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At first glance, this
looks like a HUGE list of stuff ... but relax. Read all the items
carefully, and take them step by step and you'll be well on your way to
Eagle.
- Become a Life Scout. When you
do, you will be given an Eagle Scout Rank Application booklet. Make
copies of the booklet for your working copies. Please DO NOT use
originals until all steps are completed and you are ready to turn in
your application. Contact the Advancement Chairperson if you have not
received this booklet.
- Hold elected or appointed troop office position
of responsibility (six months).
- Maintain active participation in troop
activities. This means more than just showing up to
troop meetings to kill 60 minutes doing nothing. It means helping
during meetings, getting involved and assisting with outings as it is
needed. It means being seen as an asset to the troop, and
especially to younger Scouts. The Scoutmaster team will be
looking for demonstrations of Scout spirit through deeds.
- Wear the Scout uniform properly. As
always, Scouts are expected to wear the uniform properly and with
pride. Sloppy appearance in uniform or shame in being seen in
uniform demonstrates to the Scoutmaster team a lack of commitment to
the program, poor Scout spirit and lack of pride in being seen as a
Scout.
- The Eagle Project:
- Plan and discuss an Eagle Scout
Project with a member of the Scoutmaster team. IF unsure of what to do, check
out this list of sample projects:
- Complete the write-up of the
Initial Project Proposal using a copy of the Workbook,
and be sure to get the signature of the representative of the
group who will benefit.
- When ready - present the project outline
to the troop committee. You will need to wear your
full class "A" uniform. If approved, you will obtain
the necessary signatures on the Workbook.
- Present your Project Plan to the Scout
Council office for review. It will take at least a
week to hear from them. Don't hesitate to call the Scout office
to check on it - sometimes they get "overlooked". If
the review turns up deficiencies in the write up, you'll get a chance
to correct them and resubmit. Once approved, you can carry out
your project - not until then.
- Carry out your approved Eagle
Project. You - not your parents or Scoutmasters
- will be the leader of the project - responsible for all the
planning, work and follow up.
- Complete the Final Write-up of your
Eagle Project using a copy of the Workbook.
- Obtain the final signature of the
Project Benefactor on Workbook.
- Complete any remaining merit badges. Ask
the Advancement Chairperson to provide a list of your remaining merit
badge requirements for Eagle. It's
a good idea to make sure the official list kept by the troop is
identical to yours.
- Speak to Advancement Chairperson to start the
process of obtaining reference letters.
- Have the Advancement Chairperson check &
approve your Eagle Rank Application.
- Obtain the Committee Chairperson's signature on
the Application
- Schedule a Scoutmaster's Conference. If all the requirements are met,
and the Scoutmaster team is convinced you are ready, the Scoutmaster
will hold an Eagle Scoutmaster conference, sign your Eagle
application, and write your letter of reference to the Eagle Board of
Review. However, don't assume this is an automatic approval
process. If you don't meet the qualifications, or have shown
poor Scout spirit, you won't get the signature.
- Turn in your completed Project Write-up,
Reference Letters, & Application to the Eagle Scout Advisor for
submission to the Scout Council office.
- If all is in order, you will have your Eagle
Scout Board of Review scheduled. If not, the
application will be returned either for corrections or more
information - delaying the process.
- Review basic scout skills, such as knot tying,
and sample Eagle Board of Review questions.
- Come prepared to the Eagle Board of
Review. Full class "A" uniform with all
patches, ranks and offices properly affixed. And bring your
Scout handbook.
- What happens at the Eagle Board of Review.
The whole review will last about 30 minutes - the first 10
to 15 minutes are spent without the candidate as the panel reviews the
application, looks over the project and reads the reference
letters. Then, they will call in the candidate. A good
firm handshake , a smile and a clear polite
"hello - thanks for your time" by you will get things off to
a good start.
Very important - the men and women on the Board of Review want to see
you become an Eagle Scout. Their job is to review the material
and satisfy themselves you are ready by asking you questions.
Usually, the Eagle Board of Review consists of 1 district Scout
commissioner and 2 Scoutmasters from other troops. You can
expect they will ask you only 4 to 6 questions. These questions
will be about yourself, your work toward Eagle, your thoughts on
Scouting, and generally assess your readiness to be an Eagle Scout.
The panel is also permitted to ask the candidate to demonstrate a
Scout skill - such as tying a knot - although this will vary from
panel to panel. "Be prepared" is the key to success.
You are permitted to have your choice of any member of the Troop 702
Scoutmaster team attend with you while with
the Eagle Board of Review - but your parents must wait
outside. The Scoutmaster's role in the review is to
introduce you, and if asked, directly answer any questions but
otherwise remain silent.
After you are interviewed, you and your Scoutmaster advisor will be
asked to step outside as the committee discusses your
application. They will call you back in - this time with your parents
- as the decision is announced.
- If you pass the Eagle Board of Review,
congratulations! You have earned something only about 3% of all
Scouts attain. You can begin planning your Eagle
Court of Honor. The nature of the ceremony is completely up to you.
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