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Transcript of Eagle Scout Orientation
AgendaAgenda
Please Register and Pick Up Your Please Register and Pick Up Your
Eagle Packet Handout Eagle Packet Handout
We will do the followingWe will do the following Review Eagle RequirementsReview Eagle Requirements (15 (15
Mins)Mins) Leadership Skills ReviewLeadership Skills Review (15 Mins)(15 Mins)
AgendaAgenda
Project SelectionProject Selection (10 Mins)(10 Mins) Idea for ProjectsIdea for Projects (10 Mins)(10 Mins) Project Planning & ApprovalProject Planning & Approval
(45 Mins)(45 Mins) Carrying Out the ProjectCarrying Out the Project ( 5 Mins)( 5 Mins) Questions & AnswersQuestions & Answers (10 Mins)(10 Mins)
PurposePurpose
Encourage & Explain why YOU Encourage & Explain why YOU need to be an Eagle Scoutneed to be an Eagle Scout
Provide you with usable Provide you with usable information on how to do your information on how to do your ProjectProject
Requirements for Eagle Requirements for Eagle ScoutScout
1. Be ACTIVE in your troop, team, 1. Be ACTIVE in your troop, team, crew, or ship for a period of at crew, or ship for a period of at least 6 months after you have least 6 months after you have achieved the rank of Life Scoutachieved the rank of Life Scout
Requirements for Eagle Requirements for Eagle ScoutScout
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.
Requirements for Eagle Requirements for Eagle ScoutScout
2. Demonstrate that you live by the 2. Demonstrate that you live by the principles of the Scout Oath and principles of the Scout Oath and Law in your daily life. Law in your daily life.
List the names of individuals who List the names of individuals who know you personally and would be know you personally and would be willing to provide a willing to provide a recommendation on your behalf.recommendation on your behalf.
Requirements for Eagle Requirements for Eagle ScoutScout What does this mean?What does this mean?
– Personal Growth– Citizenship– Leadership Development
Requirements for Eagle Requirements for Eagle ScoutScout How is personal growth measured?How is personal growth measured? By what a Scout learns how to doBy what a Scout learns how to do By using his hands as well as By using his hands as well as
learning from a text booklearning from a text book By how he does his part in his unitBy how he does his part in his unit By how he does his part in his daily lifeBy how he does his part in his daily life By how he does his part in his By how he does his part in his
community, his nation, & his worldcommunity, his nation, & his world
Requirements for Eagle Requirements for Eagle ScoutScout
3. Earn a total of 21 merit badges 3. Earn a total of 21 merit badges (required badges are listed). List (required badges are listed). List the month, day, and year the merit the month, day, and year the merit badge was earned. (Also list the badge was earned. (Also list the unit)unit)
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
Eagle Scout Application WorksheetEagle Scout Application Worksheet(information contained here to be transferred to (information contained here to be transferred to Eagle Scout Application (BSA#58-728) )Eagle Scout Application (BSA#58-728) )
Merit Badges:Merit Badges: Eagle Scout Candidate’s choices:Eagle Scout Candidate’s choices: _____________Merit Badge _____________Merit Badge Earned:_________ Unit:__________Earned:_________ Unit:__________ _____________Merit Badge _____________Merit Badge Earned:_________ Unit:__________Earned:_________ Unit:__________ _____________Merit Badge _____________Merit Badge Earned:_________ Unit:__________Earned:_________ Unit:__________ _____________Merit Badge _____________Merit Badge Earned:_________ Unit:__________Earned:_________ Unit:__________ _____________Merit Badge _____________Merit Badge Earned:_________ Unit:__________Earned:_________ Unit:__________ _____________Merit Badge _____________Merit Badge Earned:_________ Unit:__________Earned:_________ Unit:__________ _____________Merit Badge _____________Merit Badge Earned:_________ Unit:__________Earned:_________ Unit:__________ _____________Merit Badge _____________Merit Badge Earned:_________ Unit:__________Earned:_________ Unit:__________ _____________Merit Badge _____________Merit Badge Earned:_________ Unit:__________Earned:_________ Unit:__________
Requirements for Eagle Requirements for Eagle ScoutScout
4. While a Life Scout, serve actively 4. While a Life Scout, serve actively for a period of 6 months in one or for a period of 6 months in one or more of the following positions of more of the following positions of responsibility. responsibility.
List only those positions after Life List only those positions after Life board of review date.board of review date.
Requirements for Eagle Requirements for Eagle ScoutScout
5. While a Life Scout, plan, develop, 5. While a Life Scout, plan, develop, and give leadership to others in a and give leadership to others in a service project helpful to any service project helpful to any religious institution, any school, or religious institution, any school, or your community. your community.
Requirements for Eagle Requirements for Eagle ScoutScout
6. Attach statement of your 6. Attach statement of your ambitions and life purpose ambitions and life purpose
Include a list of positions held that Include a list of positions held that demonstrated leadership skills and demonstrated leadership skills and honors and awards receivedhonors and awards received
Take part in a Scoutmaster Take part in a Scoutmaster conference with your unit leader.conference with your unit leader.
7. Successfully complete an Eagle 7. Successfully complete an Eagle Scout board of review. Scout board of review.
Requirements for Eagle Requirements for Eagle ScoutScout
Leadership SkillsLeadership Skills
CommunicationCommunication 25% is Verbal25% is Verbal 75% is Non-Verbal75% is Non-Verbal
Leadership SkillsLeadership Skills
Knowing and Using Knowing and Using the Resources of the Resources of the Groupthe Group
Who has the right Who has the right skills?skills?
CarpenterCarpenter
Understanding the Understanding the Characteristics Characteristics and Needs of the and Needs of the GroupGroup
Who are theyWho are they Hunger, TiredHunger, Tired PlaytimePlaytime EncouragementEncouragement
Leadership SkillsLeadership Skills
Leadership SkillsLeadership Skills
TeachingTeaching DemonstrateDemonstrate PracticePractice Test or Test or
EvaluateEvaluateIf Ok If Ok
Then Learn newThen Learn new
Else Learn OldElse Learn Old
Leadership SkillsLeadership Skills
DelegationDelegation Your still Your still
responsibleresponsible Hold others Hold others
accountableaccountable
Leadership SkillsLeadership Skills
Controlling the Controlling the Group Group PerformancePerformance
Leadership SkillsLeadership Skills
Setting the ExampleSetting the Example Acting MatureActing Mature Knowing Your JobKnowing Your Job Following Following
DirectionsDirections
Leadership SkillsLeadership Skills
CounselingCounseling Walk in the other Walk in the other
guys shoesguys shoes No Advice No Advice Provide multiple Provide multiple
ChoicesChoices ListenListen
The Project RequirementThe Project Requirement
5. While a Life Scout, 5. While a Life Scout, PLAN, PLAN, DEVELOPDEVELOP, and , and GIVE GIVE LEADERSHIP LEADERSHIP to others in a to others in a service project helpful to any service project helpful to any religious institution, any school, or religious institution, any school, or your community. your community. Project SelectionProject Selection
LimitationsLimitations
Not Routine LaborNot Routine Labor Not BSA property or activitiesNot BSA property or activities Not a Business or Commercial Not a Business or Commercial
naturenature Not a FundraiserNot a Fundraiser Not maintenanceNot maintenance
How Big?How Big?
No Specific requirementNo Specific requirement Typical is 125-400 hours including Typical is 125-400 hours including
planningplanning Should be a challenge to the ScoutShould be a challenge to the Scout Must demonstrate Leadership of Must demonstrate Leadership of
OthersOthers
Project Examples from our Project Examples from our DistrictDistrict Oak Ridge PrairieOak Ridge Prairie Sandridge Nature PreserveSandridge Nature Preserve Hoosier PrairieHoosier Prairie Isaac Walton LeagueIsaac Walton League Nursing home Picnic TablesNursing home Picnic Tables Landscaping for your ChurchLandscaping for your Church
Project Examples from our Project Examples from our DistrictDistrict Park Benches, Signs, Playground Park Benches, Signs, Playground
EquipmentEquipment Planting trees & shrubsPlanting trees & shrubs Griffith Animal ShelterGriffith Animal Shelter All Park Districts All Park Districts Hammond Warming ShelterHammond Warming Shelter Books for a LibraryBooks for a Library
Project Examples from our Project Examples from our DistrictDistrict Recovering Kneelers at a Catholic Recovering Kneelers at a Catholic
ChurchChurch Bird Houses for ParksBird Houses for Parks Painting for your ChurchPainting for your Church Trail Improvements and Additions Trail Improvements and Additions
(NOT maintenance)(NOT maintenance)
Approval CriteriaApproval Criteria
The project The project IDEAIDEA and and PLANPLAN must be must be approved by your: approved by your:
SponsorSponsor
ScoutmasterScoutmaster
Troop CommitteeTroop Committee
District SpecialistDistrict Specialist
BEFORE YOU START BEFORE YOU START !!
Approval CriteriaApproval Criteria
You must use the Eagle Scout You must use the Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook in Service Project Workbook in meeting this requirement.meeting this requirement.
Approval CriteriaApproval Criteria
Who will benefit?Who will benefit? How will they benefit?How will they benefit? Who from that group will be providing Who from that group will be providing
guidance in planning the project?guidance in planning the project? How many people will be recruited to How many people will be recruited to
carry out the project?carry out the project? What cost are there? How will you What cost are there? How will you
raise funds?raise funds?
Project PlanningProject Planning
Written PlanWritten Plan Paying for MaterialsPaying for Materials Determine the TasksDetermine the Tasks
– Determine the Equipment / Persons / Determine the Equipment / Persons / Materials ReqdMaterials Reqd
– Determine how long it is going to take to Determine how long it is going to take to do the taskdo the task
Approval SignaturesApproval Signatures– What is being approvedWhat is being approved
Project PlanningProject Planning
Spreadsheet
Tasks to be performed
Materials
Reqd
People
Reqd
Time for
Task
TotalTaskTime
0
TOTAL
0
0
0
0
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Project PlanningProject Planning
Give a copy of the project plan toGive a copy of the project plan to Group BenefitedGroup Benefited District Advancement SpecialistDistrict Advancement Specialist
Introduction Introduction
Define the ProjectDefine the Project Planning the ProjectPlanning the Project Scheduling the ProjectScheduling the Project Getting Project ApprovalGetting Project Approval Controlling the ProjectControlling the Project Completing the ProjectCompleting the Project
Define the ProjectDefine the Project
Review with the Benefited GroupReview with the Benefited Group Review with the ScoutmasterReview with the Scoutmaster Take notesTake notes Overview Overview
– Give the big picture of the projectGive the big picture of the project Don’t Spend anytime planning!Don’t Spend anytime planning!
Define the ProjectDefine the Project
Gathering InformationGathering Information Review of Work AreasReview of Work Areas Review of Schedule Review of Schedule Review of CostsReview of Costs Visit Work Area Visit Work Area Hold a Review MeetingHold a Review Meeting
Define the Project Define the Project Gathering InformationGathering Information
How is the Owner going to Benefit?How is the Owner going to Benefit? What does the project involve?What does the project involve? What are the risks?What are the risks? What are the challenges?What are the challenges?
Define the Project Define the Project Review of Work AreasReview of Work Areas
Gather or Make Drawings or Gather or Make Drawings or SketchesSketches
Take PicturesTake Pictures Determine when it needs to be Determine when it needs to be
done bydone by Special access requirements?Special access requirements?
Define the Project Define the Project Review of ScheduleReview of Schedule
Discuss time frame with the OwnerDiscuss time frame with the Owner Discuss work sequence order.Discuss work sequence order. Do NOT get approval Do NOT get approval
from owner at this time.from owner at this time.– It could take a month to get concept It could take a month to get concept
approval and plan the project.approval and plan the project.
Define the Project Define the Project Review of CostsReview of Costs
Will the owner provide funds or Will the owner provide funds or materials?materials?
Will you get donations?Will you get donations? Will you do a fund raiser to get Will you do a fund raiser to get
funds?funds? Discuss how much it is going to Discuss how much it is going to
cost?cost?
Define the Project Define the Project Visit the Work AreaVisit the Work Area
Take a camera or videoTake a camera or video Take notesTake notes Visit must take place before a project is Visit must take place before a project is
scheduled, since you may identify scheduled, since you may identify situations that will impact the schedule.situations that will impact the schedule.
Pay attention to:Pay attention to:– accessaccess– resource requirementsresource requirements
Define the Project Define the Project Hold a Review MeetingHold a Review Meeting
Discuss with your Scoutmaster Discuss with your Scoutmaster Review all materials collectedReview all materials collected Will this project work?Will this project work? Does this meet project acceptance Does this meet project acceptance
criteria?criteria? Call Advancement Chairman with Call Advancement Chairman with
questions!questions!
Define the Project Define the Project Hold a Review MeetingHold a Review Meeting Ask enough questions to help Ask enough questions to help
adequately plan the project!adequately plan the project! Special ConditionsSpecial Conditions
– Transportation NeedsTransportation Needs– Special Equipment NeedsSpecial Equipment Needs– Safety RequirementsSafety Requirements
Introduction Introduction
Define the ProjectDefine the Project Planning the ProjectPlanning the Project Scheduling the ProjectScheduling the Project Getting Project ApprovalGetting Project Approval Controlling the ProjectControlling the Project Completing the ProjectCompleting the Project
Planning the ProjectPlanning the Project
Begins after the Concept Review Begins after the Concept Review MeetingMeeting
Planning DefinitionPlanning Definition
Complete scope of work that you are Complete scope of work that you are responsible for:responsible for:
all general tasks related to the projectall general tasks related to the project all areas, and the tasks related to all areas, and the tasks related to
individual areasindividual areas all resources required for the project all resources required for the project
based upon skillbased upon skill duration of each taskduration of each task
Planning the ProjectPlanning the ProjectIdentify the TasksIdentify the Tasks
General Project TasksGeneral Project Tasks Implementation TasksImplementation Tasks Completion TasksCompletion Tasks Group TasksGroup Tasks
Use a ComputerUse a Computer
Project PlanningProject Planning
Spreadsheet
Tasks to be performed
Materials
Reqd
People
Reqd
Time for
Task
TotalTaskTime
0
TOTAL
0
0
0
0
0
0
Planning the ProjectPlanning the ProjectGeneral Project TasksGeneral Project Tasks
Plan/SchedulePlan/Schedule MeetingsMeetings Making HandoutsMaking Handouts Phone CallsPhone Calls Material GatheringMaterial Gathering Tools GatheringTools Gathering Fund RaisingFund Raising
Planning the ProjectPlanning the ProjectImplementation TasksImplementation Tasks
TrainingTraining Safety Safety Materials PreparationMaterials Preparation Area PreparationArea Preparation AssemblyAssembly InstallationInstallation BreaksBreaks
Planning the ProjectPlanning the ProjectCompletion TasksCompletion Tasks
CleanupCleanup Follow-upFollow-up Walk-through with ownerWalk-through with owner Benefited Group AcceptanceBenefited Group Acceptance
Planning the ProjectPlanning the Project Identify the TasksIdentify the Tasks
Break down Group Tasks into Break down Group Tasks into smaller Taskssmaller Tasks
This identifies different areasThis identifies different areas Different Areas may require Different Areas may require
different talents and toolsdifferent talents and tools Use a tasking log (ie Computer) Use a tasking log (ie Computer)
Project PlanningProject Planning
Spreadsheet
Tasks to be performed
Materials
Reqd
People
Reqd
Time for
Task
TotalTaskTime
0
TOTAL
0
0
0
0
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Planning the ProjectPlanning the ProjectIdentify ResourcesIdentify Resources
Each task requires resourcesEach task requires resources Who can do the workWho can do the work How many does it take to do the How many does it take to do the
workwork What materials are requiredWhat materials are required What tools are requiredWhat tools are required
Planning the ProjectPlanning the ProjectIdentify ResourcesIdentify Resources
Will help you delegate the project.Will help you delegate the project. Take advantage of experience and Take advantage of experience and
expertiseexpertise
Planning the ProjectPlanning the ProjectIdentify DurationIdentify Duration
Duration may vary based uponDuration may vary based upon– Skill LevelSkill Level– ExperienceExperience– TrainingTraining
Should be of a manageable sizeShould be of a manageable size Typically for your project should be Typically for your project should be
in minutesin minutes
Planning the ProjectPlanning the ProjectIdentify DurationIdentify Duration
Use your resources to identify Use your resources to identify DurationDuration
Do a Time StudyDo a Time Study
Introduction Introduction
Define the Project ConceptDefine the Project Concept Planning the ProjectPlanning the Project Scheduling the ProjectScheduling the Project Getting Project ApprovalGetting Project Approval Controlling the ProjectControlling the Project Completing the ProjectCompleting the Project
Scheduling the ProjectScheduling the Project
Sequence the TasksSequence the Tasks Determine when multiple tasks can Determine when multiple tasks can
be done at the same time.be done at the same time. Determine finish timesDetermine finish times
Scheduling the Project Scheduling the Project
Check Sequence backwardsCheck Sequence backwards Check to be sure items needed are Check to be sure items needed are
completed before this task is completed before this task is executed.executed.
Training requires training Training requires training preparation time.preparation time.
Scheduling the ProjectScheduling the ProjectFinalize the ScheduleFinalize the Schedule
Look for slackLook for slack Slack allows flexibilitySlack allows flexibility Avoid putting too many people in Avoid putting too many people in
one areaone area
Scheduling ProblemsScheduling Problems
Not Enough TimeNot Enough Time Bring the problem to the Benefited Bring the problem to the Benefited
Group and discussGroup and discuss Not enough PeopleNot enough People Too many PeopleToo many People
Introduction Introduction
Define the Project ConceptDefine the Project Concept Planning the ProjectPlanning the Project Scheduling the ProjectScheduling the Project Getting Project ApprovalGetting Project Approval Controlling the ProjectControlling the Project Completing the ProjectCompleting the Project
Getting Project Getting Project ApprovalApproval
The project The project IDEAIDEA and and PLANPLAN must be must be approved by your: approved by your:
SponsorSponsor
ScoutmasterScoutmaster
Troop CommitteeTroop Committee
District SpecialistDistrict Specialist
Getting Project Getting Project ApprovalApproval SponsorSponsor Setup a meetingSetup a meeting Review the planReview the plan Review CostReview Cost Review Owner’s ResponsibilitiesReview Owner’s Responsibilities
Get the Sponsor’s ApprovalGet the Sponsor’s Approval
Getting Project Getting Project ApprovalApproval Scoutmaster Scoutmaster Setup a meetingSetup a meeting Review the planReview the plan Fit it into the troop’s scheduleFit it into the troop’s schedule Review ResponsibilitiesReview Responsibilities Review SafetyReview Safety
Get the Scoutmaster’s ApprovalGet the Scoutmaster’s Approval
Getting Project Getting Project ApprovalApproval Troop CommitteeTroop Committee Get on the agendaGet on the agenda Sell the planSell the plan Confirm the Troop’s Involvement & Confirm the Troop’s Involvement &
SupportSupport Discuss Safety and Transportation Discuss Safety and Transportation
IssuesIssues
Get the Committee’s ApprovalGet the Committee’s Approval
Getting Project Getting Project ApprovalApproval District SpecialistDistrict Specialist Setup a meetingSetup a meeting Review the planReview the plan Review criteria for acceptable Review criteria for acceptable
projectproject
Get ApprovalGet Approval
Introduction Introduction
Define the Project ConceptDefine the Project Concept Planning the ProjectPlanning the Project Scheduling the ProjectScheduling the Project Getting Project ApprovalGetting Project Approval Controlling the ProjectControlling the Project Completing the ProjectCompleting the Project
Controlling the ProjectControlling the Project
Give a copy of the project plan toGive a copy of the project plan to Group BenefitedGroup Benefited District Advancement SpecialistDistrict Advancement Specialist
Controlling the ProjectControlling the Project
Use the PlanUse the Plan Use specific Time GoalsUse specific Time Goals Use encouragementUse encouragement Delegate Areas or Parts and PiecesDelegate Areas or Parts and Pieces
Obstacles to SuccessObstacles to Success
OptimismOptimism PessimismPessimism ProcrastinationProcrastination Lack of MoneyLack of Money Job Too BigJob Too Big Job Too SmallJob Too Small Poor TechniquePoor Technique Failure to PrepareFailure to Prepare Not FocusingNot Focusing
Introduction Introduction
Define the Project ConceptDefine the Project Concept Planning the ProjectPlanning the Project Scheduling the ProjectScheduling the Project Getting Project ApprovalGetting Project Approval Controlling the ProjectControlling the Project Completing the ProjectCompleting the Project
Completing the ProjectCompleting the Project
Recording ActivityRecording Activity Try to enter each day’s activity Try to enter each day’s activity
that daythat day– Begin with early thoughts about Begin with early thoughts about
project selection all the way thru project selection all the way thru completion of your projectcompletion of your project
Completing the ProjectCompleting the Project
Total HoursTotal Hours With each activity that you enter With each activity that you enter
also record the time spentalso record the time spent All All workersworkers hours are to be hours are to be
recordedrecorded A manageable project will include A manageable project will include
125 to 400 total hours125 to 400 total hours
Completing the ProjectCompleting the Project
Deviations from the PlanDeviations from the Plan Record any positive or negative Record any positive or negative
deviations and explaindeviations and explain
Completing the ProjectCompleting the Project
Insert Dates Insert Dates Start of ProjectStart of Project End of ProjectEnd of Project
Final SignaturesFinal Signatures Signature of Applicant Signature of Applicant Scoutmaster, and Scoutmaster, and Recipient of project Recipient of project
Completing the ProcessCompleting the Process
Scoutmaster’s ConferenceScoutmaster’s Conference Examine all paper work for accuracy Examine all paper work for accuracy Final check all dates on applicationFinal check all dates on application Sign application in appropriate spotsSign application in appropriate spots Turn completed form into the Council Turn completed form into the Council
OfficeOffice Turn project into District Adv Turn project into District Adv
SpecialistSpecialist
Board of ReviewBoard of Review
Your Scoutmaster will be contacted Your Scoutmaster will be contacted by one of the District Advancement by one of the District Advancement Specialists to schedule the BORSpecialists to schedule the BOR
Relatives or SM cannot be member Relatives or SM cannot be member of the BORof the BORSM can observe the BORSM can observe the BOR
Any other adult can be a member Any other adult can be a member of the BOR - Normally 3-6 peopleof the BOR - Normally 3-6 people
Board of ReviewBoard of Review
Neat AppearanceNeat Appearance Full UniformFull Uniform You are already preparedYou are already prepared
Board of ReviewBoard of Review
After approval by the BOR, The Eagle After approval by the BOR, The Eagle Application, & Advancement Report Application, & Advancement Report are turned into the Council Officeare turned into the Council Office
Wait for the approval of National prior Wait for the approval of National prior to scheduling your Court of Honorto scheduling your Court of Honor– Typically 3-6 weeks until they replyTypically 3-6 weeks until they reply– Then 3-6 weeks more until the Court of Then 3-6 weeks more until the Court of
HonorHonor
Internet SitesInternet Sites National WebsiteNational Website
– http://www.bsa.scouting.orghttp://www.bsa.scouting.org– http:// www.eaglescout.orghttp:// www.eaglescout.org– http://home.flash.net/~smithrc/eagleprj.htmhttp://home.flash.net/~smithrc/eagleprj.htm
Scouting FormsScouting Forms– http://usscouts.org/eagle/index.htmlhttp://usscouts.org/eagle/index.html
plenty of helpful links hereplenty of helpful links here
– http://www.pacsky.org/scouting/forms/http://www.pacsky.org/scouting/forms/f.htmlf.html
General SitesGeneral Sites– http://inetl1.com/bsa/index.htmhttp://inetl1.com/bsa/index.htm