 7:45 PM Ventura 1st Methodist Church 1338 E. Santa Clara St Usually Tuesdays 7 PM Your District Eagle Board Chairman will generally be able to accommodate any special needs for the date, time & location of an Eagle Board of Review 57 Wear FULL uniform Eagle Trail Board to of Eagle Review Shirt, Neckerchief, Pants or Shorts, Belt, Socks Merit Badge Sash or OA Sash are optional Letters of Recommendation should have been mailed to the Council Office well before your Board of Review Your Scoutmaster will normally introduce you as the Eagle Candidate Don t forget to tell your Scoutmaster about the appointment time Let your Friendly Adult know the date and time of your Eagle Board Invite your parents & family 58
After the Trail Board to Eagle of Review Bring a camera for photos at conclusion of Board of Review You are an Eagle Scout as of the conclusion of the Board of Review Board of Review Chairperson signs your Eagle Scout Application Form Application is forwarded to National Office Application Form Life Goals Essay Project Book will be returned to you after the Board of Review Council Office will usually call your parents about 4-6 weeks after your Board of Review that your Eagle Scout documents are ready to be picked up Start planning your Eagle Court of Honor 59 Objectives Learn the Steps from Life to Eagle Learn how to Complete an Eagle Application Form Learn how to Complete an Eagle Project Learn about an Eagle Board of Review Learn what happens after the Eagle Board of Review. 60
Course References Guide to Advancement-2015 (620-573) 2015 Boy Scout Rank Requirements 2016 (524-012) Eagle Scout Application, (512-728) 2016 Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook, (512-927) Oct 2015 61 The End 62
Reference Slides 63 Cooking Trail Merit to Badge Eagle Notes Cooking Merit Badge added in 2014 Requirements changed in 2015 and 2016 Scouts who started the merit badge prior to Jan 1, 2016 MAY use the older requirements at the discretion of the counselor Scouts can always switch to the newer requirements Scouts who start the merit badge AFTER Jan 1, 2016, need to use the 2016 requirements Some requirements have been combined Sections on cooking have been revised & improved Back 64
Project Book Page 5 New Stuff! 65 Click Mouse Items available at Scout Store Project Sign 26 x 16 Project Plaque 2.5 x 5 Back 66
Restrictions and other Considerations Project Book Page 4 There are no required minimum hours for a project. No one may tell you how many hours must be spent on it. Routine labor is not normally appropriate for a project. This might be defined as a job or service you may provide as part of your daily life, or a routine maintenance job normally done by the beneficiary (for example, pulling weeds on the football field at your school). While projects may not be of a commercial nature or for a business, this is not meant to disallow work for community institutions, such as museums and service agencies (like homes for the elderly, for example), that would otherwise be acceptable. Some aspect of a business operation provided as a community service may also be considered; for example, a park open to the public that happens to be owned by a business, but primarily benefits the community. A project may not be a fundraiser. In other words, it may not be an effort that primarily collects money, even for a worthy charity. Fundraising is permitted only for securing materials and facilitating a project, and it may need to be approved by your council. See Eagle Scout Service Project Fundraising Application later in this workbook. No more than one Eagle Scout candidate may receive credit for working on the same Eagle Scout service project. Projects must not be performed for the Boy Scouts of America, or its councils, districts, units, or properties. Back 67 Eagle Project Fundraising Standards Project Book Page 18 1. Eagle Scout service projects may not be fundraisers. In other words, the candidate may not stage an effort that primarily collects money, even if it is for a worthy charity. Fundraising is permitted only for securing materials, etc., and otherwise facilitating a project. Unless the effort involves contributions only from the beneficiary, the candidate, his parents or relatives, his unit or its chartered organization, or from parents or members in his unit, it must be approved by the local council. This is achieved by submitting the Eagle Scout Service Project Fundraising Application. 2. It must be clear to all donors or event participants that the money is being raised on behalf of the project beneficiary. Once collected, money raised must be turned over to the beneficiary or to the candidate s unit for deposit until needed for the project. If the unit receives the funds, it must release them to the beneficiary once expenses have been paid. 3. Any contracts must be signed by a responsible adult, acting as an individual, without reference to the Boy Scouts of America. The person who signs the contract is personally liable. Contracts must not and cannot bind the local council, the Boy Scouts of America, or the unit s chartered organization. Click Mouse Trail to to Eagle 68
Eagle Project Fundraising Standards Project Book Page 18 4. If something is to be sold, we want people to buy it because it is a quality product, not just because of an association with Scouting. Buyers or donors must be informed that the money will be used for an Eagle Scout service project to benefit the school, religious institution, or community chosen, and any funds left over will go to that beneficiary. 5. Any products sold, or fundraising activities conducted, must be in keeping with the ideals and principles of the BSA. For example, they must not include raffles or other games of chance. 6. Should any donors want documentation of a gift, this must be provided through the project beneficiary, not the Boy Scouts of America. If a donor or fundraising participant wants a receipt, this too, must be provided in the name of the beneficiary. 7. Youth are not normally permitted to solicit funds on behalf of other organizations. However, a local council may allow an exception for Eagle Scout service projects. 8. Local councils may determine that certain types of fundraisers such as bake sales and car washes do not require a fundraising application. Councils may also establish dollar thresholds, as well; for example, "Any effort expected to raise less than $500 does not require an application." Click Back Mouse Trail to to Eagle 69 Candidate s Promise Signatures Project Workbook Proposal Page E (Page 12) (sign before approvals below are granted) On my honor as a Scout, I have read this entire workbook, including the Message to Scout and Parents or Guardians on Page 21. I promise to be the leader of this project, and to do my best to carry it out for the maximum benefit to the religious institution, school, or community I have chosen as beneficiary Signed Date Back 70
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