Life to Eagle Presentation Mr. Robert Drawz (630)-556-3647 District Advancement Chair Mr. Keith...

Life to EagleLife to EaglePresentationPresentation

Mr. Robert Drawz (630)-556-3647Mr. Robert Drawz (630)-556-3647District Advancement ChairDistrict Advancement Chair

Mr. Keith Pasch (630)-554-0560Mr. Keith Pasch (630)-554-0560District Advancement Co-ChairDistrict Advancement Co-Chair

Calumet Council, BSA

AgendaAgenda

Our plan is to discuss the following:Our plan is to discuss the following: Review Eagle Scout Rank RequirementsReview Eagle Scout Rank Requirements How Parents & Leaders can supportHow Parents & Leaders can support Explain what a Leadership Project isExplain what a Leadership Project is Selecting a Leadership Service ProjectSelecting a Leadership Service Project Who benefits from the Project?Who benefits from the Project? Where do I start?Where do I start? Past Project IdeasPast Project Ideas Project Planning and ApprovalsProject Planning and Approvals

AgendaAgenda

Carrying Out the ProjectCarrying Out the Project Leadership SkillsLeadership Skills Project Write-upProject Write-up Paperwork NeededPaperwork Needed Potholes to AvoidPotholes to Avoid Board of ReviewBoard of Review Court of Honor - RecognitionCourt of Honor - Recognition Questions & AnswersQuestions & Answers

PurposePurpose

Encourage & Explain the process of Encourage & Explain the process of becoming an Eagle Scout and why becoming an Eagle Scout and why this should be your goalthis should be your goal

Provide you with usable information Provide you with usable information on how to do your Projecton how to do your Project

Explain how to properly use the Explain how to properly use the Eagle Leadership Project Eagle Leadership Project WorkbookWorkbook

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


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.


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– Religious Obligations

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


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:__________


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.


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.


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.

* This requirement is the only * This requirement is the only one that can be performed one that can be performed after the candidate’s 18after the candidate’s 18thth birthdaybirthday


Adult Support SystemAdult Support System

ScoutmasterScoutmaster– ConferencesConferences– Merit Badge ApprovalMerit Badge Approval– Project ApprovalProject Approval– LeadershipLeadership

Life to Eagle Mentor and/or LeadersLife to Eagle Mentor and/or Leaders– Offers GuidanceOffers Guidance– Shows SupportShows Support– MentorMentor

Troop CommitteeTroop Committee– Asks Constructive QuestionsAsks Constructive Questions– Shows Committee Support Shows Committee Support – Works hand in hand with ScoutmasterWorks hand in hand with Scoutmaster

Adult Support SystemAdult Support System

ParentsParents– EncouragementEncouragement– SupportSupport– GuidanceGuidance– UnderstandingUnderstanding

District Advancement TeamDistrict Advancement Team– Offers SuggestionsOffers Suggestions– Show SupportShow Support– Asks Questions to make the scout think Asks Questions to make the scout think

Eagle ProjectEagle Project

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 for a BusinessNot for a Business Not Commercial natureNot Commercial nature Not a FundraiserNot a Fundraiser

How Big?How Big?

No Specific requirementNo Specific requirement 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 Waubonsee Prairie RestorationWaubonsee Prairie Restoration Kendall County Forest Preserve TrailsKendall County Forest Preserve Trails KC Outdoor Education Center RelocationKC Outdoor Education Center Relocation Nursing Home Picnic TablesNursing Home Picnic Tables Landscaping for your ChurchLandscaping for your Church Baseball Dug-outs for SchoolBaseball Dug-outs for School KC Fairgrounds Stairs and Access RampKC Fairgrounds Stairs and Access Ramp

Project Examples from our Project Examples from our DistrictDistrict Park Benches, Signs, Playground Park Benches, Signs, Playground

EquipmentEquipment Planting trees & shrubsPlanting trees & shrubs Animal Shelter KennelsAnimal Shelter Kennels All Park Districts All Park Districts Bookshelves for a LibraryBookshelves for a Library Storage Closet at a ChurchStorage Closet at a Church Bus Stop Benches and ShelterBus Stop Benches and Shelter

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) Storage Shed for CemeteryStorage Shed for Cemetery

Benches & LandscapingBenches & Landscaping

LandscapingLandscaping

Picnic Bench & ShelterPicnic Bench & Shelter

TrailTrail

Park Signs & LandscapingPark Signs & Landscaping

Tree PlantingTree Planting

Flag Pole and DedicationFlag Pole and Dedication

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.

Project WorkbookProject Workbook


Who will benefit?Who will benefit? How will they benefit?How will they benefit? Who from that group will be Who from that group will be

providing guidance in planning the providing guidance in planning the project?project?

Describe the Project Describe the Project

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?

Where do I Start?Where do I Start?

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 Get Verbal Approvals from both Get Verbal Approvals from both

partiesparties Don’t Spend anytime planning!Don’t Spend anytime planning!

Project DescriptionProject Description

Project DescriptionProject Description

What do you propose to do?What do you propose to do? Who will benefit? How?Who will benefit? How? What does the project involve?What does the project involve? What are the risks? Challenges?What are the risks? Challenges? When was the concept discussed?When was the concept discussed?

Project Details and Project Details and ApprovalsApprovals

Project DetailsProject Details

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

Project Details Project Details 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?

Project Details Project Details 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 while to get concept It could take a while to get concept

approval and plan the project.approval and plan the project.


Ask enough questions to help Ask enough questions to help adequately plan the project!adequately plan the project!

Special ConditionsSpecial Conditions– Transportation Needs – Tour PermitTransportation Needs – Tour Permit– Special Equipment NeedsSpecial Equipment Needs– Safety RequirementsSafety Requirements– J.U.L.I.E.J.U.L.I.E.

Project Details Project Details 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

Project DetailsProject Details 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 Make a Time Line Make a Time Line


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

Project DetailsProject DetailsIdentify Time LineIdentify Time Line

Use your resources to identify Use your resources to identify DurationDuration

Do a Time StudyDo a Time Study

Project DetailsProject DetailsIdentify 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

Project Details – Materials Project Details – Materials ListList

Spreadsheet

Description of Materials Needed Quantity Needed

Total Cost

Project Details Project Details 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?

Project Details - ResourcesProject Details - Resources

Spreadsheet

Description of Item Quantity

Who Will Supply

Project DetailsProject DetailsIdentify 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


Safety HazardsSafety Hazards Contingency PlanContingency Plan Contact ListContact List How will I show LeadershipHow will I show Leadership Helpers / VolunteersHelpers / Volunteers FacilitiesFacilities Food / SnacksFood / Snacks

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 AdvancementDistrict Advancement Setup a meetingSetup a meeting Review the planReview the plan Review criteria for acceptable Review criteria for acceptable

projectproject TAKE NOTES!!!TAKE NOTES!!!

Get ApprovalGet Approval


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 !!


Now you may begin working the Now you may begin working the ProjectProject

DonationsDonations Buy MaterialsBuy Materials Collect ResourcesCollect Resources

Carrying Out the ProjectCarrying Out 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


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


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

Changes and CompletionChanges and Completion

Project ChangesProject Changes

Deviations from the PlanDeviations from the Plan Record any positive or negative Record any positive or negative

deviations and explaindeviations and explain

Project Completion – Project Completion – Materials ListMaterials List

Spreadsheet

Description of Materials Used Quantity Used

Total Cost

Project Completion - Project Completion - DonationsDonations

Spreadsheet

What was Donated By Whom Amount Donated

TOTAL

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

Leadership SkillsLeadership Skills


CommunicationCommunication 25% is Verbal25% is Verbal 75% is Non-Verbal75% is Non-Verbal


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



Representing the Representing the GroupGroup


EvaluateEvaluate BeforeBefore DuringDuring AfterAfter


PlanningPlanning


Controlling the Controlling the Group Group PerformancePerformance


CounselingCounseling Walk in the other Walk in the other

guys shoesguys shoes No Advice No Advice Provide multiple Provide multiple

ChoicesChoices ListenListen


DelegationDelegation Your still Your still

responsibleresponsible Hold others Hold others

accountableaccountable


Setting the ExampleSetting the Example Acting MatureActing Mature Knowing Your JobKnowing Your Job Following Following

DirectionsDirections


TeachingTeaching DemonstrateDemonstrate PracticePractice Test or Test or

EvaluateEvaluateIf Ok If Ok

Then Learn newThen Learn new

Else Learn OldElse Learn Old

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 Troop Turn completed form into Troop

Advancement ChairAdvancement Chair DO NOT Turn project and paperwork DO NOT Turn project and paperwork

into Council Officeinto Council Office

Board of ReviewBoard of Review Your Scoutmaster will be contacted by Your Scoutmaster will be contacted by

the District Advancement Chair to the District Advancement Chair to schedule the BORschedule the BOR

Relatives or SM cannot be member of Relatives or SM cannot be member of the BORthe BORSM can observe the BORSM can observe the BOR

Any other adult can be a member of Any other adult can be a member of the BOR - Normally 3-6 people (21 yrs the BOR - Normally 3-6 people (21 yrs old)old)

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

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