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Mr. Timothy A. Knotts

Chairman, Monmouth Council NESA

Eagle Candidate Eagle Candidate SeminarSeminar

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Mr. Gerry Mercurio

Thunderbird District Advancement Chairman

Eagle Candidate Eagle Candidate SeminarSeminar

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James Scotto & Jacob Knotts

Monmouth Council Eagle Scouts

Eagle Candidate Eagle Candidate SeminarSeminar

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Seminar ObjectivesSeminar Objectives

To review the requirements for Eagle rankTo discuss the Eagle Leadership Service ProjectTo review Eagle application processTo discuss the Eagle Court of HonorTo answer any questions from Scouts & parentsTo understand time commitment

No Avoid Any Surprises!

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Eagle RequirementsEagle Requirements

Merit Badges * 21 minimum Leadership Position * 6 mo. active Active as Life Scout * 6 mo. minimum Eagle Service Project * Demonstrate live by Scout Oath & Law * Scoutmaster Conference * Complete Eagle Board of Review

* All requirements, except BOR, must be completed prior to 18th birthday!

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Eagle rank is more than 21 merit Eagle rank is more than 21 merit badges badges

& a project!& a project!

The primary emphasis is The primary emphasis is LEADERSHIP!LEADERSHIP!

Remember!Remember!

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Requirements for Requirements for Eagle ScoutEagle Scout

1. Be ACTIVE in your troop, team, crew, or ship for a period of at least 6 months after you have achieved the rank of Life Scout

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Requirements for Requirements for Eagle ScoutEagle Scout

Does it have to be continuous? NO. Any six month period since your

Life Board of Review is sufficient. It does NOT have to be the most recent

six months.

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Requirements for Requirements for Eagle ScoutEagle Scout

2. 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.

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Requirements for Requirements for Eagle ScoutEagle Scout

What does this mean? Personal Growth Citizenship Leadership Development

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Requirements for Requirements for Eagle ScoutEagle Scout

How is personal growth measured? By what a Scout learns how to do By using his hands as well as

learning from a text book By how he does his part in his unit By how he does his part in his daily life By how he does his part in his community, his

nation, & his world

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Requirements for Requirements for Eagle ScoutEagle Scout

3. Earn a total of 21 merit badges (required badges are listed). List the month, day, and year the merit badge was earned. (Also list the unit)

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Required BadgesRequired Badges

Camping

Citizenship in the

Nation,

Community,andWorld

Personal Fitness

First Aid

Communication

Emergency Preparedness or Lifesaving

Personal Management

Cycling orHiking orSwimming

Family Life

Environmental Science

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Warning: Warning: Several merit Several merit badges require specific, badges require specific,

extended periods of time to extended periods of time to complete.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.

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Requirements for Requirements for Eagle ScoutEagle Scout

4. While a Life Scout, serve actively for a period of 6 months in one or more of the following positions of responsibility.

List only those positions after Life board of review date.

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Leadership PositionLeadership 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

Note: Patrol QM, Asst Patrol Leader, Bugler, Patrol Scribe do not satisfy requirement

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6. Attach statement of your ambitions and life purpose

Include a list of positions held that demonstrated leadership skills and honors and awards received

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7. Take part in a Scoutmaster conference with your unit leader.

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8. Successfully complete an Eagle Scout board of review.

Requirements for Requirements for Eagle ScoutEagle Scout

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5. 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.

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The Project The Project RequirementRequirement

5. 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. Project Selection

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Eagle Leadership Eagle Leadership Service ProjectService Project

Project Ideas Plan / Proposal Approvals Working Project Final Report

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Eagle Leadership Eagle Leadership Service ProjectService Project

Purpose is to “Demonstrate Leadership of Others” Must benefit community organization

other than Boy Scouts May NOT benefit a commercial business May NOT be a “fund raiser” Must be planned and carried out by one Scout

no joint projects Will take up to 6 months to complete - plan ahead!

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How Big?How Big?

No Specific requirement Typical is 125-400 hours including

planning Should be a challenge to the Scout Must demonstrate Leadership of Others

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Purpose of the Purpose of the ProjectProject

Demonstrate leadership of others Learn about the planning process

The “product” of the project is secondary to the learning process for the Scout.

It is not an initiation – the Scout is not required to suffer to succeed!

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Official BSA Official BSA GuidanceGuidance

Boy Scout Handbook

Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook (18-927)

Advancement Committee Policies and Procedures (#33088)

Be wary of “traditions”, undocumented “corporate knowledge”, and ill-informed experts. Check the books or call your District

Advancement Chairman.

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OriginalityOriginality

The project does not have to be original (something you dream up that has never been done before), but it certainly could be.

You may pick a project that has been done before, but you must accept responsibility for planning, directing, and following through to its successful completion.

It must be an individual project – two candidates cannot receive credit for working the same project.

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Project IdeasProject Ideas Built church sign

Built church janitor closet

Landscaped church grounds

Repaired church playground

Collected eye glasses for Lions Club

Built chuck boxes for Girl Scout troop

Built cabinets for Sunday School rooms

Re-landscaped and fixed up church sign

Built bull-pens for High School baseball field

Repaired & cleaned out church storage shed

Repaired, re-roofed, landscaped church gazebo

Taught bike safety program to elementary students

Built newspaper re-cycling bins for Wood Elementary School

Repaired church home for aged & sponsored social event for residents

Conducted entertaining holiday program for residence of nursing home

Two general categories:• Construction / repair

• Service

The Internet has many sites with project ideas – use a search engine

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Starting the ProjectStarting the Project May start immediately after Life Board of Review (but not before)

Not necessary to have earned all 21 merit badges first

Please start AT LEAST 6 months before 18th birthday!

Meet with an adult advisor -- to verify that idea is acceptable -- before doing much detailed planning or any writing

Choose project you’ll enjoy

Meet with the benefiting organization -- discuss their needs, expectations, and possible financial help.

Must use this Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook, to submit project plan for approval.

Electronic version is acceptable

Must have District approval BEFORE starting work!

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Introduction Introduction

Define the Project Planning the Project Scheduling the Project Getting Project Approval Working the Project Completing the Project

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Define the ProjectDefine the Project

Review with the Benefited Group Review with the Scoutmaster or Advisor Take notes Overview

Give the big picture of the project

Don’t Spend any time planning yet!

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Project DescriptionProject Description

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Define the ProjectDefine the Project

Gathering Information Review of Work Areas Review of Schedule Review of Costs Visit Work Area Hold a Review Meeting

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Define the Project Define the Project Gathering InformationGathering Information

How is the Sponsor going to Benefit? What does the project involve? What are the risks? What are the challenges?

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Define the Project Define the Project Review of Work AreasReview of Work Areas

Gather or Make Drawings or Sketches Take Pictures Determine when it needs to be done by Special access requirements?

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Define the Project Define the Project Review of ScheduleReview of Schedule

Discuss time frame with the Sponsor Discuss work sequence order. Do NOT get approval

from Sponsor at this time. It could take a month to get concept approval

and plan the project.

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Define the Project Define the Project Review of CostsReview of Costs

Will the sponsor provide funds or materials?

Will you get donations? Will you do a fund raiser to get funds? Discuss how much it is going to cost?

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Define the Project Define the Project Visit the Work AreaVisit the Work Area

Take a camera or video Take notes Visit must take place before a project is

scheduled, since you may identify situations that will impact the schedule.

Pay attention to: access resource requirements

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Define the Project Define the Project Hold a Review MeetingHold a Review Meeting

Discuss with your Scoutmaster or Advisor Review all materials collected Will this project work? Does this meet project acceptance criteria? Call Unit or District Advancement Chairman

with questions!

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Introduction Introduction

Define the Project Planning the Project Scheduling the Project Getting Project Approval Working the Project Completing the Project

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The Ideal PlanThe Ideal Plan- Your Goal- Your Goal

The written project plan should have enough detail that another Scout could take the proposal, as submitted, and successfully carry out your desired plan – in your absence.

The project could be worked on an island and everything needed to do the work would be there – because it is listed in the plan.

Reach for the goal, but accept reality.

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Elements of the Elements of the Project PlanProject Plan

Project Description Executive Summary Organization who will benefit How will they benefit

Project Details:

Present Condition (Use Photos, if appropriate)

Plans / Drawings / Designs Materials Supplies Tools Schedule Step-by-step Instructions

Financial Plan Written / Printed Information Helpers / Workers

(Including Safety) Adult Supervision Work site Transportation

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Project Details and Project Details and ApprovalsApprovals

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Approval CriteriaApproval Criteria Who will benefit? How will they benefit? Is it “significant” enough? Who from that group will be providing guidance in

planning the project? How many people will be recruited to carry out the

project? What cost are there? How will you raise funds?

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Planning DefinitionPlanning Definition

Complete scope of work that you are responsible for:

all general tasks related to the project all areas, and the tasks related to individual areas all resources required for the project based upon

skill duration of each task

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Project PlanningProject Planning

Written Plan Paying for Materials Determine the Tasks

Determine the Equipment / Persons / Materials Reqd Determine how long it is going to take to do the task

Approval Signatures What is being approved

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Planning the ProjectPlanning the ProjectIdentify the TasksIdentify the Tasks

General Project Tasks Implementation Tasks Completion Tasks Group Tasks

Use a Computer

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Project PlanningProject Planning

Tasks to be performed

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Planning the ProjectPlanning the ProjectGeneral Project TasksGeneral Project Tasks

Plan/Schedule Meetings Making Handouts Phone Calls Material Gathering Tools Gathering Fund Raising

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Planning the ProjectPlanning the ProjectImplementation TasksImplementation Tasks

Training Safety Materials Preparation Area Preparation Assembly Installation Breaks

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Planning the ProjectPlanning the ProjectCompletion TasksCompletion Tasks

Cleanup Follow-up Walk-through with owner Benefited Group Acceptance

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Planning the ProjectPlanning the ProjectIdentify ResourcesIdentify Resources

Each task requires resources Who can do the work How many does it take to do the work What materials are required What tools are required

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Planning the ProjectPlanning the ProjectIdentify ResourcesIdentify Resources

Will help you delegate the project. Take advantage of experience and

expertise

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Planning the ProjectPlanning the ProjectIdentify DurationIdentify Duration

Duration may vary based upon Skill Level Experience Training

Should be of a manageable size Typically for your project should be in

minutes

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Introduction Introduction

Define the Project Concept Planning the Project Scheduling the Project Getting Project Approval Working the Project Completing the Project

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Scheduling the ProjectScheduling the Project

Sequence the Tasks Determine when multiple tasks can be

done at the same time. Determine finish times

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Scheduling the Project Scheduling the Project

Check Sequence backwards Check to be sure items needed are

completed before this task is executed. Training requires training preparation time.

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Scheduling the ProjectScheduling the ProjectFinalize the ScheduleFinalize the Schedule

Look for slack Slack allows flexibility Avoid putting too many people in one area

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Scheduling ProblemsScheduling Problems

Not Enough Time Bring the problem to the Benefited Group

and discuss Not enough People Too many People

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Introduction Introduction

Define the Project Concept Planning the Project Scheduling the Project Getting Project Approval Working the Project Completing the Project

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ApprovalsApprovalsBefore Starting WorkBefore Starting Work

Scout must have District approval BEFORE starting work!

The project idea must be approved by the benefiting organization. The complete detail plan must be approved by the unit leader, unit committee, and council or district advancement committee before the project is started.

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Getting Project Getting Project ApprovalApproval SponsorSponsor

Setup a meeting Review the plan Review Cost Review Sponsor’s Responsibilities

Get the Sponsor’s Approval

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Getting Project Getting Project ApprovalApproval

Scoutmaster Scoutmaster

Setup a meeting Review the plan Fit it into the troop’s schedule Review Responsibilities Review Safety

Get the Scoutmaster’s Approval

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Getting Project Getting Project ApprovalApproval

Troop CommitteeTroop Committee

Get on the agenda Sell the plan Confirm the Troop’s Involvement & Support Discuss Safety and Transportation Issues

Get the Committee’s Approval

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Getting Project Getting Project ApprovalApproval District District

RepresentativeRepresentative

Setup a meeting Review the plan Review criteria for acceptable project

Get Approval

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Introduction Introduction

Define the Project Concept Planning the Project Scheduling the Project Getting Project Approval Working the Project Completing the Project

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Working the ProjectWorking the Project Perform the work as proposed in the approved Project

Plan Take a lot of pictures Lead the team

Don’t do the work Don’t let adults lead your project (let them make

lunch) Keep records of:

Who worked (name, date, times) Material, supplies, tools actually needed and used All additional purchases

Problems encountered and how solved

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Working the ProjectWorking the ProjectUse Leadership SkillsUse Leadership Skills

Control the Group Use specific Time Goals Use encouragement Delegate Areas or Parts and Pieces Take charge Don’t be a “worker bee” Communication is 25% verbal, 75% non-verbal Be a Problem Solver

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Working the ProjectWorking the Project

Recording Activity Try to enter each day’s activity that day

Begin with early thoughts about project selection all the way thru completion of your project

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Obstacles to SuccessObstacles to Success

Optimism Pessimism Procrastination Lack of Money Job Too Big Job Too Small Poor Technique Failure to Prepare Not Focusing

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Introduction Introduction

Define the Project Concept Planning the Project Scheduling the Project Getting Project Approval Controlling the Project Completing the Project

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Completing the Completing the ProjectProject

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Completing the ProjectCompleting the ProjectFinal ReportFinal Report

How did it go?

What went as planned, what didn’t?

Who worked, when, and how long? What did they do?

Financial summary - report on fund raising & actual expenses. Compare to planned budget.

Include pictures - label them

What did you learn about leading others?

What would you do differently next time?

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Completing the Completing the ProjectProject

Total Hours With each activity that you enter also

record the time spent All workers hours are to be recorded A manageable project will include 125 to

400 total hours

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Changes and Changes and CompletionCompletion

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Completing The ProjectCompleting The ProjectApprovals After CompletionApprovals After Completion

The final report is signed by:

The Eagle Candidate

Scoutmaster / Coach / Advisor

Representative of the benefiting organization (an attached letter is acceptable)

Eagle Scout Board of Review is the final approval of the manner in which it was carried out.

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Eagle Application Eagle Application ProcessProcess

Complete all requirements Write project final report Complete Eagle Scout Application Submit Application & Project Final Report to:

Troop Committee & Scoutmaster Council verifies Scouts records Returned to District for Board of Review Conduct Board of Review Council approval National approval Conduct Court of Honor

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Board of ReviewBoard of Review

Scheduled after all requirements complete and Council verifies records.

Conducted by Troop & District Advancement Committee Board of Review reads letters of reference Board of Review reads Project Planning Workbook Eagle date of rank is date Board of Review is passed.

Important if earning Eagle Palms Scout should be in full Scout uniform It is not a retest of knowledge or skills

However, should know the Scout Oath, Law, Motto, Slogan and be ready to discuss how you live by them.

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Eagle Court of HonorEagle Court of Honor

Special ceremony to recognize only Eagle Scout(s) Conducted after National approval

~4-6 weeks after Board of Review

Planned and carried out by Troop and Parents There is no required format -- tailored 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

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Internet SitesInternet Sites National Website

http://www.bsa.scouting.org http:// www.eaglescout.org http://home.flash.net/~smithrc/eagleprj.htm

Scouting Forms http://usscouts.org/eagle/index.html

plenty of helpful links here http://www.pacsky.org/scouting/forms/f.html

General Sites http://inetl1.com/bsa/index.htm

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DiscussionDiscussion&&

QuestionsQuestions

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