welcome prospective eagle candidates. october 7, 2014
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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):• [email protected]• [email protected]• 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