Alpine District LIFE TO EAGLE TRAINING Eagle Candidates

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Alpine District LIFE TO EAGLE TRAINING • Eagle Candidates, Parents, Scouts & Eagle Coaches.

Alpine District LIFE TO EAGLE TRAINING • Eagle Candidates, Parents, Scouts & Eagle Coaches. Doc Rev 5/10/2017

What BSA is about…

What BSA is about…

The Mission and Aims of the Boy Scouts of America Mission of the BSA

The Mission and Aims of the Boy Scouts of America Mission of the BSA “…. prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. ” Aims of Scouting Character Development Citizenship Training Mental and Physical Fitness

The Scout Oath and Law The Scout Oath On my honor, I will do

The Scout Oath and Law The Scout Oath On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. The Scout Law A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.

The Methods of Boy Scouting Ideals Patrol method Advancement Association with adults Outdoors Leadership

The Methods of Boy Scouting Ideals Patrol method Advancement Association with adults Outdoors Leadership development Uniform Personal growth

What Eagle Candidates and their Adult Leaders need to know…

What Eagle Candidates and their Adult Leaders need to know…

Official Sources for Guidance http: //www. scouting. org/scoutsource/Boy. Scouts/Advancementand. Awards/resources. aspx Current editions of:

Official Sources for Guidance http: //www. scouting. org/scoutsource/Boy. Scouts/Advancementand. Awards/resources. aspx Current editions of: Guide to Advancement Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook Boy Scout Requirements Guide to Safe Scouting Age Guidelines for Tool Use and Work at Elevations or Excavations

EAGLE SCOUT COACHES • BSA-registered Adults • Youth Protection Trained • Adult Leaders/Unit •

EAGLE SCOUT COACHES • BSA-registered Adults • Youth Protection Trained • Adult Leaders/Unit • Parents/Unit • District representatives • District Approved • Must have submitted BSA Form# 512 -069 (2 -pages) to be approved for the position.

“THE” EAGLE SCOUT SERVICE PROJECT While a Life Scout, plan, develop, and give leadership

“THE” EAGLE SCOUT SERVICE PROJECT While a Life Scout, plan, develop, and give leadership to others in a service project helpful to your religious institution, school, or your community. • • Boy Scout Handbook, & Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook Also Guide To Advancement

EAGLE SCOUT RANK REQUIREMENTS All requirements must be completed prior to 18 th birthday!

EAGLE SCOUT RANK REQUIREMENTS All requirements must be completed prior to 18 th birthday! Board of Review may be conducted after the 18 th birthday. Ø Age Requirement Eligibility 1. Demonstrate Living by the Scout Oath & Law (References) Earn 21 Merit Badges Six Months Serving in a Position of Responsibility Plan, Develop, Lead a Service Project Helpful to Community Scoutmaster Conference + Statement of Ambitions & Life Purpose, Reference Letters 2. 3. 4. 5. Ø Successful Eagle Board of Review

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW • IMPACT of the project to the beneficiary is

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW • IMPACT of the project to the beneficiary is a key attribute • The purpose is to demonstrate your LEADERSHIP and COMMUNITY BENEFIT on your Project, and explain that at your Eagle Board of Review • “Planning and development require forethought, effort, and time – sometimes more than the execution. ” – GTA Sect 9. 0. 2. 3 • “A good test of any project is to evaluate its complexity. ” – GTA Sect 9. 0. 2. 3 • “Proposal must be approved before you start. ” – GTA Sect 9. 0. 2. 7 • “Routine labor is not normally considered appropriate for a project. ” – GTA Sect 9. 0. 2. 11 • “If the candidate proposes to use a set of “canned” instructions from the beneficiary, implemented with no further planning, the planning effort would not meet the test. ” GTA Sect 9. 0. 2. 3

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW • Scouts MUST use the current project workbook and

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW • Scouts MUST use the current project workbook and you may not make any changes, see directions • Adults must know the current Guide to Advancement, BSA Requirements, as well as the Eagle Workbook and Scout Handbook requirements, in order to properly advise the Candidates should know these as well. • Scoutmasters are the 1 st approvers for the CONCEPT discussion • Eagle Scout candidate must demonstrate leadership at their Eagle Board of Review, and show they met all of the requirements.

Impact & Benefit

Impact & Benefit

Plan & Develop “If the candidate proposes to use a set of “canned” instructions

Plan & Develop “If the candidate proposes to use a set of “canned” instructions from the beneficiary, implemented with no further planning, the planning effort would not meet the test. ” – GTA Sect 9. 0. 2. 3

GIVE LEADERSHIP TO OTHERS Giving leadership to “others” means at least two other people

GIVE LEADERSHIP TO OTHERS Giving leadership to “others” means at least two other people in addition to the Scout (Sect 9. 0. 2. 4 the “Guide to Advancement”)

EAGLE PROJECT RESTRICTIONS No minimum hours No routine labor (per GTA 9. 0. 2.

EAGLE PROJECT RESTRICTIONS No minimum hours No routine labor (per GTA 9. 0. 2. 11) Community institutions allowed No fundraisers as Eagle Project itself One candidate per project No BSA properties or entities Project is an Official Scouting Activity Two-deep adult leadership “Guide to Safe Scouting” always applies

Initial Discussions Project Plan Elements Proposal review comments Project description and changes Permits and

Initial Discussions Project Plan Elements Proposal review comments Project description and changes Permits and permissions Materials, supplies, tools, and other needs Expenses & revenue Present conditions Giving leadership Project phases Logistics Work processes Safety Attachments Contingency plans

Initial Discussions Where the Scout Can Go for More Information Refer the Scout to

Initial Discussions Where the Scout Can Go for More Information Refer the Scout to the BSA publication: “Navigating the Eagle Scout Service Project: Information for Project Beneficiaries” BSA# 510 -025 http: //www. scouting. org/scoutsource/Boy. Scouts/Advancementand. Awards/resources. aspx Encourage the Scout to make contact when he has questions or needs advice. Emphasize the importance of sharing his project plan with you immediately upon completion.

Initial Discussions Service Project Fundraising Projects must not be primarily fundraisers. Fundraising is permitted

Initial Discussions Service Project Fundraising Projects must not be primarily fundraisers. Fundraising is permitted only to facilitate a project. Contributions from the candidate, parents, relatives, unit, chartered organization, or beneficiary do not require a fundraising application. All other fundraising must be approved by the council.

PROJECT PLAN § Scout should FORMALIZE Plan § Scout’s use in implementing Proposal §

PROJECT PLAN § Scout should FORMALIZE Plan § Scout’s use in implementing Proposal § Operating manual to execute the Eagle Project § Helpful in Eagle Board of Review - Shows what Candidate did to plan, develop, & lead Use the new BSA Project Planning Worksheet to help you get your thoughts organized… #512 -505 -16

Achieving Success “…Plan, develop, and give leadership … in a service project helpful… We

Achieving Success “…Plan, develop, and give leadership … in a service project helpful… We know we have achieved success when we have met the aims of Scouting. Planning and development are intellectual exercises relating primarily to mental fitness. Leadership relates primarily to character development. Helpfulness, of course, relates to the citizenship aim.

Example Projects

Example Projects

CHOOSING AN EAGLE PROJECT Religious, school, broad definition of community (including the world) Things

CHOOSING AN EAGLE PROJECT Religious, school, broad definition of community (including the world) Things the Scout is passionate about Candidate must Plan, Develop, & then Lead during his project

Recent Example Project Raised Beds at local Nursing Home • • Scout conceived of

Recent Example Project Raised Beds at local Nursing Home • • Scout conceived of the project and discussed with local facility due to bed condition in decay. Negotiated material selection and modified design for additional access Planning for demo and salvage of specific materials. Planning and development of 3 weekend work parties to cover total effort. Designed and lead pre-fab and fabrication. Design changes early on… Fab over 2 weekends Clearly project had all aspects of Plan/Develop/Leadership adequately covered…

Routine Labor & “Canned” - Example projects GTA 9. 0. 2. 11 & 9.

Routine Labor & “Canned” - Example projects GTA 9. 0. 2. 11 & 9. 0. 2. 3 • Projects which will not meet the requirements. . . • “Canned” or Routine Labor • • Scout picks project from a list, no other planning really required… Everything planned out due to beneficiary expectations, Scout does little to none… • • Beneficiary provides the Scout a complete schedule, Scout does no planning… • • • All material/tools/equipment needed…Scout just provides workers Scout told when and what for project Seen an example where the project wasn’t even what Scout had written and finds out at project execution. Others such as… • • Spreading gravel on a trail for a “canned” project – easy, but doesn’t meet the requirements. Planting plants and being told exactly where they are to go – easy, but doesn’t meet the requirements.

EAGLE PROJECT SOURCES Internet/Newspapers/TV stories Churches/places of worship, school districts, private schools, non-profit organizations,

EAGLE PROJECT SOURCES Internet/Newspapers/TV stories Churches/places of worship, school districts, private schools, non-profit organizations, homeowners associations, parks, trail preservation groups Military bases, VFWs, children's organizations, international relief orgs, cemeteries, hospitals, orphanages, YMCA/YWCA City, County, State, Federal Government Washington Dept of Wildlife, Washington Trails Assoc…etc.

EAGLE PROJECT HELPFUL SELECTION ADVICE Is this a suitable project for this Scout? Age,

EAGLE PROJECT HELPFUL SELECTION ADVICE Is this a suitable project for this Scout? Age, interpersonal skills, available free time, completed before his 18 th birthday Scout’s special skills/experience in implementing similar projects might be helpful Access to other adults to help with special skills to implement his Project Weather conditions and schedule Family/neighborhood/friends/troop…etc. participation Regulatory/Code Enforcement Beneficiary’s willingness and history of appropriate projects Financial Resources/Cost/Fundraising

Eagle Project Workbook

Eagle Project Workbook

. Name

. Name

WORKBOOK INDEX

WORKBOOK INDEX

NOTE: Use the new BSA Project Planning Worksheet to help you get your thoughts

NOTE: Use the new BSA Project Planning Worksheet to help you get your thoughts organized… #512 -505 -16

HOW TO USE THIS WORKBOOK This Workbook is prepared to ensure YOUR success Preparing

HOW TO USE THIS WORKBOOK This Workbook is prepared to ensure YOUR success Preparing Project Proposal The Final Plan Eagle Service Fundraising Application The Project Report “Message to Scouts”

ge a P plete oposal m o C re Pr befo ews i Rev

ge a P plete oposal m o C re Pr befo ews i Rev

PREPARE THE PROJECT PROPOSAL

PREPARE THE PROJECT PROPOSAL

PREPARE THE PROJECT PROPOSAL q Number of people needed? q Where to recruit from?

PREPARE THE PROJECT PROPOSAL q Number of people needed? q Where to recruit from? q Leadership challenges?

PREPARE THE PROJECT PROPOSAL q Reasonable idea/approximation q If not needed, respond “Not Applicable”

PREPARE THE PROJECT PROPOSAL q Reasonable idea/approximation q If not needed, respond “Not Applicable”

PREPARE THE PROJECT PROPOSAL § Reasonable estimate § Even if donated – replacement cost

PREPARE THE PROJECT PROPOSAL § Reasonable estimate § Even if donated – replacement cost

PREPARE THE PROJECT PROPOSAL

PREPARE THE PROJECT PROPOSAL

PREPARE THE PROJECT PROPOSAL q Coordination q Transportation q Storage

PREPARE THE PROJECT PROPOSAL q Coordination q Transportation q Storage

PREPARE THE PROJECT PROPOSAL § § § Any environmental dangers to your helpers? Keeping

PREPARE THE PROJECT PROPOSAL § § § Any environmental dangers to your helpers? Keeping people safe Protecting property State how you’ll comply to the Guide to Safe Scouting

PREPARE THE PROJECT PROPOSAL

PREPARE THE PROJECT PROPOSAL

PREPARE THE PROJECT PROPOSAL

PREPARE THE PROJECT PROPOSAL

PREPARE THE PROJECT PROPOSAL There is now a check box for the Beneficiary being

PREPARE THE PROJECT PROPOSAL There is now a check box for the Beneficiary being provided 510 -025 document ALL Proposal Signatures Are Required BEFORE The Project Starts!

BSA Document #510 -025

BSA Document #510 -025

NOTE: Use the new BSA Project Planning Worksheet to help you get your thoughts

NOTE: Use the new BSA Project Planning Worksheet to help you get your thoughts organized… #512 -505 -16

PROJECT PLAN Take notes!

PROJECT PLAN Take notes!

PROJECT PLAN § § § Differences from Proposal? Changes Made? Learning

PROJECT PLAN § § § Differences from Proposal? Changes Made? Learning

PROJECT PLAN

PROJECT PLAN

PROJECT PLAN § § Work Processes: Step-by-step… what needs to be done Coach would

PROJECT PLAN § § Work Processes: Step-by-step… what needs to be done Coach would be helpful How to: pictures, drawings, maps, diagrams Enough detail to ensure your success…

PROJECT PLAN q Permits & Permissions: Construction, Electrical, Wetlands q Time to obtain permit?

PROJECT PLAN q Permits & Permissions: Construction, Electrical, Wetlands q Time to obtain permit? Tour permit needed? q Releases and Waivers

PROJECT PLAN § Materials: Items to build with. Total cost even if donated

PROJECT PLAN § Materials: Items to build with. Total cost even if donated

PROJECT PLAN § Supplies: Things you consume. Tarps and tape. Total cost even if

PROJECT PLAN § Supplies: Things you consume. Tarps and tape. Total cost even if donated § Tools: Construction or building activity? How long to get permit? Tour permit needed? § Expenses: Contributions from beneficiary, family, etc. Cumulative value adding materials, supplies, tools excluded borrowed = total

PROJECT PLAN

PROJECT PLAN

PROJECT PLAN • What safety hazards faced? § Safety briefing? § First aid kit

PROJECT PLAN • What safety hazards faced? § Safety briefing? § First aid kit and first aid specialist? § Hazardous materials? § Preventing accidents or injuries § “Guide to Safe Scouting” at www. scouting. org for safety guidelines

PROJECT PLAN § Contingency Plans: Cancelled – rain, snow, unhealthy working conditions

PROJECT PLAN § Contingency Plans: Cancelled – rain, snow, unhealthy working conditions

FUNDRAISING APPLICATION § Council approval required § 2 -week timeline for Council processing (MINIMUM)

FUNDRAISING APPLICATION § Council approval required § 2 -week timeline for Council processing (MINIMUM) § Only if contributions do not come from beneficiary, Scout’s relatives, unit or chartered organization, or families in the unit.

FUNDRAISING APPLICATION Fundraising Procedures § Eagle Scout project cannot be a fundraiser § Beneficiary

FUNDRAISING APPLICATION Fundraising Procedures § Eagle Scout project cannot be a fundraiser § Beneficiary must be identified § Monies to beneficiary's account § Contracts signed by responsible adults § Funds for Eagle Scout Project only § Excess funds to beneficiary

EAGLE SERVICE PROJECT REPORT § Completed AFTER the Service Project has been concluded §

EAGLE SERVICE PROJECT REPORT § Completed AFTER the Service Project has been concluded § Get signatures § Useful for in PREPARING for the Eagle Board of Review – Scouts please review and complete § Summary § Changes required? § How was LEADERSHIP DEMONSTRATED? § Documentation clearly shows PLANNING and DEVELOPMENT § Shortage/overage of materials, supplies, tools?

EAGLE SERVICE PROJECT REPORT • Service Project Data = TOTAL Hours (reported to National)

EAGLE SERVICE PROJECT REPORT • Service Project Data = TOTAL Hours (reported to National) • Funding – Fundraising efforts, Collected, Spent, Donors Thanked?

EAGLE SERVICE PROJECT REPORT

EAGLE SERVICE PROJECT REPORT

EAGLE SERVICE PROJECT REPORT

EAGLE SERVICE PROJECT REPORT

MESSAGE TO SCOUTS/PARENTS/GUARDIANS

MESSAGE TO SCOUTS/PARENTS/GUARDIANS

MESSAGE TO SCOUTS/PARENTS/GUARDIANS § What an Eagle Scout Candidate Should Expect? § Probing of

MESSAGE TO SCOUTS/PARENTS/GUARDIANS § What an Eagle Scout Candidate Should Expect? § Probing of understanding of project in helpful, friendly, courteous, kindhearted manner § Project expectations match Eagle Scout Requirement 5 § Any proposal rejections should be explained to Scout/family if requested § Guidance maximizing Scout success recommended § Scout can appeal if believes mistreatment or wrongful rejection

EAGLE SCOUT APPLICATION REFERENCE LETTERS You can start this process the day you become

EAGLE SCOUT APPLICATION REFERENCE LETTERS You can start this process the day you become a Life Scout, as long as you know who you’ll list on your application. ü Download Reference Letter form from Chief Seattle website. Ø NOTE: Letters can also be in any format from the writers, as long as they state how the candidates lives the Scout Oath and Scout Law, in their examples. ü Candidate finds the District Eagle Coordinator for Alpine District, for address. ü Contact your references on your application. ü Provide a stamped and pre-addressed envelope. ü Letters are “BLIND” to candidate. ü They help provide an honest, unbiased opinion to the EBOR.

EAGLE SCOUT APPLICATION PROCESS 1. Complete all Eagle Scout rank requirements o Get references

EAGLE SCOUT APPLICATION PROCESS 1. Complete all Eagle Scout rank requirements o Get references to send in letters to District Representative 2. Write Eagle Service Project Report 3. Write Statement of Ambitions/Life Purpose 4. Complete Scoutmaster’s Conference 5. Complete Eagle Scout Application 6. Submit Application & Ambition Letter to: Council Office and get date-stamp/copy o Keep your Project Report / Workbook 7. Council verifies Scout’s records and application 8. Returned to District for Board of Review 9. Conduct and Pass Eagle Board of Review o Remember to turn in your Application and Ambition Letter 10. Council approval 11. National approval 12. Conduct Court of Honor

EAGLE BOARD OF REVIEW q q Confidential After Scoutmaster Conference Must Be Unanimous Eagle

EAGLE BOARD OF REVIEW q q Confidential After Scoutmaster Conference Must Be Unanimous Eagle Certificate date of rank is the date the Board of Review is passed q Scoutmaster should introduce Candidate q Only Board where non-Scouters can participate q No Program Representatives from Unit to be on EBOR

EAGLE BOARD OF REVIEW Ø Ø Scheduled after all requirements are complete, Council verifies

EAGLE BOARD OF REVIEW Ø Ø Scheduled after all requirements are complete, Council verifies records and ideally reference letters received Conducted by District Advancement Committee* ü Or EBOR Chaired by a District Advancement Committee Member* Ø Unit Committee may participate (not SM/ASM) – Alpine is moving towards some EBORs to be conducted during Roundtables by District Advancement Committee Members for the Boards* Ø Scout in best full Scout uniform, with MB Sash, Scout Book, Eagle Project Workbook/Report…and any other information he feels necessary to present to the EBOR Ø It is not a retest of knowledge or skills § However, Scout should know Scout Oath, Law, Motto, Slogan, Outdoor Code & be ready to discuss how you live by them Ø Unanimous decision required Ø EBOR documents either pass, or if failure - corrective action in writing

APPEALS Reasons for Appeals, if needed: • District Eagle Board of Review does not

APPEALS Reasons for Appeals, if needed: • District Eagle Board of Review does not reach unanimous positive decision • District Board of Review decisions may be appealed to Council Advancement Committee