Northern Star Council Presents The ‘Life to Eagle’ Process For Star & Life Scouts Star & Life Scouts Scoutmasters Scoutmasters Eagle Coaches Eagle Coaches Asst. Scoutmasters Asst. Scoutmasters Committee Members Committee Members Parents Parents

Introductions Northern Star Council Largest Council in Upper Midwest Council Advancement Committee Oversees Eagle Process 24 Districts District Advancement’s Eagle Team Eagle CoachesUnits Scoutmaster / Crew Advisor Eagle Coach * SCOUTS!

AGENDA - 1 Adults & the “Life-to-Eagle” Process Between “Life” and 18 Active in Unit * Leadership * 21 Merit Badges Eagle Project Finding a Project * Workbook * Standards * Concept Approval * Project Proposal * Proposal Review * Fundraising * Final Plan * Work Days * Project Report *

AGENDA - 2 Letters of Recommendation * Eagle Application Scoutmaster Conference Before or After Age 18 Eagle Packet * Eagle Board of Review * Determining Eagle Rank * Eagle Court of Honor Special Needs Questions? Questions? - Ask anytime - Q&A time after Presentation

Adult Roles WHO? Should be involved? Here’s a list. Nothing happens without the SCOUT. Beneficiary * Scoutmaster/Crew Advisor Eagle Coach * Unit Advancement Chair Committee Chair * Treasurer Assistant Scoutmasters * Parent/Guardian All Adults May Help on Work Days!

The Eagle Coach When we accept positions of leadership, our responsibility is to listen, to pay attention, and attempt to understand what is needed. Eagle Coaches may provide task direction and overall vision. Ask open-ended questions. Help keep interim and end-dates in the Scout’s mind Help Find Resources Be a Proofreader! Supply Focus (cajoling!) and energy Convey the Aims and Methods of Scouting.

Boy Scouts enjoy opportunities to try new things and to learn from adults. Here are just a few: * High Adventure Outdoor Program * Sports * Family * Unit Community Service Projects * Success in School * Religious Growth * Learning to Drive * Girls * * Growth in Leadership * Skills for Rank Advancement * Plans for College or Trade School * Friends Between ‘Life’ and Age 18 Purpose So, does anyone here know the Purpose of the Eagle Scout Rank Award?

Be Active in the Unit WHO? Scout, Scoutmaster, Committee Chair Advancement Chair* A Scout is “active” in his Unit if:  He is Registered  Has Good Standing in the Unit  Meets the Unit’s Reasonable Expectations* for attending meetings and outings * Find more information in the Advancement Guide, Section : “The Mechanics of Advancement” [BSA #33088 Rev. 2011] pp

Leadership Positions WHO? Scout, Scoutmaster, Asst. Scoutmaster, Advancement Chair Life Scouts must hold a Position of Responsibility for at least 6 months Eligible Ineligible Senior Patrol Leader Scribe Asst. Patrol Asst. Sr. Patrol Leader Historian Leader Jr. Asst. Scoutmaster Librarian Instructor Chaplain Aide Bugler OA Troop Rep. Troop Guide Patrol Leader Webmaster Den Chief Quartermaster ‘Leave no Trace’ Trainer

21 Merit Badges Required: 12 from this list Personal Management Family Life Personal Fitness Camping. Cit/Community. Cit/Nation Cit/World. Communication Cycling OR Hiking OR Swimming First Aid. Environmental Science. Emergency Preparedness OR Lifesaving COOKING WILL BECOME A REQUIRED MB IN 2014 Sustainability will be added as an option the ES. Personal Management. Family Life Personal Fitness Electives: 9 (or more!) Over 125 options Over 125 options Get Creative!! WHO? Scout, Scoutmaster, Asst. Scoutmasters, Advancement Chair, Merit Badge Counselors before 21 Merit Badges must be earned before 18 th Birthday

Eagle Project, Req. #5 WHO? Scout, Scoutmaster, Eagle Coach, [Parent] “While a Life Scout, plan, develop, and give leadership to others in a service project helpful to a religious institution, a school, or your community (other than Boy Scouting). A Project Proposal must be approved by the organization benefiting from the effort, your Unit Leader and Unit Committee, and the Council or District before you start. You must use the Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook, No , in meeting this requirement.”

The Purpose of the Eagle Project WHO? Scout, Scoutmaster, Eagle Coach, [Parent]  First “Solo” Challenge  Demonstrate ability to Plan, Develop, and show Leadership  Use learned Scouting Skills in Community  Measures Personal Growth  Invaluable Experience in Project Management Scouts should choose a project that will be truly valuable to the community, and, that will be a challenge for them to complete.

Scouts MUST use the latest revision [BSA # © 2012] at: scouting.org/filestore/pdf/ _fillable.pdf Also available on the Northern Star Council’s Advancement > Eagle Resources pages at An expandable Word Processor file will be available very soon. Service Project Workbook

National BSA Standards The Project Must:  Be a Significant Contribution to the Beneficiary  Be Interesting and challenging  Demonstrate Leadership The Project must NOT:  Benefit the BSA  Be for a business, or be a fundraiser  Involve Routine Labor TO DO Begin an Eagle Notebook! Ask for an Eagle Coach.

Finding a Project Who? Scout, Scoutmaster, ASM’s, Parents, the Community Ideas may be found in many places * Scoutmasters * Local Newspaper * The DNR * Internet Search * Church * School * Other Eagle Scouts * City Hall * Library * Unit Sponsor * State Parks * City and County Parks Originality Can be original, but doesn’t have to be.

Steps to Completion WHO? Scout, Scoutmaster, Eagle Coach, [Parent] 4 steps in the Eagle Workbook: Concept Approval H Concept Approval 1. Project Proposal 2. Final Plan 3. Fundraising Application (if needed) 4. Project Report Northern Star Council adds the Concept Approval step before the Project Proposal.

Project Overview 4. Project Report Summary * Changes Comments on Showing Leadership Worker List + Hours Materials * Tools Remainder of Funds to Beneficiary Supplies * Photos Remainder of Funds to Beneficiary 3 Signatures 4. Project Report Summary * Changes Comments on Showing Leadership Worker List + Hours Materials * Tools Remainder of Funds to Beneficiary Supplies * Photos Remainder of Funds to Beneficiary 3 Signatures 3. Final Plan Ask for help from Eagle Coach Comments from Proposal Review Present Condition or Situation Photos * Layouts * Diagrams Phases * Work Processes Permits/Permissions Materials List * Supply List Tool List * Safety Giving Leadership Logistics * Contingency Plans Eagle Coach’s Comments 3. Final Plan Ask for help from Eagle Coach Comments from Proposal Review Present Condition or Situation Photos * Layouts * Diagrams Phases * Work Processes Permits/Permissions Materials List * Supply List Tool List * Safety Giving Leadership Logistics * Contingency Plans Eagle Coach’s Comments Carrying Out the Project Planning * Leadership Concern for Others Logistics * Weather Worker Names & Hours Photos *Safety Carrying Out the Project Planning * Leadership Concern for Others Logistics * Weather Worker Names & Hours Photos *Safety Fundraising Application (optional) * Show w/ Proposal List of Events * A Donor List 3 Signatures Fundraising Application (optional) * Show w/ Proposal List of Events * A Donor List 3 Signatures 1. Concept Approval Contact District 1. Concept Approval Contact District 2. Project Proposal Short Description How will be of Benefit Ideas for: Planning * Development Leadership Supplies * Tools * Basic Diagrams, Plan Drawings Photos * Permits Cost Ideas * Logistics Phases * Safety Action Steps District’s Comments 4 Signatures 2. Project Proposal Short Description How will be of Benefit Ideas for: Planning * Development Leadership Supplies * Tools * Basic Diagrams, Plan Drawings Photos * Permits Cost Ideas * Logistics Phases * Safety Action Steps District’s Comments 4 Signatures

Concept Approval WHO? Scout, Beneficiaries, Scoutmaster, Eagle Coach, [Parent]  Is the idea VALID?  Does the Beneficiary like the idea?  Scout: discuss ideas with Scoutmaster, Eagle Coach, Parents  Proofread the Project Description with Scout  Provide info to contact District for Concept Approval Tom Johnson

Prep for “Project Proposal” Who? Scout, Beneficiary, Eagle Coach, [Parent] Everyone: Read Workbook. Scout: Whole. Adults: Especially pp’s 2-5 and The Project Proposal must:  Show Planning, Development, Leadership  Be Realistic for Scout to complete  Address safety issues  List Action Steps for Final Plan

Project Proposal – pp’s 6-7 Instructions As Scout attends meetings, he gathers the info he needs to fill in the Contact Information on page 6. On page 7, all he needs is his name. Use Council’s Website URL Use District Contact’s WHO? Scout, Eagle Coach

Project Proposal – p. 8 WHO? Scout, Eagle Coach Page 8 covers: The Project Description How will Project be helpful to the Beneficiary? How will Scout give Leadership? Eagle Coaches may help with good ideas for Materials and Supplies.

Project Proposal – p. 9 WHO? Scout, Eagle Coach P. 9 covers: Tools Premits and Permissions (like Gopher 1) An idea of cost A listing of Phases or steps to complete the project Logistics: Transportation of people and materials, etc.

Project Proposal – p. 10 WHO? Scout, Eagle Coach P. 10 covers: Safety Issues Action Steps for Final Plan Scout’s signature indicating that he has read the whole Workbook. Approval signatures come from Beneficiary, Scoutmaster, the Unit’s Committee Chair. Last: District Approval.

Proposal Review Meeting WHO? Scout, [Eagle Coach, Scoutmaster, Parent] BEFORE  Help Scout prepare for Project Proposal Review  Fundraising needed? Complete p. 17. (see next 2 slides)  Does he have correct number of copies? DURING  Check for paper + writing utensil (Eagle Notebook?!)  Scout may ask you to take notes – that’s up to you AFTER  After the Review, go over notes right away

Basic Fundraising Information WHO? Scout, Eagle Coach, Treasurer, [Parent] Everyone should read Fundraising Section of Workbook No Fundraising Application is needed if Project will be funded by: * Beneficiary * Chartered Organization * the Scout * his Family * the Unit * If need to Fundraise, fill in Application. Attach list of donors. Submit to District at least 2 weeks before beginning to Fundraise. Unit Treasurer keeps funds. Reimburses bills paid.

Fundraising Application WHO? Scout, Eagle Coach, Treasurer, [Parent] District Approval FYI: It is preferred by most Districts that Scouts submit this Application, and attach a List of Potential Donors at their Project Proposal Review. Please do NOT send to Council

Notes on The Final Plan WHO? Scout, Unit Leaders, Beneficiary, Eagle Coach, [Parent] Scout and Unit are responsible for success of Project. Every Scout should work with an Eagle Coach. No one approves the Final Plan. Eagle Board of Review decides if Requirement #5 was met. Use Proposal Review notes to begin work on Final Plan.

The Final Plan - 1 WHO? Scout, Leaders, Beneficiary, Coach, [Parent] Comments from Proposal Review – Helps write plan Changes from the Proposal – Keep track Present Condition –Important to contain detailed info Project Phases – Remind Scout to copy from the Proposal, then keep editing while working out his detailed plan.

The Final Plan - 2 WHO? Scout, Leaders, Beneficiary, Coach, [Parent] Work Processes – Scout should go back and forth between this section and others, as he builds Plan. Permits – Who will obtain? Materials – List every item. Combine with Logistics for how to get Materials to site, and later, return if unused. Read: Guide to Safe Scouting Supplement about tool use – at Council Website

The Final Plan - 3 WHO? Scout, Leaders, Beneficiary, Coach, [Parent] Supplies – List every item. Return remainder. Tools – List every item. Who will operate? Expenses – Combine info from Materials, Supplies, Tools with info from Fundraising Application

The Final Plan - 4 WHO? Scout, Leaders, Beneficiary, Coach, [Parent] Giving Leadership – List jobs to be done, and skills of potential workers. What will they be doing? How to communicate? Logistics – Transportation of workers and supplies

The Final Plan - 5 WHO? Scout, Leaders, Beneficiary, Coach, [Parent] Safety – List hazards + Plan for First Aid Contingency – Weather – Paint still wet, etc. Eagle Coach Comments – Provides great insight at the Eagle Board of Review. No one needs to approve the Final Plan. However: The Project and the Eagle Board of Review will go much better if the Scout works with his adult mentors to complete it.

Carrying Out the Project WHO? The Unit, Friends, Family, School & Church Volunteers, Mentors, anyone who wishes to help! When everyone is confident that Final Plan is complete, the Scout may begin Fundraising. When Fundraising is complete, he may begin Work Days.  “Demonstrate Leadership” on Work Days  Follow the plan. Note all modifications.  Keep Logs for Workers and Expenses.  Take care of Materials and Tools when not in use

Project Report - 1 WHO? Scout, Scoutmaster, Beneficiary, Coach Summary – What went well? What was a challenge? Changes – List Leadership – Give Examples. Difficult, rewarding? What was learned? Materials, Supplies, Tools – Effects of overages or shortages

Project Report - 2 WHO? Scout, Scoutmaster, Beneficiary, Coach Hours Worked Funding Report Photos/Other – Before, During, After photos. Maps, hand-outs, fundraising letters, drawings, layouts. Candidate’s Promise Completion Approvals – Beneficiary, Scoutmaster

Letters of Recommendation WHO? Scout, Scoutmaster Standard across Council. Scoutmaster will download from Eagle Resources page on NSC website. Candidate gives Scoutmaster contact info for:  Parent or Guardian  Religious Leader  Educator  Employer (if Scout has job)  Two non-Family References

Use the latest revision. Find under Advancement > Eagle Resources at Council website: or at National BSA site: Eagle Rank Application WHO? Scout, Scoutmaster, Eagle Coach, Advancement Coord.

“Life-to-Eagle” Information is available. Find under Advancement > Eagle Resources at Council website: Application Check-sheets WHO? Scout, Eagle Coach, Advancement Chair

Scoutmaster Conference WHO? Scout, Scoutmaster The Eagle Candidate’s Scoutmaster Conference is the last thing that must occur before his 18 th birthday. After the Scoutmaster Conference, the Scoutmaster asks the Committee Chair to sign the Eagle Application. Scoutmaster submits Eagle Packet to Council Registrar.

Before or After Age 18 Before or After Age 18 The Eagle Packet WHO: SM, Council Registrar, District Advancement The Eagle Packet should contain  Eagle Project Workbook (Including log of workers,dates and time)  Eagle Application  Scout’s Goals Statement  5+ Letters of Recommendation  Reverence Statement [if no letter from Religious Leader]  Special Needs forms, Alternate Merit Badge approval

The Approved Packet Comes to the District The Council Registrar – Sends a congratulatory to the Scoutmaster, Scout, and District. The District – Contacts Unit to schedule the Eagle Board of Review. Eagle Boards are made up of 3-6 people. The Scout Wears uniform if owned, Merit Badge sash, brings OA sash Brings BSA Handbook with rank advancements noted, objects from Scouting experiences, photos of Eagle Project. The Eagle Board of Review

Determining Eagle Rank The Board of Review members’ decision must be unanimous. If so, the Scout is congratulated! If not, the Board of Review may be suspended, or the Board may deny the Scout outright.

The Eagle Court of Honor WHO? Scout, his Family, Unit Leaders, other Scouts in Unit The Eagle Court of Honor should planned by the Scout. Resources are found in books and online. Remind Scout to think about who to give a Mentor pin at Court of Honor Council has Eagle COH boxes containing Eagle decorations. May be checked out for a few days.

Special Needs Candidates -1 Scouts who Have a Disability May Become Eagle! Over the years many Scouts who have a disability have achieved the Eagle Scout Award with no extra help from their Unit, District or Council Leaders. There are several ways to help Scouts with Special Needs. If you want to know more about this, please contact the District Advancement Chair. [“Advancement Guide” (BSA #33088) Section 10, pp

Special Needs Candidates -2 There are 3 ways to aid a Scout who has Special Needs: 1.To register beyond age of eligibility. Scout will remain classified as a youth. 2.The request a time extension. Scout must show initiative. 3.To apply for Alternate Eagle-Rank Merit Badges for those the Scout cannot complete due to the nature of his disability. The Council Advancement Committee reviews the case, then submits recommendation to National. The recommendation of the local Council is usually accepted.

Information Exchange WHO? District Advancement Chair Unit Advancement Chair Unit Adv. Coordinator informs District of Eagle Coaches in Unit. “Life-to-Eagle” training at District level is usually held at monthly RoundTable. Also found at University of Scouting, and “Eagle Previews” or “Expos.” “Advancement News,” The Nat’l BSA Adv. Team publishes “Advancement News,” detailing current and future issues and plans. Download at

Thank You for helping Scouts from Rolling Hills District become Eagle! Questions? Ask Away!