WelcomeProspective Eagle Candidates.

October 7, 2014

Eagle Preview Agenda

• Why become an Eagle? • Requirement # 5 “The Service Project”

– Overview– Proposal Process– Project Plan – tips and suggestions

• Application Procedure• Board of Review

Why Become an Eagle?• It confirms your proficiency to lead and

make sound decisions.• Reinforces the many diverse skills learned

throughout your Scouting career.• There are College, military and career

advantages.• Join a small, exclusive group of men that

possess high moral judgment and promise to live their lives by the Scout Oath and Law

Eagle Requirements:

1. Become a Life Scout

2. Complete requirements 1-5 listed in Scout Handbook.

3. Complete requirement # 5

4. Take part in SM Conference

All before your 18th Birthday

5. Pass an Eagle BOR

Eagle Scout Requirement 5

• While a Life scout plan, develop and give leadership to others in a “Service Project” helpful to any religious institution, school, or your community.

Eagle Scout Service Project Overview

Big Helpful

Meaningful Long lasting

“While a Life Scout”

• Don’t start too early…

…Wait until you have successfully completed your Life BOR

Plan, Develop …• Planning is a key component• A project that does not require

significant planning will not be approved– The proposal is an outline of the project

concept– The plan details step by step

how to carryout the project

Give Leadership to Others

– No set standards for the number of people• Most projects involve over 10 volunteers• Some involve over 30

– No set standards for the number of hours• National average is 150 hours• Many projects are 300, 400, even 500 hours

Who is a Beneficiary?• Religious Institution, School, or Community• Need not be a registered as a non-profit (but

they usually are)• Community has a very broad definition

– Example: A person is unable to maintain his property. If it has become a public eyesore, the “community” may benefit from a project to improve the property.

The project cannot involve

• Council property or other BSA activities• Business or individual• Primarily fund-raising (except for materials

or supplies needed)• Solely around routine labor

– Cleaning, Mulching, Spreading– Setting up or Tearing down

Types of Projects

• Construction• Landscaping• Special Events• Overseas Aid Organizations

Where to get Ideas•  Church or school  (Minneapolis and St. Paul too)•  Senior citizen homes•  Veteran's groups•  Physically or mentally challenged kids and adults•  Food, clothing and family shelters•  National or overseas aid organizations•  Police or fire departments•  Parks •  Summer community programs• Other Eagle Scouts, Troop or District Advisors

The Eagle Project

Approval Process

Eagle Scout Project Workbook

• Home • Calendar• Activities/Civic Services• Advancement/Awards

– Adv. & Awards Overview – Cub Scout Youth – Boy Scout Youth – Eagle Scout Award – Venturing – Adult Awards …

• Camping • Training • Online Tools ….

Advancement and AwardsEagle Scout

• Eagle Resources Materials to guide and support Life Scouts in attaining the

rank of Eagle.

• District Advancement Chairs

Life to Eagle Packet Materials• Eagle Scout Rank Application…• Service Project Checklist and Tips…

• Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook – PDF

Northernstarbsa.org http://www.lakeminnetonkadistrict.org/lmd_006.htm

Eagle Scout Project Process

Phase I

Proposal Approval

Phase II

Detailed Planning

Phase III

Execute the Project

Proposal

Project Outlin

e

Project Approval Process• The Scout:

– Works with the Beneficiary to identify project scope, timing, expectations and obtain project approval.

– Presents his proposal and receives approval from:• Unit Leader and Unit Committee

– E-mail to District Advancement Committee (DAC):• Brent.Kellum@LakeMinnetonkaDistrict.org• Greg.Larson@LakeMinnetonkaDistrict.org• You will be assigned to an DAC Member. • The DAC member will contact you within 3 days

District Approval• Prior to the District Meeting

– Send copies of your proposal, sketches diagrams, completed contact and approval signature pages.

– Plan for a 1 hour meeting to discuss proposal details– Meeting focus:

• Proposal knowledge and safety • Discuss “Plan” detailed write-up tips.

The proposal MUST have all 4 approvals before starting any part of the project execution.

Final Plan“Approved” Proposal

Outline

Detailed to smallest point

Fundraising Guidelines• How will you pay for the project?

– Identify sources for donation of funds or materials

• An Application is required if you go beyond:– Beneficiary– Candidate or his family– Members of the Unit/Troop– Charterer Organization

Project Volunteers• How many? Create teams?• Will you need helpers with specific skills?

– Adult to operate power tools

• Use your recruiting as a way to inspire and train other Scouts.– Teach younger scouts how, practice– Younger scouts can help measure, etc

Project VolunteersInclude:• Scouts, youth groups, friends, church and

classmates • Limit family or relatives • Exclude employees of the beneficiary

Adult Volunteers

• BSA policy requires two adult leaders be present with at least 1 adult with Youth Protection Training!

Create Step By Step Instructions

Day 1. Email asking for help. Included • Description of the project, who it benefits• The days and times we plan to work.• The conditions I.E in or outside - potential weather conditions• If it rains or snows, Cell # number if you get lost, food allergies.

Day 2. Pick up supplies

Day 3. • Greet volunteers• Cut the pieces according to the cutting list• Nail the front…..

• Identify specific tasks• Create a workday schedule

Sample Construction or Landscape Diagram

• How to cut the pieces, lengths etc.• Describe how the pieces fit together

• Describe plant layout• Detail how to space and position

plants.

Safety Hazards

• Identify safety hazards • Weather - cold or hot• How will you ensure the safety of your

helpers? i.e. breaks, water, warm up• How will you be prepared for an accident if

one occurs?

Service Project Report

• Last section of Workbook• Summarizes the project

– What went well/What was challenging?– What changed from the plan?– Discuss your leadership– How many hours– Funding ETC.

Create A Word Picture• Take “before” pictures• Take lots of “during” pictures• Preserve the memory with finished

project pictures

Eagle Application Procedures

Use the current BSA Eagle Scout Rank Application

• For online version, go to same area of the NorthernStarBSA.Org website as you did for the project and download it.

• Complete all required information. • Entries must be legible.

Northernstarbsa.org

Eagle Scout Rank Application

Common Questions• Date you joined Troop

– No official date is recorded - suggestions; the • date you crossed over • Date on your BSA registration form, or • March 1. (The date must be before you earned a merit

badge.)

• Reference Letters– Six letters are required if you are employed– They are confidential and only shared with BOR. Some

units get written waivers authorizing the BOR to share the letters with the Scout.

Scoutmaster Conference• All requirements, including Scoutmaster

conference, must be completed prior to the 18th birthday. For the conference:– Completed workbook– Completed application– Statement of Life Goals/list of

Achievements– All handbook requirements (except BOR)

Eagle Board of Review

Board Composition:• Minimum of 3, maximum of 6 impartial members.• One member must be from the District Advancement

Committee* People who cannot serve on the Board:

• Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmasters from the Candidate’s Unit• Parent, Relatives or Guardian of Candidate

• Bring your Scout Handbook• Class A uniform and sash (With all badges and life

rank)

(The unit leader may remain in the room, but does not participate.

Once an Eagle, always an Eagle

• College Scholarships– Northern Star Council:

http://www.northernstarbsa.org/AdvancementAwards/Scholarships/

– National Eagle Scout Association (NESA): http://www.nesa.org/applications.html

• Networking– Northern Star Council

• Annual ‘Gathering of Eagles Dinner’ – usually in April• Facebook “Northern Star Council Eagle Scout Network”

– NESA: http://www.nesa.org/

Questions & Answers