1. Eagle Candidate Seminar
Presenter note: You should include your name and position. Explain your responsibilities and authority in your troop’s Eagle process.

2. Remember!
Eagle rank is more than just 21 merit badges & a project! The primary emphasis is LEADERSHIP!
Presenter notes:
So many Scouts and parents think that if the Scout just earns the 21 merit badges and completes a project, the rest is just a given. This is just a reminder that there are other requirements and a boy can be denied Eagle if he does not satisfy all of them. The most common problem is the leadership position – they either assume a position will count, when it is not on the approved list, or they just hold the title, but don’t do any of the required work. Then they are mad when the SM will not sign their Eagle application.

3. Eagle Requirements Merit Badges * 21 minimum
Leadership Position * mo. active
Active as Life Scout * mo. Minimum
You are considered a Life Scout
the day you complete your Board of Review
Eagle Service Project *
Demonstrate live by Scout Oath & Law *
Scoutmaster Conference
Complete Troop Eagle Board of Review
Complete District Eagle Board of Review
Presenter notes:
This is a overview, each topic shown here will be discussed in detail in later slides.
The key point here is that the requirements must be completed before the 18th birthday. It is possible (but very unlikely) to get an extension from National BSA in very special circumstances. Don’t count on this.
* All requirements except the District Board of Review
must be completed prior to 18th birthday!

4. 12 Required Merit Badges Environmental Science Family Life
Communications
Camping
First Aid
Personal Fitness
Citizenship in the Community
Citizenship in the Nation
Citizenship in the World
Personal Management
Swimming or Hiking or Cycling
Emergency Preparedness or Lifesaving
Presenter notes:
Review the list of current required merit badges. Since these change from time to time, please verify this list before making this presentation (every time).
Carefully explain that only one of the options (example: Swimming or Hiking or Cycling) will satisfy this required merit badge. If the Scout has more than one of these, the others may count as non-required merit badges.

5. Warning: Several merit badges require specific, extended periods of time to complete.
If the requirement says:
Meet with your counselor …
Keep records for three months …
You must meet with your counselor AT LEAST three months prior to your 18th birthday or you cannot complete the merit badge in time!
You cannot keep a record of your budget and spending for three months in only three weeks.
To ask anyone to backdate merit badge requirements because of poor planning would violate the principles of the BSA and should invalidate the Eagle rank presented as a result of that action. This would be a terrible example to set for other Scouts.
Presenter notes:
This is a serious pitfall that has often caught Scouts after it is too late to recover (without cheating – which should never be tolerated under any circumstances)

6. Leadership Position Scoutmaster assigned or elected
Minimum of 6 months
(one or more positions)
Must do the job - Not just wear the patch
Approved positions are:
Sr. Patrol Leader
Asst. Sr. Patrol Leader
Patrol Leader
Troop Guide
Instructor
Den Chief
Troop Historian
Troop Scribe
Troop Librarian
Troop Quartermaster
Jr. Asst. Scoutmaster
Chaplain aide
Troop OA Representative
(troop may only have 1 OA rep at a time, must be approved by chapter / lodge)
Note:
Patrol QM, Asst Patrol Leader, Patrol Scribe do not satisfy requirement

7. Outline of Steps for Eagle Rank
Idea – discussion with Advisor & Benefitting organization
Written Project Proposal (pages 6-10)
Fundraising Application(page 17)
Safety Guidelines
Financial Application if needed
Approvals, Signatures & Boards of Review (page 10)
Project Final Plan (pages 11-16)
More details/attach more pages
Work with your Advisor
Carrying out your project
Project Report (page 19-20)
Signature of Advisor/Scoutmaster
Signature of Beneficiary
Eagle Application
Finish All Eagle Requirments
Troop Advancement will assist with dates
Attach 5 letters of recommendations
Candidate’s Statement
Review of Application, Project Proposal, Final Plan & Project Report
Unit Leader
Troop Committee
Council Certification
District Eagle Board
Return to Troop Advancement for registration with National

8. Eagle Leadership Service Project
Purpose is to “Demonstrate Leadership of Others”
Should be a challenge to the Scout
Must benefit community organization other than Boy Scouts
May NOT benefit a commercial business or an Individual
No Routine Labor/Maintenance like cutting grass or picking up trash; something that is relatively permanent.
May NOT be a “fund raiser”
Fund-raising is permitted only for securing materials need to carry out the project.
Donors to projects must be made aware of what entity if benefiting from the project, and that it is not BSA directly
Any funds not used for the purchase of project materials must be returned.
Fundraising Application is necessary for contributions (money or materials) other than the scout, his relatives, troop, troop members/parents, church, or beneficiary.
Must be planned and carried out by one Scout, no joint project
Will take up to 6 months to complete - plan ahead!

9. Approval Criteria BEFORE YOU START !
Discuss informally your idea with your Scout advisors to insure that it is a valid idea.
Meet with the Organization Benefiting (you may ask Scoutmaster or other Troop Leaders to go with you) to discuss your ideas. Organization must want your project.
Get a copy of the Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook Download from
Complete Project Proposal including new Safety Planning Guides
Use the computer version of the workbook for easy corrections
Be Neat
Have your advisor Review your written Proposal
Fundraising Application is necessary if money or materials will be needed from sources other than scout, parents, troop, church, or benefiting organization. Form must be approved by Council BEFORE going to Troop Committee.
Make corrections to project plan as noted by your advisor
2nd and maybe 3rd Review by your Advisor/Scoutmaster will likely be necessary
Obtain Signature from Benefiting Organization
Obtain Approval from Scoutmaster or Advisor
Board of Review by Troop Committee
Board of Review by District Committee BEFORE starting work on the final plan.

10. Project Proposal Pages 6-10 Safety & Financial Application
Present Condition
Describe the current condition you are going to change
Take pictures of the area before your project
Giving Leadership
Manpower needed & from where
Most difficult about leading
Material/Supplies/Tools Needed
What materials will you need – things that become part of the finished project i.e. lumber, nails
What Supplies will your need - things that you use up i.e. trash bags, paper, poster, tape, food for volunteers, first aid kit, thank you notes Postage
What tools will you need to secure.
Permits/Safety
Special access requirements
Zoning laws, building permits, trash disposal requirements
Complete new “Project Safety Guidelines” attached to project plan
Consider - Adult Supervision; Transportation of people and materials; Seat Belts required; special training
Cost Estimate
Suggest attaching a page listing each item from Material/Supplies/ Tools above
Estimate Cost for each item listed
List Total Cost
Where will you get the money? Parents, donations (see Fundraising Application)
Project Phases
Attach Plans or Drawings with dimensions
Outline of the steps for your project
If educational or entertaining program include outline activities
Logistics
Further Planning
Determine when it needs to be done, List in sequence
Preparation of site, securing materials
Clean-up and Walk-through with benefited group
Include general task like making phone calls, gathering materials, securing funds, project approval dates
Break down Group Tasks into smaller Tasks
Finishing task--- clean-up, final write up, thank you notes.

11. Approval of Proposal Have your advisor review your written PROPOSAL.
Be Neat
Fundraising Application is necessary if money or materials will be needed from sources other than scout, parents, troop, church, or benefiting organization. Form must be approved by Council BEFORE going to Troop Committee.
Make corrections to project plan as noted by your advisor
2nd and maybe 3rd Review by your Advisor/Scoutmaster will likely be necessary
Obtain Signature from Benefiting Organization
Obtain Approval from Scoutmaster or Advisor
Board of Review by Troop Committee
Board of Review by District Committee BEFORE starting on your FINAL PLANNING

12. Final Planning
Pages 11-16
The plan should include all details needed to carry out the plan. Use extra pages as needed.
You are now ready to begin PLANNING YOUR PROJECT IN DETAIL
Note any suggestions made at your Review
Meet with you Advisor regularly as you make final plans
Changes – Changes are normal
Present Conditions – “before pictures”
Project Phases – look at your plan proposal. What would you change?
Work Processes
Will need extra pages for this
List Step by Step you will take to carry out your plan including securing funds/donations
Meet with your Advisor foe help with this
Permits and Permission
Materials & Supplies – list in detail what, how many, cost, Source (name/phone). Don’t forget food & drinks
If you are planning on a donation other than from yourself, relatives, troop, church, or benefiting organization for materials or supplies you will need to complete the Financial Application to Council
Tools – Check Safety Guidelines
Expenses – totals from list of Materials, Supplies & Tools above.
Revenue - How much money will you need & how will you get it i.e. donations from parents, church, etc.
Your Expenses & Revenue (in/out) must match.
Giving Leadership
What jobs need to be done and Who
How will you communicate with workers
Logistics – Transportation, food, restrooms, schedule date (check troop calendar)
Safety
Contingency Plans – rain date, materials not available
Have Advisor approve of final plan & make comments
CARRY OUT YOU PROJECT PLAN TO THE SATIFICATION OF THE BENEFICIARY ORGANATION

13. Completing the Project – Final Project Report
Man hours worked
Use log/sign-in sheet at the project to ensure information is complete
Hours you spent on project
Planning
Carrying out Project
Total
List names, dates and hours of ALL other volunteers
Grand total of hours
Ask Troop Committee to report these hours to Good Turn for America
Give Scoutmaster list of those who worked so they can get credit for service hours
Summary
Changes – Changes are expected
Leadership – Hope you learned something
Materials
Discuss if you had all the materials/supplies needed or if you had a lot left over
How did you resolve any material/supplies problems
Funding
Fundraising efforts
Collected/spent
Donors thanked
Photographs
Take pictures during each phase of the project
Photos helps the Eagle Board of Review understand you r project
Securely mounted and labeled, not just thrown in an envelope
Scouts Signature
Unit leader reviews & signs once he approves
Have Beneficiary Sign
Once all Eagle Rank Requirements are completed, next step is Eagle Application

14. Eagle Scout Application
Complete Eagle Scout Application
Attach statement of your ambitions and life purpose
Include statement on your Personal Growth and Scouting
Include a list of positions held that demonstrated leadership skills
Communication
Using Resources
Understanding the Characteristics & Needs of the Group
Planning
Teaching
Delegation
Controlling the Group Performance
Setting the Example
Representing the Group
Evaluating Group and Self
Counseling
List other honors and awards received including religious emblems or citizenship awards
Provide 5 letters of recommendation.
Troop will assist in providing necessary dates.

15. Eagle Application Process
Submit Application & Project Report (Proposal, Final Plan & Final Report) to Scoutmaster/Advisor
Troop Eagle Board of Review
Council verifies Scouts records
District Board of Review
Conduct Board of Review
Council approval
National approval
Conduct Court of Honor

16. Eagle Court of Honor Special ceremony to recognize only Eagle Scout(s)
Conducted only after National approval
~4-6 weeks after Board of Review
Planned and carried out by Troop and Parents
There is no required format -- tailor to please Scouts and parents
Some items to consider:
Who to invite - up to the family
Date and time to accommodate schedule of special guests
Reserve church or other location
Reception decorations & refreshments - family responsibility
Letters from public officials - family’s choice
Photo album of Scouting career at reception

17. Eagle Palms
After becoming an Eagle Scout, you may earn Palms by completing the following requirements:
Be active in your troop and patrol for at least 3 months after becoming an Eagle Scout or after the award of last Palm.
Eagle Palms must be earned in sequence (Bronze, Gold Silver), and the three-month tenure requirement must be observed for each Palm.
Demonstrate Scout spirit by living the Scout Oath (Promise) and Scout Law in your everyday life.
Make a satisfactory effort to develop and demonstrate leadership ability.
Is not necessary to hold official position in troop, but to demonstrate leadership in Scouting and other areas
Earn five additional merit badges beyond those required for Eagle or last Palm.**.
Merit Badges earned any time since becoming a Boy Scout (before age 18) may be used to meet this requirements
Take Part in a Scoutmaster conference.
Complete your board of review.
You may wear only the proper combination of Palms for the number of merit badges you earned beyond the rank of Eagle. The Bronze Palm represents 5 merit badges, the Gold Palm 10, and the Silver Palm 15.

18. Helpful Websites
Eagle Scout Application
Eagle Scout Palm Application
Eagle Scout Leadership Book
Project Ideas
Eagle Scout Letters of Commendation
Eagle Scout.Org
National Eagle Scout Association
Eagle Scout Scholarships
Eagle Scout Court of Honor