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Congratulations you re a Life Scout..now what? Take an inventory of your scouting career: How old am I Is my goal to become an Eagle Scout? Do I want to earn Eagle Palms? Merit Badges Ideas for an Eagle Project Paperwork Service Project Packet and the Eagle Scout Application How do I know what do first or where to begin Choose a Mentor 3
Examine Your Scouting Journey How many years till my 18 th Birthday. Goal : To Be An Eagle Scout After earning Eagle Rank: do you want to earn Eagle Palms? 4
Acquiring Eagle Palms Become an Eagle Scout Remain active in your Troop at least 3 months after becoming an Eagle Scout or after award of last Palm. Earn (5) additional merit badges beyond the (21) required to reach Eagle rank. **Merit Badges earned at any point since becoming a Boy Scout may be used to meet this requirement** No Limit on the number of palms you can earn. Bronze First (5) merit badge after Eagle Gold Second (5) for a total of (10) merit badges Silver - Finally, last (5) for a total (15) merit badge after Eagle 5
Examine Your Scouting Journey Merit Badges: 21 to be an Eagle Scout, 13 Required Life Scout has earned: 11 merit badges, 7 Required - How many additional merit badges have you earned? - Are you sure they have all been completed? - Do you have the patch or completed blue card? - Which ones do you still need to earn? - Have you set a goal for completing the rest? 6
Examined your scouting journey so far Surveyed your Merit Badges Prioritize Merit Badges or Eagle Project **Choose (1) to focus ALL your attention** ** You don t need to have all your merit badges complete before starting your Eagle Project** 7
Eagle Scout Service Project As a Life Scout you: plan, develop, and give leadership to others in a service project helpful to any: - Religious Institution - School - Community to benefit an organization other than Boy Scouting 8
Eagle Scout Service Project Begin brainstorming for ideas: What are your interests outside of scouting What are your best skills What schools, churches and community groups have influenced your life Internet is a wonderful resource http://www.eaglescout.org/project/select.html 9
Download the Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/512-927.pdf Check to make sure you are using the latest version The workbook is in Adobe LiveCycle, 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. The workbook is essential to successful completion of project and should be thoroughly read prior to beginning the project. Recommended to place workbook in a 3 ring binder w/pages typed and in page protectors. 10
Preparing to be a Eagle Scout Download the latest version of: Guide to Advancement topics (9.0.2.0 thru 9.0.2.15) as an addition resource to answer any questions regarding project and Eagle Scout Application http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/33088.pdf 2015 edition is currently out and this is updated every 2 years. 11
Make sure your Service Project receives all the approvals BEFORE you start the project: Meet with Project Beneficiary Representative Discuss project proposal with Scoutmaster Propose project idea to Troop Committee Acquire all the necessary signatures for service project workbook Prepare to present project proposal to Susquehanna Council 12
Presenting the Service Project to Susquehanna Council Contact the District Advancement Chairman: Schedule a meeting time and place Wear complete uniform Dennis Slaybaugh - dls65@ptd.net Be Prepared to give detailed answers to questions regarding your service project. Ex. Materials needed, services required, fundraising plans, addressing safety issues, tools, and acquiring permits How you plan to give leadership throughout the project and handle logistics 13
Fundraising is ALLOWED but not required May solicit funds for Materials May solicit for Services **Consult the Guide to Safe Scouting with regard to any equipment use** Donations may be collected from: Beneficiary, Scout, his Parents or Relatives, his Troop or Chartered Organization, or from Parents or Members in his unit. Anything else must receive approval from Council. 14
Fundraising Events Clearly state the event is to benefit the project beneficiary not your Eagle Scout Project Make sure your name and BSA aren t affiliated with any fundraising events Procedures and Limitations on Eagle Scout Service Project Fundraising may be found in the: Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook, No. 512-927 15
Throughout your Eagle Project: Details, Details, Details pay close attention to the details Document EVERYTHING!!!!! Take lots of Pictures!!! Allow time to resolve problems that may occur 16
Seek Guidance Along Your Journey Pick an Eagle Service Project Coach Choose a Mentor Life to Eagle Scout Coordinator 17
Eagle Service Project Coach Someone who has the experience or knowledge in the type of project you are completing. Serves as an advisor, consultant, and coach Is a resource, encouraging the scout to fully plan his project, secure resources, and make wise decisions. Uses positive adult association, logic, and common sense to help the scout reach a successful outcome. 18
Choose a Mentor The term mentoring means: Wise and Trusted Counselor and Teacher. The Scout may choose any adult within the Troop who will help guide, assist, motivate, and counsel your development. A mentor can help keep enthusiasm up and the advancement moving forward. Can meet with the Scout and help him look at opportunities, possibilities, and pitfalls. Offer practical advice that can be very supportive and lead to successfully completing the trail to Eagle. 19
Life to Eagle Scout Coordinator Paperwork Advisor Help with Eagle Scout Service Project Packet Help with Eagle Scout Application Answer your questions 20
Applying for your EAGLE SCOUT RANK After Completing: Eagle Scout Service Project All (21) Merit Badges Before your 18 th Birthday Fill out the Eagle Scout Application found at: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/512-728_wb_fillable.pd Make sure you are using the latest edition You will need to know the Dates of Rank Advancements Have all the Required signatures List all Merit Badges and Dates received List all Positions of Responsibility and Dates 21
Applying for your EAGLE SCOUT RANK Continue Prepare Statement of Ambitions and Life Purpose This is a one page document giving a vision of your life, which may also highlight achievements you have accomplished. Gather recommendations - Begin to think about (3) individuals who know you personally and would be willing to provide a recommendation on your behalf. - Parents/Guardians - Religious Organization Pastor, Youth Group Leader, Sunday School Instructor - Educational - Teachers, Principals, Coaches - Employer Reference 22
Applying for your EAGLE SCOUT RANK continue Complete the above schedule your Scoutmaster conference. All paperwork will then be forwarded to the Susquehanna Council for approval and to schedule your Board of Review with a District Representative. Pass this Board of Review and your application will be sent to the National BSA office to be stamped for their approval on the application. 23
Becoming an Eagle Scout CONGRATULATIONS You are now an EAGLE SCOUT! Your parents may begin planning your Eagle Scout Court of Honor 24