LIFE TO EAGLE SEMINAR. National Capital Area Council Goose Creek District. Mountain West Service Area

LIFE TO EAGLE SEMINAR National Capital Area Council Goose Creek District Mountain West Service Area Fall 2014

Life-to-Eagle Seminar Agenda House-Keeping / Introduction District Advancement R&R Eagle Requirements Eagle Scout Service Project The Application (ESRA) Eagle Board of Review (EBoR) Eagle Court of Honor (ECoH) Miscellanea 2

Seminar Housekeeping In case of emergency, 911 Please turn off all audio and video recording devices Mute or silence cell phones, tablets, or other electronic devices Restroom location 3

Why Are We Here? Learn about the Life to Eagle process Eagle Application, Service Project, and Board of Review District Eagle Chair s responsibility Help Eagle Scout Candidates succeed Maintain the high quality of our District s Eagle Advancement Program 4

References 5

LIFE TO EAGLE Topic-Shift House-Keeping / Introduction District Advancement R&R Eagle Requirements Eagle Scout Service Project The Application (ESRA) Eagle Board of Review (EBoR) Miscellanea 6

Questions? Feel free to ask anytime but realize we ll most likely have the answers in the next few slides of the presentation You may want to write them down for later Remember, there are no dumb questions!?????????????????????? 7

Goose Creek District Michael Blaylock Tonia Chagnon Tom Hayes Stephen Hess Mark Keefe Eagle Advisers Deanna Solomon Kurt Struder Ed Thiede And You? 313 Bradford Court. Sterling, VA 20164 703-481-9188 MSVA_Tenor@yahoo.com // Bradford.Scales@ngc.com 8

District Advancement Committee Responsibilities Follow national and local council procedures as prescribed regarding appeals, Eagle Scout and Quartermaster references, service project proposal approvals, boards and bridges of review support, and time extensions Help troops, teams, crews, and ships avoid pitfalls as qualified youth strive for Eagle Scout rank, the Silver Award, or the Quartermaster rank Enable Eagle Scout Candidates To Succeed! GTA 3.0.0.2 9

Goose Creek District Eagle Adviser Responsibilities Maintain Eagle Scout Standards of the National Court of Honor (NCOH), BSA GTA 9.0.0.0 Final approval of Eagle Service Project Proposal Final review and pre-approval of Eagle Scout Rank Application GTA 8.0.3.0 Enable Eagle Scout Candidates To Succeed! 10

Meeting with your District Eagle Adviser Eagle candidates (not Mom or Dad) need to contact a District Eagle Adviser to set up appointment. Any one of those listed are OK. If no answer, leave a proper phone message. Appointments: (plan for 60 minutes) YPT Considerations must be heeded (public place?) Review and approve projects Listen and give counseling advise on their path forward Review and approve application package and set up Board of Review (2-3 weeks before desired EBoR). Scouts should be in a correct full uniform, including merit badge sash. GTA 8.0.0.4 11

LIFE TO EAGLE Topic-Shift House-Keeping / Introduction District Advancement R&R Eagle Requirements Eagle Scout Service Project The Application (ESRA) Eagle Board of Review (EBoR) Miscellanea 12

Life to Eagle Primary Requirements Active Participation (Registered Scout) Merit Badges Position of Responsibility Eagle Scout Service Project Eagle Scout Rank Application Package Coordinate with Scoutmaster or Eagle Advisor Eagle Board of Review (EBOR) Eagle Court of Honor 13

Examples of Obstacles to Success Procrastination Optimism Failure to Prepare Not Focusing Pessimism Lack of Money Job Too Big Job Too Small No Follow Through Not Understanding the Final Requirement 14

Merit Badge Requirements 21 Merit Badges 13 Required Camping Citizenship in Community, Nation, and World Communications Cooking Emergency Preparedness or Lifesaving Environmental Science or Sustainability Effective Jan 1, 2014 15

Merit Badge Requirements 21 Required Merit Badges (continued) Family Life (minimum 90 days) First Aid Swimming, Hiking or Cycling* Personal Management (minimum 90 days) Personal Fitness (minimum 90 days) 8 Optional Merit Badges Optional MBs dropped to 8 effective Jan 1, 2014 16

NEW Requirement for 2014 Cooking MB: The Cooking merit badge requirements were officially revised in December 2013 Scout(s) have the option of deciding to use the old or new requirements until Jan 1, 2015 If the merit badge is started after Jan 1, 2015 the Scout must use the new requirements 17

Active Requirement After achieving Life Scout: Be active in your Unit for six months A Scout is considered to be active in his unit if: He is registered in his unit (registration fees are current) He has not been dismissed for disciplinary reasons He meets the unit s reasonable expectations; or, if not, a lesser level of activity is explained GTA 4.2.3.1 18

Position of Responsibility While a Life Scout: Serve six (6) months in one or more approved Positions of Responsibility Boy Scout Troop Senior Patrol Leader Assistant SPL Patrol Leader Venture Patrol Leader Troop Guide OA Troop Representative Den Chief Scribe Librarian Historian Quartermaster Junior Assistant SM Chaplain aide Instructor Webmaster Leave No Trace Trainer* Varsity Scout Team Team Captain Co-captain Program Manager Squad Leader OA Team Representative Den Chief Team Secretary Librarian Historian Quartermaster Chaplain aide Instructor Webmaster Leave No Trace Trainer* Venturing Crew/Ship President Vice President Boatswain Boatswain s Mate Guide Den Chief Secretary Treasurer Historian Quartermaster Yeoman Purser Storekeeper Webmaster Leave No Trace Trainer* *Specific mandatory course required 19

Position of Responsibility While a Life Scout: Serve six (6) months in one or more approved Positions of Responsibility Lone Scout: Leadership responsibility in his school, religious organization, club or elsewhere in his community 20

Eagle Scout Service Project Must plan, develop, and give leadership to others in service to the Community Religious institution, school, community organization or a business operation provided as a community service Significant opportunity to demonstrate leadership skills and ability (scope and magnitude) the Scout must plan the work, organize the personnel needed, and direct the project to its completion A project that is only a fundraiser is not allowed GTA 9.0.2.0 21

Unit Leader Conference Normally completed after each of the other requirements are completed and BEFORE you turn 18 years old This means the day before your birthday Should be done in person but may be completed by phone if both parties agree E-mail/texting not authorized The Conference Is Required But The Outcome May Be Positive or Negative 22

LIFE TO EAGLE Topic-Shift House-Keeping / Introduction District Advancement R&R Eagle Requirements Eagle Scout Service Project The Application (ESRA) Eagle Board of Review (EBoR) Miscellanea 23

The Workbook (Revised in May 2014) Fillable and expandable PDF Must fill in all relevant information Available online: NCAC web page www.scouting.org www.nesa.org Must read and use entire workbook GTA 9.0.2.0 GTA 9.0.2.8 24

Service Project Process Propose Plan Report Do it 25

Expectations Message to Scouts and Parents or Guardians Establishes expectations for Scouts, parents (or guardians), and other adults Page 5 26

Keeping Track of Time From the time you begin looking for a project to completion, you should be keeping track of time A small pocket notebook, a spreadsheet on a laptop, a notepad on a smartphone, or a loose leaf page in the project workbook are all acceptable Each entry should include: person s name, date, hours or fractions of hours, purpose Accumulated data will be entered in the Project Report Time includes such things as research, making phone calls, participating in meetings, completing the Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook Record not only the time you spend on the project, but also the time others spend helping you on the project Time spent meeting with an adult on the project Time a parent spends driving you to and from a home improvement store Time friends spend actually working on the project 27

Photographs Project photos add an important perspective to the workbook However, they are optional! If the candidate elects to include photos, he is encouraged to include: Before pictures Pictures of project work Completion pictures Captions are necessary to describe who or what are in the photos 28

Selecting a Project Responsibility of the Eagle Candidate Find a project The project should be the Scout s idea Something he believes in, enjoys doing, and is potentially good at accomplishing There is no limitation as long as it meets service and leadership requirements Work with the project Beneficiary and the Beneficiary s Representative Share the information sheet for project beneficiaries 29

Project Selection Considerations Not routine labor Not BSA property or activities Not purely benefiting a commercial profit making business to make more $$$ Not a fundraiser Not routine maintenance (alone) How is the group going to benefit? What does the project involve? What are the safety risks? What are the challenges? 30

Information for Project Beneficiaries Project Restrictions and Limitations Expect Approving Project Proposal and Scheduling Approving Final Plans Supervision and Safety Project Completion and Approval Added to ESSP in 2014 as last 2 pages GTA 9.0.2.6; 9.0.2.10; 9.0.2.11 31

PROJECT PROPOSAL 32

Proposal Page A Instructions for Completing Proposal Must Read Carefully and Completely Meeting the Five Tests of an Acceptable ESSP Working with Your Project Beneficiary Next Step: Your Final Plan Beginning Work on Your Project 33

Instructions for Completing Your Proposal cont d It provides a sufficient opportunity to meet the ESSP Requirement (planning, development, leadership & benefit) Appears to be feasible Your proposal must be completed first. It is an overview, but also the beginnings of planning. It must show your unit leader, unit committee, and council or district that your project can meet the following tests. Safety Issues will be addressed Five Acceptability Tests Action Steps for further detailed planning are included You are on the right track with a reasonable chance for a positive experience. 34

Instructions for Completing Your Proposal cont d On the last two pages of this workbook there is an information sheet for you to print and give to the (representative) as part of your first meeting with your beneficiary and use the sheet to help explain how the Eagle Scout service project works. Navigating the Eagle Scout Service Project It will help you communicate a number of things to the beneficiary Provides thanks and congratulations for accepting the project Gives some background, discusses requirements& points out responsibilities connected with approving your project proposal. Explains how beneficiary has the right to review, and also to require changes in your final plan. Read it carefully today so you can explain what it says. 35

Instructions for Completing Your Proposal cont d Next Step: Your Final Plan Beginning Work on Your Project Once your proposal is approved, you are strongly encouraged to complete the final plan form in this workbook. Once your proposal has been fully approved and you have finished your final planning, only then, may you begin work on your project. Assessing your ability to plan, develop & lead your project will be a focal point at the EBoR. 36

Proposal Page B Contact Information Must Be Completely Filled In Expandable Scout s Name Unit Unit Leader Committee Chair Advancement Coordinator Project Beneficiary Project Beneficiary Representative Council Service Center (see ESPG) District Approval Representative Project Coach 37

Proposal Page C Description & Benefit Pictures and Captions Giving Leadership Materials Supplies 38

Proposal Page D Tools Other Needs Permits & Permissions Prelim Cost Estimate Project Phases 39

Proposal Page E Logistics Safety Issues Final Planning Candidate s Promise Approval Signatures 40

Proposal Page E Candidate s Promise (Signed before approvals below are granted) *Remember: Do not begin any work on your project, or raise any money, or obtain any materials, until your project proposal has been approved. On my honor as a Scout, I have read this entire workbook, including the "Message to Scouts and Parents or Guardians" on page 5. 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. 41

Proposal Page E Approvals Last *While it makes sense to obtain them in the order they appear, there shall be no required sequence for the order of obtaining approvals marked with an asterisk (*). However, Council or District Approval must come after the others. 42

PROJECT FINAL PLAN 43

Words About Planning - 1 Eagle Scout Rank Requirement #5 requires the Scout to plan and develop his service project Though this final plan is a tool for your use, and is not approved or signed, it is important in helping to show you have done the required planning and development You should take this final plan with you to your Eagle Scout board of review You are not required to provide more details than are necessary for the accomplishment of your project 44

Words About Planning - 2 A Scout who is prepared will complete the final plan, and then before carrying out his project, have a project coach review it A project coach's involvement and review of your final plan is optional, but it can help you avoid many problems or mistakes Improves your chances of passing the Eagle Scout board of review You should also show your final plan to your beneficiary prior to carrying out your project Helps ensure your plans agree with the beneficiary's expectations The project beneficiary has the authority to require and approve a final project plan Be sure to read Navigating the Eagle Scout Service Project 45

Final Plan Page A Completed by Eagle Candidate following Proposal Approval Comments From Your Proposal Review Project Description and Benefit Changes From the Proposal Will the changes make the project more, or less, helpful to the beneficiary? Explain: Present Condition or Situation Project Phases 46

Final Plan Page B Work Processes Attachments Permits and Permissions Materials 47

Final Plan Page C Supplies Tools Other Needs Expenses / Revenue 48

Final Plan Page D Giving Leadership Logistics 49

Final Plan Page E Safety Potential Hazard Contingency Plans Comments From Your Coach About Your Final Plan 50

Planning Summary The more planning and attention to detail you do at the beginning will help your project come together in the end Describe your project so you understand what needs to be done at every step Your plan should be in sufficient enough detail so that: You and the beneficiary understand what is being done You can explain it to everyone else Your project will be successful on the planned day 51

Conducting The Project The Eagle candidate must be the project leader The project is about leadership and service to others Make sure others are involved so you demonstrate leadership Don t let adults be too helpful have everyone provides suggestions and comments to you for decisions Take note of changes from your original plan Work on the project is complete when: 1. The work is finished 2. The excess materials, supplies and tools have been cleared from the site, as applicable 3. Scout and beneficiary agree it is complete. Enter the completion date on the Eagle Scout Rank Application at Requirement 5 and on the first page of the Project Report section of your workbook 52

Risk Management All Eagle Scout service projects constitute official Scouting activity - subject to Boy Scouts of America policies and procedures Projects considered part of a unit s program must follow with regard to policies, procedures, and requirements regarding Youth Protection, two-deep leadership, etc Since an Eagle Scout service project is a unit activity, unit leadership has the same responsibility to assure safety in conducting a project as with any other unit activity GTA 9.0.2.14 53

PROJECT FUNDRAISING 54

Project Fundraising (Fundraising Application Pages A & B) Contact Information Automatically Filled In If under $500 does not require a fundraising request Donations of cash or materials do not require this form Form is processed by Council not District 55

Contributions Fundraising is permitted only for securing materials and otherwise facilitating a project Fundraising can be done without Council approval from: The beneficiary The candidate The candidate s parents or relatives The candidate s unit The unit s chartered organization Parents or members of the candidate s unit NCAC is the approving authority on the Eagle Scout Service Project Fundraising Application Completed forms are faxed to 240-395-0610 or e-mailed to: ncaceaglefunds@scouting.org for approval 56

PROJECT REPORT 57

Project Report Page A Project Execution: Project Description Observations Changes 58

Project Changes Many successful projects require changes from the original proposal. If changes are major, it is important to confirm they are acceptable to the beneficiary and BSA. If any major change occurs in the project notify the project proposal approvers immediately, to be sure you [and the project] still are approved and have a chance of passing the board of review. GTA Para 9.0.2.7; page 65 59

Project Changes It is virtually impossible to forecast every contingency Candidates must be allowed a level of flexibility in carrying out proposals and planning action steps Essential elements of a proposal should not be changed without good reason The Scout should consult his project coach or unit leader for advice Share substantive changes with the project beneficiary and also with those involved in preapprovals GTA Para 9.0.2.7; page 65 60

Project Changes If it appears changes will cause results to fall below what is required, then cautionary advice is in order Except under extreme circumstances, it is not acceptable for unit, or council or district, approval to be withdrawn If the young man decides to strike out on his own, this is his prerogative At some point, responsibility must take over The board of review decides whether planning was sufficient and if the requirement was met GTA Para 9.0.2.7; page 65 61

Project Report Page B Leadership What was: Most Difficult Most Rewarding What did you learn about Leadership Materials, Supplies, Tools, Other Entering Service Project Data * There is no requirement for a minimum number of hours that must be worked on an Eagle Scout service project. 62

Project Report Page C Funding Photos and Other Documents Candidate s Promise Completion Approvals 63

Project Report Page C Scout Sign below before you seek the other approvals. Beneficiary Unit Leader 64

Final Project Approval Board of Review members are the final approval authority that the project was properly carried out and meets standards The following must be answered: In what ways did you demonstrate leadership of others? Give examples of how you directed the project rather than doing the work yourself In what way did the group benefit from the project? Did the project follow the plan - changes? If changes were made, explain why the changes were necessary 65

LIFE TO EAGLE Topic-Shift House-Keeping / Introduction District Advancement R&R Eagle Requirements Eagle Scout Service Project The Application (ESRA) & Verification Eagle Board of Review (EBoR) Miscellanea 66

EAGLE SCOUT RANK APPLICATION (ESRA) 67

Eagle Scout Rank Application 68

Eagle Scout Rank Application Must use official BSA Eagle Scout Rank Application Form No. 512-728, dated 2014 Can be printed in color or black & white PDF forms are available on: NCAC website (www.ncacbsa.org/eaglescoutinfo) National website (www.scouting.org) NESA website (www.nesa.org) ESRA must have original signatures Hand printing the information on the ESRA in blue or black ink is acceptable If handwritten, penmanship is important! Please make it legible! 69

ESRA Personal Information E a g l e S c o u t N a m e 1 Eagle Scout Street Rockville, MD 20817 301-555-1234 joescout@gmail.com Troop 0461 Bethesda, MD 20814 Use your legal name no nicknames Spell out all words especially POR on the application except for State 70

ESRA PID Number PID recommended but not required to be provided by the scout The Personal Identification (PID) number is found on the Scout s registration card or in Unit charter 71

Date Became A Boy Scout Verify the date you joined the Troop If in a crew, ship, or team you must have earned First Class as a Boy Scout in a troop NOTE: This is important because you are not allowed to earn merit badges unless you are a registered scout. 0 5 0 5 0 2 72

Board of Review Dates Verify the Dates of Rank (BOR) for First Class, Star, and Life Scout by using the Member Summary Report from Internet Advancement 0 1 1 8 0 4 0 5 2 3 0 4 73

Age Requirement Merit badges, badges of rank, and Eagle Palms may be earned by a registered Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, Venturer, or Sea Scout He may earn these awards until his 18th birthday Any Venturer or Sea Scout who achieved the First Class rank as a Boy Scout in a troop or Varsity Scout in a team may continue working for the Star, Life, and Eagle Scout ranks and Eagle Palms while registered as a Venturer or Sea Scout up to his 18th birthday 74

ESRA Requirement 1 Requirement: 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 Instructions: To ensure completion, calculate difference between Life Scout Board of Review date and Eagle Scout Board of Review date 0 7 3 0 0 6 75

ESRA Requirement 2 Requirement: Demonstrate that you live by the principles of the Scout Oath and Law in your daily life. List the names of individuals who know you personally and would be willing to provide a recommendation on your behalf Instructions: All lines must be filled in special instructions for religious, educational, and employer (see ESPG) Mr. & Mrs. Proud Parent 1 Eagle Scout Street, Bethesda, MD 20814 301-555-1952 Proud.Parent @ xyz.com Mr. & Mrs. Proud Parent 1 Eagle Scout Street, Bethesda, MD 20814 301-555-1952 Proud.Parent @ xyz.com Mr. Proud Teacher 2 Eagle Scout Street, Bethesda, MD 20814 301-555-1953 Proud.teacher @ xyz.com N/A or List a previous employer; N/A is used only if the scout never had a paying job Mrs. Proud Neighbor 3 Eagle Scout Street, Bethesda, MD 20814 301-555-1954 Proud.Neighbor1 @ xyz.com Mr. Proud Neighbor 4 Eagle Scout Street, Bethesda, MD 20814 301-555-1955 Proud.Neighbor2 @ xyz.com 76

Letters of Recommendation Minimum of three letters of recommendation from those listed on the ESRA Additional letters may be provided over the minimum Responses should deal with the Scouts character fitness and qualifications to be an Eagle Scout Sealed and unopened letters are provided to the designated person Letters are only viewed by members of the EBOR Letters are not returned to the Scout or the unit leader ESPG, page 38 77

ESRA Requirement 3 Requirement: Earn a total of 21 merit badges (required badges are listed). List the month, day, and year the merit badge was earned and unit where earned Instructions: Use Member Summary report from Internet Advancement to complete this section Fill in month, day, year, and Unit No. for each merit badge earned Reconcile differences between blue cards, advancement software, Scout Handbook, advancement reports, etc before continuing 78

ESRA Requirement 3 0 3 31 0 7 461 461 773 Mammal Study 0 461 0 72 5 4 Cross out the Eagle required MBs you are not using as the MB for this rank List optional MBs in the order they were earned, starting from the earliest 79

ESRA Requirement 4 Requirement: While a Life Scout, serve actively for a period of six months in one or more of the following positions of responsibility. List only those positions served after the Life board of review date. Instructions: The six months do not have to be consecutive Time does not have to be just prior to your application for Eagle If one position meets 6-months, only list one; if not, list two Spell out position; no abbreviations This date can be no earlier than the Life BoR date 0 7 3 0 0 6 Troop Quartermaster (3 months) 0 7 3 0 0 6 0 3 1 1 0 7 Patrol Leader (8 months) 1 0 1 8 0 7 0 6 2 1 0 8 80

ESRA Requirement 5 Requirement: While a Life Scout, plan, develop, and give leadership to others in a service project helpful to any religious institution, any school, or your community. Instructions: Use up to 50 characters Enter benefiting organization and what was done Grand total of hours: Use whole numbers only - No decimals or fractions. 72 Hours and 37 minutes = 73 Date Project Finished: Enter when the work was done Built Arena Benches for Local School 0 3 0 1 0 7 73 81

ESRA Requirement 5 The work on the service project must be completed before the Scout s 18 th birthday Completing the report can be done after the Scout s 18th birthday but prior to the EBOR Optional: The log of project activities and hours worked Optional: A signed letter from the benefiting organization indicating work was satisfactorily completed 82

ESRA Requirement 6 Requirement: Take part in a unit leader conference e.g., Scoutmaster, Coach, Advisor, or Skipper Instructions: This date must be before your 18th birthday Doesn t need to be the last completed requirement 83

ESRA Requirement 7 Requirement: Successfully complete an Eagle Scout Board of Review. In preparation for your board of review, prepare and include with 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. 84

ESRA Requirement 7 Instructions Can be completed after 18 th birthday, but before Board of Review! Ambitions and Life Purpose (looking forward): Ambitions includes your strengths, passions, interests, thoughts, dreams, and desires Life Purpose is why are you here? ; how and why do you fit into the community and society Leadership, Honors, and Awards (looking back) Positions held include memberships in ALL activities, including Scouts, community, school, clubs, groups, teams, or other organizations Honors and Awards are all those you have received and want known by the Board 85

Certification by Applicant On my honor as a Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, Venturer, or Sea Scout, all statements on this application are true and correct. All requirements, with the exception of my board of review, were completed prior to my 18th birthday. Scout should sign before the Unit Leader and Committee Chair signatures 86

Unit Approval These signatures indicate the unit leader and unit committee chair have made every effort to verify the accuracy of the information All three signatures must be on the application before conducting the verification process and Eagle Board of Review There are exceptions! Contact your District Advancement Committee Chair for more information 87

LIFE TO EAGLE Topic-Shift House-Keeping / Introduction District Advancement R&R Eagle Requirements Eagle Scout Service Project The Application (ESRA) & Verification Eagle Board of Review (EBoR) Miscellanea 88

ESRA Verification Meet with District Eagle Representative (DER) for administrative review of completed Eagle Scout Rank Application before submitting to NCAC for Verification Verifies completeness and accuracy of information listed on ESRA against Internet Advancement A unit-provided hard copy of the Scout s Internet Advancement Member Summary Report is required during the verification DER initials approval on the ESRA before submission to NCAC 89

Member Summary Report Unit Information Ranks Merit Badges 90

NCAC Verification Overview Council administrative review of Scout s Eagle Scout Rank Application Verifies all information listed on ESRA against data in Internet Advancement (ScoutNet) Scoutmaster or Unit Committee is responsible for obtaining the verification not the Scout Submit only both sides of ESRA to NCAC Signed verification page must be provided with the ESRA at EBOR Must be completed and delivered before conducting an EBOR 91

ESRA TIME EXTENSION 92

Eagle Requirements (Time Extension) If a youth foresees that, due to no fault or choice of his own, he will be unable to complete the Eagle Scout rank requirements before age 18, he may apply for a limited time extension. These are rarely granted and reserved only for work on Eagle. GTA 9.0.4.0 Time Extensions, 93

Eagle Requirements (Time Extension) GTA 9.0.4.0 outlines the circumstances under which an extension may be considered, and the process that must be followed. 11.2.0.0 Request for Extension of Time to Earn Eagle Scout Rank This form must be used before reaching the 18 th birthday and is only granted by the National Court of Honor, via the District and NCAC Advancement Chairman. 94

LIFE TO EAGLE Topic-Shift House-Keeping / Introduction District Advancement R&R Eagle Requirements Eagle Scout Service Project The Application (ESRA) Eagle Board of Review (EBoR) Miscellanea 95

Eagle Scout Board of Review The Guide to Advancement sets the standards for conduct for an Eagle Scout Board of Review In the NCAC, responsibility for upholding this standard is delegated by the Council to the District As a result, a qualified District Eagle Representative must be a member of all Eagle Scout Boards of Review conducted in the NCAC 96

Eagle Board of Review Responsibilities Two-fold purpose: To determine the quality of the Scout s experience; and Decide whether the Scout has fulfilled the requirements for the rank Following the Board, members form a subjective evaluation of the candidate based on all materials GTA 8.0.0.1 97

EBOR Scheduling and Preparations Districts typically offer either of two methods for holding unit level Eagle Boards of Review: Administered Monthly (offered on a specific day of the month, e.g., 3rd Friday), or By individual appointment Prior to the actual board of review, members will Review the application Review the project Review the letters of recommendation GC Method GTA 8.0.0.4 98

EBOR Youth Preparations It is preferred that Scouts be in full field uniform for their EBOR Merit badge sashes should display the proper merit badges Order of the Arrow sashes are not appropriate since this is not an OA function GTA 8.0.0.4 99

The Board of Review (Timing) The Board of Review must be held within 90 days following his 18th birthday. An extension of time (additional 90 days) may be granted by the National Court of Honor, via the District and NCAC Advancement Chairman only for significant extenuating circumstances that are beyond the control of the scout. This request must be received in writing from the Scoutmaster before the end of the first 90 days period. GTA 8.0.3.1 100

The Board of Review (Timing) An extension for an Eagle Board of Review beyond 180 days following the scout s 18th birthday may be requested in writing (by the Scoutmaster or parents before the end of the 180 days and may only be granted by the National Court of Honor, via the District and NCAC Advancement Chairman. 101

The Board of Review (Pre-EBoR) The Unit s Advancement Chair (or Eagle Adviser) chairs the EBoR and makes all arrangements for date, time, place and the make-up of the Board. Requests for Letters of Character Reference should be sent to all people listed on the ESRA, and they must be given adequate time to submit. Letters not required for a board, but the apparent unwillingness of authors to comply may be telling. Letters should be sent to the Board Chair, and remain sealed until the EBoR. Only EBoR members ever read the Letters; they are to be shredded immediately thereafter. GTA 8.0.3.1 102

The Board of Review (Process) EBoR must consist of 3-6 adults, with one of those being a representative from district. ASMs and SMs are not permitted to be on the board, but the ASM/SM introducing the Scout may stay and observe (only). If the ASM/SM who introduces the Scout is a parent/guardian, he/she may not remain as an observer. 103

The Board of Review (Process) GTA 8.0.0.4 The original and two copies of all application packet material should be brought to the EBoR by the Board Chair. Board members should plan on arriving 20-30 min before the scheduled start to review the materials and coordinate how the Board will be conducted. 104

The Board of Review (Process) The Board will meet with the candidate s Unit leader prior to meeting the Scout to: Receive their insight concerning the Scout s personality and his participation, dedication, and commitment to Scouting. Answer any questions the Board may have concerning administrative handling and individual portions of the project or application. 105

The Board of Review The Board of Review has the responsibility to determine that all of the requirements for Eagle have been completed: merit badges, rank tenure, scout spirit, responsibility, leadership service project, and the candidate has the character, citizenship and fitness appropriate for the rank of Eagle. The Board will conduct a technical examination of the application & project and review the letters of recommendation prior to meeting with the Unit leader and the scout. 106

The Board of Review (Process) GTA 8.0.0.4 While candidates should attend their EBoR in complete, proper Scout uniform (with sash displaying at least the 21 ESRA merit badges) Uniform inspections are not permitted. A Scout s inability to present himself properly will be an indicator of the extent to which he appreciates the significance of the evening, and reflect upon his readiness. 107

Eagle Board of Review Mechanics Eagle boards are typically 30 to 45- minutes in length Conducted as a discussion of the Scout s values and beliefs May address leadership, Scouting, current events, goals, life purpose, community, service project, etc. The decision of the Board must be unanimous All members have an equal vote There is only one Unit level EBoR 108

Adverse Decisions Non-unanimous decisions are discussed with the DER, the unit, and then the candidate If appropriate, corrective steps are provided verbally to the Scout and then in writing There is an appeal process If either the Unit Leader or Committee Chairman refuse to sign the application If the Board of Review is not unanimous in recommending approval Appeals are directed in writing to the District Advancement Chairman and then forwarded to the NCAC Advancement Committee for disposition 109

What Happens after EBOR? When you are recommended by your Eagle Board of Review then what? The ESRA packet is taken to the NCAC Scout Service Center for processing The application is forwarded to BSA s Eagle Scout Service Division for final review and approval ~ 2 weeks Are you an Eagle Scout? Not quite you are not an Eagle Scout immediately following the recommendation of your EBOR However, when your credentials are received from BSA, you are an Eagle Scout 110

LIFE TO EAGLE Topic-Shift House-Keeping / Introduction District Advancement R&R Eagle Requirements Eagle Scout Service Project The Application (ESRA) Eagle Board of Review (EBoR) Miscellanea 111

The Court of Honor Eagle candidates, their parents and the unit should plan a fitting Court of Honor to recognize the achievement Schedule a date only after the credentials are received from BSA 112

Adult Knot Q: If you see an adult wearing this knot over their left pocket, what does it mean? A: They are an Eagle Scout and a good Scouting resource! 113

National Eagle Scout Association Special Offer: 5-years for only $20 if application submitted within six months of your Eagle BOR date www.nesa.org 114

NCAC Web Site http://www.ncacbsa.org/eaglescoutinfo 115

Contacting the District Advancement Committee Brad Scales, Chair MSVA_Tenor@yahoo.com (home) Default/preferred email, but rarely accessed before late evening/night. Bradford.Scales@ngc.com (work) Better for rapid-responses, but Co. firewall may reject emails w/ att d ZIPs or PDFs Unsure? Use both; I ll decide 116

Any Additional Questions? THANK YOU 117